Tina Charles

Tina Alexandria Charles, professionally known as Tina Charles, is a prominent basketball player recognized for her exceptional skills as a center. She made her NBA debut in 2010 and currently plays for the New York Liberty.

Tina Charles (Basketball) Height, Weight, Age, Biography & More

Charles has garnered numerous achievements throughout her career, including being named WNBA Most Valuable Player in 2012 and receiving the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in 2010. She is a four-time WNBA All-Star and has won two NCAA Championships. Born on December 5, 1988, Charles continues to showcase her talent and leadership on the court.

Early Life

Tina Charles, born in Jamaica, New York, emerged as a basketball prodigy during her high school years at Christ The King Regional High School in Queens. She led her school to consecutive undefeated state championships, showcasing her exceptional talent on the court. Recognized as a standout player, she garnered numerous awards and accolades, including being named the Parade Magazine Player of the Year and earning national recognition from prestigious organizations. Her early success laid the foundation for a remarkable career in basketball.

Education

Tina Charles hails from Jamaica, New York, and attended Christ the King Regional High School in Queens, New York. She pursued her college education at the University of Connecticut, majoring in psychology and minoring in criminal justice.

Age

Tina Charles was born on December 5, 1988, in Jamaica, New York, making her 36 years old. As a Sagittarius by zodiac sign, she holds American nationality.

Physical Stats

Tina Charles stands tall at 193 centimeters (1.93 meters or 6 feet 4 inches) and weighs approximately 90 kilograms (198 pounds). With figure measurements around 36-26-35, she possesses captivating black eyes and matching black hair, adding to her commanding presence on the basketball court.

Husband

Tina Charles is unmarried.

Family

Tina Charles’s parents are Rawiston Charles and Angella Holgate. She follows the Christian faith, but her ethnicity is not specified, and information about her siblings is not available.

Tina Charles with her Father

WNBA

Regular Season

Year	Team	GP	3P%	GS	MPG	FG%	FT%	RPG	SPG	APG	TO	BPG	PPG
2022	Phoenix	16	.364	16	33.1	.441	.800	7.3	0.8	2.1	2.4	0.8	17.3
2022	Seattle	18	.341	10	25.2	.477	.885	7.4	0.6	1.8	1.9	0.6	12.6
2021	Washington	27	.365	27	33.3	.449	.820	9.6	0.9	2.1	2.2	0.9	23.4°
2019	New York	33	.186	33	31.2	.389	.812	7.5	0.7	2.4	2.6	0.9	16.9
2018	New York	33	.326	33	33.0	.473	.770	7.0	0.7	2.7	2.8	0.6	19.7
2017	New York	34	.348	34	32.2	.442	.804	9.4	0.8	2.6	2.4	0.7	19.7
2010	Connecticut	34	.000	34	31.0	.487	.763	11.7°	0.7	1.5	2.1	1.7	15.5
Career	12 years, 5 teams	391	.325	383	32.3	.450	.775	9.3	0.8	2.2	2.3	1.0	18.2

Playoffs

Year	Team	GS	GP	FG%	MPG	FT%	3P%	RPG	PPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TO
Career	6 years, 3 teams	21	21	.432	33.9	.662	.318	9.2	16.5	2.4	0.5	1.2	1.7
2011	Connecticut	2	2	.313	36.0	.625	.000	12.0°	12.5	2.0	1.0	2.5°	2.0
2012	Connecticut	5	5	.469	36.0	696	.500	10.0	18.6	1.0	0.8	2.6°	1.8
2015	New York	6	6	.434	38.3	.789	.500	8.7	20.3	4.0	0.1	0.6	2.0
2016	New York	1	1	.417	36.4	1.000	.333	9.0	19.0	5.0	1.0	0.0	1.0
2017	New York	1	1	.471	36.2	.500	.500	6.0	18.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	2.0
2022	Seattle	6	6	.431	26.2	.286	.231	8.8	11.5	1.8	0.5	0.5	1.3

Awards and Honors

2006 EA Sports National Player of the Year
2006 Gatorade National Player of the Year
2006 McDonald’s National Player of the Year
2006 Miss New York Basketball
2006 Parade Magazine National Player of the Year
2006 USA Today National Player of the Year
2006 WBCA National Player of the Year
2007 Big East Freshman of the Year
2009 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year
2010 #1 selection in 2010 WNBA draft
2010 All-BIG EAST First Team (unanimous)
2010 All-WNBA Second Team
2010 AP All-America First Team
2010 Big East Player of the Year
2010 State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team
2010 U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Player of the Year.
2010 WNBA Rookie of the Year
2010 John R. Wooden Award winner
2012 WNBA MVP

Net Worth

Tina Charles earns a salary of $150,000 with an approximate net worth of $500,000.

Favourite Things
Favourite NBA player	John Starks
Favourite Food	Taco
Color	Red

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tina Charles

Nayanthara Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More
As a senior in 2006, Tina Charles was the Parade Magazine Player of the Year, Gatorade National Player of the Year, WBCA National Player of the Year, McDonalds Player of the Year, USA Today National Player of the Year and EA Sports National Player of the Year.
In high school, Charles led Christ The King, Middle Village, NY to consecutive undefeated state championships, averaging 26.5 points, 14.8 rebounds and 5.2 blocks.
She donated half of her WNBA salary in 2014 and 2015 to her Hopey’s Heart Foundation.
In 2014, Charles formed ‘The Hopey’s Heart Foundation’ in memory of her late aunt Maureen Hopey Vaz, who died of multiple organ failure on March 9, 2013. The Hopey’s Heart Foundation is committed to improving sports safety and raising awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Being a Philanthropist, Charles donated $32,000 to underwrite the construction of a school in Ganali, Mali (Western Africa), having three classrooms that can accommodate up to 150 elementary school children and will be used in the evenings for adult literacy classes.
Does Tina Charles smoke: No
Does Tina Charles drink alcohol: Yes

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Body Measurements	36-26-35
Birth Place	Jamaica, New York
Children	N/A
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Height In CM	193 CM
Height In Meter	1.93 M
Nationality	American
Parents	Father: Rawiston Charles, Mother: Angella Holgate
Profession	Basketball Player
Siblings	Not Known
Spous	N/A
Weight	90 kg
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius

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