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United States Kelsey Plum is a decorated professional basketball player, recognized as a four-time WNBA All-Star and a two-time WNBA champion. She has transitioned from collegiate record-breaker to Olympic gold medalist, consistently demonstrating elite-level performance.
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Kelsey Plum kicked off the first marquee event of the WSOP's Mystery Millions and unveiled the gold bracelet to be won.
Kelsey Christine Plum was born on August 24, 1994, in Poway, California, into a family with a strong athletic background. Her mother was a volleyball player for the University of California, Davis, and her father achieved All-American honors in football and played both football and baseball collegiately at San Diego State. Plum initially excelled in volleyball within the USA Volleyball junior system. However, she ultimately chose basketball, attending La Jolla Country Day School where she developed her skills, eventually earning McDonald’s All-American status. During her high school career, she scored 2,247 points, averaging 19.9 points per game, and led her team to four section titles and a state championship in 2012. Plum faced personal challenges, including bullying and dyslexia in her early education. She made the decision to repeat fourth grade to gain a stronger academic foundation. These early experiences contributed to her resilience and determined approach to her career.
Plum’s collegiate career at the University of Washington was marked by significant achievements. As a freshman, she set six school records and earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors. By her senior season in 2016-2017, she became the NCAA Division I women’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing a long-standing record. She recorded a Pac-12 record of 57 points in a single game and finished her college career with 3,527 points and 519 assists. Her exceptional performance earned her multiple national player of the year awards, including the John R. Wooden Award, Wade Trophy, and Naismith College Player of the Year. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a 3.3 GPA. Her #10 jersey was retired by Washington in 2025.
In 2017, Plum was the first overall pick in the WNBA draft, selected by the San Antonio Stars, which later became the Las Vegas Aces. After missing the 2020 season due to an Achilles injury, she returned in 2021 to earn the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award. In 2022, in a starting role, she was named to her first All-Star team, earned the WNBA All-Star Game MVP, and helped the Las Vegas Aces win their first WNBA championship. She continued this success by winning a second WNBA championship in 2023. Internationally, Plum has won gold medals with the United States in 3×3 basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics and in 5×5 basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics. In 2025, Plum was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks.
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