Kelsey Plum's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 3, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kelsey Plum.

Kelsey Plum, nicknamed "Plum Dawg," is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA and the Phantom of Unrivaled. A four-time WNBA All-Star, she earned the WNBA All-Star Game MVP award in 2022. She has won gold medals representing the United States in both 3x3 basketball (2020) and 5x5 basketball (2024). Additionally, Plum founded the Dawg Class basketball camp.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: CIF Division IV State Championship

In 2012, Kelsey Plum's high school team won the CIF Division IV state championship.

July 2013: Competed in FIBA U19 World Championship

In July 2013, Kelsey Plum competed for the US at the Tenth FIBA U19 World Championship in Lithuania, where the team won all nine games.

2013: Named McDonald's All-American and Ms. Basketball

In 2013, Kelsey Plum was named a McDonald's All-American and Ms. Basketball by CalHiSports, recognizing her as the best female high school basketball player in California.

2013: Selected to the WBCA High School Coaches' All-America Team

In 2013, Kelsey Plum was selected to the 2013 WBCA High School Coaches' All-America Team and participated in the 2013 WBCA High School All-America Game, scoring 14 points.

December 11, 2016: All-Time Leading Scorer in Pac-12 History

On December 11, 2016, during her senior season, Kelsey Plum became the all-time leading scorer for either gender in Pac-12 history, surpassing Chiney Ogwumike in a win over Boise State.

February 25, 2017: NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Career Scoring Record

On February 25, 2017, Kelsey Plum set the NCAA Division I women's basketball career scoring record, scoring a Pac-12 record 57 points in a win over Utah.

2017: Signed with Fenerbahçe and Won KBSL Championship

In 2017, Kelsey Plum signed with Fenerbahçe of the Women's Basketball Super League (KBSL) in Turkey for the 2017-18 season and helped the team win the KBSL championship title.

2017: Selected First Overall in WNBA Draft

In 2017, Kelsey Plum was selected first overall in the WNBA draft by the San Antonio Stars.

2018: Tattoo Acquisition

In 2018, Kelsey Plum got a tattoo on her right forearm with the phrase "Keep the faith" to help her through a difficult period in her life.

2018: Won Another KBSL Championship and Turkish Women's Basketball Cup

In 2018, Kelsey Plum returned to Fenerbahçe and helped the team win another KBSL championship and the Turkish Women's Basketball Cup.

2020: Won Gold Medal in 3x3 Basketball

In 2020, Kelsey Plum won a gold medal with the United States in 3x3 basketball.

July 2021: Won Gold Medal in 3x3 Basketball at the Olympics

In July 2021, Kelsey Plum won the gold medal in 3x3 basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

2021: Named Western Conference Player of the Month

In 2021, Kelsey Plum was named Western Conference Player of the Month. She was named WNBA Sixth Player of the Year and finished second in the WNBA Most Improved Player voting.

2022: Career Highs and All-Star Game MVP

In 2022, Kelsey Plum achieved career highs in points, assists, and rebounds, and was named All-Star Game MVP on July 10, scoring 30 points and signing a two-year contract extension.