Kelsey Plum – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Kelsey Plum?

Kelsey Plum is one of the most explosive guards in the WNBA, known for her scoring ability, quick handles, and leadership on the court. She currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces and has been a key part of their championship runs. Plum first gained national attention during her college career at Washington, where she became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball.

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WNBA Career

Plum was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft by the San Antonio Stars (now Las Vegas Aces). After adjusting in her rookie year, she quickly became one of the league’s top guards.

• She won her first WNBA Championship in 2022 with the Aces and another in 2023.

• She was named a WNBA All-Star multiple times, including in 2022 when she scored 30 points in the All-Star Game and earned the All-Star Game MVP award.

• Known for her efficiency, three-point shooting, and ability to create plays, Plum has developed into a cornerstone for Las Vegas alongside stars like A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray.

Plum also represented Team USA in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (played in 2021), winning a gold medal in 3×3 basketball.

Early Life

Kelsey Christine Plum was born on August 24, 1994, in Poway, California. She grew up in a sports family — her father played football and baseball at San Diego State, and her mother was a standout volleyball player.

Plum chose basketball over volleyball early on and attended La Jolla Country Day School, where she became one of the top high school recruits in the nation. She committed to the University of Washington, where she built a legendary career, finishing with 3,527 career points, the most in NCAA Division I women’s history.

Her college career made her a household name and solidified her status as a future WNBA star.

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