6 Tallest female basketball players of the 2024 season (WNBA) with pics
WNBA is a
women's professional basketball league based in the United States. It is
composed of 12 teams. The league was founded on April 24, 1996, as the women's
counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA), and league play
started in 1997.
We all know
that height isn't the most important aspect of basketball, but it certainly can
help and it's certainly one of the most attention-grabbing parts of the sport. We
will introduce you to the 6 tallest WNBA players currently playing in the
league:
1- Han Xu
She was born
on October 31, 1999, in China, Han is not just a tall player; she’s the tallest
WNBA player right now. Han brings more than just height to the court; her
skills and finesse add layers to her game, making her one of the most promising
talents in the league.
Height: 6’11” (210 cm) / New York Liberty
2- Bernadett
Hatar
She was born
on August 24, 1994, in Sopron, Hungary, Hatar is one of the tallest players in the
WNBA. Hatar has a strong presence in the paint, using her height and wingspan
to block shots and grab rebounds. She also has a soft touch around the rim,
making her a versatile scorer.
Height: 6’10”
(208 cm) / Connecticut Sun
3- Brittney Griner
She was born
on October 18, 1990, in Houston, Texas, Griner is one of the tallest players in
the WNBA. Griner has won four gold medals (two in the Olympics and two in the
World Cup) and many other achievements and awards. Griner is not only a tall
player but also a skilled and powerful one. She is known for her ability to
dunk, block shots, and score from inside and outside.
Height: 6’9” (205 cm) / Phoenix Mercury
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4- Kamilla Cardoso
She was born
on 30 April 2001, is a Brazilian professional basketball player for the Chicago
Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college
basketball at South Carolina and Syracuse. Cardoso is projected as the No. 4
pick in Sporting News' 2024 WNBA Mock Draft. The South Carolina center played
three seasons with the Gamecocks, winning two national championships. She
played her freshman season at Syracuse.
Height: 6’7”
(200 cm) / Chicago Sky
5- Kalani Brown
She was born
on March 21, 1997, and played college basketball at Baylor University, where
she won the NCAA championship in 2019. She was also named the Big 12 Player of
the Year in 2018 and a three-time First-team All-Big 12 selection. She is known
for her strength, size, and efficiency in the paint and her free throw
shooting. She is one of the league’s tallest and most dominant players today.
Height: 6’7”
(200 cm) / Dallas Wings
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6- Teaira McCowan
She was born
on September 28, 1996, in Texas, McCowan is one of the tallest players in the
Women’s National Basketball Association. She plays as a center for the Dallas
Wings team, where she has been showcasing her talent since 2019. McCowan has a
remarkable record of rebounds, blocks, and double-doubles, making her one of
the best defensive players in the league.
