Ivory Latta

Her exceptional performance also earned her the 2006 ACC Player of the Year title and back-to-back ACC Tournament MVP honors in 2005 and 2006. Latta was subsequently drafted 11th overall by the Detroit Shock in the 2007 WNBA Draft, scoring her first WNBA career points that same year, marking the beginning of a distinguished professional journey. Latta’s impactful WNBA career spanned 12 seasons, playing for teams including the Detroit Shock, Atlanta Dream, Tulsa Shock, and Washington Mystics. She quickly reached significant career milestones, including her 1,000th career point in 2011 and her 2,000th career point in 2013.

In 2017, her significant contributions off the court were recognized with the prestigious Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award. Demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit, Latta has also ventured into the business world, including the launch of an inspirational clothing line and participation in Harvard Business School’s program for transitioning athletes and professionals.