Kelsey Plum is an American professional basketball player who currently plays guard for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. Known for her elite scoring, playmaking, and leadership, Plum is a two-time WNBA champion, three-time WNBA All-Star, and the NCAA Division I women’s all-time leading scorer.
Early Life and Background
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Full Name: Kelsey Christine Plum
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Date of Birth: August 24, 1994
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Hometown: Poway, California
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Height: 5’8″ (1.73 m)
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Weight: 145 lbs (65 kg)
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Position: Guard (Point Guard)
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Family:
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Parents: Jim Plum and Katie Plum
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Comes from an athletic family; mother played college volleyball, father played college baseball and football
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Older sisters and a younger brother also played sports
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High School: La Jolla Country Day School
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McDonald’s All-American
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WBCA All-American
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USA Today All-American
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Played for Team USA at the U-19 World Championships (gold medal, 2013)
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Averaged 19.9 points, 677 rebounds, 381 assists, and 370 steals in high school
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Changed elementary schools due to dyslexia, now advocates for learning differences
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College Career
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University of Washington (2013–2017):
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NCAA Division I women’s all-time leading scorer (3,527 points)
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Broke single-season NCAA scoring record (1,109 points, 2016–17)
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Broke NCAA career free throw record (912)
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Senior year: 31.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists per game
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Scored 57 points in a single game (February 25, 2017)
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National Player of the Year (2017):
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AP Player of the Year
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Honda Sports Award
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John R. Wooden Award
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Wade Trophy
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Nancy Lieberman Award
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Naismith College Player of the Year
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USBWA Player of the Year
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Dawn Staley Award
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All-Pac-12 Team, Pac-12 Player of the Year
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Graduated with a degree in anthropology
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Professional Career
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WNBA Draft: 1st round, 1st overall, 2017 WNBA Draft by San Antonio Stars (later Las Vegas Aces)
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Teams:
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Las Vegas Aces (2018–2024)
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Los Angeles Sparks (2025–present)
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WNBA Stats (through 2024):
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Career averages: 14.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 0.9 steals per game
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Best season: 20.2 points, 5.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds per game (2022)
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Career highs:
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Points: 41
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Assists: 10
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Rebounds: 11
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Steals: 5
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All-Star: Three-time WNBA All-Star (2022, 2023, 2024)
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All-Star Game MVP (2022)
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WNBA Sixth Player of the Year (2021)
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WNBA champion (2022, 2023)
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WNBA All-Rookie Team (2017)
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WNBA Skills Challenge champion (2023)
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WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month (September 2021)
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WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week (multiple times)
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Overseas:
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Played in Turkey (Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray)
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Won Turkish Cup (2019), Turkish Super League championships (2018, 2019)
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Averaged over 26 points per game for Galatasaray (2022)
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International and National Team Career
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USA Basketball:
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Olympic gold medalist (3×3, 2020 Tokyo)
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Olympic gold medalist (5×5, 2024 Paris)
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FIBA World Cup gold medalist (5×5, 2018, 2022)
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U-19 World Championship gold medalist (2013)
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Achievements & Honors
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Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA, 2025–present)
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Las Vegas Aces (WNBA, 2018–2024)
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WNBA champion (2022, 2023)
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Three-time WNBA All-Star (2022, 2023, 2024)
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WNBA All-Star Game MVP (2022)
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WNBA Sixth Player of the Year (2021)
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WNBA All-Rookie Team (2017)
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WNBA Skills Challenge champion (2023)
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NCAA Division I women’s all-time leading scorer (3,527 points)
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NCAA single-season scoring record (1,109 points, 2016–17)
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NCAA career free throw record (912)
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AP Player of the Year (2017)
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Honda Sports Award, John R. Wooden Award, Wade Trophy, Nancy Lieberman Award, Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA Player of the Year, Dawn Staley Award (2017)
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Olympic gold medalist (3×3, 2020; 5×5, 2024)
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FIBA World Cup gold medalist (2018, 2022)
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U-19 World Championship gold medalist (2013)
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Advocate for dyslexia awareness and inclusion
Playing Profile
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Strengths:
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Elite scoring and three-point shooting
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Exceptional playmaking and ball handling
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High basketball IQ and leadership
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Clutch performer in big games
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Style:
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Aggressive, dynamic guard who excels in transition and half-court offense
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Brings toughness, championship experience, and a team-first mentality
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FAQs About Kelsey Plum
What position does Kelsey Plum play?
Point Guard
Which team does she play for?
Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
How old is Kelsey Plum?
30 (born August 24, 1994)
What are her main achievements?
WNBA champion, three-time WNBA All-Star, WNBA All-Star Game MVP, NCAA all-time leading scorer, Olympic gold medalist, FIBA World Cup gold medalist, advocate for dyslexia awareness
What is her playing style?
Versatile, aggressive guard with elite scoring and playmaking
Conclusion
Kelsey Plum is a dominant and accomplished guard whose scoring, playmaking, and championship pedigree have made her one of the most respected figures in women’s basketball.
(Age, statistics, and honors are as of June 2025.)
