Kelsey Plum

During her senior season at the University of Washington in 2016-2017, Plum set a Pac-12 record by scoring 57 points in a single game and concluded her collegiate career with an astounding 3,527 points and 519 assists. Her exceptional performance earned her the John R. Wooden Award, Wade Trophy, and Naismith College Player of the Year honors in 2017, following her recognition as Pac-12 Freshman of the Year in 2014. Her collegiate success led to her selection as the first overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft by the San Antonio Stars.

In her inaugural professional season, Plum was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team. She further honed her skills internationally, securing back-to-back Turkish Super League Championships in 2018 and 2019, and a Turkish Cup win in 2019. After overcoming an Achilles injury that sidelined her for the 2020 season, Plum made a powerful return in 2021, earning the prestigious WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award. The following year, stepping into a starting role, she was named to her first WNBA All-Star team and was celebrated as the WNBA All-Star Game MVP.

Her elite performance culminated in a second Olympic gold medal for the United States in 5×5 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics, solidifying her status as a formidable global competitor. Looking ahead, Plum was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in 2025, embarking on a new chapter in her illustrious career. Her impact on collegiate basketball will also be permanently etched in history, with her #10 jersey set to be retired by the Washington Huskies in 2025. Kelsey Plum remains a celebrated two-time WNBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and a four-time WNBA All-Star, consistently demonstrating elite-level performance and an unwavering commitment to excellence in professional basketball.