Diana Taurasi was born on June 11, 1982, in Glendale, California, to a family of diverse heritage—her father, Mario Taurasi, is Italian American and a former professional soccer player in Italy, while her mother, Liliana, is of Argentine descent. She was raised in Chino, California, a working-class city defined by its diversity and strong work ethic. From a young age, Diana showed a passion for sports, particularly basketball and soccer, often competing against older players and demonstrating resilience influenced strongly by her hardworking parents—especially her father, whose dedication to work left a lasting impression on her.
While attending Don Antonio Lugo High School, Taurasi quickly emerged as a basketball prodigy. In 2000, she was awarded the Cheryl Miller Award, given by the Los Angeles Times to the best player in Southern California. That same year, she received multiple prestigious honors, including the Naismith High School Player of the Year, Parade Magazine National High School Player of the Year, and was named California’s Ms. Basketball in both 1999 and 2000.
Taurasi concluded her high school career with an impressive 2,156 points, placing her fifth in California state history at the time. She was also named a WBCA All-American and earned MVP honors in the 2000 WBCA High School All-America Game, scoring 12 points and solidifying her status as a rising star.
Taurasi went on to play for the University of Connecticut, where she led her team to three consecutive NCAA Championships from 2002 to 2004. Her performance at UConn set a standard for excellence, and she was widely praised for her leadership, scoring ability, and basketball IQ.
She entered the WNBA as the first overall pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft, selected by the Phoenix Mercury. Taurasi quickly lived up to the hype, averaging 20.9 points per game over her first decade in the league (2004–2014) across 334 games—a testament to her scoring prowess and consistency.
Standing at 6 feet tall with an athletic build, Taurasi maintains her physical fitness through a disciplined exercise regimen. She emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet that features low-fat options like fat-free milk and protein shakes. Her commitment to fitness has contributed significantly to her longevity and success on the court.
| Birth Date: | 11 Jun, 1982 |
| Age: | 37 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Chino |
| residence: | Phoenix |
| Education: | Don Antonio Lugo High School University of Connecticut |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Basketball player |
| Twitter Id: | DianaTaurasi |
| Spouse: | Penny Taylor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |
