Taurasi is widely recognized as one of the greatest women's basketball players of all time; she rose to fame while playing college basketball at the University of Connecticut. She was drafted by Phoenix first overall in the 2004 WNBA draft.

Diana Taurasi. Position: Guard-Forward 6-0 (183cm) Hometown: Chino, CA School: Connecticut (Women) Draft: Phoenix Mercury, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 2004 WNBA draft. More player info

2025年1月16日 · For her college career Taurasi chose to play for the University of Connecticut (UConn) under head coach Geno Auriemma. In 2001–02 UConn—led by Taurasi and fellow standout guard Sue Bird—went 39–0 and won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I women’s national championship.

1 天前 · Notre Dame star guard Hannah Hidalgo revealed what UConn legend Diana Taurasi told her when they met a year ago in Storrs after the Fighting Irish beat the Huskies in a rivalry game.

2024年9月24日 · She played four years for the University of Connecticut from which she led the team to three consecutive NCAA championships. Taurasi was outstanding in her college career averaging 15.0...

6 天之前 · Diana Taurasi’s college basketball journey commenced at the University of Connecticut, often referred to as UConn. This prestigious institution is renowned for its women’s basketball program, and it was here that Taurasi made her mark as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

First player in UConn history to total 2,000 points, 600 assists and 600 rebounds in a career ... No. 1 overall Draft Pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury ... Member of the 2004 and...

2024年5月30日 · Taurasi was named the Naismith College Player of the Year twice, in 2003 and 2004, recognizing her as the best player in women’s college basketball during those seasons. In 2003, she won both the Wade Trophy and the Honda Sports Award, further cementing her status as the top player in the nation.

2024年9月17日 · During her college career, Taurasi put up impressive numbers, averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. She joined the UConn Huskies in 2000, and it didn’t take long for her to make an impact.

Taurasi will make an unprecedented sixth Olympics appearance in Paris, becoming the first USA Basketball player to ever do so. She enters the Paris Games having played more basketball games than any USA Olympian in history (38) and ranks second all-time in points scored for the USA Women’s Olympic competition (414 pts/10.9 ppg).