Tamera Young

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tamera Young
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 30, 1986(1986-10-30)
Age	38
Birthplace	Wilmington
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Libra

Tamera Young Biography

Tamera Young is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on October 30, 1986 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Tamera Young (born on October 30 in 1986) is an American basketball player with the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). After playing in the NCAA tournament for James Madison University, Young was selected with the Atlanta Dream with the 8th overall pick in 2008’s WNBA Draft. The team traded her to the Chicago Sky, and led them to the WNBA Finals in 2015. She later returning to Atlanta and was transferred with the Aces in the year 2018.

On the 12th of August on the 12th of August 2009 Young got traded to Chicago Sky in exchange for Armintie Price.

Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Tamera Young is the daughter of the late Greg Young and Lynda Nichols-Brown and John Brown. She has an older brother, A.J., and two older sisters, Nikia and Valerie. Her cousin, Willie Williams, was a cornerback for the National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers and a 13-year NFL veteran (Steelers 1993–96, 2005; Seattle Seahawks 1997–2003). Tamera is the all-time leading scorer at Emsley A. Laney High School, the same high school that produced Michael Jordan, where her number 11 jersey is retired. During her senior year she led the “Buccaneers to the 2004 Conference Championship. During her off-seasons she spends her time with her girlfriend, Mimi Faust, in Atlanta raising awareness about pancreatic cancer to which she lost her father on April 6, 2015.

On February 1, 2018, Young signed a contract with the Las Vegas Aces.

Tamera played for the collegiate team in the NCAA Division at James Madison University in the Colonial Athletic Association. Tamera set numerous records in the university as well as the league’s all-time scoring record. As as a senior she played JMU into the finals of the WNIT and then lost in the final to University of Kentucky.

Tamera Young Net Worth

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

In the off-season of 2008-2009 after her debut season with the WNBA, Young went to Latvia and was a player for Cesis. In the off-season of 2009-2010, Young was in Turkey and was a player for Pankup. In 2010, she joined Basket Landes France for the 2010-2011 off-season. Young agreed to join Istanbul University in Turkey for the off-season 2011-2012. Following the winter break, she was signed by Maccabi Ashdod in Israel and later take home an award in the year 2012 Israeli Cup and be named the MVP.

Young was selected at the beginning of round, with the eighth overall selection during the 2008 WNBA Draft by team expansion Atlanta Dream. In her debut campaign with Dream Tamera was the very first athlete who was from James Madison University to play in the WNBA and was a part of the team wearing that number on her uniform. In her subsequent season, she changed to the number 11 which she wore during her time at college. When she played with Atlanta Dream Atlanta Dream, Young’s per game averages were 8.9 points. She also had 5.5 rebounding, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 27.4 minutes of playing time.

In the 2014 off-season, Young joined the Brazilian championship, being teammate to various Atlanta Dream players in América de Recife.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tamera Young height 6 ft 2 in Tamera weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Tamera Young Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Tamera Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tamera Young celebrates birthday on October 30 of every year.

Is Tamera Young still in WNBA?

WNBA veteran Tamera “Ty” Young has ended her career after 12 seasons.

Why did Tamera Young retire?

The decision of retirement was a real process for Young. She went through a depression after the Aces decided not to ask her to return and her basketball career looked to be abruptly ending.

What is Tamera Young nationality?

American

How old is Tamera Young?

35 years (October 30, 1986)

Who is the youngest WNBA player?

Jackie Young (born September 16, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2019 WNBA draft.