Taj McWilliams-Franklin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Taj McWilliams-Franklin
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 20, 1970(1970-10-20)
Age	54
Birthplace	El Paso
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Libra

Taj McWilliams-Franklin Biography

Taj McWilliams-Franklin is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on October 20, 1970 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Taj McWilliams-Franklin (born on 20th October 1970) is an ex- American professional female basketball player and temporary head coach for the NBA’s Dallas Wings.

McWilliams-Franklin was selected for her place on the USA nation’s team during 1998. The team went in Berlin, Germany, in July and August 1998 to participate in the FIBA World Championships. The USA team had a close win in the opening game against Japan 95-89. They then they won the following six games without difficulty. In the semifinal match against Brazil they American team trailed by as many as ten points in the first quarter however they was able to prevail the game 93-79. The gold medal match was a rematch of the game against Russia. In the first match, the American team had a huge advantage all the way through however, in the second game in the second game, the team from Russia gained the lead in the beginning and led most of the way. In less than two minutes and the USA lost 2 points but they held for the gold medal with a score of with a score of 71-65.

McWilliams-Franklin was selected by the Orlando Miracle in the third round (32nd overall pick) of the 1999 WNBA draft. She starred for the Miracle for four years and remained with the franchise even when the it relocated to Uncasville, Connecticut, and was renamed the Connecticut Sun prior to the 2003 season. From 1999 to 2008, McWilliams-Franklin played in six WNBA All-Star Games.

Born Taj McWilliams, she married Reggie Franklin in 2003 and assumed a hyphenate surname.

McWilliams Franklin was drafted in the year 1996 (40th overall selection) and played for two years with the Philadelphia Rage of the American Basketball League (ABL). She was the league’s leader in blocks, averaging 1.5 per game and was ranked sixth in percentage of field goals (.528). She was also a part on the 1997 All-ABL Second team.

Taj McWilliams-Franklin Net Worth

Taj McWilliams-Franklin is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Taj McWilliams-Franklin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating from T. W. Josey High School in Augusta, Georgia, McWilliams- Franklin was a student at Georgia State University in 1989 and was a member of the basketball team of the school for a single season. However, she became pregnant in her senior year of high school. After the coach who had enlisted for her at Georgia State was let go and the new staff was informed her that “school was no place for kids.” McWilliams Franklin relocated in Austin, Texas, where she met with St. Edward’s University coach Dave McKey. She was accepted at St. Edwards in the Rhetoric major.

McWilliams-Franklin started her career in the United States. She was a player at Wolfenbuettel, Germany (1993-94); Contern, Luxembourg (1994-95) as well as Galilee, Israel (1995-96).

She also spent the off-season in 1999–2001 playing in a professional league in Italy for Familia Schio. After the birth of her daughter, she went to Spain to play for Puig D’En Valls, Ibiza in 2003. Next she played for Brno, Czech Republic in 2004, and Lavezzini Parma (Italy) in 2005.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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McWilliams-Franklin was a vegan during some of her time as a player. In a 2008 article, she said, “I just wanted to make sure I had a healthy body because I wanted to continue playing for a longer period than most of my peers.”

Facts & Trivia

Taj Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Taj McWilliams- Franklin celebrates birthday on October 20 of every year.

On April 22, 2010, McWilliams-Franklin signed a free agent deal with the New York Liberty.