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Basketball Biography

Kelsey Plum

“Kelsey”

American · Poway, California · Born 24 August 1994

Guard
2022, 2023
w n b a titles
1st (2017)
w n b a draft
record 3,527 pts
n c a a scoring
2020 (Tokyo)
olympic gold

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Record-breaking scorer and WNBA champion whose prolific three-point shooting and winning mentality made her one of the league's all-time greats.

Kelsey Plum was born in Poway, California on 24 August 1994. Holder of the NCAA all-time scoring record (women's) with 3,527 points at Washington, Plum entered the WNBA as one of the most decorated college players in history. She was selected first overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft by the San Antonio Stars (later the Las Vegas Aces). She endured early struggles before becoming one of the WNBA's most impactful offensive guards. She won the WNBA Championship with the Las Vegas Aces in 2022 and 2023, earning Finals recognition. Her three-point shooting, speed and competitive fire have made her a two-time champion. She also represented USA in the 2020 Olympics, winning gold. Her career arc from No. 1 pick to champion is one of the WNBA's great redemption stories.

Famous For

WNBA scoring records and Las Vegas Aces championships

Playing Style

How They Played

Dynamic scoring guard with exceptional three-point shooting

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Elite scorer who helped establish Las Vegas Aces dynasty

Best Known For

WNBA Champion 2022, 2023

She holds the all-time NCAA scoring record for women's basketball with 3,527 points at the University of Washington, a record that reflects her extraordinary four-year college dominance.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • WNBA Champion 2022, 2023
  • Olympic Gold 2020
Career Journey

Timeline

2017 📌 WNBA debut with San Antonio Stars
2017 ⚡ NCAA all-time scoring record at Washington
2018 📌 Moved to Las Vegas Aces
2021 🥇 Tokyo Olympics gold medal (3x3 basketball)
2022 🏆 WNBA Championship with Las Vegas Aces
2022 🥇 WNBA Finals MVP
2023 🏆 WNBA Championship with Las Vegas Aces
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Kelsey Plum

The all-time NCAA women's basketball scoring record — 3,527 points in four seasons at the University of Washington, the most ever by a woman in college basketball history.

WNBA Championships in 2022 and 2023 with the Las Vegas Aces, and an Olympic gold medal in 2020.

Kelsey Plum was born on 24 August 1994 in Poway, California.

Las Vegas Aces, where she won back-to-back WNBA titles.

She had difficult early seasons despite being the No. 1 pick, but persisted and developed into a champion and one of the league's elite guards.

Career Timeline — Kelsey Plum
2017
WNBA debut with San Antonio Stars
2017
NCAA all-time scoring record at Washington
2018
Moved to Las Vegas Aces
2021
Tokyo Olympics gold medal (3x3 basketball)
2022
WNBA Championship with Las Vegas Aces
2022
WNBA Finals MVP
2023
WNBA Championship with Las Vegas Aces
WNBA Champion 2022, 2023
Olympic Gold 2020