Career Timeline of Kahleah Copper: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kahleah Copper made an impact.

Kahleah Copper is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. Drafted seventh overall by the Washington Mystics in 2016, she was traded to the Chicago Sky in 2017 where she significantly developed her career. Copper is known for her athletic style and scoring ability.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: College Basketball Career Begins

In 2012, Kahleah Copper began playing college basketball for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's team.

2016: End of College Career

In 2016, Kahleah Copper finished her college basketball career with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

2016: WNBA Draft and First Season

In 2016, Kahleah Copper was drafted as the 7th overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics and played her first season with them.

2016: Drafted by Washington Mystics

In 2016, Kahleah Copper was drafted as the seventh overall pick by the Washington Mystics of the WNBA.

2017: Trade to Chicago Sky

In 2017, Kahleah Copper was traded to the Chicago Sky.

2020: Assistant Coach at Purdue University Northwest

Between the 2020 and 2021 WNBA seasons, Kahleah Copper worked as an assistant coach for Purdue University Northwest's women's basketball team.

2020: Elevated to Starting Role

In 2020, Kahleah Copper was elevated to a starting role with the Chicago Sky.

2021: Assistant Coach at Purdue University Northwest

Between the 2020 and 2021 WNBA seasons, Kahleah Copper worked as an assistant coach for Purdue University Northwest's women's basketball team.

2021: MVP in Spanish League and Euroleague

In 2021, Kahleah Copper played for Perfumerias Avenida and was named MVP of both the Spanish League and the Euroleague.

2021: WNBA All-Star and Championship

In 2021, Kahleah Copper was named a WNBA All-Star for the first time and led the Chicago Sky to their first championship, being named WNBA Finals MVP.

September 2022: FIBA World Cup Gold Medal

In September 2022, Kahleah Copper was named to the USA international team for the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, where the team won the gold medal.

2022: Continues Playing in Spanish League and Euroleague

In 2022, Kahleah Copper continued playing for Perfumerias Avenida in the Spanish League and the Euroleague, having been named MVP of both in 2021.

2022: All-Star and Semifinals Loss

In 2022, Kahleah Copper was named an All-Star once again, and the Sky made the postseason, but lost in the semifinals in 5 games.

February 6, 2024: Trade to Phoenix Mercury

On February 6, 2024, Kahleah Copper was traded to the Phoenix Mercury.

June 2024: Named to Olympic Team

In June 2024, Kahleah Copper was named to the US women's Olympic team to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.

July 17, 2024: Joins Unrivaled League

On July 17, 2024, it was announced that Kahleah Copper would participate in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, playing for Rose BC, who won the championship.