Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Swin Cash:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Swintayla Marie Cash
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 22, 1979 (45 years old as of 2024)
  • Hometown: McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
  • Weight: 162 lbs (73 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly available
  • Number: #2, #4, #8, #32
  • Position: Forward (Small Forward / Power Forward)
  • High School: McKeesport Area High School (McKeesport, PA)
  • College: University of Connecticut (1998–2002)
  • WNBA Draft:
    • Selected 2nd overall in the 2002 WNBA Draft by the Detroit Shock
  • Teams Played For:
    • Detroit Shock (2002–2007)
    • Seattle Storm (2008–2011)
    • Chicago Sky (2012–2013)
    • Atlanta Dream (2014)
    • New York Liberty (2014–2016)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 3× WNBA Champion (2003, 2006, 2010)
    • 2× NCAA Champion (2000, 2002 with UConn)
  • Career Highlights:
    • 4× WNBA All-Star (2003, 2005, 2009, 2011)
    • 2× WNBA All-Star MVP (2009, 2011)
    • Named to the WNBA’s Top 15 Players of All Time (2011)
    • Named to the WNBA’s 20@20 and 25@25 Anniversary Teams
    • 2× Olympic Gold Medalist (2004, 2012)
    • Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.
  • Kids: Two sons (Born in 2017 and 2021)
  • Siblings: She has two older brothers.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Swin Cash’s player archetype was that of a powerful two-way forward, a versatile wing-forward hybrid who could defend multiple spots, rebound through contact, and give a team secondary scoring without disrupting its structure. Defensively, she brought real value as a physical, switch-capable presence who could battle bigger forwards, hold ground on the glass, and set a tough tone across frontcourt matchups. Offensively, her role was usually that of a complementary scorer and connector rather than a ball-dominant star, thriving on cuts, transition play, mid-post work, hustle finishes, and timely face-up offense. At 6-foot-1 and 171 pounds, Cash had a strong, sturdy build that matched her competitive style and helped her play bigger than her listed size. Her overall play style was forceful, unselfish, and winning-oriented, blending toughness, versatility, and championship-level role acceptance throughout a 15-year WNBA career. (WNBA)

Fun Facts

  • He currently the Vice President of Basketball Operations and Team Development for the New Orleans Pelicans.
  • He worked as a basketball analyst for various networks, including ESPN.
  • He is the founder of “Cash for Kids,” a charity focused on youth empowerment and education.

Sources:

WNBA — Swin Cash Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — The ultimate winner as a player, Swin Cash experienced early adversity in pros
WNBA — Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 13 Members For The Class Of 2022