Maya Moore is an American Social Justice advocate and former professional basketball player. Sports Illustrated called Moore the greatest winner in women’s basketball history when it named her Performer of the Year in 2017.
Maya April Moore was a McDonald’s All-American and a Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year when Maya April Moore was a high school athlete. In 2009 and 2010, she won national championships for the Uconn women’s basketball team.
Maya Moore Biography
| Real Name | Maya April Moore |
| Nickname | Not Known |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Date of Birth | 11 June 1989 |
| Age (as in 2024) | 35 Years |
| Birth Place | Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.A. |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Georgia, U.S.A. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Playing Volleyball & Drums |
Who is Maya Moore?
Maya April Moore is a professional basketball player from Jefferson City, Missouri. She won four gold medals for America, two in the Olympics and two in the World Championships in women’s basketball.
Educational Qualification
| School | Collins Hill High School, Gwinnett County, Georgia, U.S.A. |
| College | University of Connecticut, Connecticut, U.S.A. |
| Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
Maya Moore Family
She was born in an average-earning family settled in Jefferson City, Missouri, and her parenting was done by her single mother, Kathryn Moore. Her father Mike Dabney left the family due to unknown reasons.
| Parents | Father– Michael Dabney Mother– Kathryn Moore |
| Siblings | Sister(s)- Olivia Dabney, Ashley Dabney |
Maya Moore Age
As of 2023, Maya Moore was 34 years old. She was born on June 11th, 1989.
Maya Moore Husband
Maya Moore married Jonathan Irons in September 2020. The couple is living a happy married life having no extra affairs and rumors of their separation. As of now, they don’t have any children together.
| Sexual Orientation | Not Known |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband/Spouse | Jonathan Irons |
| Children | Daughter- Not known Son- Not Known |
Maya Moore Height and Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters- 183 cm In meters- 1.83 m In feet inches- 6’0” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms- 70.8 kg In pounds- 178 Ibs |
| Figure Measurements (approx) | 35-26-35 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Maya Moore’s Net Worth
Maya Moore’s net worth is projected to be around $500,000 as of 2023. She is a well-known basketball player who also undertakes numerous endorsements, which has added to her net worth.
| Net Worth | Around $500,000 (as of 2023) |
| Salary | $58,000 Per Year |
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Some Lesser Known Facts About Maya Moore
- Moore was selected Best Female Amateur Athlete by Connecticut Magazine in 2010.
- In 2008, she became the first freshman in Big East Basketball history (men or women) to be named the Big East Player of the Year.
- Moore was selected to play in a basketball game organized by President Barack Obama to entertain wounded troops. The players invited included some current and former stars like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Bill Russell, and Magic Johnson.
- Maya Moore won a gold medal with Team USA at the London Olympics in 2012.
FAQ’s
What is the power of Maya?
Maya originally denoted the magic power with which a god can make human beings believe in what turns out to be an illusion. By extension, it later came to mean the powerful force that creates the cosmic illusion that the phenomenal world is real.
When Was Maya Moore Born?
11 June 1989
What is Maya Moore Known for?
Although she played only eight seasons in the WNBA, Moore was one of the league’s all-time best players.
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