Seimone Delicia Augustus was born on April 30, 1984, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Kim Augustus and Seymore Augustus. Seimone attended Capitol High School, where she also played basketball and quickly gained recognition for her talent. She later enrolled at Louisiana State University (LSU), where she played collegiate basketball for the LSU Lady Tigers.
While still in high school, Augustus was honored as a WBCA All-American and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which highlighted her early promise in women's basketball. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association selected her to participate in its prestigious All-America Game, where she continued to showcase her impressive skills.
During her college years at LSU, Augustus solidified her reputation as one of the best players in the country. She received numerous accolades, including the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, the John R. Wooden Award, and the Wade Trophy in both 2005 and 2006. In her senior year, she also earned the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, given to the top senior women's basketball player in the nation.
In recognition of her contributions to LSU athletics, the university retired her jersey number 33 in 2010, making her the first female athlete in school history to receive this honor.
Seimone Augustus entered the 2006 WNBA Draft as a top prospect and was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Minnesota Lynx. She immediately proved her value and was named the 2006 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Standing at 6 feet tall, Augustus established herself as one of the league’s premier players.
Augustus suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at the end of the 2009 season, a significant setback in her career. However, she made a strong recovery and returned to the court in 2011 as a leading scorer and defender for the Lynx. She was voted a WNBA All-Star Game starter in 2013, reflecting her continued impact on the game.
In addition to her WNBA career, Augustus played internationally, joining clubs such as Dynamo Moscow in Russia and Galatasaray in Turkey, competing in the EuroCup. Her accomplishments also include representing the United States in international competition. She was a member of the U.S. women’s basketball team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
| Birth Date: | 30 Apr, 1984 |
| Age: | 35 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Baton Rouge |
| Education: | Louisiana State University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Basketball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2.5 million |
