Steph Curry, Karl Malone and Donovan McNabb top our list of 49 WNBA players' famous relatives
Steph Curry is Cameron Brink's godbrother, Karl Malone is Cheryl Ford's father, Donovan McNabb is Kia Nurse's uncle by marriage, and JaVale McGee is Imani McGee-Stafford's older half-brother. Angel Reese's younger brother, Julian, signed with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sept. 24, 2026. Full Court Buckets has checked 49 famous relatives of 38 current and former WNBA players against team, league and school records. The NBA accounts for 20 of them, and 22 of the players are on 2026 rosters.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 38 WNBA players · 49 famous relatives · New family ties are added as they are verified.
The two 2026 WNBA Finals teams have 9 of the players: 5 with the Atlanta Dream and 4 with the Golden State Valkyries.
All famous relatives of WNBA players
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Stephen Curry
Julian Reese
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Donovan McNabb
Darnell Nurse
Sarah Nurse
JaVale McGee
Anthony Parker
Delino DeShields
Delino DeShields Jr.
Dee Brown
P.J. Brown
Rayan Rupert
Dare Ogunbowale
Jordan Hawkins
Antonio Davis
Bubba Paris
Ashley Paris
Joe Salave'a
Megan Faraimo
Jawad Williams
By the numbers
This count is Full Court Buckets' own. Every row was checked against an official record or, where none exists, a labeled news report.
- NBA is the most common link: 20 of 49 relatives (41%).
- Siblings lead the relations: 22 siblings and 18 parents.
- WNBA families: 10 relatives also played in the WNBA, so the league has its own families: the Sabally, Ogwumike, Samuelson, Jones and Paris sisters, Bonner and McCall, and Pamela McGee and her daughter.
- Primary records: 45 of 49 rows rest only on official records. The other 4 also cite a news report, labeled as one.
- Photos: 28 pairs have freely licensed photos of both people.
| Relation | Relatives |
|---|---|
| Siblings | 22 |
| Parents | 18 |
| Grandparents | 1 |
| Uncles and aunts | 4 |
| Cousins | 3 |
| Godfamily | 1 |
| Sport | Relatives |
|---|---|
| NBA | 20 |
| WNBA | 10 |
| NFL | 6 |
| MLB | 3 |
| Basketball | 2 |
| Track and field | 2 |
| ABL | 1 |
| College basketball | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| NHL | 1 |
| PWHL | 1 |
| Softball | 1 |
Cameron Brink and Stephen Curry
Cameron Brink, Los Angeles Sparks
Stephen Curry, godbrother. Four-time NBA champion and two-time NBA MVP with the Golden State Warriors. Not a blood relative. Curry's parents, Dell and Sonya Curry, are Brink's godparents, and Brink's parents are Stephen's godparents. Brink's mother, Michelle Bain-Brink, was Sonya Curry's college roommate at Virginia Tech, and her father, Greg Brink, was Dell Curry's teammate there.
Sources: Stanford Athletics bio: Cameron Brink; Stanford Athletics feature, March 15, 2022; NBA.com bio: Stephen Curry
Cheryl Ford and Karl Malone
Karl Malone, father. Naismith Hall of Famer (enshrined 2010), two-time NBA MVP, 14-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist who played for the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. His 36,928 career points rank third behind LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Both played at Louisiana Tech. The Detroit Shock took her third overall in the 2003 WNBA draft.
Sources: Louisiana Tech Athletics release: Cheryl Ford Day set for Claiborne Parish, April 22, 2003; Louisiana Tech Athletics release: Ford selected No. 3 overall in WNBA draft, April 28, 2003; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: Karl Malone
Angel Reese: Julian Reese and Jordan Hawkins
Julian Reese, younger brother. NBA forward. Signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sept. 24, 2026, after starting 2026 with the Washington Wizards. Both siblings played at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore and at Maryland.
Sources: University of Maryland bio: Julian Reese; NBA.com player record: Julian Reese
Jordan Hawkins, cousin. Won the 2023 NCAA title at UConn, the same year Reese was Most Outstanding Player of the women's Final Four with LSU. Signed a two-way deal with the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 6, 2026.
