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Napheesa Collier is a professional basketball star and one of the brightest talents in the WNBA today. A versatile forward known for her scoring, rebounding, and leadership, she plays for the Minnesota Lynx and has already established herself as a franchise cornerstone. With an impressive college career at UConn, multiple WNBA All-Star appearances, and international success with Team USA, Collier is widely recognized as one of the future faces of the WNBA.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Napheesa Collier |
| Born | September 23, 1996 (Age: 28) |
| Hometown | Jefferson City, Missouri |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Position | Forward |
| College | University of Connecticut (UConn), 2015–2019 |
| WNBA Draft | 2019 – 1st Round, 6th Pick (Minnesota Lynx) |
| WNBA Team | Minnesota Lynx (2019–present) |
| Rookie of the Year | 2019 |
| WNBA All-Star | 4× (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) |
| Championships | NCAA Champion (2016), Olympic Gold Medalist (2020) |
| Career Highlight | Co-founder of Unrivaled Basketball League |
| Notable | Returned to WNBA just 2.5 months after childbirth (2022) |
Drafted 6th overall in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx.
Named the 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year, showcasing elite talent from day one.
Multiple-time WNBA All-Star (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024), proving her consistency as one of the league’s best.
Helped lead the Lynx as a go-to scorer, rebounder, and defensive anchor.
Known for her all-around game — averaging double figures in scoring across every season, with standout seasons crossing 20+ points per game.
Member of the WNBA’s 25 Under 25 list, honoring the league’s brightest young stars.
Napheesa Collier was born on September 23, 1996, in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Attended Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis, where she was named a McDonald’s All-American and one of the top recruits in the nation.
Committed to the University of Connecticut (UConn), one of the most successful women’s basketball programs in history.
At UConn, she became a two-time All-American, 2016 NCAA Champion, and one of the program’s most productive forwards ever.
Finished her college career with over 2,400 points and 1,200 rebounds, ranking among UConn’s all-time greats.
A standout for Team USA, winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Represented the U.S. in multiple international tournaments, continuing the legacy of UConn and WNBA stars excelling at the global level.
Collier co-founded the Unrivaled Basketball League with Breanna Stewart, a new initiative designed to elevate women’s professional basketball in the U.S. during the WNBA offseason.
Known for her voice off the court, she is an advocate for mothers in pro sports, returning to the WNBA quickly after giving birth in 2022.
A role model for balancing career, family, and leadership in women’s sports.
Napheesa Colliers made her recent public appearance at the Hopkins Basketball camp, but still had a cast and was using a scooter for commuting, which …
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Napheesa Collier headline WNBA pairings as draft and free agency …
New WNBA CBA boosts salaries to $7 million and raises supermax to $1.4M+, spotlighting top 2026 supermax prospects while rookies like Caitlin Clark …
The new CBA offer allows every franchise to hand a supermax contract to only one player, putting the front offices under pressure. Despite this …
Napheesa Collier sees the WNBA’s offers as ‘pity support’ against the WNBPA’s demands, calling for more mature proposals.
The Unrivalled season 2 earned $45M in revenue but received mixed reviews from fans, as a few games drew more attention while overall viewership …
Napheesa Collier mentioned that the Unrivaled set a standard, and players can now leverage the opportunity to make demands in CBA talks.
According to Napheesa Collier, the Unrivaled league is providing all the facilities that they are asking for in the CBA discussions.
Napheesa Collier mentioned that St. Louis could be a possible tour stop for the Unrivaled in next season as the league is looking to expand.
The Minnesota Lynx will play the Nigeria national team in a pre-season friendly and will become the first WNBA team to play an African national team.
The WNBPA received huge backlash from the fanbase, who see the league making a fair offer to the players.
Napheesa Collier mentioned that the WNBPA want season on the floor, but priortizes their demands and is ready to sit out to get the desired deal.
Napheesa Collier mentioned that ‘someone gonna have to fold’ as she speaks on the CBA proposal and WNBPA’s stand.
Napheesa Collier urges WNBA teammates to save money as CBA deal uncertainty fuels lockout fears, warning players to prepare financially for a possible …
With the success of Unrivaled league, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier got a huge shoutout from investor and former coach Geno Auriemma.
Fans question players’ intentions as Kelsey Plum and Napheesa Collier miss the WNBPA-WNBA face-to-face meeting in New York.
