Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Natasha Cloud

Discover the career path of Natasha Cloud, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Natasha "Tash" Cloud is a professional American basketball player. She currently plays for the New York Liberty in the WNBA and Phantom BC in Unrivaled. Cloud is known for her skills on the court.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2009: Michael Menichini Award

In 2009, Natasha Cloud earned the Michael Menichini Award after being named AAAA First Team All-State as a senior, averaging 12.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 4.0 steals per game.

2010: Transfer to Saint Joseph's University

Following the 2010-2011 basketball season, Natasha Cloud transferred to Saint Joseph's University.

2010: Freshman Year

In 2010, Natasha Cloud played in 31 of 32 games of her freshman year and started six times. During the season, she led the team in assists twice and in blocks three times while also being named a Scholar Athlete.

2011: Transfer to Saint Joseph's University

Following the 2010-2011 basketball season, Natasha Cloud transferred to Saint Joseph's University.

2011: Freshman Year

In 2011, during her freshman year, Natasha Cloud played in 31 of 32 games and started six times. During the season, she led the team in assists twice and in blocks three times while also being named a Scholar Athlete.

2013: Co-captain and Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List

In 2013, Natasha Cloud served as co-captain of her team and was named to the Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List for the top point guard in the nation.

2014: 2014 NCAA Tournament Performance

During the 2014 NCAA tournament, Natasha Cloud showcased her skills, scoring 13 points, with seven rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals in a first round win over Georgia. In the second round against Connecticut, she posted 10 points, six assists, one block, and one steal.

2014: Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year

In 2014, Natasha Cloud earned Atlantic 10 (A10) Defensive Player of the Year and was additionally named to the A10 All-Conference Second Team. She also served as co-captain of her team.

2014: Co-captain for the second straight year

In 2014, Natasha Cloud served as the co-captain of her team for the second straight year.

2015: Played for Beşiktaş

During the 2015–2016 season, Natasha Cloud played for Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey.

2015: Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team

In 2015, Natasha Cloud was named Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team and was an All-Defensive Team selection. She was also a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award and a Naismith Trophy Watch List nominee.

2015: WNBA Draft and Rookie Season

In 2015, Natasha Cloud was selected in the second round and 15th overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2015 WNBA draft. During her rookie season, she averaged 3.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game over an average of 19.3 minutes.

2016: Played for Beşiktaş

During the 2015–2016 season, Natasha Cloud played for Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey.

October 10, 2019: First WNBA Championship

On October 10, 2019, Natasha Cloud won her first WNBA championship.

June 2020: Forgoing the 2020 WNBA season

In June 2020, Natasha Cloud announced that she would forgo the 2020 WNBA season due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and a desire to focus on social justice advocacy.

2021: FIBA Women's Asia Cup

In 2021, Natasha Cloud represented Jordan at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Amman, Jordan, helping her team to reach the promotion playoff final before losing to Lebanon.

2022: Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball

In 2022, Natasha Cloud played for Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball and was a member of the Player Executive Committee from 2022 to 2023.

2023: All Defense Team

In 2023, Natasha Cloud was named to the league's All Defense Team.

February 2024: WNBA Changemakers Collective

In February 2024, Natasha Cloud joined the WNBA Changemakers Collective and their collaboration with VOICEINSPORT (VIS) as a mentor.

August 27, 2024: Appearance in Unrivaled league

On August 27, 2024, it was announced that Natasha Cloud would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league. She was drafted to Laces BC before being traded to Lunar Owls BC and then finally to Phantom BC.