Early Life and Education of Diana Taurasi: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Diana Taurasi, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Diana Taurasi is an American former professional basketball player, celebrated as one of the greatest in WNBA history. She played 20 seasons for the Phoenix Mercury. Taurasi gained prominence playing college basketball for the University of Connecticut, where she led the team to three consecutive NCAA championships.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 11, 1982: Diana Taurasi's Birth

On June 11, 1982, Diana Lorena Taurasi, widely considered one of the greatest women's basketball players ever, was born. She would go on to have a remarkable career in the WNBA and college basketball.

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2000: Enrolled at the University of Connecticut

In 2000, Diana Taurasi enrolled at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and began playing for the women's basketball team.

2000: High School Graduation and Awards

In 2000, Diana Taurasi graduated from Don Antonio Lugo High School and received the Cheryl Miller Award, was named Ms. Basketball State Player of the Year, and the Naismith and "Parade Magazine" National High School Player of the Year.

2003: Received Personal Accolades at UConn

In 2003, Diana Taurasi received the Naismith College Player of the Year award, the Wade Trophy, the Honda Sports Award, and the Associated Press Player of the Year award while playing at UConn.

2004: Received Naismith College Player of the Year Award and Honda Sports Award

In 2004, Diana Taurasi received the Naismith College Player of the Year award and the Honda Sports Award.

2005: Earned Bachelor's Degree from UConn

In 2005, after a break to play in the WNBA and the Olympics, Diana Taurasi returned to UConn and earned her bachelor's degree, which she valued highly as the first in her family to graduate from college.

May 13, 2017: Taurasi marries Penny Taylor

On May 13, 2017, Diana Taurasi married her former teammate Penny Taylor.

March 1, 2018: Taylor gives birth to the couple's son

On March 1, 2018, Penny Taylor gave birth to the couple's son.

October 6, 2021: Due date of Taurasi's second child

On October 6, 2021, Penny Taylor was expected to give birth to the couple's second child.

October 8, 2021: Taurasi wins Game 5 with message for Taylor

After a Game 5 win on October 8, 2021, Diana Taurasi had a message for Penny Taylor in her post-game interview, closing with "Hold it in babe, I'm coming."