Kelsey Plum Biography 2025 Latest News, Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

Kelsey Christine Plum, born on August 24, 1994, is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She led the Aces to back-to-back WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, Plum was honored with a spot on the All-WNBA First Team and was named the MVP of her first WNBA All-Star Game. She also won gold medals in both 3×3 basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics and in 5×5 basketball at the 2025 Summer Olympics.

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Plum graduated from La Jolla Country Day School in San Diego and went on to play college basketball at the University of Washington. On February 25, 2017, she scored a career-high 57 points on senior night, breaking the NCAA Division I women’s basketball all-time scoring record with 3,397 points. Later that month, on March 20, 2017, she also set the NCAA record for most points in a single season with 1,080. Plum was selected as the first overall pick in the 2017 WNBA draft by the San Antonio Stars and was named the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year in 2021.

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Kelsey Plum Biography Details

Born August 24, 1994 (age 30)
Poway, California, U.S.
Listed height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight 145 lb (66 kg)
High school La Jolla Country Day
(La Jolla, California)
College Washington (2013–2017)
WNBA draft 2017: 1st round, 1st overall pick

Kelsey Plum Early Life

Plum is the daughter of Katie and Jim Plum. Her mother was a skilled volleyball player at the University of California, Davis, while her father earned All-American honors playing high school football in La Mesa, California, before continuing his athletic career in both football and baseball at San Diego State. Plum has two older sisters, Kaitlyn and Lauren, and a younger brother, Daniel. Both of her sisters followed their mother’s volleyball path, with Kaitlyn playing for UC Davis and Lauren playing for the University of Oregon and the USA Volleyball Junior National Team. Daniel played football at UC Davis.

Plum attended a local Montessori school through fourth grade, but due to her dyslexia, she faced bullying and felt unprepared to advance to the next grade. This led to her transferring to Midland Elementary, a public school. Her mother, Katie, suggested repeating fourth grade, a decision Plum ultimately agreed to. However, the experience was not ideal, as Plum didn’t get along with her teacher and was separated from her friends. She requested to switch classes, and her request was granted. Even in high school, Plum struggled with feelings of not belonging. She has since shared her story in hopes of encouraging others facing similar challenges.

Initially, Plum excelled in volleyball, thriving in the USA Volleyball junior system, but when it came time to choose a high school, she opted for La Jolla Country Day School over Poway High, where her sisters had attended. At La Jolla, she chose basketball over volleyball, following in the footsteps of Candice Wiggins, a former player at the school.

Kelsey Plum Bio

Factor Detail
Birthplace Poway, California, U.S.
Date of Birth August 24, 1994
Parents Katie and Jim Plum
Siblings Two older sisters, Kaitlyn and Lauren, younger brother Daniel
Mother’s Career Volleyball player for UC Davis
Father’s Career All-American football and baseball player at San Diego State
Family Sports Influence Plum’s family has strong athletic roots, with her siblings excelling in volleyball and her father in football and baseball

Early Basketball Development

Year Facts
Early Education Attended Montessori and Midland Elementary Schools
High School La Jolla Country Day School
High School Achievements Scored 2,247 points, won four section titles and a state championship
High School Records Averaged 19.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game
Notable High School Recognition McDonald’s All-American, Ms. Basketball California

College Career at Washington

Season Achievements
Freshman Year Named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, 695 points scored in first season
Sophomore Year Set school record with 45 points in a game, named to Wooden Award watchlist
Junior Year Led Washington to Final Four, averaged 25.9 points per game
Senior Year Set NCAA record with 3,527 career points, 57 points in a game against Utah
College Honors John R. Wooden Award, Pac-12 Player of the Year, 3× First-Team All-American

