Photo: John Mac / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Glendale, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- 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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Diana Taurasi born?
Born June 11, 1982 (age 44).
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.
What is Diana Taurasi known for?
Notable works include Space Jam: A New Legacy.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.