Tayana Carper

Tayana Carper is an accomplished basketball athlete known for her remarkable skills on both the collegiate and professional levels. Born on March 12, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, Carper gained national attention during her high school career at Dunwoody High School, where she led her team to multiple state championships and earned numerous accolades, including All-State and All-Region honors.

After graduating, Carper played for the University of South Carolina, where she was a key player for the Gamecocks from 2016 to 2020. During her college career, she helped her team secure the NCAA Championship title in 2017 and was named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team. Throughout her collegiate tenure, she amassed over 1,500 points, solidifying her position as one of the top scorers in the program's history.

Following her collegiate success, Carper was selected in the second round of the 2020 WNBA Draft by the New York Liberty. She quickly made an impact in the league, recognized for her scoring ability and defensive prowess. Carper's contributions have helped elevate her team’s performance and have established her as a key player in the league, resulting in multiple All-Star selections and a growing legacy as one of the standout athletes of her generation.