UConns career scoring leaders with a total of 3,036 points surpassing Tina Charles total of 2,346 on Dec. 5, 2010 Trophy case includes three Wade Trophy Awards (given annually to the nations best player), two Wooden and Naismith Awards and two National Championship trophies Became just the second player in NCAA history to be named an All-American four times Captained the UConn women to an astounding 90 consecutive victories a total that broke the NCAA record for consecutive wins without a loss Finished career an incredible 150-4, setting the all-time NCAA mark for career wins male or female Shot over 50.0 percent from the floor in each of her four seasons with Connecticut and made 311 three-pointers over her career second most in school history Scored at least 20 points 76 times and 30 or more points 12 times in her career Honored as the 2010 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year and as the 2010 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year Moore was also honored as a CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2008-09 Became only the second freshman all-time to be honored as an AP First Team pick in 2007-08 Named to the 2009 WBCA Classic All-Tournament Team as a junior Honored as the Most Outstanding Player of the 2010 NCAA Tournament and selected to the All-NCAA Tournament Team in 2009 Named Most Outstanding Player of the 2010 NCAA Dayton Regional and of the 2009 NCAA Trenton Regional Broke the UConn single-season scoring record with her total of 754 points as a sophomore besting Kara Wolters previous record total (694) A multi-dimensional player who can play any position on the floor Named 2007-08, 2008-2009 and 2010-11 BIG EAST Player of the Year Moore was the first freshman ever to be named BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2007-08 2009 BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player Has 50 double-doubles Has registered double-figure points in 149 of 154 career games Became the fastest player to reach the 2,000-point milestone in UConn history and the first junior to do so with 16 points vs. Syracuse (3/7/10) Became the fastest player to reach the 1,000-point milestone in UConn history, doing so in her 55th career game with 40 points vs. Syracuse (1/17/09), besting previous record of 63 games held by Svetlana Abrosimova Set UConn and BIG EAST single-game records with 10 three-point field goals vs. Syracuse (1/17/09) The consensus 2007 National High School Player of the Year Earned the Naismith following both her junior and senior prep seasons, becoming only the second two-time winner of the award. Our performance, what is going on. On behalf of the Minnesota Lynx organization, I want to congratulate Maya on an incredible basketball career, Lynx coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve said. The work weve done. "The Arthur Ashe award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. I think it just like it was fun and it was a challenge. That fact he says Moore still has it is welcome news for WNBA fans wondering if the former league MVP will return to the league. Former WNBA star Maya Moore and husband Jonathan Irons revealed that they extended their family by welcoming a baby boy, Jonathan Jr., in February, the couple announced on "Good Morning. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. the drama of the game. Mariah Lee Feb 17, 2022. At the time, Moore said she was unsure whether she would return for the 2021 WNBA season. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. Healthy, 29-years-old, and one of the faces of the WNBA, Moore decided to walk away from basketball in February of 2018. I had just learned so many different things throughout the years that I had been doing triathlon, and I felt like everything that I learned was used in that race in order to make that happen. What was that like? While Moore is away from the team in 2019, the Lynx will likely be forced to rely more heavily on the likes of Sylvia Fowles to fill the scoring void. Moore was one of the few bright spots for the Lynx, who suffered a 17-point loss Friday. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. Maya Moore stepped away from her stellar basketball career to help free Jonathan Irons, a man who was incarcerated for over two decades on a wrongful conviction.With the help of Moore and her . The 30 . The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from jail by getting his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. We are people. WNBA star Maya Moore just dropped a bombshell -- she MARRIED the man she helped free from prison!! As Jonathan Irons emerged from prison, Maya Moore fell to her knees. Maya Moore might be mum on her return to basketball, but according to husband Jonathan Irons, the 2014 league MVP still "got it." "I see her all the time. You can pre-order now and share in our journey of faith and our pursuit of justice. This is such a sweet time for us and our family. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. And then [U.S. teammate] Oksana [Masters] is injured this year. