Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi

athlete United States

Diana Taurasi is a celebrated American professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest female athletes in the sport's history. Born on June 11, 1982, in Chino, California, she gained prominence during her college career at the University of Connecticut, leading the team to three consecutive NCAA championships. Since being drafted first overall by the Phoenix Mercury in 2004, Taurasi has become the WNBA's all-time leading scorer and has won multiple championships and MVP awards. Over her illustrious career, she has also been a key player for the U.S. women's national team, securing six Olympic gold medals. On November 7, 2024, she announced her retirement from basketball after more than two decades of remarkable contributions to the sport.

Born on Jun 11, 1982 (42 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
164,381
Power
10,429$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.50 0.05% +10% 331,002,651 164,381 $21,000,000 10,429$
Totals 2 331,002,651 164,381 $21,000,000 10,429$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Diana Taurasi is mentioned as one of the good players who have come through the WNBA. 6

Fox News: WNBA’s Browbeating Continues With ‘Pay Some Respect To Women’s Sports’ Court

United States United States: Diana Taurasi is owning up to her thoughts that things would have been tough for Caitlin Clark. 7

Fox News: Diana Taurasi walks back words about Caitlin Clark

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Diana Taurasi is referred to as a WNBA legend in the sports quiz of the week. 8

The Guardian: Sports quiz of the week: Neymar, Jaden Agassi and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi | Sport

Argentina Argentina: Diana Taurasi announced her retirement after 20 seasons in the WNBA, finishing as the all-time leading scorer. 9

Clarín: se crió en Rosario, fanática de Messi y Maradona e hizo historia pura en los Juegos Olímpicos

Lithuania Lithuania: Diana Taurasi is the all-time leading scorer in WNBA history and a six-time Olympic champion. 9

15min – major Lithuanian news website: Legendinė Diana Taurasi kabina sportbačius ant vinies