UConn players in the WNBA: Taurasi, Stewart, Bird, more - ESPN
Diana Taurasi announced her WNBA retirement in February 2025. A five-time WNBA scoring champion and 14-time All-WNBA selection, Taurasi was league MVP in 2009 and Finals MVP in 2009 and 2014. Prior to her 20-season run with the Phoenix Mercury, Taurasi started her legendary basketball career at UConn.


