B.A. Cheyenne Parker

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus was born on August 22, 1992, in Queens, New York. She dedicated her early life to basketball, eventually moving to High Point, North Carolina, where she attended Southwest Guilford High School to further her opportunities in the sport. Her collegiate career began at High Point University, playing from 2010 to 2013, before transferring to Middle Tennessee State University in 2014, where she set career-high numbers in scoring and shooting percentage.

Parker-Tyus was drafted fifth overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2015 WNBA Draft, marking the start of her professional journey. Over six seasons with the Sky, she developed her game, notably adding three-point shooting in 2018 and achieving career highs in points and rebounds. She later joined the Atlanta Dream in 2021, where she continued to excel, earning her first WNBA All-Star selection in 2023. She has consistently demonstrated strong performance, including multiple double-doubles and recording her 2000th career point in 2023. Her WNBA career progression saw her transition from a valuable bench player to a consistent starter, showcasing improvements in her offensive and defensive capabilities. In 2025, Parker-Tyus signed with the Las Vegas Aces, where she contributed to a WNBA championship.

Beyond the WNBA, Parker-Tyus has maintained an active international career, playing for teams in China (Henan Phoenix, Sichuan Blue Whales, Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank, Beijing Great Wall), Poland (Wisla Krakow), South Korea (KEB-Hanabank), and France (Basket Lattes), and Italy (Virtus Bologna) from 2015 to the present. These international stints allowed her to lead leagues in rebounds and earn an All-Star title in the WCBA. Her career is marked by consistent growth and adaptability in various competitive environments.