Last Updated on June 4, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Jessica Timmons
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: February 1, 2003
  • Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)
  • Weight: N/A
  • Wingspan: N/A
  • Shoe Size: N/A
  • Jersey Number:
    • #23 — NC State Wolfpack
    • #23 — Alabama Crimson Tide
    • #23 — Indiana Fever
  • Position: Guard
  • High School: Independence High School (Charlotte, North Carolina)
  • College: NC State (2021–2023); Alabama (2023–2026)
  • NBA Draft: N/A (WNBA: Indiana Fever, 2026, Round 3, Pick 40)
  • Player Archetype: Scoring Combo Guard
  • Primary Offensive Role: Secondary Shot Creator and Perimeter Scorer
  • Defensive Role: Point-of-Attack Perimeter Defender
  • Play Style: Aggressive scoring guard who attacks gaps, shoots from the perimeter, and provides secondary playmaking
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right
  • Athletic Profile: Quick, agile guard with good burst and change-of-direction ability
  • Recruiting Status: Four-star recruit; ranked among the top recruits in the 2021 class
  • Draft Status Detail: Selected by the Indiana Fever with the 40th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft
  • Injury Status Category: Moderate Risk — Missed the 2024–25 season after receiving a medical redshirt before returning in 2025–26
  • Career Stage: Rookie Professional
  • Comparison Style: Athletic scoring combo guard with slashing ability and perimeter shooting value
  • Comparable Players:
    • Kelsey Mitchell — scoring-minded combo guard with shooting range
    • Tiffany Mitchell — two-way guard with attacking instincts
    • Allisha Gray — physical wing-guard scorer and secondary creator
    • Renee Montgomery — quick offensive-minded combo guard
  • Teams Played For:
    • NC State Wolfpack (2021–22 to 2022–23)
    • Alabama Crimson Tide (2023–24 to 2025–26)
    • Indiana Fever (2026–present)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Parents: Donna Trottman; Jessie Timmons
  • Children: N/A
  • Siblings: Seth Bradbury; Kai Timmons

Jessica Timmons’ player archetype is a scoring combo guard who can contribute both on and off the ball. Defensively, she primarily fills a point-of-attack role, using her quickness and lateral mobility to stay in front of opposing guards and disrupt perimeter actions. Offensively, she operates as a secondary shot creator and perimeter scorer capable of attacking closeouts, creating her own shot, and providing supplemental playmaking. At 5-foot-8, Timmons relies on speed, agility, and burst rather than size, allowing her to pressure defenses in transition and off the dribble. Her overall play style is built around aggressive scoring, floor spacing, downhill attacks, and complementary ball-handling that fits alongside primary creators.

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Jessica Timmons WNBA Stats
Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics — Jessica Timmons
WNBA.com — Jessica Timmons
Sports Reference — Jessica Timmons College Stats