Diana Taurasi American Basketball Player From Glendale
Diana Taurasi · basketball player and actor · American
Biography
American basketball player Diana Taurasi was born on 11 June 1982 in Glendale. Diana Taurasi has lined up for Phoenix Mercury (2004–2024) and UMMC Ekaterinburg (2012–2017).
Early life
She attended Amsterdam International Community School, University of Connecticut and Don Antonio Lugo High School.
Career
The records list her as a shooting guard. The first club on record is UConn Huskies women's basketball (2000). She has played for 7 teams on record, including Phoenix Mercury, UMMC Ekaterinburg and WBC Spartak Moscow Region. 20 years at Phoenix Mercury make up the longest period in her listed career. At Phoenix Mercury (2004–2024), her team-mates on record include Brittney Griner. UMMC Ekaterinburg team-mates from the same years include Brittney Griner. Her one screen credit is Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021).
Recognition
Diana Taurasi has collected two Best Female College Athlete ESPY Awards (2003 and 2004). Diana Taurasi also has received the NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2003) and a Nancy Lieberman Award (2003). Altogether, 20 wins and 12 nominations are listed.
Personal life
She has been married to Penny Taylor since 2017.
Teams
7 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | UConn Huskies women's basketball | Shooting guard |
| 2004–2024 | Phoenix Mercury | Shooting guard |
| 2005–2006 | WBC Dynamo Moscow | Shooting guard |
| 2006–2010 | WBC Spartak Moscow Region | Shooting guard |
| 2010–2011 | Fenerbahçe S.K. | Shooting guard |
| 2011–2012 | Galatasaray SK | Shooting guard |
| 2012–2017 | UMMC Ekaterinburg | Shooting guard |
Awards and nominations
20 won, 12 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2011 | WNBA's Top 15 Team | Won | |
| 2010 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2009 | WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2009 | WNBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2006 | Huskies of Honor | Won | |
| 2006 | WNBA Peak Performers | Won | |
| 2004 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Honda Sports Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Honda Sports Award for Basketball | Won | |
| 2004 | Naismith College Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2004 | WNBA Rookie of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2003 | Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award | Won |
Show all 32 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nancy Lieberman Award | Won | |
| 2003 | NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player | Won | |
| 2003 | Wade Trophy | Won | |
| 48 Arizona Women | Won | ||
| Big East Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year | Won | ||
| 2012 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Best WNBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | self | Film |
Diana Taurasi on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 421K @dianataurasi
- Engagement rate
- 1.54% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 6,421
- Average comments
- 55 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Diana Taurasi Photos
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Photo: Embajada de EEUU en la Argentina · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Danny Karwoski · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Diana Taurasi?
Diana Taurasi is 44 years old, born on 11 June 1982 in Glendale.
What is Diana Taurasi known for?
Diana Taurasi is a shooting guard who has played for Phoenix Mercury and UMMC Ekaterinburg.
How tall is Diana Taurasi?
Diana Taurasi is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What is Diana Taurasi’s nationality?
Diana Taurasi is American, born in Glendale.
Who is Diana Taurasi married to?
Diana Taurasi is married to Penny Taylor; they married in 2017.
Has Diana Taurasi won any awards?
Yes. 20 awards are on record, including Best WNBA Player ESPY Award (2012).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q240726), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: John Mac · CC BY-SA 2.0
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