Alyssa Thomas's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Alyssa Thomas.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: Comparison to NBA Legends

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).

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 selected as the Pennsylvania AAAA State Player of the Year.

2011: ACC Rookie 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.

2012: ACC Player of the Year and Championship

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.

2012: Connecticut Sun Playoff Berth

In 2012, the Connecticut Sun made it to the playoffs, but would not make it to the playoffs again until 2017.

March 2, 2014: Jersey Honored

On March 2, 2014, the University of Maryland honored Alyssa Thomas's jersey in a ceremony.

June 27, 2014: ACC Female Athlete of the Year

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

2017: WNBA All-Star and Playoff Appearance

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.

2021: Shoulder Dislocation and Return

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.

2021: Comparison to NBA Legends

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.

2022: EuroLeague Women season

In 2022, Alyssa Thomas competed in the EuroLeague Women season, which resulted in her being named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.

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.

June 2024: Named to Olympic Team and Wins Gold Medal

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.