Top moments from Diana Taurasi's UConn career: Stats, records, games

Diana Taurasi, after a stellar college career at UConn, became a legendary figure in the WNBA over 20 seasons, cementing her status as the league's all-time leading scorer.

Her professional career with the Phoenix Mercury included winning three WNBA championships, the league MVP award in 2009, and two WNBA Finals MVP awards.

Beyond the WNBA, Taurasi holds the record for the most Olympic basketball gold medals in history as of the 2024 Olympics, winning six consecutive golds with Team USA. She announced her retirement on February 25, 2025.

Her college career at UConn under coach Geno Auriemma was remarkable. She became the first UConn player to accumulate 2,000 points, 600 assists, and 600 rebounds, totaling 2,156 points (10th on UConn's all-time scoring list as of March 1, 2025). Her teams posted a 139-8 record during her tenure.

As a freshman (2000-01), Taurasi averaged 10.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. UConn reached the Final Four but lost to Notre Dame, finishing 32-3. After that loss, Taurasi vowed the team wouldn't lose another tournament game while she played.

She fulfilled that promise, leading UConn to three consecutive NCAA championships (2002, 2003, 2004). The Huskies compiled an incredible 107-5 record over those three seasons.

During her sophomore championship season (2001-02), UConn achieved a perfect 39-0 record. Taurasi averaged 14.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.1 rebounds. In the championship game against Oklahoma, an 82-70 victory, she contributed 13 points, four assists, three rebounds, and two steals.