Sources: UConn Athletics release: national championship, April 3, 2023; Chicago Bulls release, Oct. 6, 2026
Gabriela Jaquez and Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., older brother. NBA forward and former UCLA All-American. The Miami Heat traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks on July 6, 2026, in the Giannis Antetokounmpo deal. The Chicago Sky drafted Gabriela fifth overall in 2026.
Sources: UCLA Athletics bio: Gabriela Jaquez; UCLA Athletics bio: Gabriela Jaquez (basketball); Milwaukee Bucks release, July 6, 2026 (reprinted by Urban Milwaukee)
Kia Nurse: Donovan McNabb, Darnell Nurse and Sarah Nurse
Donovan McNabb, uncle by marriage. Six-time Pro Bowl quarterback who played 13 NFL seasons. He is married to Kia's aunt, Raquel Nurse, a former Syracuse point guard.
Sources: WNBA.com draft profile: Five things to know about Kia Nurse; NHL.com feature on the Nurse family
Darnell Nurse, older brother. NHL defenseman. The San Jose Sharks acquired him from the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, 2026. Their father, Richard Nurse, was a wide receiver for the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats for six seasons.
Sources: WNBA.com draft profile: Five things to know about Kia Nurse; NHL.com feature on the Nurse family; San Jose Sharks release, July 1, 2026
Sarah Nurse, cousin. Three-time Olympic medalist for Canada who set the single-tournament Olympic points record while winning gold in 2022. Forward for the PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes, who re-signed her in June 2026 through the 2027-28 season.
Sources: WNBA.com draft profile: Five things to know about Kia Nurse; Canadian Olympic Committee bio: Sarah Nurse; PWHL release: Vancouver signs Sarah Nurse; PWHL release: Vancouver Goldeneyes re-sign and protect Sarah Nurse, June 2, 2026
Imani McGee-Stafford: JaVale McGee and Pamela McGee
JaVale McGee, older half-brother. Longtime NBA center, the 18th pick in 2008, and an Olympic gold medalist with Team USA. They have the same mother and different fathers.
Sources: Big 12 Conference feature: Imani McGee-Stafford, Feb. 27, 2013; WNBA.com: JaVale McGee through his sister's eyes; Team USA profile: JaVale McGee
Pamela McGee, mother. Two-time NCAA champion at USC, 1984 Olympic gold medalist and the No. 2 pick in the first WNBA draft. Team USA's profile says JaVale was the first son of a WNBA player to be drafted into the NBA.
Sources: Big 12 Conference feature: Imani McGee-Stafford, Feb. 27, 2013; WNBA.com: JaVale McGee through his sister's eyes
Candace Parker and Anthony Parker
Anthony Parker, older brother. Former NBA guard who played for the Toronto Raptors. Orlando Magic general manager since July 2023.
Sources: Tennessee Athletics Q&A with Candace Parker, Sept. 14, 2007; Candace Parker official site: About; Orlando Magic release, July 5, 2023
Satou Sabally and Nyara Sabally
Satou Sabally, New York Liberty
Nyara Sabally, younger sister. WNBA forward. The Toronto Tempo took her in the 2026 expansion draft. Both played at Oregon and both played for Germany at the 2024 Olympics. They first faced each other in the WNBA on June 11, 2023.
Sources: WNBA.com bio: Nyara Sabally; WNBA release: 2026 expansion draft results, April 3, 2026; WNBA.com game summary: Wings vs. Liberty, June 11, 2023; Oregon Athletics release: Sabally sisters named to Germany's Olympic roster
Nneka Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike
Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks
Chiney Ogwumike, younger sister. No. 1 pick in the 2014 WNBA draft, two-time All-Star and a full-time ESPN analyst since 2018. Nneka went first in 2012 and Chiney went first in 2014. Stanford noted they were the second set of siblings taken first overall in a major American sports draft, after Peyton and Eli Manning.