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. Gretsch: At that point, I really didnt know about the Paralympics. The drama of the game. And afterwards, they had track practice, and they invited me to come to that. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. A phenomenal act of bravery and selflessness would eventually make headlines around the world. 2017: Started all eight playoff games, averaging 18.3 ppg (51.5%), 5.3 rpg and 3.0 apg in 33.4 mpg as the Lynx claimed their fourth WNBA title Registered her sixth career playoff double-double (18 points, 10 rebounds) in Game 5 vs. Los Angeles on Oct. 4 2016: Helped the Lynx return to the WNBA Finals, averaging 22.4 ppg (51.7%), 7.3 rpg and 4.6 apg Moved into 1st place on the all-time WNBA Finals scoring leaderboard on Oct. 9, 2016, passing Diana Taurasi and Deanna Nolan 2015: Averaged 23.4 ppg (41.9%), 7.3 rpg, 2.6 apg and 2.30 spg in 10 playoff starts Hit the game-winning trey as time expired in Game 3 (Oct. 9) at Indiana, the first buzzer-beater in Lynx playoff history Snagged a playoff career-best 12 rebounds in Game 1 vs. Indiana (Oct. 4) Poured in a playoff career-high 40 points Sept. 27 at Phoenix, eclipsing her previous best of 33 set Sept. 18 vs. Los Angeles 2014: Returned to the Western Conference Finals, averaging 19.8 ppg and 5.4 apg 2013: Led the Lynx to their second WNBA Championship, averaging a team-best 20.9 ppg in seven postseason games Was named the 2013 WNBA Finals MVP after averaging 20.0 ppg as the Lynx swept Atlanta to win the title 2012: Averaged 16.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 2.8 apg in nine postseason games Shot 43.3% from three-point range and 91.3% from the FT line 2011: Averaged 13.8 ppg and 5.9 rpg in eight postseason contests, hitting 45.8% from the floor and 40.0% from long range Put in 21 points with seven rebounds and five assists Sept. 25 at Phoenix, going 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. Well, I think its time to put a close to the pro basketball life, Moore said. Be home for my community and family. Maya is currently 26 years old. Hello. To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. Both of my older sisters played the clarinet, so I was like, Okay, Im gonna play the clarinet. We all played softball growing up that was a really big thing in my town. She told me all about it and that day completely changed my life. Moore has had an up-and-down season, but Tuesday marked her third 20-plus-point effort in her last four games, though she did foul out in 30 minutes of action. If the 31-year-old Moore does elect to resume her WNBA career in 2022, the Lynx would retain her rights. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. She decided to step away from her playing career in February 2019, in part to help Irons. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. M.V.P., is reveling in married life and continuing a fight for criminal justice reform alongside Jonathan Irons, whom she married after helping him win his release from. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. You might not be able to find a more consistent winner in all of sports than Maya Moore. A police affidavit from an officer claiming Irons had confessed during a non-recorded interview with no witnesses also stood against the case. Moore will be eligible for the Naismith Hall of Fame next year since she stopped playing four years ago. Protect the dream: Paralympic champion Mallory Weggemann on her journey to motherhood, Mixed team returns to PGA Tour and LPGA Tour in December, Stanford junior Rachel Heck out indefinitely with shoulder injury. Its time to put a close to the pro basketball life, Moore said on Good Morning America Monday. "Retirement is something that is a big deal and there is a right way to do it well, and this is not the time for me.". 1 by the Lynx in 2011 and averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Lynx. Did you encounter any technical issues? Moore registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, two steals and a block across 31 minutes during Friday's 96-79 loss to the Sun. He was in prison when she died said in the show that he didn't find out she has passed away until a few weeks after she died. Moore said Wednesday in an interview on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she won't resume her WNBA career during the 2021 season, Katie Barnes of ESPN.com reports. Maya Moore's husband Jonathan Irons had a quick answer when asked if he wanted to see his wife, play basketball again. I think I was really lucky as a kid growing up where I grew up my whole life with a disability, but I could be very integrated in a way where I didnt feel like I was excluded. So I just didnt think I qualified for this, which is ridiculous to think about now. Emma Hruby Jul 5, 2022. This whole thing has been so unexpected. He had actually been talking with my director from triathlon, just knowing that there had been these classifications that were cut from triathlon, and he thought maybe they could try some talent transfer and find some athletes. The surgery was to clean all that scar tissue out and then prevent further progression. Our performance, what is going on. