Personal Information
Full Name | Kahleah Copper |
Date of Birth | August 28, 1994 |
Age | 29 |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6-foot-1 |
Weight | 165 lbs |
Father | Jewelz Butler |
Mother | Leticia Copper |
Kahleah Copper: A Brief Biography
The 6-foot-1 guard-forward, Kahleah Copper, stands as one of the best iso scorers in the WNBA league. After being traded from the Chicago Sky to the Phoenix Mercury, Copper is having one of the best seasons of her career. She is ranked second in points per game, fourth in two-pointers made and 11th in three-pointers made, showcasing her elite versatility as a scorer.
Selected as the seventh overall pick by the Washington Mystics in the 2016 WNBA Draft, Kahleah Copper leads the draft class in most games played in the WNBA. She won the 2021 championship and was named the Finals MVP for her two-way performance, averaging 17.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. In 2024, Copper leads the Mercury in points per game and second in three-pointers made behind Diana Taurasi. She is averaging 23.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game and would be one of the key factors in Mercury’s bid for the playoffs.
Kahleah Copper Early Life
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kahleah Copper attended Girard College and the Preparatory Charter High School in Philadelphia. During her high school career, Copper was a McDonald’s All-American at Philadelphia’s Prep Charter and also earned city and state honors. She made both the All-Public League team in Philadelphia and All-State team in Pennsylvania.
Kahleah Copper Personal Life
In an interview with Jael Rucker, Copper said “I’m a foodie also! I like to eat and I like to sleep!”. She also shared insights about her personal style stating “One day I’m oversized, the next day I’m fitted. So I just go with the flow!”.
Kahleah Copper Family Background
Kahleah Copper’s father’s name is Jewelz Butler. As of August 2024, there is no accurate information other than his name available on the Internet.
Kahleah Copper’s mother’s name is Leticia Copper. According to the WNBA website, Copper decided to join Rutgers because she wanted to be closer to her mother who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Her mother made a successful recovery from her fight against breast cancer in 2015.
Kahleah Copper Relationship
Kahleah Copper is in a relationship with Binta Daisy Drammeh, a professional basketball player. On November 20, 2023, Kahleah Copper and Binta Daisy Drammeh got engaged.
In her professional career, Binta Daisy Drammeh has represented Sweden at the International level and has played for various teams across Europe. She has participated in FIBA Women’s EuroBasket (2019 and 2021) while also participating in the qualifiers (2017, 19 and 2021). In her franchise career, Drammeh has played for Spar Girona in Spain, TTT Riga in Latvia, Dynamo - GUVD in Russia and many other leagues.
Kahleah Copper Social Media
Kahleah Copper’s social media growth has surged in recent years, winning the 2021 championship, 2021 Finals MVP, 2024 Olympic Gold Medal and her brand deals and promotions have played a major role.
Some of her social media links are mentioned below:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/_klc215?igsh=MTg4cHQ0ejlma2N5NA==
Twitter- httpsx.com/kahleahcopper://
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kahleah.copper/
Kahleah Copper Brand Ambassador
Kahleah Copper made a significant brand deal with Gatorade in May, 2024, highlighting the growth of women’s basketball. She has also partnered up with Wilson, the basketball gear brand and also made a deal with Adidas.
Kahleah Copper Achievements
Kahleah Copper scored 38 points against Atlanta Dream on May 18, 2024 and broke her previous record of 37 points and also broke her personal record of most assists in a match with seven dimes dished. She is also amongst 15 active players who have scored more than 350 points in their playoff career.
Copper is a four-time All-Star and a WNBA champion, also winning the 2021 Finals MVP. She has also won medals for Team USA, winning the 2024 Olympic Gold medal in the Paris Olympics and FIBA World Cup winner with Team USA in 2022.
Year | Achievements |
2021 | WNBA Champion, Finals MVP, All-Star |
2022 | EuroLeague Regular Season MVP, FIBA World Cup, All-Star |
2023 | All-Star |
2024 | Olympic Gold Medal, All-Star |
Kahleah Copper Contract
According to Spotrac, Kahleah Copper signed a two-year $490,000 contract extension with the Chicago Sky (traded to Phoenix Mercury) in September 2023. She will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.
Kahleah Copper’s previous contract was a two-year contract with the Chicago Sky worth $405,000 with an average annual salary of $202,500.
Kahleah Copper Car
Kahleah Copper owns a Porsche Cayenne. She uploaded a photo with the car on her twitter account.
FAQ's On Kahleah Copper
A. Kahleah Copper played college basketball for Rutgers University.
A. Kahleah Copper is a one-time WNBA Champion. She won the 2021 championship with the Chicago Sky.
A. Kahleah Copper’s parents are Jewelz Butler and Leticia Copper.
A. Kahleah Copper owns a Porsche Cayenne.
A. Kahleah Copper plays for the Phoenix Mercury.