Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.A. |
Latest News about Maya Moore
01/01/2025
Maya Moore was selected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, recognizing her legendary career as a four-time WNBA champion and her significant impact as a social justice advocate. This honor follows her 2024 selection to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Maya April Moore |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 0" (183 cm) |
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| Weight | 176 lbs (80 kg) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 35-26-35 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Collins Hill High School, Gwinnett County, Georgia, U.S.A. |
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| College | University of Connecticut, Connecticut, U.S.A. |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Playing Volleyball & Drums |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Not Known |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Jonathan Irons |
Family
| Father | Michael Dabney |
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| Mother | Kathryn Moore |
Career
| NBA Debut | 2011 |
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| Trainer | Cheryl Reeve |
| Position | Forward |
| Current Team (2016) | Minnesota Lynx |
| Achievements |
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| WNBA Debut | 2011 |
| Teams | Minnesota Lynx (2011-2018), Shanxi Flame (China) |
| Retirement | 2023 |
Favourites
| Favourite NBA player | Michael Jordan |
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| Favourite Musician | Canton Jones |
| Favourite Food | Red Velvet Cake |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Maya Moore does not smoke. | |
| 2. Maya Moore drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. She was named Best Female Amateur Athlete by Connecticut Magazine in 2010. | |
| 4. In 2008, she became the first freshman in Big East Basketball history to be named the Big East Player of the Year. | |
| 5. Moore participated in a basketball game organized by President Barack Obama to entertain wounded troops, alongside players such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Bill Russell, and Magic Johnson. | |
| 6. She won a gold medal with Team USA at the London Olympics in 2012. | |
| 7. She stepped away from professional basketball in 2019 to focus on criminal justice reform. | |
| 8. She was the first female basketball player to sign with Jordan Brand. | |
| 9. She helped secure the release of wrongfully convicted Jonathan Irons after advocating for his case for nearly a decade. | |
| 10. She founded Win With Justice in 2016 to focus on criminal justice reform. | |
| 11. Sports Illustrated named her their inaugural Performer of the Year in 2017, calling her the greatest winner in the history of women's basketball. | |
| 12. She was the first pro athlete (man or woman) to achieve three titles, Rookie of the Year, All-Star MVP, and League MVP in only five seasons of play (by 2016). |