Imani McGee-Stafford facts for kids
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| Born | October 11, 1994 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
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| High school | Windward (Los Angeles, California) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Texas (2012–2016) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Chicago Sky | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2016–present | |||||||||||||
| League | WCBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2016–2017 | Chicago Sky | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Bnot Herziliya | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Atlanta Dream | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | Beijing Great Wall | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | Liaoning Flying Eagles | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | Adana Basketbol | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | Dallas Wings | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | Perth Lynx | |||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Shaanxi Red Wolves | |||||||||||||
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Imani Trishawn McGee-Stafford (born October 11, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. She plays the center position, which means she's usually close to the basket. Imani played college basketball for the University of Texas at Austin before becoming a pro.
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College Basketball Journey
Imani McGee-Stafford played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns from 2012 to 2016. She was a very important player for her team.
Overcoming Challenges
In 2015, Imani received the Honda Inspiration Award. This special award is given to college athletes who have faced tough times but still managed to play well. Imani grew up in a difficult home situation. Despite this, she worked hard and became a strong voice for others. Her story shows how dedication can help you succeed.
College Statistics Highlights
Imani's time at Texas was full of great moments. She played in many games and showed her skills.
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | Points | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012-13 | Texas | 30 | 334 | 48.3% | 22.2% | 64.4% | 9.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 11.1 |
| 2013-14 | Texas | 33 | 356 | 49.8% | 57.1% | 62.8% | 7.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 10.8 |
| 2014-15 | Texas | 27 | 266 | 56.2% | 0.0% | 70.0% | 7.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 9.9 |
| 2015-16 | Texas | 36 | 405 | 50.3% | 30.0% | 78.6% | 8.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 11.3 |
| Career | 126 | 1361 | 50.6% | 32.1% | 69.6% | 8.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 10.8 |
Professional Basketball Career
After her successful college career, Imani became a professional basketball player. She has played for teams in the WNBA and overseas.
Playing in the WNBA
In 2016, the Chicago Sky picked Imani 10th overall in the 2016 WNBA draft. This was a big achievement! In her first year, she was one of the best at blocking shots. She was even named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team. In her first playoff game, she set a new record for blocks by a rookie.
Later, in 2017, Imani was traded to the Atlanta Dream. She played for Atlanta in 2017 and 2018. In 2019, she joined the Dallas Wings. She played for four seasons in the WNBA, showing her skills as a strong center.
Playing Overseas
Imani has also played basketball in other countries. In December 2016, she went to Israel to play for Bnot Hertzeliya. She was a key player there, getting many points and rebounds.
She also played in China for Beijing Great Wall in 2017 and for the Liaoning Flying Eagles in 2018. In 2019, she had a short time playing in Turkey for Adana Basketbol. Later that year, she signed with the Perth Lynx in Australia for their 2019–2020 season. More recently, she played for the Shaanxi Red Wolves in China.
Personal Life and Other Interests
Imani McGee-Stafford has a famous family! Her mom, Pamela McGee, was also a WNBA player. Her older half-brother, JaVale McGee, plays in the NBA. She also has a cousin, Jarron Gilbert, who played in the NFL.
In 2018, Imani appeared on the TV show Let's Make a Deal with her grandmother. They won a pair of scooters! In 2020, Imani decided to take a break from the WNBA. She wanted to study law and earn a Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. This shows she is interested in more than just basketball.
In March 2023, Imani became a partner in a company called MOORvision Technologies and Ucam. This company makes special cameras that can show what athletes see during games.
