Monica Wright is a former basketball player from the United States. She is presently an assistant coach for the Virginia Cavaliers and has been a member of the University of Virginia women’s basketball team since 2019.

What is the Net Worth of Monica Wright?

Monica Wright has amassed a sizable fortune throughout the course of her profession. As of 2021, she is predicted to have a net worth of $200,000. Her current salary and other sources of income are currently being evaluated. According to some sources, her annual compensation while playing for her prior organizations was over $150,000.

Early Life and Education

Monica was born in San Antonio, Texas, on July 15, 1988. She grew up in the Virginia town of Woodbridge. Monica Ashante Wright is her full name. She is the only daughter of Lynette Wright (father) and Garry Wright (mother) (mother). Gerard Wright is Monica’s younger brother (older brother).

In addition, she is of African-American origin and has an American nationality. Monica attended Woodbridge, Virginia’s Forest Park High School. She graduated in 2006 and enrolled at the University of Virginia, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2010.

Monica was named ACC Rookie of the Year during her freshman year as a Cavalier at the University of Virginia. She was chosen to the All-Defensive Team of the Atlantic Coast Conference and scored her 1,000th point. She was voted ACC Player of the Year, ACC Defensive Player of the Year, National Defensive Player of the Year, and 2010 WBCA NCAA Division I Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.

Professional Career and Life

Monica was taken with the second overall choice in the WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx in 2010. During the WNBA’s off-seasons, she represented many teams, including Lotos Gdynia in Poland (2010-2011), Botaş SK in Turkey (2011-2012), Dandenong Rangers in Australia (2012-2013), Shinsegae One FX in South Korea (2013-2014), and others.

She was dealt to the Seattle Storm on July 20, 2015, in exchange for Renee Montgomery, a former player. Wright was also named to the United States Women’s U19 team. On July 14, 2016, she also signed with the Perth Lynx for the 2016-17 WNBL season. Following that, she played in their first four games until retiring on October 19, 2016. Due of her knee troubles, she sought the help of a coach. Wright volunteered at Liberty University for the 2018-20149 season. She was hired as an assistant coach for the Virginia Cavaliers Women’s Basketball team in May 2019.

Controversy and Rumors

Monica has managed to keep a spotless reputation. She hasn’t been involved in any rumors or scandals that have caused a lot of media attention.

 

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Body Measurement and Social Media

The former player’s physique is athletic. She stands at a height of 5 feet and 10 inches. Her weight is also around 83 kg. Her eyes are dark brown, and she has black hair that is shoulder length.

Monica has more than 9k Instagram followers and 17.6k Twitter followers, respectively, on her verified Instagram and Twitter accounts. She, on the other hand, isn’t on Facebook.

Relationship Facts

• Monica Wright is married to Michael Rogers.
• Monica Wright married on July 14, 2018.
• She is mother of One (McKale Larue Rogers).
• Monica Wright is not having an affair with anyone presently.
• Her sexual orientation is straight.