Maya Moore was born April 11 June 1989 an
American basket ball forward for the
University of
Connecticut Huskies and the winner of the
2006 and
2007 Naismith Prep Player of the
Year. Moore had his
first exposure to
basketball at the age of
three years. Her mother put a
hanger on the back door of the
apartment to preventher from running around the
apartment.
Moore led the Huskies to a 36-2 record in the 2007-08 NCA Aseason, their best record since their Final Four appearance in 2004. Moore lead the team in scoring and steals, and tied Tina Charles for total rebounds en route to a 39-0 season that culminated in an NCAA National Championship.
Moore was invited to USA Basketball Women's National Team training camp in the fall of 2009, one of only three college players, and the only junior to be invited to training camp. Moore was one oft wenty players nominated for the national team pool. Moore was appointed as a member of the national team to represent USA Basketball team in the WNBA vs. USA Basketball.