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Makayla Timpson

Makayla Timpson (born September 20, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball at Florida State.

High school career

Timpson attended Early County High School in Early County, Georgia. During her junior year, she averaged 22.7 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.[1] She committed to play college basketball at Florida State.[2]

College career

During the 2021–22 season, in her freshman year, she appeared in all 31 games, with one start, and averaged 6.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.[1] During the 2022–23 season, in her sophomore year, she started all 33 games and averaged 13.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. Following the season she was named to the ACC All-Defensive team, All-ACC second team, and the ACC Most Improved Player.[3]

During the 2023–24 season, in her junior year, she started all 34 games and averaged a double-double of 14.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. She set single-season program records in rebounds (341), blocked shots (87) and double-doubles (18).[4] Following the season she was named to the ACC All-Defensive team, and an All-ACC first team honoree.[5]

During the 2024–25 season, in her senior year, she started all 33 games and averaged a double-double of 17.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.1 blocks per game. She set single-season program records in rebounds (350) and blocks (103), surpassing her records she set the previous season. On February 9, 2025, in a game against NC State, she recorded nine rebounds to become the third player in program history to surpass 1,000 career rebounds, following Sue Galkantas and Natasha Howard.[6][7] Following the season she was named to the ACC All-Defensive team, and an All-ACC first team honoree for the second consecutive year.[8] She was also named a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, a top-five finalist for the Katrina McClain Award, and a WBCA All-American honorable mention.[9][10][11]

She finished her career with 1,706 points, 1,094 rebounds, and 290 blocks. She is the program's all-time leader in double-doubles (47).[12][13]

Professional career

On April 14, 2025, Timpson was drafted in the second round, 19th overall, by the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA draft.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b "Makayla Timpson". seminoles.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  2. ^ McNelley, Justin (November 11, 2020). "Early County's Makayla Timpson signs with Florida State". wtvy.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  3. ^ Stone, Stephen (March 14, 2023). "Makayla Timpson earns ACC postseason honors". Early County News. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  4. ^ "Ta'Niya Latson and Makayla Timpson make top 50 players to watch". Tallahassee Democrat. September 27, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  5. ^ Stone, Stephen (March 5, 2024). "Latson, Timpson Earn All-ACC Honors". seminoles.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  6. ^ "No. 22 Noles Fall to No. 14 NC State". seminoles.com. February 9, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  7. ^ "Timpson reaches 1000 rebounds". Early County News. February 11, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  8. ^ Stone, Stephen (March 4, 2025). "Latson, Timpson, Gordon Capture All-ACC First Team". seminoles.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  9. ^ "Honors continue to roll in for Makayla Timpson". Early County News. March 11, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  10. ^ "Timpson Named Semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year". seminoles.com. March 11, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  11. ^ "Latson, Timpson Earn WBCA All-America Honorable Mention". seminoles.com. April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  12. ^ Holland Jr., Peter (March 19, 2025). "Florida State basketball's Ta'Niya Latson, Makayla Timpson earn All-American honors". Naples Daily News. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  13. ^ "Makayla Timpson in WNBA Draft: Where is Florida State basketball star projected to go". Tallahassee Democrat. April 14, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  14. ^ Varnes, Charlotte (April 14, 2025). "Indiana Fever select FSU post Makayla Timpson with No. 19 WNBA draft pick: 'A great fit'". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 15, 2025.