Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details about Seimone Augustus:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Seimone Delicia Augustus
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 30, 1984
  • Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
  • Weight: Approximately 170 lbs (77 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: #33 (Minnesota Lynx)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Capitol High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • College: Louisiana State University (LSU) (2002–2006)
  • WNBA Draft: 2006, 1st round, 1st overall pick by the Minnesota Lynx
  • Teams Played For:
    • Minnesota Lynx (2006–2019)
    • Los Angeles Sparks (2020)
  • Accolades:
    • Championship Rings: 4 WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 with Minnesota Lynx)
    • WNBA All-Star: 8-time WNBA All-Star (2006, 2007, 2011, 2013–2015, 2017, 2018)
    • WNBA Finals MVP: 2011
    • WNBA Rookie of the Year: 2006
    • Other Accolades:
      • Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012, 2016)
      • Named to the WNBA’s Top 20@20 team (2016)
  • Kids: No children publicly known
  • Siblings: Seimone has a brother, Donnell Augustus.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Seimone Augustus’ player archetype was that of a pure scoring wing, the kind of polished shot-maker who could headline an offense without ever looking rushed. Defensively, she was a steady perimeter presence who used positioning, length, and discipline well within team structure, while offensively she thrived as a primary scoring option built around footwork, balance, and elite touch from the mid-range, with enough handle to create her own look and enough feel to punish defenders who gave her rhythm. Physically, Augustus had a smooth, athletic guard-forward frame with good size for the wing, fluid movement, and the body control to rise comfortably over contests or finish in traffic. Her overall play style was elegant but efficient, blending isolation scoring, pull-up shooting, and calm half-court execution into the kind of refined offensive game that made her one of the signature guards of the Lynx dynasty and one of the most accomplished wings of her generation. (Minnesota Lynx)

Notes:

  • After retiring in 2021, Augustus transitioned into coaching, joining the Los Angeles Sparks’ coaching staff.

Sources:

Minnesota Lynx — Four-Time WNBA Champion Seimone Augustus to be Inducted into Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame
Olympics.com — WNBA legend Seimone Augustus: The future is now
Basketball-Reference — Seimone Augustus WNBA Stats
Minnesota Lynx — A Look Back At Seimone Augustus’ Rookie Season