Napheesa Collier is a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She was drafted with the 6th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx and has been with the team since 2019. She is a 4-time WNBA All-Star and also won the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2019. She also won the 2024 Commissioner’s Cup. Collier is also a Triple Crown Champion, which means that she won in her country’s top-tier basketball competition, primary national domestic cup as well as the top-tier European-wide continental competition in the same season.
Collier went to the University of Connecticut and won the NCAA title with the UConn Huskies in 2016. She was also a 2-time First team All-American (2017 and 2019) and is also a 2-time WBCA Coaches’ All-American (2017 and 2019). Apart from these she also won the AAC Defensive Player of the Year as well as the AAC Tournament MVP, both in 2019. She averaged 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in the 2023 WNBA season.
Who are Napheesa Collier’s Parents?
Napheesa Collier was born to parents Gamal and Sarah Collier in O’Fallon, Missouri on September 23, 1996.
Who is Napheesa Collier’s Mother?
Napheesa Collier’s mother is Sarah Collier. She grew up in Missouri and although not much is known about her, she has definitely played a big part in raising her daughter to be a calm and composed presence both on and off the court.
Who is Napheesa Collier’s Father?
Napheesa Collier’s father is Gamal Collier, son of late Gershon Collier, a former ambassador to the United States and was also the Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, although for a brief period of time. He moved to the US from Sierra Leone at the young age of 23 and barely had any money, as per Ctpost. He is currently the owner of Gbonda Collier Investments Group (GCI Group).
What Nationality are Napheesa Collier’s Parents?
Napheesa Collier’s father, Gamal Collier is from Sierra Leone and came to the United States in 1993. Her mother is Sarah Collier who is an American and grew up in Missouri. Her father is African by ethnicity, while her mother is of Caucasian descent.
Read more About:- Napheesa Collier Husband
;'/></svg>)
FAQ's On Napheesa Collier Parents
A. Yes, Napheesa Collier is a 4-time WNBA All-Star.
A. No, Napheesa Collier has not won an NBA Championship, as of July 2024.
A. Napheesa Collier went to the University of Connecticut.
A. Napheesa Collier is 27 years old, as of July 2024. She was born on September 23, 1996.