Sources: Stanford Athletics bio: Nneka Ogwumike; Stanford Athletics release, May 19, 2014; ESPN Press Room bio: Chiney Ogwumike
Flau'jae Johnson and Camoflauge (Jason Johnson)
Flau'jae Johnson, Seattle Storm
Camoflauge (Jason Johnson), father. Savannah, Georgia rapper who was shot and killed in May 2003, about six months before she was born. She told MTV he named her Flau'jae because he wanted her name to rhyme, per Olympics.com.
Sources: Olympics.com feature: Meet Flau'jae Johnson; Savannah Morning News report, March 24, 2023 (report)
Diamond DeShields: Delino DeShields and Delino DeShields Jr.
Delino DeShields, father. Played 13 Major League Baseball seasons for Montreal, the Dodgers, St. Louis, Baltimore and the Cubs. Her mother, Tisha, was an All-America heptathlete at Tennessee in 1991.
Sources: Tennessee Athletics bio: Diamond DeShields
Delino DeShields Jr., older brother. Drafted eighth overall by the Houston Astros and went on to play in the majors.
Sources: Tennessee Athletics bio: Diamond DeShields
Lexie Brown and Dee Brown
Dee Brown, father. Won the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Played for the Celtics (1990-98), Raptors (1998-2000) and Magic (2000-02).
Sources: Duke Athletics bio: Lexie Brown
Kalani Brown and P.J. Brown
P.J. Brown, father. Played 15 NBA seasons and won the 2008 NBA title with the Boston Celtics in his final season. Her mother, Dee, and her father both played at Louisiana Tech.
Sources: Baylor Athletics bio: Kalani Brown
Tamika Catchings and Harvey Catchings
Harvey Catchings, father. Played 11 seasons in the NBA, then played professionally overseas. Tamika spent parts of her childhood in Italy during his career there.
Sources: WNBA.com feature: Tamika Catchings' legacy
Iliana Rupert and Rayan Rupert
Iliana Rupert, Golden State Valkyries
Rayan Rupert, younger brother. NBA guard. Signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 8, 2026. Their father, Thierry Rupert, played power forward for the French national team.
Sources: WNBA.com bio: Iliana Rupert; Philadelphia 76ers release, July 8, 2026
Janelle Salaün and Tidjane Salaün
Janelle Salaün, Golden State Valkyries
Tidjane Salaün, brother. Sixth pick in the 2024 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets.
Sources: WNBA.com bio: Janelle Salaün; Charlotte Hornets release: 2024 NBA draft
Arike Ogunbowale and Dare Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings
Dare Ogunbowale, older brother. NFL running back from Wisconsin. The Houston Texans signed him off the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad on Sept. 29, 2026.
Sources: Tampa Bay Buccaneers feature, April 7, 2019; Houston Texans transactions, Sept. 29, 2026
Kaela Davis and Antonio Davis
Antonio Davis, father. Spent 13 seasons in the NBA with the Pacers, Raptors, Bulls and Knicks.
Sources: South Carolina Athletics bio: Kaela Davis
Courtney Paris: Bubba Paris and Ashley Paris
Bubba Paris, father. Offensive tackle on the San Francisco 49ers teams that won Super Bowls XIX, XXIII and XXIV.
Sources: WNBA.com bio: Courtney Paris; Michigan Athletics: Wolverines in the Super Bowl
Ashley Paris, twin sister. Played alongside Courtney at Oklahoma. The Los Angeles Sparks drafted her in 2009, then waived her in June 2009 before the season.
Sources: WNBA.com bio: Courtney Paris; WNBA.com 2009 transactions (archived)
Veronica Burton and Ron Burton
Veronica Burton, Golden State Valkyries
Ron Burton, grandfather. The Boston Patriots' first-ever AFL draft choice (1960) and a College Football Hall of Famer from Northwestern. Her parents, Steve and Ginni, were both Northwestern student-athletes. She is the eighth member of her family to attend the school.
