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Maya Moore: Championships and Career Timeline

Maya Moore is one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history. Throughout her high school, college, professional (WNBA), international and overseas careers, she collected a remarkable number of championships and individual honours. In this article, we explore how many championships she has won, in which competitions, and the timeline of her retirement.

Early success: High School & AAU

Long before she joined UConn or the WNBA, Maya Moore started winning. At Collins Hill High School in Georgia, she had an extraordinary record of 125–3 over her four years.  She led her team to three Georgia Class 5A state championships (2005, 2006, 2007). 

She also helped her AAU team, the Georgia Metros, win four national AAU titles. 

While AAU national titles are not always counted in the same way as collegiate or professional championships, they were an early sign of Moore’s winning pedigree. 

Collegiate success at UConn

Maya Moore attended the University of Connecticut (UConn) from 2007 to 2011. Her college career was phenomenal not only for her individual numbers, but also for team success.

• Moore led UConn to two NCAA championships: in 2009 and 2010. 

• During her college tenure, UConn compiled a record of 150–4, including a 90-game winning streak that spanned nearly three seasons. 

• In addition, UConn won four Big East regular-season titles and four Big East tournament titles during her years. 

These championships cemented Moore’s reputation as a winner from early on. 

Professional Championships: WNBA

After an outstanding college career, Maya Moore was selected #1 overall by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2011 WNBA Draft.  Moore made an immediate impact, winning Rookie of the Year in 2011. 

During her career in the WNBA, Moore led the Lynx to multiple championships:

• WNBA champion in 2011 (her rookie year) 

• WNBA champion in 2013 (and she was named WNBA Finals MVP that year) 

• WNBA champion in 2015

• WNBA champion in 2017 

That’s 4 WNBA titles in total. 

Beyond championships, Moore also earned numerous individual accolades such as:

• WNBA MVP in 2014 

• WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2011 

• WNBA Finals MVP in 2013

• Multiple All-Star selections, All-WNBA First Team etc. 

International & Overseas Championships

Maya Moore’s winning extended well beyond domestic leagues. She played for the USA national teams, as well as overseas clubs, and made a habit of winning nearly everywhere she went.

USA National Team

• FIBA Women’s World Championships / World Cup gold medals in 2010 and 2014. 

• Olympic gold medals in 2012 (London) and 2016 (Rio). 

So internationally, that is 4 major gold medals (2 World Championships + 2 Olympics). 

Overseas Club Success

Moore played in Europe and China, and achieved multiple championships:

• EuroLeague Women championship in 2012 (with UMMC Ekaterinburg) 

• Liga Femenina (Spain) championship in 2012 

• Chinese Women’s Basketball Association (WCBA) championships with Shanxi Flame: 2013, 2014, 2015 — three straight titles. 

Thus in overseas professional leagues, Moore claimed 1 EuroLeague + 1 Spanish League + 3 Chinese League titles = 5 trophies. Maya Moore championships.

Total Championship Summary

If you sum up her championships across different levels:

If you prefer to count only major collegiate, professional and international championships (excluding high school and AAU), the total is:

2 (NCAA) + 4 (WNBA) + 2 (World Championships) + 2 (Olympics) + 1 (EuroLeague) + 1 (Spanish League) + 3 (WCBA) = 15 major championships/gold medals. 

Retirement Timeline

Understanding Moore’s retirement is a bit nuanced, because she stepped away from basketball before formally announcing her retirement.

• Maya Moore last played in the WNBA in 2018. 

• After the 2018 season, she stepped away from basketball to focus on criminal justice reform, specifically her non-profit Win With Justice and helping secure the release of Jonathan Irons. 

• Officially, she announced her retirement from the WNBA in January 2023. 

• Her jersey number (#23) was retired by the Minnesota Lynx on August 24, 2024. 

• According to reports, although she stopped playing in 2018, she did not formally confirm she would never play again until 2023. 

So in summary:

• Last season played: 2018

• Formal retirement announced: January 2023

• Jersey retirement by Lynx: August 2024

Legacy Beyond Championships

While championships and gold medals are an impressive measure of success, Maya Moore’s legacy extends far beyond the court. Her decision to step away from basketball at the peak of her career to pursue social justice work made headlines and has had profound impact.

• Through her nonprofit Win With Justice, she helped secure the release of Jonathan Irons, a man wrongly convicted, demonstrating her commitment to community and justice. 

• Moore was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2020. 

• She has been inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. 

• Her number retirement by Minnesota Lynx underscores her status as one of the franchise’s all-time greats. 

Her impact is felt not just in wins, but in the inspiration she continues to give to athletes and advocates alike. Maya Moore championships.

FAQs

Q1: How many championships has Maya Moore won?
A: If you include championships/gold medals from different levels (college, pro, international, overseas), she has won about 22. If you count only major ones (NCAA, WNBA, FIBA World Championships, Olympics, EuroLeague, overseas pro league titles), the number is approximately 15.

Q2: When did Maya Moore retire?
A: Maya Moore last played in the WNBA in 2018. She later announced her formal retirement in January 2023. 

Q3: Why did she retire?
A: Moore stepped away from professional basketball to focus on criminal justice reform, particularly to help free Jonathan Irons, and to do nonprofit work via Win With Justice. 

Q4: What teams did she win championships with outside the WNBA?
A: Outside the WNBA, Moore won:

• NCAA titles with UConn

• EuroLeague title with UMMC Ekaterinburg

• Spanish League (Liga Femenina) in 2012

• Chinese WCBA titles with Shanxi Flame (2013, 2014, 2015)

• National team golds (FIBA World Championship & Olympics) 

Q5: Has her jersey been retired?
A: Yes. The Minnesota Lynx retired Maya Moore’s #23 jersey on August 24, 2024 in a ceremony at Target Center. 

Q6: Is she in the Hall of Fame?
A: Yes. Maya Moore has been inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.