Taurasi also received many personal accolades at UConn including the 2003 and 2004 Naismith College Player of the Year awards, the 2003 Wade Trophy, the 2003 and 2004 Honda Sports Award and the 2003 Associated Press Player of the Year award.

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 ...

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

Jan 16, 2025 · 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.

Jul 19, 2024 · Husky legends Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi currently own the U.S. record for most gold medals won by an individual in basketball with five each. This summer, Taurasi has the chance to take sole ownership of the record in Paris in the 42-year-old’s sixth trip to …

Sep 17, 2024 · Gold medallist Diana Taurasi of United States after the victory ceremony. REUTERS/Brian Snyder. Taurasi guided the UConn Huskies to three consecutive NCAA championships in 2002, 2003, and 2004 while leading her team to …

5 days ago · 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.

Sep 20, 2024 · UConn women's basektball legend and Olympic gold medalist Diana Tauras appears to be retiring from the Phoenix Mercury, her WNBA home since 2004.

Jul 5, 2024 · PHOENIX — After winning three national championships at UConn, Diana Taurasi went on to have one of the most prolific careers in women’s professional basketball, but it’s not over yet.

Diana Taurasi. Pronunciation: \tuh-rah-SEE\ Diana Lurena Taurasi Twitter: DianaTaurasi Instagram: dianataurasi (White Mamba, DT, Dee) Position: Guard Shoots: Right 6-0, 163lb (183cm, 73kg) Born: June 11, 1982 in Glendale, California us. College: UConn