Alyssa Thomas is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing forward for the Phoenix Mercury. Drafted 4th overall by the New York Liberty in 2014, she was immediately traded to the Connecticut Sun. A standout player in college at the University of Maryland, she holds the all-time scoring, rebounding, and double-double records for both the women's and men's programs. Thomas is also one of only nine players in NCAA women's basketball history with six career triple-doubles. In the WNBA, she boasts fifteen career triple-doubles and holds the distinction of being the only WNBA player to record at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists with zero turnovers.
Alyssa Thomas, former Maryland star, recorded a double-double in the Connecticut Sun's 83-75 defeat to the Phoenix Mercury. The game was broadcasted on TV.
In 1988, Fat Lever recorded 15+, 15+, 10+ with 0 turnovers, a milestone that Alyssa Thomas would later achieve, making her one of four players to record 15+, 15+, 10+ with 0 turnovers, alongside Nikola Vucevic (2021), Charles Barkley (1992).
On April 12, 1992, Alyssa Thomas was born. She is an American professional basketball player.
In 2010, Alyssa Thomas was named to the Parade All-American First Team, a unanimous ESPN and USA Today All-American, and selected as the Pennsylvania AAAA State Player of the Year.
In 2011, Alyssa Thomas was named ACC Rookie of the Year and selected to the All-ACC Second Team, leading her team in scoring with 14.5 points per game.
In 2012, Alyssa Thomas was named ACC Player of the Year and an AP, WBCA and USBWA First Team All-American. She led the Maryland Terrapins to the 2012 ACC Championship, earning ACC Tournament MVP honors.
In 2012, the Connecticut Sun made it to the playoffs, but would not make it to the playoffs again until 2017.
On March 2, 2014, the University of Maryland honored Alyssa Thomas's jersey in a ceremony.
On June 27, 2014, Alyssa Thomas was named ACC Female Athlete of the Year.
In 2014, Alyssa Thomas played in South Korea for Bucheon KEB Hana Bank.
In 2014, Alyssa Thomas was drafted 4th overall by the New York Liberty in the WNBA draft and immediately traded to the Connecticut Sun along with Kelsey Bone and a 2015 first-round draft pick in exchange for Tina Charles.
In 2014, Alyssa Thomas was drafted and traded to the Connecticut Sun, averaging 10.0 points and 5.1 rebounds, and was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.
In 2015, as part of the 2014 trade to the Connecticut Sun, the Sun received a first-round draft pick from the New York Liberty.
In 2015, while playing for Bucheon KEB Hana Bank, Alyssa Thomas led the league in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
In 2017, Alyssa Thomas emerged as an all-star, scoring a career-high 26 points against the Washington Mystics, was voted into the WNBA All-Star Game, and led the Sun to their first playoff appearance since 2012.
In 2017, Alyssa Thomas signed with Yongin Samsung Blueminx of the Korean League.
In February 2018, Alyssa Thomas re-signed with the Sun to a multi-year deal in free agency.
On August 9, 2018, Alyssa Thomas scored a season-high 22 points to help the Sun clinch a playoff spot.
In 2018, Alyssa Thomas signed with USK Praha of the Czech League.
In February 2021, Alyssa Thomas and Connecticut Sun teammate, DeWanna Bonner, shared that they were in a relationship.
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, scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds.
In 2021, Alyssa Thomas was noted as one of four players to record 15+, 15+, 10+ with 0 turnovers, alongside Nikola Vucevic, Charles Barkley (1992), and Fat Lever (1988). She is the only WNBA player to have achieved this.
In 2022, Alyssa Thomas competed in the EuroLeague Women season, which resulted in her being named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.
In 2022, Alyssa Thomas won a gold medal for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup.
On April 15, 2023, Alyssa Thomas was named the Defensive Player of the Year of the 2022–23 EuroLeague Women season.
In July 2023, Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner became engaged.
In June 2024, Alyssa Thomas was named to the US women's Olympic team and won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France, defeating France 67–66.
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.
At the end of the 2024 season, Alyssa Thomas's stats were current.
In 2024, Alyssa Thomas won a gold medal for Team USA at the Summer Olympics.
On February 2, 2025, Alyssa Thomas was traded to the Phoenix Mercury as part of a larger four-team trade.
In 2025, Alyssa Thomas is set to play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, playing for the Laces.
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