Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details about Lindsay Whalen:

  • Full Name: Lindsay Marie Whalen
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 9, 1982
  • Hometown: Hutchinson, Minnesota, United States
  • Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters)
  • Weight: Approximately 173 lbs (78 kg)
  • Wingspan: Not publicly available
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly known
  • Number: #13 (Minnesota Lynx), #4 (Connecticut Sun)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Hutchinson High School, Minnesota
  • College: University of Minnesota (2000–2004)
  • WNBA Draft: 2004, 1st round, 4th overall pick by the Connecticut Sun
  • Teams Played For:
    • Connecticut Sun (2004–2009)
    • Minnesota Lynx (2010–2018)
  • Accolades:
    • Championship Rings: 4 WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 with Minnesota Lynx)
    • WNBA All-Star: 5-time WNBA All-Star (2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015)
    • WNBA All-Decade Team (2016)
    • WNBA’s Top 15 Players of All Time (2011)
    • USA Basketball Olympic gold medalist (2012, 2016)
  • Kids: No children publicly known
  • Siblings: Lindsay has two brothers, Casey Whalen and Shane Whalen.

Lindsay Whalen is considered one of the greatest point guards in WNBA history and was instrumental in the Minnesota Lynx’s dominance throughout the 2010s. Her impact on basketball is significant, both as a player and a coach. Whalen was known for her leadership, basketball IQ, playmaking, and ability to control the tempo of games, which made her one of the best point guards in WNBA history.

Notes:

After retiring from playing in 2018, Whalen transitioned to coaching. She became the head coach of the University of Minnesota’s women’s basketball team, her alma mater.