History of DiJonai Carrington in Timeline

DiJonai Carrington is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. She was drafted 20th overall by the Connecticut Sun in 2021. Prior to her professional career, Carrington played college basketball at both Stanford and Baylor University.

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January 8, 1998: Birth of DiJonai Carrington

On January 8, 1998, DiJonai Victoria Carrington was born. She is now an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings of the WNBA.

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2017: Pac-12 Tournament Championship

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

2018: Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention

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

2019: All Pac-12 Team and Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention

In 2019, Carrington was named to the All Pac-12 Team from both the Coaches and Media, and was also named to the Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention team.

2020: Academic Honor Roll

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

2021: Drafted into WNBA

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

2021: Earning a roster spot in the Connecticut Sun

In 2021, after being drafted by the Connecticut Sun, Carrington attended the Sun training camp and earned one of the Sun's 11 roster spots.

September 4, 2024: Appearance in Unrivaled league

On September 4, 2024, it was announced that Carrington would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. She plays for the Mist.