Sources: Northwestern Athletics feature, April 1, 2019; National Football Foundation: Ron Burton, College Football Hall of Fame
Te-Hina Paopao: Joe Salave'a and Megan Faraimo
Joe Salave'a, uncle. Nine-year NFL veteran at defensive tackle. Arizona named him associate head coach in January 2025. He was on Oregon's football staff when she signed with the Ducks, per the Daily Emerald.
Sources: Daily Emerald (University of Oregon student paper) report (report); Arizona Athletics release, Jan. 9, 2025
Megan Faraimo, cousin. Pitcher taken third overall by the Utah Talons in the AUSL's inaugural 2025 draft. Won the league's first two titles with Utah, in July 2025 and July 2026.
Sources: Sporting News report (report); AUSL inaugural draft results; UCLA Athletics release, July 28, 2025; AUSL player bio: Megan Faraimo; AUSL release: Talons sweep for consecutive AUSL titles, July 26, 2026
Naz Hillmon: Jawad Williams and NaSheema Anderson
Jawad Williams, uncle. Started on North Carolina's 2005 national championship team and had a brief NBA career. Joined the Cleveland Cavaliers' coaching staff in June 2025.
Sources: Michigan Athletics feature, March 9, 2020; Cleveland 19 News report, June 18, 2025 (report)
NaSheema Anderson, mother. Played at Vanderbilt and professionally for the Nashville Noise of the ABL. Naz, her mother, her uncle and her aunts have won eight Ohio state basketball titles between them, per Michigan Athletics.
Sources: Michigan Athletics feature, March 9, 2020; Nashville Metro Council resolution R98-1304 honoring the Nashville Noise
Kaila Charles: Ruperta Charles and Afia Charles
Kaila Charles, Golden State Valkyries
Ruperta Charles, mother. Ran track at Howard (1980-84), competed at the 1984 Olympic Games and was inducted into Howard's Hall of Fame in 2014.
Sources: University of Maryland bio: Kaila Charles
Afia Charles, older sister. Ran track at UCF and competed for Antigua and Barbuda at the 2012 London Olympics.
Sources: University of Maryland bio: Kaila Charles; Olympics.com athlete record: Afia Charles
Katie Lou Samuelson and Karlie Samuelson
Katie Lou Samuelson, Seattle Storm
Karlie Samuelson, older sister. WNBA guard who played at Stanford. A third sister, Bonnie, also played at Stanford.
Sources: UConn Athletics bio: Katie Lou Samuelson
DeWanna Bonner and Erica McCall
Erica McCall, younger sister. Former WNBA forward from Stanford, drafted 17th overall by the Indiana Fever in 2017. Their father, Greg McCall, was Cal State Bakersfield's head women's basketball coach, per Erica's WNBA bio.
Sources: WNBA.com bio: Erica McCall
Brionna Jones and Stephanie Jones
Stephanie Jones, younger sister. Former WNBA forward who played at Maryland. She was on the Atlanta Dream's 2026 training camp roster, Brionna's team.
Sources: University of Maryland bio: Stephanie Jones; Atlanta Dream release: 2026 training camp roster
Lauren Jackson and Gary Jackson and Maree Bennie
Gary Jackson and Maree Bennie, parents. Both played for Australia. Gary played for the Boomers in 1975, and Maree played for the Opals from 1974 to 1982.
Sources: Sport Australia Hall of Fame: Lauren Jackson
Kristi Toliver and George Toliver
George Toliver, father. NBA referee.
Sources: University of Maryland bio: Kristi Toliver
Candice Wiggins and Alan Wiggins
Alan Wiggins, father. Played for the San Diego Padres and set the club's single-season stolen-base record.
Sources: Stanford Athletics bio: Candice Wiggins
Bella Alarie and Mark Alarie
Mark Alarie, father. Two-time All-ACC first-team pick at Duke and the 18th pick in the 1986 NBA draft, by Denver. He played five NBA seasons. Team USA's profile notes he also represented Team USA.
