Last updated on: July 1, 2024
Napheesa Collier (born on September 23, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. She plays for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA and Fenerbahçe in the Women’s Basketball Super League, Euroleague Women as a power forward.
As of December 2024, Napheesa Collier is 28 years and 2 months old, her estimated net worth is $1 million, and he stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (186 cm or 1.86 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Napheesa Collier
Nickname
Napheesa
Profession
American professional basketball player
Career
Collier went on to play college basketball at the University of Connecticut (UConn). Here she made many achievements, including two-time WBCA First Team All-American and two-time AP First Team All-American.
Professional Career
Collier was drafted sixth overall by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2019 WNBA Draft. She has since become a valuable asset to the team. She earned the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2020 and made it to the All-Rookie Team. In the 2023 season, she was named to the second-team All-Defensive team and the second-team All-WNBA.
Career Highs:
- Points: 35 points (July 19, 2023, against Atlanta Dream)
- Rebounds: 17 rebounds (September 02, 2023, against Atlanta Dream)
- Assists: 8 assists (June 26, 2021, against Las Vegas)
- Steals: 6 steals (May 18, 2024, against Seattle Storm)
- Blocks: 6 blocks (June 30, 2023, against Seattle Storm)
- Efficiency: 38 efficiency rating (September 01, 2020, against Los Angeles Sparks)
International Career
Collier plays for Fenerbahçe in the Women’s Basketball Super League, and Euroleague Women, and has represented the United States in international competitions.
Debut
2019–present Minnesota Lynx
Best Known for
American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women’s National Basketball Association.
Jersey Number
#24
Position
Forward
Current Team
Minnesota Lynx
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
23 September 1996
Age
As of today, Napheesa is 28 years, 2 months, and 28 days old.
Zodiac sign
Libra
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
O’Fallon, Missouri
Residence
O’Fallon, Missouri.
School / College / University
Incarnate Word Academy
University of Connecticut (UConn)
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
She is of Creole and Sierra Leonean descent.
Food Habits
Non-vegetarian
Hobbies
Boxing, Tap Dancing, and Reading. She also learned sign language for her personal development.
Tattoo
No tattoos on her body
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 6′ 1″
- In Centimeters: 185 cm
- In meters: 1.85 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 82 kg
- In Pounds: 182 lbs
Body Measurements
34-36-34 inches
Shoe size
15 US
Dress size
8 US
Bra size
34B
Eye color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Family
Napheesa Collier was born in O’Fallon, Missouri to Gamal Collier and Sarah Collier. Gamal is an Investment Analyst now working at Gbonda Collier Investments Group, GCI Group, and Sarah is a housewife. Gamal and Sarah are separated. Sarah is now married to Kelly Bierbaum.
Napheesa grew up with 2 siblings, a younger brother named Kai and an older sister named Wanza. Kai Collier is a college football player and is the closest member of Napheesa in the family. Wanza lives a private life, details about her are not known.
In terms of personal family, Napheesa married Alex Bazzell, her basketball trainer in 2022. Together they have a beautiful daughter named Mila Bazzell.
Napheesa’s family is very supportive. Since the beginning, they have been with her and now enjoying her success.
Husband
Alex Bazzell (2022–Present)
Father
Mother
Siblings
Kai Collier (Younger Brother)
Wanza Collier (Elder Sister)
Children
Mila Bazzell (Daughter) (Born on May 26, 2022)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married with Alex Bazzell
Marriage Date
7 October 2022
Boyfriend and Dating History
Alex Bazzell (2018–Present)
The story started when Bazzell became her trainer during her freshman year at the University of Connecticut. After working together for a while, they started dating during her junior year of college and got engaged in October 2019. After almost 3 years they welcomed a daughter, Mila Sarah Bazzell, in May 2022. In the same year, they decided to get married, and they did it on October 7, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Favorite Things
Unknown
Net worth 2024
$1 million
As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Napheesa Collier has a net worth of about $1 million. She makes money in several different ways.
Playing Basketball
- WNBA Salary: Napheesa plays for a team called the Minnesota Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Think of it like the NBA but for women. She gets paid for playing games and helping her team win. Her salary in 2023 was $202,154.
- Overseas Contracts: Besides playing in the USA, Napheesa also plays for a team in Turkey called Fenerbahçe. Many basketball players go to other countries to play because they can make more money there. Playing in Turkey helps Napheesa earn extra cash.
Endorsements and Sponsorships
Napheesa also makes money by working with companies that pay her to promote their products. These companies might sell sports gear, shoes, or healthy snacks. When Napheesa wears their products or talks about them, the companies pay her.
Media and Public Appearances
- Media Features: Napheesa is often featured in magazines, on TV, and in podcasts. These appearances help her make money because people pay to hear her story and learn from her experiences.
- Public Speaking and Clinics: Napheesa also gets paid to give speeches and teach basketball at special events called clinics. Kids and other basketball players come to learn from her because she’s really good at what she does.
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