Taurasi, Diana (1982–)
Taurasi, Diana (1982–)
American basketball player. Born Diana Lurena Taurasi, June 11, 1982, in Glendale, CA; dau. of Liliana and Mario Taurasi.
As guard at University of Connecticut, led her team to 4 NCAA Final Fours (2000–2003), where they won 3 titles (2000, 2002, 2003); as the 1st draft pick in the WNBA, drafted by the Phoenix Mercury (2004); won a team gold medal at Athens Olympics (2004). Named Naismith National Player of the Year (2003, 2004) and AP Player of the Year (2003); won Wade Trophy (2003); named Kodak All-American (2002–04); named NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003).
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