Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1989 |
| Age | 37 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 career achievements with the Minnesota Lynx and the University of Connecticut. The honor followed 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). |