Skylar Diggins-Smith's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Skylar Diggins-Smith. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

1999: NCAA Division I Player

Since 1999-2000, Diggins-Smith became one of only six NCAA Division I players to compile 2,000 points/500 rebounds/500 assists/300 steals in her career.

2000: NCAA Division I Player

Since 1999-2000, Diggins-Smith became one of only six NCAA Division I players to compile 2,000 points/500 rebounds/500 assists/300 steals in her career.

2001: Notre Dame National Title

In 2001, ten years before Diggins-Smith rose to national prominence, Notre Dame captured the national title.

2001: NCAA Division I Player

In her junior season, Diggins-Smith became the fourth NCAA Division I player since 2001 to register 600 points, 200 assists, and 100 steals in a single season.

2007: State Championship

In 2007, Skylar Diggins-Smith led Washington High School to a state championship title.

2008: FIBA U18 Americas Championship Gold Medal

In 2008, Skylar Diggins-Smith was a member of the USA Women's U18 National Team and won a gold medal at the FIBA U18 Americas Championship. She averaged 10.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.0 steals per game.

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.

2009: Gold Medal at the USA U19 World Championship

In 2009, Skylar Diggins-Smith played on the USA U19 World Championship Team and won a gold medal in Bangkok, Thailand. She averaged 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.

2010: Freshman Records

In 2010, during her freshman year, Diggins-Smith set four Notre Dame freshman records for points scored and assists.

2011: Gold Medal at the World University Games

In 2011, Skylar Diggins-Smith played for USA Basketball at the World University Games held in Shenzhen, China, where the team won a gold medal. She led the team in points, assists and steals in the game against Great Britain. Overall, she scored 74 points, 29 assists, and 20 steals during the tournament.

2013: Signs with Roc Nation Sports and Nike

In 2013, Skylar Diggins-Smith became the first female athlete to sign with Roc Nation Sports. Also in 2013, she signed an endorsement deal with Nike.

2013: WNBA Draft and All-Rookie Team

In 2013, Skylar Diggins-Smith was drafted 3rd overall by the Tulsa Shock and was named to the All-Rookie Team.

2014: Signs Endorsement Deal with Bodyarmor SuperDrink

In 2014, Diggins-Smith signed an endorsement deal with Bodyarmor SuperDrink.

2014: WNBA All-Star and Most Improved Player

In 2014, Skylar Diggins-Smith was named a WNBA All-Star and voted as a starter, later winning the WNBA Most Improved Player Award.

May 21, 2016: Return from Injury

On May 21, 2016, Skylar Diggins-Smith returned to the court after recovering from a torn ACL injury. By this time the Tulsa Shock had relocated to Dallas, Texas with the franchise being renamed the Dallas Wings. Diggins-Smith had also signed a multi-year contract extension with the Wings.