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Makayla Timpson

Makayla Timpson is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. She is an American athlete who played college basketball at Florida State before turning pro.


September 20, 2002: Makayla Timpson's Birth

On September 20, 2002, Makayla Timpson, who would become an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA, was born.

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2023: Junior Year Success

During the 2023-24 season, as a junior, Makayla Timpson started all 34 games, averaging a double-double with 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). She was named to the ACC All-Defensive team and an All-ACC first team honoree after the 2023-24 season.

2024: Senior Year Achievements

During the 2024-25 season, as a senior, Makayla Timpson started all 33 games, averaging a double-double. She set single-season program records in rebounds (350) and blocks (103), surpassing her previous records. Following the 2024-25 season, she received several honors, including being named to the ACC All-Defensive team and All-ACC first team for the second consecutive year, and being 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: 1,000 Career Rebounds

On February 9, 2025, Makayla Timpson recorded nine rebounds in a game against NC State, becoming the third player in program history to surpass 1,000 career rebounds.

April 14, 2025: Drafted into the WNBA

On April 14, 2025, Makayla Timpson was drafted in the second round, 19th overall, by the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA draft.