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he told The Associated Press. On Twitter, the WNBA expressed its appreciation for Moores legendary career. 2013: Ended the season on a high note after being named the Western Conference Player of the Month for both August and September, the first such honors of her career; she also garnered Player of the Week accolades on three occasions (Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 16) Started all 34 contests Registered career highs in eight of the nine major statistical categories and finished among the leagues top 20 in each highlighted by placing 3rd in the WNBA in scoring (18.5 ppg) Also ranked 6th in steals (1.74 spg), 12th in blocks (0.97 bpg), 15th in rebounds (6.2 rpg), 17th in assists (3.0) and 8th in minutes (31.4 mpg) Shot 50.9% from the field (good for 10th), 88.2% from the FT line (7th) and a franchise-record 45.3% from three-point range to break Svetlana Abrosimovas previous club mark (44.6% in 2007) Drilled 72 treys overall, becoming the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in both three-pointers made and three-point accuracy in the same season Picked off a season-high five steals Sept. 10 at Seattle, one of nine times she swiped 3+ Scored 25 of her 30 points in the 1st half Aug. 31 vs. Seattle Poured in 35 points Aug. 24 vs. Indiana, joining Katie Smith and Seimone Augustus as the only players in Lynx history to score 35+ Netted 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists Aug. 6 at San Antonio, one of four double-doubles this year (11 career) Started the 2013 WNBA All-Star Game on July 27 in Connecticut, tallying 14 points Pulled in a career-high 16 rebounds June 19 at Phoenix, part of the first 25+ point/15+ board effort in club history Also had 26 points; it was the second time this year (fifth career) she led the Lynx across the board (pts/reb/ast) 2012: Concluded her second year in the WNBA as the Lynx only player to start all 34 contests Increased her averages and percentages in all nine major categories from her 2011 Rookie of the Year campaign and joined Tamika Catchings as the only players to rank among the leagues top 30 in every one Tallied 16.4 ppg (11th), 6.0 rpg (14th), 3.6 apg (14th) and 1.47 spg (16th) while logging a team-high 29.7 mpg Boosted that to 19.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 4.1 apg and 1.65 spg in 31.6 mpg over the final 17 games Shot 46.5% from the floor, 38.8% from beyond the arc and 87.9% (4th in the WNBA) from the FT line; her 73 treys made are the most by any Lynx player since Katie Smith had 78 in 2003 Collected six double-doubles; she was Minnesotas leading scorer 16 times, top rebounder six times and leader in assists on seven occasions Scored her 1000th career point in the Sept. 23 finale at San Antonio Tallied a career-high 29 points Sept. 17 vs. Indiana, matching a WNBA record by hitting five treys in the 3rd quarter The Sept. 14 outing at Indiana was the third time she led the Lynx across the board (pts/reb/ast) Named Western Conference Player of the Week twice (Aug. 20, Sept. 10) Scored 19 of her 23 points after intermission Sept. 7 vs. Atlanta, adding a career-best 12 rebounds in a career-high 41:47 Her seven steals Sept. 4 vs. Los Angeles tied the franchise record; she handed out a career-high eight assists Aug. 31 vs. Tulsa Scored 28 points July 12 vs. Tulsa, including a club-record 19 in the 2nd quarter; her 11-for-12 effort from the FT line marked career highs in both categories Swiped five steals June 23 vs. Chicago, and poured in 26 points June 9 at Tulsa, the first of nine 20+ outings 2011: Started all 34 games during her first season in Minnesota, the WNBAs only rookie to accomplish that feat Collected 13.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg and 2.6 apg while playing 28.0 mpg; she also ranked 12th in the WNBA in steals (1.41 spg) Shot 43.9% from the field, 36.9% (58-for-157) from three-point range and 78.8% from the FT line; her accuracy climbed to 49.0% (71-for-145) 45.5% (30-for-66) from beyond the arc over the final 14 games Was the Lynx top scorer seven times, with 23 double-figure nights and five 20+ outings Scored a game-high 19 points Sept. 4 at New York, one of seven times she led Named the WNBAs Rookie of the Month for both July and August Registered her first career double-double Aug. 28 at San Antonio, totaling 19 points and a season-high 12 rebounds Pumped in a season-high 28 points Aug. 9 at Phoenix; she tied Tamika Catchings WNBA record by shooting 6-for-6 from beyond the arc Also swiped five steals at Phoenix, a team season best Played a season-high 34:51 Aug. 2 vs. Phoenix Started the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game on July 23 in San Antonio, totaling 10 points and three assists Dealt a season-high six assists July 29 vs. Seattle, and had nine rebounds July 16 vs. Seattle; Minnesota went 11-0 when she grabbed 6+ boards Netted 26 points July 9 vs. Connecticut; her six three-pointers were one short of Katie Smiths club single-game record (at Seattle, June 14, 2003) Named the 2011 winner of the Honda-Broderick Cup on June 27, the second straight year shed been honored. 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