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Amid WNBA CBA uncertainty, Caitlin Clark’s teammate Makayla Timpson says Unrivaled is more than offseason entertainment, a 3-on-3 league driving …
Makayla Timpson is an American professional basketball player known for her dominant presence in the paint and exceptional defensive skills. A standout forward at Florida State University, she was selected by the Indiana Fever with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Timpson’s collegiate career was marked by numerous accolades, including multiple All-ACC selections and being named the ACC Most Improved Player in 2023.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Makayla Timpson |
| Born | September 20, 2002 (Edison, Georgia, USA) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 173 lbs (78 kg) |
| Position | Forward |
| College | Florida State University (2021–2025) |
| WNBA Draft | 2025, Round 2, Pick 19 by Indiana Fever |
| WNBA Debut | 2025 |
| Current Team | Indiana Fever |
| College Honors | 2× First-Team All-ACC (2024, 2025), 3× ACC All-Defensive Team (2023–2025), ACC Most Improved Player (2023) |
| Career Stats | 1,706 points, 1,094 rebounds, 290 blocks, 47 double-doubles |
Timpson played all four years at Florida State, starting every game in her final three seasons. In her senior year (2024–25), she averaged 17.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game, setting program records in rebounds (350) and blocks (103) for a single season. She also became the third player in program history to surpass 1,000 career rebounds. Over her collegiate career, Timpson accumulated 1,706 points, 1,094 rebounds, and 290 blocks, with 47 double-doubles, making her the program’s all-time leader in that category.
Following her successful college tenure, Timpson was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA Draft. She made the team’s opening day roster and is expected to contribute significantly to the Fever’s frontcourt with her rebounding and shot-blocking abilities.
2× First-Team All-ACC (2024, 2025)
3× ACC All-Defensive Team (2023–2025)
ACC Most Improved Player (2023)
ACC All-Freshman Team (2022)
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalist (2025)
Katrina McClain Award Finalist (2025)
WBCA All-American Honorable Mention (2025)

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