Alyssa Thomas

Alyssa Thomas, born on April twelfth, nineteen ninety-two, is a prominent American professional basketball forward currently playing for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for the Laces of Unrivaled. Her journey in basketball began at the University of Maryland, where she made a significant impact on the women's program.

In the 2014 WNBA draft, Thomas was selected fourth overall by the New York Liberty but was quickly traded to the Connecticut Sun. This trade, which included Kelsey Bone and a future first-round draft pick in exchange for Tina Charles, marked the beginning of her professional career. During her time at Maryland, she established herself as the all-time leader in scoring, rebounding, and double-doubles.

Thomas's remarkable achievements extend beyond college basketball. She is one of only nine athletes in NCAA Women's Basketball history to record six career triple-doubles and holds the distinction of being the WNBA's career leader in triple-doubles. Notably, she is the only player in WNBA history to achieve a stat line of fifteen or more points, fifteen or more rebounds, and ten or more assists with zero turnovers.

In addition to her individual accolades, Thomas has also represented Team USA, winning gold medals at the 2022 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics, further solidifying her status as one of the elite players in women's basketball.