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Małgorzata Teresa Dydek-Twigg, also known as Margo Dydek (28 April 1974 – 27 May 2011), was a Polish professional basketball player. Standing 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) tall, she was famous for being the tallest professional female basketball player in the world.
- Malgorzata Dydek. Former Polish professional basketball player Malgorzata Dydek was the tallest women’s basketball player who ever stepped foot in the WNBA.
- Brittney Griner. Standing at the height of 6 feet 9 inches, Brittney Griner is an American pro basketball player at the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury. Above all, Griner is the only NCAA player to score 2,000 points and block 500 shots.
- Zheng Haixia. Zhèng Hǎixiá or Zheng Haixia is a retired Chinese professional women’s basketball player who played in the WNBA and the China women’s national basketball team between 1983 and 1998.
- Maria Stepanova. Former player of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA, Maria Stepanova, is a Russian professional basketball player who also plays in the Olympics.
Nov 4, 2021 · The Current (Active) Tallest WNBA player (2022 updated) According to WNBA records, the tallest woman in the WNBA who is still active in 2021 is Britney Griner. She currently has 42 career games with five-plus blocks. She also has 25 career games with six-plus blocks.
Mar 30, 2024 · #1. Abbie Boutilier, Texas (6-9) Trending. Texas Longhorns freshman Abbie Boutilier is 6-9, making her the tallest player in women's college basketball this season. She hasn't appeared...
Apr 4, 2024 · Kamilla Cardoso is the tallest player remaining in the women's college basketball Final Four. The South Carolina center is a 6-7 senior who declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft. She's projected as...
Oct 18, 2023 · 1. Malgorzata Dydek – Height: 7’2” Dydek is the tallest basketball player in WNBA history by a good margin. The only seven-footer to ever play for a WNBA team, Dydek was a native of Poland and the first overall pick in the 1998 draft. While playing for three different franchises, Dydek became the league’s all-time record holder with 877 blocks.
Jun 22, 2021 · Being exceedingly tall is a huge asset in basketball and the average WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) player stands at 5 feet 9 inches. Some of its current stars, like Bernadett Határ are counted among the tallest WNBA players in history.
