History of DiJonai Carrington in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2026

DiJonai Carrington is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. Drafted 20th overall by the Connecticut Sun in 2021, Carrington's path to the WNBA included playing college basketball for both Stanford and Baylor, showcasing her talent and dedication to the sport at the collegiate level before transitioning to a successful professional career.

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January 8, 1998: DiJonai Carrington's Birth

On January 8, 1998, DiJonai Victoria Carrington was born. She is now an American professional basketball player.

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2017: Pac-12 Tournament Championship

In 2017, DiJonai Carrington helped the Stanford Cardinal win the Pac-12 tournament championship.

2018: Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention

In 2018, DiJonai Carrington was named to the Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention team.

2019: All Pac-12 Team and Pac-12 Tournament Championship

In 2019, DiJonai Carrington was named to the All Pac-12 Team from both the Coaches and Media. Also in 2019, she helped the Stanford Cardinal win the Pac-12 tournament championship.

2020: Academic Honor Roll

In 2020, DiJonai Carrington was named to the Academic Honor Roll.

2021: WNBA Draft

In 2021, DiJonai Carrington was drafted 20th overall by the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA draft.

2022: Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball

In 2022, DiJonai Carrington competed in the inaugural season of Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball. She was one of only two players to score in double figures in all 15 games and finished seventh on the league leaderboard. She was also named to the league’s inaugural All-Defensive Team.

September 4, 2024: Appearance in Unrivaled League

On September 4, 2024, it was announced that DiJonai Carrington would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league.

September 25, 2024: Most Improved Player

On September 25, 2024, the WNBA announced that DiJonai Carrington was named the Most Improved Player for 2024.

September 29, 2024: All-Defensive First Team

On September 29, 2024, the WNBA announced that DiJonai Carrington had been named to the 2024 All-Defensive First Team.

February 2, 2025: Trade to Dallas Wings

On February 2, 2025, DiJonai Carrington was traded to the Dallas Wings as part of a four-team trade.

August 3, 2025: Trade to Minnesota Lynx

On August 3, 2025, DiJonai Carrington was traded to the Minnesota Lynx for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and Minnesota’s 2027 second-round draft pick.