She was born in the South and played women's basketball in the SEC, where as a senior she was conference Player of the Year and an All-American.
She had a long career in the WNBA, where she was named an all-star three times, and also won two Olympic gold medals.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is one of her mentors and a close friend, and she has a devoted husband who has taken care of the household and been there to support her in order to allow her to focus on basketball.
Bonus hint: she's a Type A personality who demands strict discipline and hard work on the court and in the classroom.