Tina Alexandria Charles was born on December 5, 1988, in New York City, New York, U.S., to parents Rawlston Charles and Angella Murry. She is a professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream as of September 2024. Charles was selected first overall by the Connecticut Sun in the 2010 WNBA Draft as their center and was named WNBA Rookie of the Year that same year. Throughout her career, Charles has received numerous accolades, including WNBA MVP in 2012, WNBA Scoring Champion in 2016 and 2021, among others. She has also played overseas for various teams, earning additional honors and championships.
Charles graduated from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, and played for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team from 2006 to 2010. She was the Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2006 and was named National Player of the Year by the WBCA, USA Today, and McDonald's All-American. During her collegiate career, she recorded double-digit points 120 times in her 152 games.
What is Tina Charles's wingspan?
Tina Charles's wingspan is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m). As of September 2024, she has scored a total of 7,637 points with 947 turnovers. Charles was the WNBA Peak Performer from 2010 to 2012 and again in 2016.
Tina Charles's Height
Tina Charles stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall, according to her WNBA profile. She was the WNBA Rebounding Champion from 2010 to 2012 and in 2016, with a total of 3,975 rebounds — 1,121 offensive and 2,854 defensive.
Tina Charles's Age
As of September 2024, Tina Charles is 35 years old. She has played for 12 years in the WNBA and, as of September 2024, has won seven gold medals in the Olympic Games, World Cup, and World University Games.
Tina Charles's Weight
Tina Charles weighs 192 lbs (87 kg), according to her ESPN profile.
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