History of Alyssa Thomas in Timeline

Alyssa Thomas is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. Known for her versatility and all-around game, she was drafted 4th overall in 2014 by the New York Liberty and immediately traded to the Connecticut Sun. A standout at the University of Maryland, she holds the university's all-time records in scoring, rebounding, and double-doubles (men's and women's programs), and is one of few players in NCAA women's basketball history to achieve six career triple-doubles. She has recorded a record fifteen career triple-doubles in the WNBA, and is the only player to record 15+, 15+, 10+ with 0 turnovers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: Fat Lever Records

In 1988, Fat Lever was among the players who achieved 15+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 10+ assists with 0 turnovers in a game.

April 12, 1992: Alyssa Thomas Born

On April 12, 1992, Alyssa Thomas was born. She would later become a professional basketball player.

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2010: High School Accolades

In 2010, Alyssa Thomas was named to the Parade All-American First Team, a unanimous ESPN and USA Today All-American, and was selected as the 2010 Pennsylvania AAAA State Player of the Year, capping off her time as her high school's all-time leading scorer.

2011: Sophomore Season

In 2011, Alyssa Thomas started her sophomore season.

2011: ACC Rookie of the Year

In 2011, Alyssa Thomas was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and selected to the All-ACC Second Team in her freshman season. She also led her team in scoring.

2012: ACC Player of the Year

In 2012, Alyssa Thomas was named the ACC Player of the Year, an AP, WBCA, and USBWA First Team All-American, and led the Maryland Terrapins to the 2012 ACC Championship, earning ACC Tournament MVP honors.

2012: Playoff appearance

In 2012, the Sun made the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

March 2, 2014: Jersey Honored

On March 2, 2014, the University of Maryland honored Alyssa Thomas by retiring her jersey.

June 27, 2014: ACC Female Athlete of the Year

On June 27, 2014, Alyssa Thomas was named ACC Female Athlete of the Year.

2014: Plays in South Korea

In 2014, Alyssa Thomas played in South Korea for Bucheon KEB Hana Bank, leading the league in scoring and rebounding.

2014: WNBA Draft and Trade

In 2014, Alyssa Thomas was drafted 4th overall by the New York Liberty in the WNBA draft, but was immediately traded to the Connecticut Sun along with Kelsey Bone and a 2015 first-round draft pick in exchange for Tina Charles.

2014: WNBA All-Rookie Team

In 2014, Alyssa Thomas was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team after being drafted and traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she averaged 10.0 points and 5.1 rebounds.

2015: Leads in Scoring and Rebounding

In 2015, Alyssa Thomas led the South Korean league in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.

2015: Trade

In 2015, The New York Liberty traded Alyssa Thomas to the Connecticut Sun along with Kelsey Bone and a 2015 first-round draft pick in exchange for Tina Charles.

2016: Signed in Turkey

In 2016, Alyssa Thomas signed in Turkey for Yakin Dogu.

2017: All-Star and Career Highs

In 2017, Alyssa Thomas emerged as an all-star in the WNBA, scoring a career-high 26 points and being voted into the 2017 WNBA All-Star Game. She set new career-highs in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals, and the Sun made the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

2017: Signed with Yongin Samsung Blueminx

In 2017, Alyssa Thomas signed with Yongin Samsung Blueminx of the Korean League for the off-season.

February 2018: Re-signed with the Sun

In February 2018, Alyssa Thomas re-signed with the Connecticut Sun to a multi-year deal in free agency.

August 9, 2018: Playoff Spot Clinched

On August 9, 2018, Alyssa Thomas scored a season-high 22 points, helping the Sun clinch a playoff spot.

2018: Signed with USK Praha

In 2018, Alyssa Thomas signed with USK Praha of the Czech League for the off-season.

February 2021: Relationship Announcement

In February 2021, Alyssa Thomas and her Connecticut Sun teammate, DeWanna Bonner, shared that they were in a relationship.

2021: Shoulder Dislocation

During Game 2 of the 2021 semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, Alyssa Thomas dislocated her right shoulder but returned to play in Game 3.

2021: 15+, 15+, 10+ with 0 Turnovers

In 2021, Alyssa Thomas became one of four players to record 15+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 10+ assists with 0 turnovers in a game. She is the only WNBA player to ever achieve this feat.

2022: Defensive Player of the Year

In 2022, Alyssa Thomas was named the Defensive Player of the Year of the 2022-23 EuroLeague Women season.

2022: FIBA World Cup Gold Medal

In 2022, Alyssa Thomas won a gold medal for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup.

April 15, 2023: Defensive Player of the Year

On April 15, 2023, Alyssa Thomas was named the Defensive Player of the Year of the 2022-23 EuroLeague Women season.

July 2023: Engagement

In July 2023, Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner became engaged.

June 2024: Named to US Olympic Team

In June 2024, Alyssa Thomas was named to the US women's Olympic team to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. Thomas and the United States defeated France 67–66 in the final, earning Thomas her first Olympic gold medal and the United States' eighth consecutive gold medal.

November 12, 2024: Unrivaled League Announcement

On November 12, 2024, it was announced that Alyssa Thomas would appear and play in the inaugural 2025 season of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. She plays for the Laces.

2024: Summer Olympics Gold Medal

In 2024, Alyssa Thomas won a gold medal for Team USA at the Summer Olympics.

2024: Stats current through end of 2024 season

Stats are current through the end of the 2024 season.

February 2, 2025: Traded to the Phoenix Mercury

On February 2, 2025, Alyssa Thomas was traded to the Phoenix Mercury as part of a larger four-team trade. The initial report stated it was for Natasha Cloud, Rebecca Allen, and the 12th pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.

2025: Joins Unrivaled League

In 2025, Alyssa Thomas would appear and play in the inaugural 2025 season of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. She plays for the Laces.