Childhood and Education Journey of Skylar Diggins-Smith in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Skylar Diggins-Smith. A timeline of key moments.

Skylar Diggins-Smith is a highly accomplished American professional basketball player currently with the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. Drafted third overall in 2013 by the Tulsa Shock, she established herself as a dominant force. Her impressive high school career earned her both National Gatorade Player of the Year and Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year awards. Diggins-Smith starred at Notre Dame, leading the Fighting Irish to three consecutive Final Fours and two NCAA championship appearances. She concluded her collegiate career as the program's all-time leading scorer and steals leader, also earning two Nancy Lieberman Awards as the nation's best point guard.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 2, 1990: Skylar Diggins-Smith Born

On August 2, 1990, Skylar Kierra Diggins-Smith was born. She would grow up to become a professional basketball player in the WNBA.

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March 30, 2009: Faces in the Crowd

On March 30, 2009, Skylar Diggins-Smith was featured in the 'Faces in the Crowd' segment of Sports Illustrated.

November 15, 2009: Collegiate Debut

On November 15, 2009, Skylar Diggins-Smith made her collegiate debut for Notre Dame, scoring 14 points in a win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

June 28, 2015: Torn ACL Injury

On June 28, 2015, Skylar Diggins-Smith suffered a torn ACL during a game against the Seattle Storm, causing her to miss the rest of the season.

June 2016: Engagement to Daniel Smith

In June 2016, Skylar Diggins got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Daniel Smith.

May 2017: Marriage to Daniel Smith

In May 2017, Skylar Diggins and Daniel Smith got married, and she changed her last name to Diggins-Smith.

2018: Played while Pregnant

In 2019, after opting to sit out the entire season following the birth of her first child in April, Diggins-Smith confirmed that she had played the entire 2018 season while pregnant, without disclosing it to anyone.

April 2019: Birth of First Child

In April 2019, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Daniel Smith had their first child.

2019: Sat out season, Postpartum depression

In 2019, Skylar Diggins-Smith opted to sit out the entire season after giving birth to her first child. She also mentioned that she had taken time away from basketball due to postpartum depression and expressed her displeasure with the Dallas Wings organization for their lack of support during her absence.

October 17, 2022: Announcement of Second Pregnancy

On October 17, 2022, Skylar Diggins-Smith revealed that she and Daniel Smith were expecting their second child.

April 25, 2025: Speculation of Divorce and Name Change

As of April 25, 2025, Skylar Diggins was not using Smith in her last name for Seattle Storm's training camp roster, leading to speculation that she may have filed for divorce from Daniel Smith. Skylar is now going by Skylar Diggins in the WNBA.