Sources: WNBA.com 2020 draft prospect profile: Bella Alarie; Princeton Athletics bio: Bella Alarie; Team USA profile: Bella Alarie
Nia Coffey: Amir Coffey and Richard Coffey
Amir Coffey, younger brother. Played seven NBA seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Hapoel Tel Aviv signed him to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. He played at Minnesota, like their father, Richard.
Sources: Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy: Nia Coffey inducted into Hall of Fame, 2025; WNBA.com 2017 draft prospect profile: Nia Coffey; Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv release: Welcome, Amir Coffey!
Richard Coffey, father. Played at Minnesota from 1986 to 1990 under Clem Haskins, then in the NBA. Her WNBA draft profile says he taught her extensively about rebounding.
Sources: WNBA.com 2017 draft prospect profile: Nia Coffey; Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy: Nia Coffey inducted into Hall of Fame, 2025
Kelly Miller and Coco Miller
Coco Miller, twin sister. Sixth pick in the 2001 WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics. Her 12-year WNBA career included the Mystics, Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks. Kelly went second overall in the same draft and won the 2007 WNBA title with Phoenix. The twins shared the 1999 AAU Sullivan Award at Georgia.
Sources: Georgia Athletics release: Kelly and Coco Miller named 2019 SEC Legends, Jan. 23, 2019
Megan McConnell: T.J. McConnell and Suzie McConnell-Serio
T.J. McConnell, older brother. NBA guard with the Indiana Pacers, after starting his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. Played at Duquesne (2010-12) and Arizona (2013-15). Their father, Tim, has more than 600 coaching wins at Chartiers Valley High School, per Duquesne Athletics.
Sources: Duquesne Athletics bio: Megan McConnell; Indiana Pacers roster
Suzie McConnell-Serio, aunt. All-American at Penn State, Olympic gold medalist, WNBA player and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer. Head coach of the Minnesota Lynx (2003-06), Duquesne (2007-13) and Pitt (2013-18).
Sources: Duquesne Athletics bio: Megan McConnell
Joslyn Tinkle and Wayne Tinkle
Wayne Tinkle, father. Men's head coach at Montana for eight seasons, then at Oregon State from May 2014 until February 2026, where his teams won the 2021 Pac-12 Tournament and reached the Elite Eight. He played at Montana and then 10 years of pro ball in Europe. Her brother, Tres, became Oregon State's all-time leading scorer with 2,233 points, per the school.
Sources: Stanford Athletics bio: Joslyn Tinkle; Oregon State Athletics bio: Wayne Tinkle; Oregon State Athletics release: leadership change in men's basketball, Feb. 26, 2026
Charlisse Leger-Walker and Leanne Walker
Charlisse Leger-Walker, Connecticut Sun
Leanne Walker, mother. Played for New Zealand's Tall Ferns at the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympics. Her sister Krystal also played at Washington State (2019-21).
Sources: Washington State Athletics bio: Charlisse Leger-Walker (2022-23); New Zealand Olympic Committee: Leanne Walker
Alissa Pili and Brandon Pili
Brandon Pili, older brother. NFL nose tackle from USC who plays for the Seattle Seahawks. She has eight siblings, per Utah Athletics.
Sources: Utah Athletics bio: Alissa Pili; Seattle Seahawks player page: Brandon Pili
Valériane Ayayi and Joël Ayayi
Valériane Ayayi, Phoenix Mercury
Joël Ayayi, younger brother. Former Gonzaga guard who signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in August 2021. He was the Most Outstanding Player of the 2020 WCC Tournament. The French Olympic Committee lists her Olympic medals for France: bronze at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024.
Sources: French Olympic Committee (Équipe de France) athlete profile: Valériane Ayayi; Los Angeles Lakers release: Lakers sign Joel Ayayi and Austin Reaves to two-way contracts, Aug. 3, 2021 (archive.org snapshot)
Maddy Westbeld and Kathryn Westbeld
Maddy Westbeld, Phoenix Mercury
Kathryn Westbeld, older sister. WNBA forward who joined the Phoenix Mercury on a training camp contract in February 2025. Helped Notre Dame win the 2018 NCAA championship. They are the only sisters to each score 1,000 points for Notre Dame.
