History of Makayla Timpson in Timeline

Makayla Timpson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Prior to her professional career, Timpson played college basketball at Florida State University. She is a rising talent in professional women's basketball.

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September 20, 2002: Makayla Timpson's Birth

On September 20, 2002, Makayla Timpson was born. She is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

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2023: Junior Year Success

In 2023, during her junior year, Makayla Timpson started all 34 games and averaged a double-double of 14.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. She set single-season program records in rebounds (341), blocked shots (87) and double-doubles (18). Following the season she was named to the ACC All-Defensive team, and an All-ACC first team honoree.

2024: Senior Year Achievements

During the 2024-25 season, in her senior year, Makayla Timpson started all 33 games and averaged a double-double of 17.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.1 blocks per game. She set single-season program records in rebounds (350) and blocks (103), surpassing her records she set the previous season. Following the season she was named to the ACC All-Defensive team, and an All-ACC first team honoree for the second consecutive year. She was also named a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, a top-five finalist for the Katrina McClain Award, and a WBCA All-American honorable mention.

February 9, 2025: Surpassing 1,000 Career Rebounds

On February 9, 2025, in a game against NC State, Makayla Timpson recorded nine rebounds to become the third player in program history to surpass 1,000 career rebounds, following Sue Galkantas and Natasha Howard.