Taurasi grew up in Chino, California. Taurasi's father, Mario, was raised in Argentina. He was a professional soccer player in Italy and played for several years as a goalkeeper. … See more

Following a highly decorated high school career, Taurasi enrolled at the University of Connecticut and began playing for the women's basketball … See more

Taurasi's international career began in 2005 when she played for Dynamo Moscow, a team that had been dominant in the Russian … See more

Taurasi attended Don Antonio Lugo High School, where she graduated in 2000. Next, she enrolled at the University of Connecticut where … See more

In high school, Taurasi was the recipient of the 2000 Cheryl Miller Award, presented by the Los Angeles Times to the best player in Southern … See more

Following her collegiate career, Taurasi was selected first overall in the 2004 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury, a team that went 8–26 in the 2003 season. At times in her … See more

Taurasi was a member of the United States women's U18 team which won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. The event was held … See more