Sources: WNBA.com bio: Kathryn Westbeld; Notre Dame Athletics bio: Maddy Westbeld
Frequently asked questions
How many WNBA players have famous relatives?
Full Court Buckets has verified 49 famous relatives of 38 current and former WNBA players as of October 20, 2026. Siblings are the most common tie (22), and the NBA is the most common sport (20). The list grows as new family ties are confirmed.
Who is Angel Reese's brother?
Julian Reese, her younger brother. NBA forward. Signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sept. 24, 2026, after starting 2026 with the Washington Wizards.
Is Cameron Brink related to Steph Curry?
Not a blood relative. Curry's parents, Dell and Sonya Curry, are Brink's godparents, and Brink's parents are Stephen's godparents. Brink's mother, Michelle Bain-Brink, was Sonya Curry's college roommate at Virginia Tech, and her father, Greg Brink, was Dell Curry's teammate there.
Who is Gabriela Jaquez's brother?
Jaime Jaquez Jr., her older brother. NBA forward and former UCLA All-American. The Miami Heat traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks on July 6, 2026, in the Giannis Antetokounmpo deal.
Who is Flau'jae Johnson's dad?
Jason Johnson, the rapper known as Camoflauge. Savannah, Georgia rapper who was shot and killed in May 2003, about six months before she was born.
Who are the Sabally sisters?
Satou Sabally and her younger sister, Nyara Sabally. WNBA forward. The Toronto Tempo took her in the 2026 expansion draft. Both played at Oregon and both played for Germany at the 2024 Olympics. They first faced each other in the WNBA on June 11, 2023.
Who is Candace Parker's brother?
Anthony Parker, her older brother. Former NBA guard who played for the Toronto Raptors. Orlando Magic general manager since July 2023.
Is Jordan Hawkins related to Angel Reese?
Yes. They are cousins. Won the 2023 NCAA title at UConn, the same year Reese was Most Outstanding Player of the women's Final Four with LSU. Signed a two-way deal with the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 6, 2026.
Who is Veronica Burton's grandfather?
Ron Burton. The Boston Patriots' first-ever AFL draft choice (1960) and a College Football Hall of Famer from Northwestern.
Who is Lexie Brown's dad?
Dee Brown. Won the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Played for the Celtics (1990-98), Raptors (1998-2000) and Magic (2000-02).
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- rank
- Order on the page. Lower numbers are better-known relatives or more-searched pairs.
- player
- The WNBA player, current or former.
- player_slug
- The player's FCB profile, at fullcourtbuckets.com/wnba/<player_slug>/.
- team_2026
- The player's team in FCB's 2026 player data. Blank when she is not on a 2026 roster.
- relative
- The famous relative.
- relation
- How the relative is related to the player, in the player's terms (her father, her cousin).
- relation_type
- One of sibling, parent, grandparent, uncle/aunt, cousin or godfamily.
- sport
- Where the relative made their name.
- known_for
- The verified one-line reason the relative is notable.
- source_urls
- Every source for the row, separated by a space.
- source_kinds
- primary (an official team, league, school, Olympic or government record) or report (a news report, used only when no primary record was found), one per URL.
- date_added
- The day the row was added (YYYY-MM-DD).
Spot an error or know a relative we missed? Email hello@fullcourtbuckets.com with a link to an official record. Each fix is dated.
Sources
Primary records: official team, league, school, Olympic, hall of fame and government pages (85).
