Diana Taurasi Biography

Diana Taurasi, born Diana Lorena Taurasi on June 11, 1982, is a renowned basketball player known by the nickname “Dee.” She made her NBA debut in 2004 and has since excelled as a guard.

Diana Taurasi, Height, Weight, Age, Biography & More

Trained under Geno Auriemma, she has showcased her talents across various teams, including her current team as of 2016, UMMC Ekaterinburg. Taurasi boasts an impressive career, earning two WNBA championships and being selected as a nine-time WNBA All-Star.

Early Life

Diana Taurasi, born on June 11, 1982, in Glendale, California, USA, grew up in Chino, California. She attended Don Antonio Lugo High School, where her basketball prowess began to shine. Later, she honed her skills at the University of Connecticut, majoring in Sociology.

With a supportive family including her parents Mario and Liliana Taurasi, and sister Jessika, Diana embraced her Italian and Argentinean heritage, alongside her Christian faith. Her early life laid the foundation for her legendary basketball career.

Education

Diana Taurasi hails from Chino, California, USA, where she attended Don Antonio Lugo High School. She pursued her higher education at the University of Connecticut, graduating with a degree in Sociology.

Age

Diana Taurasi was born on June 11, 1982, in Glendale, California, USA. She was 42 years old. She belongs to the zodiac sign Gemini and holds American nationality.

Physical Stats

Diana Taurasi, at 183 cm or 6 feet tall and weighing 74 kg (163 lbs), boasts figure measurements of approximately 36-25-35. Her striking light brown eyes and matching hair add to her allure.

Husband and Children

Diana Taurasi is married to Penny Taylor, and together they have a daughter named Isla and a son named Leo.

Family

Diana Taurasi comes from a close-knit family. Her father, Mario Taurasi, and her mother, Liliana Taurasi, have been significant influences in her life. She also has a sister named Jessika Taurasi. The family follows the Christian faith. Diana’s ethnic background is Italian from her father’s side and Argentinean from her mother’s side.

Diana Taurasi with her Husband

Diana Taurasi with her Children

WNBA Career

After her college career, Diana Taurasi was the top pick in the 2004 WNBA draft by the struggling Phoenix Mercury. Despite primarily playing guard, she occasionally filled in at forward. The addition of all-star Penny Taylor bolstered the team’s roster. Taurasi made a strong debut, scoring 22 points, and later earned the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award despite the Mercury missing the playoffs.

National Team Career

Diana Taurasi’s international career highlights include winning a gold medal with the United States women’s U18 team at the FIBA Americas Championship in Argentina in 2000. She also played a pivotal role in Team USA’s gold medal victories at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, earning her a record fifth gold medal. Taurasi, alongside Sue Bird, stands as one of only two basketball players in Olympic history, regardless of gender, to achieve this remarkable feat.

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Net Worth

Diana Taurasi earns a salary of $52,000, with an approximate net worth of $500,000.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Diana Taurasi

• Diana Taurasi was named USA Basketball’s Female Athlete of the Month in July of 2001.
• She was also named ‘The Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four’ in her last two college seasons.
• In her 2004 WNBA debut match, Diana banked in a three-quarter court shot at the buzzer to end the first half.
• Taurasi was named as one of the 15 greatest players in WNBA history during the league’s 15th anniversary celebration in 2011.
• She is the only player in WNBA history to score 600 or more points in six consecutive seasons from 2006 to 2011.
• Five career back-to-back 30-point performances, most in WNBA history.
• Diana is also a three-time Olympic gold medalist, 5-time Euroleague Champion, and a 2-time Euroleague Player of the Year.
• Does Diana Taurasi smoke: No
• Does Diana Taurasi drink alcohol: Yes

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