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Diana Taurasi was born on June 11, 1982 in Glendale, California, United States and is credited as a basketball player and actor. That puts Diana Taurasi at 44 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Don Antonio Lugo High School and University of Connecticut. Awards on record include Huskies of Honor (2006), WNBA Most Valuable Player Award (2009), WNBA Rookie of the Year Award (2004) and 5 more. The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
Diana Taurasi is one of the few athletes I'd call genuinely irreplaceable. From Glendale through her UConn dynasty years to two decades entirely with the Phoenix Mercury, she set a standard of clutch play and loyalty that the WNBA may never see repeated. What impresses me most isn't just the MVP and Finals MVP hardware, but her willingness to stay and build one franchise's identity. Her Argentine-American roots and even a Space Jam cameo signal a reach beyond the court. To me, she's the rare player whose name alone explains why the women's game grew.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Diana Taurasi
- Name (Japanese)
- ダイアナ・トーラジ
- Reading
- だいあな・とーらじ
- Born
- June 11, 1982 (age 44)
- Origin
- Glendale, California, United States
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Don Antonio Lugo High School
- University
- University of Connecticut
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Huskies of Honor
- 2009 WNBA Most Valuable Player Award
- 2004 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award
- 2003 Wade Trophy
- 2009 WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
- 2004 Naismith College Player of the Year
- 2003 Nancy Lieberman Award
- 2004 NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.dianataurasi.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dianataurasi/
- Xhttps://x.com/DianaTaurasi
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana%20Taurasi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B8
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q240726
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Diana Taurasi born?
Diana Taurasi was born on June 11, 1982 and is 44 years old.
Where is Diana Taurasi from?
Diana Taurasi is from Glendale, California, United States.
What does Diana Taurasi do?
Diana Taurasi works as basketball player, actor.
How tall is Diana Taurasi?
Diana Taurasi is 183 cm tall.
Where did Diana Taurasi study?
Diana Taurasi attended University of Connecticut.
What is Diana Taurasi known for?
Diana Taurasi's notable works include Space Jam: A New Legacy.
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