Maya April Moore, better known as Maya Moore, is an American professional basketball player who hails from Jefferson City, Missouri. She earned four gold medals for America in women’s basketball, two in the Olympics and two at the World Championships. She has formerly played for the Minnesota Lynx, Ros Casares Valencia, and Shanxi Flames, among others. This 28-year-old basketball player has inked a contract with UMMC Ekaterinburg. She has four WNBA titles to her credit.
Net Worth of Maya Moore:
Maya Moore has estimated net worth as of 2019 is $500 thousand, which includes all of her properties and earnings, and she earns at least $71,000 each year from her current club. She was the first woman to sign a Jordan endorsement deal.
Famous For
- An American professional female basketball player.
Early Life of Maya Moore:
She was born in the city of Jefferson City in the state of Missouri. Maya April Moore is her full name. She began playing basketball when she was three years old. Michael Dabney is her father’s name, and Kathryn Moore is her mother’s. O. Dabney and Ashley Dabney are her two sisters. She is the only sibling she has.
When it comes to her education, she went to Moreau Heights Elementary School when she was a kid. She began making headlines after enrolling at Collins Hill High School for her incredible basketball abilities and tricks. She won multiple awards as a basketball player during her adolescence.
Maya went on to the University of Connecticut after graduating from high school and continued to play basketball there. Minnesota Lynx was ready to sign a deal with this prospective future star by the time she graduated.
Career of Maya Moore:
Her basketball career began at Collins Hill High School. She has a number of trophies and medals by the age of 16. Moore’s senior years at Collins High School saw her high school team win three consecutive state championships and a national championship. She was dubbed MVP (Most Valuable Player) for her outstanding effort versus Long Beach Poly.
By the time she enrolled at the University of Connecticut, her grades had improved. Because of her efforts and unwavering dedication, the Huskies were ranked 22nd in the country. Her best overall performance came during her final year with the Huskies. There had never been a player in the history of the Huskies who had 2500 points, 1000 rebounds, 500 assists, 250 steals, and 150 blocked shots.
Her professional career began in 2011 with the Minnesota Lynx. Maya has remained a member of the squad to this day. She has four WNBA championships to her credit, with the Lynx in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. She has also played for the Spanish Ros Casares Valencia and the Chinese Shanxi Flame. In 2018, she joined with the UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia.
Awards and Achievements :
Maya Moore received numerous awards and achievements at such a short career span. Her some awards and achievements follow:
- 4 times WNBA Champion
- 5 times WNBA All-Star
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- WNBA Top 20@20
- Four gold in the Olympics for basketball
- Two golds at the World Championship
Personal Life of Maya Moore:
Maya Moore has never been married. She is not presently dating anyone. She has stated in numerous interviews that she is hesitant to discuss her romantic life and that basketball is everything to her.
Maya Moore has not addressed the rumor that she is lesbian, according to certain web publications. She adheres to the Christian faith. Forbes named her one of the 30 Under 30: The Sports World’s Brightest Young Stars in 2015.
Moore is also reticent to discuss about her personal life. The public and the media know very little about her dating past. She is far too young to marry.
Social Engagement of Maya Moore:
Maya Moore has joined UNICEF Kid Power as a brand ambassador Kid Power Champion with a worldwide mission to Haiti, alongside Aly Raisman and David Ortiz.
She is very active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She has almost 260 thousand Facebook fans, 199 thousand Twitter followers, and 221 thousand Instagram followers.
Body Measurements :
She has a strong athletic physique with enticing curves. She is really concerned about her well-being. Her eating habits are stringent, and she works out often to stay in shape. She stands six feet tall and weighs 81 kilograms. Her hair is dark brown, and her eyes are dark brown. Her chest, waist, and hips are all measured at 35-26-35 inches.