- Stanford Athletics bio: Cameron Brink
- Stanford Athletics feature, March 15, 2022
- NBA.com bio: Stephen Curry
- Louisiana Tech Athletics release: Cheryl Ford Day set for Claiborne Parish, April 22, 2003
- Louisiana Tech Athletics release: Ford selected No. 3 overall in WNBA draft, April 28, 2003
- Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: Karl Malone
- University of Maryland bio: Julian Reese
- NBA.com player record: Julian Reese
- UCLA Athletics bio: Gabriela Jaquez
- UCLA Athletics bio: Gabriela Jaquez (basketball)
- Milwaukee Bucks release, July 6, 2026 (reprinted by Urban Milwaukee)
- WNBA.com draft profile: Five things to know about Kia Nurse
- NHL.com feature on the Nurse family
- San Jose Sharks release, July 1, 2026
- Canadian Olympic Committee bio: Sarah Nurse
- PWHL release: Vancouver signs Sarah Nurse
- PWHL release: Vancouver Goldeneyes re-sign and protect Sarah Nurse, June 2, 2026
- Big 12 Conference feature: Imani McGee-Stafford, Feb. 27, 2013
- WNBA.com: JaVale McGee through his sister's eyes
- Team USA profile: JaVale McGee
- Tennessee Athletics Q&A with Candace Parker, Sept. 14, 2007
- Candace Parker official site: About
- Orlando Magic release, July 5, 2023
- WNBA.com bio: Nyara Sabally
- WNBA release: 2026 expansion draft results, April 3, 2026
- WNBA.com game summary: Wings vs. Liberty, June 11, 2023
- Oregon Athletics release: Sabally sisters named to Germany's Olympic roster
- Stanford Athletics bio: Nneka Ogwumike
- Stanford Athletics release, May 19, 2014
- ESPN Press Room bio: Chiney Ogwumike
- Olympics.com feature: Meet Flau'jae Johnson
- Tennessee Athletics bio: Diamond DeShields
- Duke Athletics bio: Lexie Brown
- Baylor Athletics bio: Kalani Brown
- WNBA.com feature: Tamika Catchings' legacy
- WNBA.com bio: Iliana Rupert
- Philadelphia 76ers release, July 8, 2026
- WNBA.com bio: Janelle Salaün
- Charlotte Hornets release: 2024 NBA draft
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers feature, April 7, 2019
- Houston Texans transactions, Sept. 29, 2026
- UConn Athletics release: national championship, April 3, 2023
- Chicago Bulls release, Oct. 6, 2026
- South Carolina Athletics bio: Kaela Davis
- WNBA.com bio: Courtney Paris
- Michigan Athletics: Wolverines in the Super Bowl
- WNBA.com 2009 transactions (archived)
- Northwestern Athletics feature, April 1, 2019
- National Football Foundation: Ron Burton, College Football Hall of Fame
- Arizona Athletics release, Jan. 9, 2025
- AUSL inaugural draft results
- UCLA Athletics release, July 28, 2025
- AUSL player bio: Megan Faraimo
- AUSL release: Talons sweep for consecutive AUSL titles, July 26, 2026
- Michigan Athletics feature, March 9, 2020
- Nashville Metro Council resolution R98-1304 honoring the Nashville Noise
- University of Maryland bio: Kaila Charles
- Olympics.com athlete record: Afia Charles
- UConn Athletics bio: Katie Lou Samuelson
- WNBA.com bio: Erica McCall
- University of Maryland bio: Stephanie Jones
- Atlanta Dream release: 2026 training camp roster
- Sport Australia Hall of Fame: Lauren Jackson
- University of Maryland bio: Kristi Toliver
- Stanford Athletics bio: Candice Wiggins
- WNBA.com 2020 draft prospect profile: Bella Alarie
- Princeton Athletics bio: Bella Alarie
- Team USA profile: Bella Alarie
- Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy: Nia Coffey inducted into Hall of Fame, 2025
- WNBA.com 2017 draft prospect profile: Nia Coffey
- Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv release: Welcome, Amir Coffey!
