Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/12/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Jamaica, New York |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Tina Charles
05/05/2026
Tina Charles announced her retirement from professional basketball on 5 May 2026 via social media. She described it as fifteen years at the professional level, and she retired as the WNBA's all-time leading rebounder with 4,262 rebounds. She also finished as the league's No. 2 all-time scorer with 8,396 points, behind only Diana Taurasi.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Tina Alexandria Charles |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.93 m |
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| Weight | 90 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Connecticut, Connecticut, U.S.A. |
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| Major | Psychology |
| Minor | Criminal Justice |
Personal Life
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Not Known |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Not Known |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family
| Father | Rawiston Charles |
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| Mother | Angella Holgate |
Career
| NBA Debut | 2010 |
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| Trainer | Geno Auriemma |
| Position | Center |
| Current Team (2016) | New York Liberty |
| Achievements |
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| Last Team | Connecticut Sun (2025 season) |
| Retirement Announced | 05/05/2026 |
Favourites
| Favorite NBA Player | John Starks |
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| Favorite Food | Taco |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tina Charles does not smoke. | |
| 2. Tina Charles drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. In high school, Charles led Christ The King, Middle Village, NY to consecutive undefeated state championships with impressive stats. | |
| 4. In 2006, Tina Charles was honored with several prestigious awards for her basketball skills and achievements. | |
| 5. In memory of her late aunt, Charles established The Hopey's Heart Foundation in 2014. | |
| 6. She donated a significant portion of her WNBA salary in 2014 and 2015 to her foundation. | |
| 7. Tina Charles demonstrated her philanthropic spirit by underwriting the construction of a school in Western Africa. | |
| 8. Directed two films, Game Changer (2021) and Charlie’s Records (2019), both premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. | |
| 9. 2009 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year. | |
| 10. Father Rawlston Charles is from Trinidad and Tobago; mother Angella Murry is from Jamaica. | |
| 11. Inducted into the NYC Basketball Hall of Fame at the head of the Class of 2024, the first female to head a class at any major basketball hall of fame and the first active player ever inducted. | |
| 12. Became the second all-time scorer in WNBA history on 21/08/2024. | |
| 13. Considered by many to be the best player in WNBA history not to have appeared in the Finals. | |
| 14. Received the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award twice, recognised for her work with the Hopey's Heart Foundation. |
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