Age, Biography and Wiki
Tamera Young was born on 30 October, 1986 in Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S., is an American basketball player. Discover Tamera Young's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?
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| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
30 October, 1986 |
| Birthday |
30 October |
| Birthplace |
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous player with the age 37 years old group.
Tamera Young Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Tamera Young height is 6′ 2″ .
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6′ 2″ |
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Tamera Young Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tamera Young worth at the age of 37 years old? Tamera Young’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. She is from United States. We have estimated Tamera Young's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Tamera Young Social Network
Timeline
Tamera "Ty" Young (born October 30, 1986) is a former American basketball player who is currently a free agent.
Her cousin, Willie Williams, was a cornerback for the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers and a 13-year NFL veteran (Steelers 1993–96, 2005; Seattle Seahawks 1997–2003).
Tamera is the all-time leading scorer at Emsley A. Laney High School, the same high school that produced Michael Jordan, where her number 11 jersey is retired.
After playing collegiately for James Madison University, Young was drafted by the Atlanta Dream with the 8th overall pick of the 2008 WNBA draft.
As a senior, she led JMU to the third round of the 2008 WNIT, before ultimately losing to the University of Kentucky.
Young was drafted in the first round with the eighth overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft by the expansion team Atlanta Dream.
In her first season with the Dream Tamera became the first player from James Madison University to play in the WNBA and wore the number 23 on her jersey.
In her second season she switched to the number 11, which she wore in college.
While playing for the Atlanta Dream, Young's per game averages included 8.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 27.4 minutes a game.
During the 2008–2009 off-season, following her rookie year in the WNBA, Young went to Latvia and played for Cesis.
On August 12, 2009, Young was traded to the Chicago Sky in exchange for Armintie Price.
As a player, she averaged 40.5% in field goal accuracy, 27% in three-point accuracy, and averaged 6.8 PPG.
For the 2009–2010 off-Season Young went to Turkey and played for Pankup.
In 2010, she signed with Basket Landes in France for the 2010–2011 off-Season.
Young signed to play for Istanbul University in Turkey for the 2011–2012 off-season.
After the winter holidays she would sign with Maccabi Bnot Ashdod in Israel and go on to win the 2012 Israeli Cup and be named the MVP.
In the 2014 off-season, Young joined the Brazilian championship, being teammate to various Atlanta Dream players in América de Recife.
She was traded to the Chicago Sky, and led them to the WNBA Finals in 2015, then came back to Atlanta, and was traded to the Aces in 2018.
Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Tamera Young is the daughter of the late Greg Young and Lynda Nichols-Brown and John Brown.
She has an older brother, A.J., and an older sister, Nikia.
During her senior year she led the "Buccaneers to the 2004 Conference Championship. During her off-seasons she spends her time with her fiancée, Mimi Faust in Atlanta raising awareness about pancreatic cancer to which she lost her father on April 6, 2015.
Tamera played collegiately at James Madison University in the Colonial Athletic Association.
She set numerous records while in college, including the conference's all-time scoring record.
On February 1, 2018, Young signed a contract with the Las Vegas Aces.
