Although not the tallest, Candace Parker is an impressive forward. She has played for the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky.
A two-time MVP and two-time champion, Parker is a WNBA icon.
Moos played for the Phoenix Mercury in 2001 and the Miami Sol in 2002 and was one of the taller players during her time in the league.
At 13 years old, Moos already stood over 6 feet tall and used it to her advantage, eventually winning gold in the Junior Olympics at 19.
Jessica Davenport, 6’5”, played as a center for the New York Liberty and Indiana Fever.
A multi-time Big Ten Player of the Year at Ohio State, Davenport's presence on the court showcased the unique talents that taller athletes bring to the game.
Legendary center and rebounder Sylvia Fowles led the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx to victory throughout her career.
Born in a rough area of Miami, Fowles’ height helped her excel at basketball and become a force in the WNBA. She will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
Nicknamed "Big Girl," Wolters played for the Houston Comets and Indiana Fever during her WNBA career.
Raised in a basketball family, Wolters was destined to succeed in the industry. She now works as a sports broadcaster.
Standing at a solid 6’8”, Maria Stepanova was notorious for her height and skill in the early 2000s.
As a center for the Phoenix Mercury, Stepanova became a three-time WNBA All-Star.
Center Liz Cambage, 6’9”, is a unique player seen on teams in the U.S., China, Australia, and Israel. Most notably, she played for the Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks.
Her height has given her a great advantage and led her to worldwide success.
Atlanta Dream superstar and three-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is one of the tallest and most iconic players in the game.
After a shocking arrest in Russia and a prisoner exchange deal in 2023, Griner was recognized as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People.
Bernadett Hatar, a center from Hungary, is one of the tallest WNBA players in the world at 6’10”.
Hatar played for the Indiana Fever in 2021, the Connecticut Sun in 2023, and currently plays for the Washington Mystics.
Hailing from Poland, Margo Dydek was the world's tallest female pro basketball player. At 7’2”, Dydek was a center for several teams and eventually coached for the Northside Wizards and Queensland Basketball League.
Margo was destined to be tall with a father at 6’7” and a mother at 6’3”. Sadly, she passed in 2011 from a heart attack. She was 37.
