Maya Moore
Maya Moore was the first overall pick out of UConn and played for the Minnesota Lynx from 2011 through 2018.
Stats updated September 28, 2026. Full Court Buckets gathers its own game data and verifies it.
Career
Career summary
Maya Moore was the first overall pick out of UConn and played for the Minnesota Lynx from 2011 through 2018.
Her strongest WNBA season with the Minnesota Lynx in 2014 was 23.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists over 34 games.
She was on the United States Olympic team in London in 2012 and Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Sources: Full Court Buckets season logs; Basketball-Reference.
The numbers
Season-by-season stats
Regular season
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 31.8 | 18.0 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 42.3 | 36.5 | 83.3 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 31.3 | 17.3 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 44.2 | 41.1 | 85.8 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 29.7 | 19.3 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 44.8 | 40.4 | 86.8 |
| 2015 | Minnesota Lynx | 33 | 33.4 | 20.6 | 6.7 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 42.0 | 35.9 | 85.5 |
| 2014 | Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 34.7 | 23.9 | 8.1 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 48.1 | 33.5 | 88.4 |
| 2013 | Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 31.4 | 18.5 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 50.9 | 45.3 | 88.2 |
| 2012 | Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 29.8 | 16.4 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 46.5 | 38.8 | 87.9 |
| 2011 | Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 28.0 | 13.2 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 43.9 | 36.9 | 78.8 |
Playoffs
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Minnesota Lynx | 1 | 35.0 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 40.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Lynx | 8 | 33.4 | 18.3 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 51.5 | 54.2 | 73.0 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Lynx | 8 | 32.9 | 22.4 | 7.3 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 51.7 | 38.7 | 93.5 |
| 2015 | Minnesota Lynx | 10 | 36.1 | 23.4 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 41.9 | 34.9 | 86.8 |
| 2014 | Minnesota Lynx | 5 | 36.0 | 19.8 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 44.0 | 33.3 | 100.0 |
| 2013 | Minnesota Lynx | 7 | 32.7 | 20.9 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 53.1 | 40.0 | 88.2 |
| 2012 | Minnesota Lynx | 9 | 33.0 | 16.6 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 42.9 | 43.3 | 91.3 |
| 2011 | Minnesota Lynx | 8 | 27.9 | 13.8 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 45.8 | 40.0 | 69.0 |
No records for this selection.
Team records
Teams and years
- 2018Minnesota Lynx
- 2017Minnesota Lynx
- 2016Minnesota Lynx
- 2015Minnesota Lynx
- 2014Minnesota Lynx
- 2013Minnesota Lynx
- 2012Minnesota Lynx
- 2011Minnesota Lynx
Player FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What team did Maya Moore play for?
Maya Moore played forward for the Minnesota Lynx. The WNBA says the Lynx selected her first overall in the 2011 draft. She stepped away in 2019 and officially retired in January 2023.
Is Maya Moore married?
Maya Moore is married to Jonathan Irons. Good Morning America reported that they wed in 2020 and that their son, Jonathan Hughston Irons Jr., was born in February 2022.
How many WNBA championships does Maya Moore have?
The WNBA lists four championships for Maya Moore, in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017, and the 2013 Finals MVP. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame also lists two NCAA titles and two Olympic gold medals.
What are Maya Moore's stats?
In the 2018 regular season, Maya Moore averaged 18.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 34 games for the Minnesota Lynx.
Who is Maya Moore?
Maya Moore is a forward who played for the Minnesota Lynx. The WNBA lists her as the 2014 Most Valuable Player and the 2011 Rookie of the Year.
Where did Maya Moore play college basketball?
Maya Moore played at UConn. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame lists two undefeated NCAA title seasons there.
How tall is Maya Moore?
The WNBA lists Maya Moore at 6 feet 0 inches.
What is Maya Moore doing now?
Maya Moore stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 and officially retired in January 2023. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrined her in 2025.
How old is Maya Moore?
Maya Moore was born June 11, 1989.
How many years did Maya Moore play in the WNBA?
Maya Moore played 8 regular seasons, from 2011 to 2018.
Where is Maya Moore from?
The WNBA says Maya Moore was born June 11, 1989, in Jefferson City, Missouri. She is the daughter of Kathryn Moore. She grew up in Georgia and played at Collins Hill High School in Suwanee.