- Georgia Athletics release: Kelly and Coco Miller named 2019 SEC Legends, Jan. 23, 2019
- Duquesne Athletics bio: Megan McConnell
- Indiana Pacers roster
- Stanford Athletics bio: Joslyn Tinkle
- Oregon State Athletics bio: Wayne Tinkle
- Oregon State Athletics release: leadership change in men's basketball, Feb. 26, 2026
- Washington State Athletics bio: Charlisse Leger-Walker (2022-23)
- New Zealand Olympic Committee: Leanne Walker
- Utah Athletics bio: Alissa Pili
- Seattle Seahawks player page: Brandon Pili
- French Olympic Committee (Équipe de France) athlete profile: Valériane Ayayi
- Los Angeles Lakers release: Lakers sign Joel Ayayi and Austin Reaves to two-way contracts, Aug. 3, 2021 (archive.org snapshot)
- WNBA.com bio: Kathryn Westbeld
- Notre Dame Athletics bio: Maddy Westbeld
News reports, used only where we found no primary record (4):
- Savannah Morning News report, March 24, 2023
- Daily Emerald (University of Oregon student paper) report
- Sporting News report
- Cleveland 19 News report, June 18, 2025
2026 teams come from Full Court Buckets player data.
Table headshots, cropped from licensed photos (27):
- Cameron Brink: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Angel Reese: John Mac, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Gabriela Jaquez: John Mac, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Kia Nurse: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Imani McGee-Stafford: Ailura, CC BY-SA 3.0 AT, via Wikimedia Commons
- Candace Parker: Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Satou Sabally: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Nneka Ogwumike: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Flau'jae Johnson: John Mac, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Diamond DeShields: Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Lexie Brown: Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Kalani Brown: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Tamika Catchings: SusanLesch, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Iliana Rupert: Zafer, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Janelle Salaün: John Mac, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Arike Ogunbowale: Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Kaela Davis: SusanLesch, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Courtney Paris: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Veronica Burton: John Mac, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Te-Hina Paopao: John Mac, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Naz Hillmon: Michael Cohn Photo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Kaila Charles: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Katie Lou Samuelson: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- DeWanna Bonner: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Brionna Jones: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Lauren Jackson: Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 au, via Wikimedia Commons
- Kristi Toliver: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Initials are shown for players with no licensed photo we could find: Cheryl Ford, Candice Wiggins, Bella Alarie, Nia Coffey, Kelly Miller, Megan McConnell, Joslyn Tinkle, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Alissa Pili, Valériane Ayayi, Maddy Westbeld.
Relatives (24):
- Stephen Curry: Cyrus Saatsaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Julian Reese: Cam Andrews, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Steve Cheng, Bruin Report Online, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Donovan McNabb: JO3 Corwin Colbert, U.S. Navy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Darnell Nurse: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Sarah Nurse: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- JaVale McGee: Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Anthony Parker: Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Nyara Sabally: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Chiney Ogwumike: Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Delino DeShields: Joel Dinda, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Delino DeShields Jr.: Erik Drost on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Dee Brown: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- P.J. Brown: The original uploader was Parkerjh at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Rayan Rupert: FIRST TEAM, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Dare Ogunbowale: E's Adventures in Life from USA! Where else could you live that would be this good!, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Jordan Hawkins: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Antonio Davis: Lordcolus (derivative work: Lpdrew), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Bubba Paris: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Ashley Paris: Sergeev Pavel, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Joe Salave'a: Office of U.S. Congressman Eni Faleomavaega of American Samoa, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Megan Faraimo: Scinsvche, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Jawad Williams: Dan Fornal, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Karlie Samuelson: John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Initials are shown for relatives with no licensed photo we could find: Karl Malone, Pamela McGee, Camoflauge (Jason Johnson), Harvey Catchings, Tidjane Salaün, Ron Burton, NaSheema Anderson, Ruperta Charles, Afia Charles, Erica McCall, Stephanie Jones, Gary Jackson and Maree Bennie, George Toliver, Alan Wiggins, Mark Alarie, Amir Coffey, Richard Coffey, Coco Miller, T.J. McConnell, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Wayne Tinkle, Leanne Walker, Brandon Pili, Joël Ayayi, Kathryn Westbeld.
Photos are from Wikimedia Commons under the license named in each caption. A pair shows only the player when we found no freely licensed photo of the relative.
How this story was made: drafted with AI tools from the sources linked above, then reviewed and edited by Ryan Moalemi. How we make Full Court Buckets
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