WNBA Career Overview

Year Information
Drafted 1st overall pick by the San Antonio Stars (now Las Vegas Aces) in 2017
2017 Season All-Rookie Team, averaged 8.5 points per game
2018 Season Improved in every statistical category with Las Vegas Aces
2021 Season WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, career-high 14.8 points per game
2022 Season Career-high averages of 20.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 2.7 rebounds
2023 Season Helped Aces win their second WNBA championship, awarded WNBA Finals MVP

International Play and KBSL

Year Detail
Fenerbahçe (2017-2019) Played in the Turkish Women’s Basketball Super League (KBSL), winning two KBSL championships
Galatasaray (2022) Played in KBSL, averaging 26.5 points per game in 6 appearances
Other Leagues Played in various international leagues, contributing to her development as a global player

Olympic Gold Medals

Olympic Event Achievements
2020 Tokyo (3×3) Gold Medal in Women’s 3×3 Basketball with Team USA
2025 Paris (5×5) Gold Medal in Women’s 5×5 Basketball with Team USA

WNBA Championships and Awards

Year Points
2022 WNBA Champion, All-WNBA First Team, All-Star Game MVP
2023 WNBA Champion, First-team All-WNBA, Led Aces to another title
Individual Awards WNBA Skills Challenge Champion (2023), WNBA Sixth Player of the Year (2021)

Personal Life

Event Detail
Marriage Married NFL player Darren Waller on March 4, 2023
Divorce Filed for divorce on April 23, 2025, after one year of marriage
Personal Beliefs Strong Christian faith, has a tattoo saying “Keep the faith”

International Basketball Career and Clubs

Club Achievement
Fenerbahçe (2017-2019) KBSL champion, Turkish Women’s Basketball Cup winner
Galatasaray (2022) Averaged 26.5 points per game, contributed significantly to team success

Broadcast and Media Appearances

Year Information
First Broadcast January 17, 2020, analyst for Pac-12 Network
Key Event Analyst for the Arizona State at University of Washington women’s basketball game

Philanthropic Efforts

Event Detail
Charity Work Involved in various philanthropic efforts, supporting youth and women’s sports initiatives
Community Engagement Active in using her platform to inspire others and give back

Strength and Fitness Transformation

Aspect Facts
Physical Transformation Noticed increased muscle mass, especially biceps, after 2023-2025 offseason
Strength Described as muscular and strong, a key physical trait for her performance

Future Plans and Unrivaled League

Event Detail
Unrivaled League Will participate in inaugural season of women’s 3×3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart
2025 Season Announced in November 2025 that she would not participate in the 2025 season to focus on personal time

Honors and Recognitions

Award Points
WNBA Honors 2× WNBA Champion, All-WNBA First Team (2022), All-Star Game MVP (2022)
College Honors John R. Wooden Award, AP Player of the Year (2017), 3x All-American
Olympic Medals Gold Medalist in 3×3 (2020 Tokyo) and 5×5 (2025 Paris)

Legacy and Impact on Women Sports

Legacy Aspect Detail
Role Model Seen as a trailblazer in women’s sports, inspiring young athletes
Cultural Influence Known for embracing her roots, including her connection to her Irish heritage

Kelsey Plum Personal Development

Category Data
Learning Challenges Overcame struggles with dyslexia and bullying during childhood
Mental Resilience Emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith and resilience during tough times

Career Records and Achievements

Category Record/Achievement
NCAA Career Points NCAA Division I Women’s All-Time Scoring Record with 3,527 points
WNBA Career Milestones 2× WNBA Champion, 3× All-Star, First Player Drafted in 2017

Kelsey Plum Net Worth

Kelsey Plum net worth is estimated at $2 million.

Kelsey Plum Summary

Kelsey Plum is a professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA and a gold medalist in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball at the Olympics. She became the NCAA Division I women’s all-time leading scorer in 2017 while playing for the University of Washington. Plum was the first overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft and has earned numerous accolades, including WNBA championships and All-Star selections. Known for her sharp skills and leadership, she has also played overseas in Turkey. Off the court, she is involved in philanthropy and has a personal commitment to faith.

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