Allisha Gray is a professional WNBA player for the Atlanta Dream. Gray started playing basketball in high school at Washington County in Sandersville, Georgia, and was named the Gatorade Georgia Player of the Year in 2012. She took her team to the 3A state championship in 2010 and was awarded the 3A state player of the year three times. Gray then joined the University of North Carolina where she played for two seasons before joining the University of South Carolina. Playing for the University of South Carolina under the tutelage of Coach Dawn Staley, Gray contributed to the team’s NCAA Championship in 2017.
Gray was drafted 4th overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2017 WNBA draft. During her first year in the WNBA, Gray was able to achieve the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Gray has also played for the United States in international tournaments and has a gold medal in the first-ever 3×3 basketball event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Gray averaged a career-high, 17.1 points per game, along with 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in the 2023 WNBA season.
Who are Allisha Gray’s parents?
Allisha Gray was born to parents Annie and Allen Gray in Greenwood, South Carolina. Allisha Gray’s father is Allen Gray who is a doctor. He has been a source of inspiration to her for everything she has achieved in life, as per AU Pro Basketball.
Allisha Gray’s siblings
Allisha Gray has 3 siblings, an older brother, Marlo East, a younger brother, A.J. Gray and a younger sister, Ashley Gray, as per Team USA.
Allisha Gray’s boyfriend
Allisha Gray is dating Tim Mangum Jr., who holds a Master’s degree in psychology from Texas State University. He has also authored a book, “I Don’t Care You’re Still a Bear”, which is a kid’s book and talks about racism in a kid-friendly way, educating children on such sensitive topics from a young age, as per Winsidr. He is also the co-owner of a restaurant, WNB Factory, which is an initiative involving Allisha Gray and her brother AJ Gray, according to the Union Recorder.
FAQ's On Allisha Gray family
Yes, Allisha Gray is a 2-time WNBA All-Star (2023 and 2024).
Allisha Gray was drafted with the 4th overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.
Allisha Gray attended and played for the University of North Carolina (2013-2015) and then for the University of South Carolina (2016-2017).
Allisha Gray is 29 years old as of August 2024.