Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. We will always cherish her time in a Lynx uniform and we wish her the best as she continues to pursue this next chapter of her life.. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the . The University of South Carolina (4) and the Long Cove Club in Hilton Head, South Carolina, host the tournament, which has a 17-team field featuring three of the top five teams (No. This whole thing has been so unexpected. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. WNBA star Maya Moore just dropped a bombshell -- she MARRIED the man she helped free from prison!! He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. I had just learned so many different things throughout the years that I had been doing triathlon, and I felt like everything that I learned was used in that race in order to make that happen. A Warner Bros. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. Your own home tournament is special, and Long Cove is such a special place, South Carolina sophomore Hannah Darling told the Gamecocks new site. Maya Moore in action for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Now 31, the former UConn standout wasn't ready to commit to a WNBA return in 2021. Moore said Wednesday during an interview with husband Jonathan Irons on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she remains focused for now on their marriage and activism for . NEW YORK (AP) Basketball star Maya Moore, recently wed to the man she helped free from a wrongful imprisonment, is not ready to return to the WNBA. Maya Moore, former WNBA MVP, still undecided on return | CBC Sports Loaded, "It's just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened," Moore said. All rights reserved. And thats kind of what biomedical engineering is. "It was scary but such a wonderful thing.". The 54-hole, stroke-play event bares the name of Hootie and the Blowfish lead singer, Charleston, South Carolina native and University of South Carolina alumnus Darius Rucker,who has been active in the world of golf and regularly performs at his eponymous tournament. We are more than athletes. Jul 19, 2022 Thrilled to share the cover of our book LOVE & JUSTICE: A STORY OF TRIUMPH ON TWO DIFFERENT COURTS, available January 23, 2023. Moore said Wednesday during an. "I see her all the time. Gretsch: I think a lot of people, if they grew up with a disability, they feel like they dont belong when theyre a kid or maybe they were bullied. Im really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.. WNBA star marries man she helped free from prison. You mentioned a surgery before high school. OHT: What was that like for a young teenager? The newlyweds appeared on Good Morning America to share the news and since finally being united, they have pledged their commitment to working together as activists to help others who have been wrongly treated by the justice system. WNBA superstar Maya Moore is packing up her sneakers for the second straight season to focus her attention on advocating for a Missouri inmate she believes is innocent. MAYA MOORE: Thank you. If the 31-year-old Moore does elect to resume her WNBA career in 2022, the Lynx would retain her rights. Free shipping for many products! The documentary shows footage of Moore and Irons during their journey the last few years as she tried to help him get his conviction overturned. Its just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened, Moore said. The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) completed its most successful season in September 2022 and is ready to build on its success May 19 when the league begins its 27 th year.. Moore won her first title and the WNBAs Rookie of the Year award in her first season. Welcome to both of you. Mariah Lee Feb 17, 2022. Irons was served an adult conviction and sentenced to 50 years in prison. appreciated. And this week, Maya Moore announced her retirement from basketball. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. Moore had 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-6 3PT) and five rebounds in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. I think I was really lucky as a kid growing up where I grew up my whole life with a disability, but I could be very integrated in a way where I didnt feel like I was excluded. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:41)Preview of the second part of our player spotlight on the phenomenal Maya Moore Irons (00:42 -01:23)Maya's background coming . This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". Since the inaugural Intercollegiate in 2012, Alabama leads all schools with five teams titles, followed by Duke and Wake Forest with two apiece. Had she recorded a triple-double, it would have marked the first of her season. 2023 Cable News Network. While the 2014 WNBA MVP's absence for the upcoming season is a huge loss, the fact that she'll remain under club control when she elects to resume her career is at least a small coup for the Lynx. Should Moore ultimately decide to sit out or seek a trade, it would be a huge blow to Minnesota, as Moore has been one of the best players in the WNBA since being drafted first overall by the Lynx back in 2011. 0:00. "I think it's time to put a close to the pro basketball life . Healthy, 29-years-old, and one of the faces of the WNBA, Moore decided to walk away from basketball in February of 2018. we have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. Mayas accolades are numerous; her leadership and talent both fearless and inspirational set the foundation for the most exciting and historic championship run in the league from 2011-2017. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022 . Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 2015-16: Averaged a team-high 29.9 points and 8.3 rebounds alongside 3.2 assists per game with Shanxi 2014-15: Returned to Shanxi in China to win her third straight WCBA championship Averaged 30.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 38 games 2013-14: Won a second straight WCBA title with Shanxi Averaged 39.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 4.3 steals in 31 games Scored 40 or more points 17 times 2012-13: Won the WCBA championship with Shanxi in their first year of existence Tallied 38.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 3.6 steals in 28 games Scored 60 points on Nov. 10 against Yunnan Recorded a triple-double vs. Zhejiang on Feb. 2 in the WCBA Finals, scoring 43 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing 11 assists 2011-12: Helped Spanish power Ros Casares Valencia win EuroLeague and Liga Femenina crowns Averaged 13.1 ppg and 4.2 rpg in 20 Spanish league contests, and 12.7 ppg and 6.2 rpg in 10 EuroLeague appearances. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. Moore has had an up-and-down season, but Tuesday marked her third 20-plus-point effort in her last four games, though she did foul out in 30 minutes of action. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. Selected by Minnesota in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 2011 WNBA Draft Signed to a three-year contract on Apr. I walked away four seasons ago, but wanted to officially retire. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022, announced she and Irons had their first child . I had all my limbs. The Minnesota Lynx star stunned the world. Thats what Im moving into. Gretsch: After college, I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, for a job. Maya Moore (right) of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against Essence Carson of the Los Angeles Sparks during Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 4, 2017. Maya has a well-built athletic body with charismatic curves. "It's just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened," Moore said. A documentary of their story "Breakaway" that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. 4 South Carolina) and six of the top 10, according to the latest Golfstat rankings. February 27, 2023 by Philip Lewenstein . Be home for my community and family. "I'm in a really good place right now with my life, and I don't want to change anything," Moore said in a telephone interview. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 11:41 AM EST, Mon January 16, 2023. The Minnesota Lynx star left the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband . Moore went 150-4 in her illustrious career at UConn. Gretsch: Around middle school, I started developing scoliosis and just had some weaker leg function. She decided to step away from her playing career in February 2019, in part to help Irons. 2023 marks the 11th edition of the tournament, which has become one of the most prestigious on the NCAA schedule. "The Arthur Ashe award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. A few months later, Irons and Moore got married.At the time, Moore said she was unsure whether she would return for the 2021 WNBA season. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.. Thank you. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he told The Associated Press. Basketball lost one of its all-time exceptional talents when Maya Moore announced her hiatus from the WNBA. All rights reserved. In four years, she was a part of the Huskies teams that finished with a 150-4 record, appeared in four NCAA Finals Fours and went undefeated in back-to-back seasons, winning national titles in 2009 and 2010. She was the leagues MVP in 2014 as well as winning Rookie of the Year. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. We are people. So I just didnt think I qualified for this, which is ridiculous to think about now. She was drafted No. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. She also broke UConn's freshman scoring record and was named the BIG EAST Player of the Year. At the peak of her WNBA career, Maya Moore put a pin in it all to help free an innocent man from a 50-year prison sentence. The three-day event features both individual and team championships. OHT: After high school, you head to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where you choose the incredibly difficult major of biomedical engineering. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. While today culminates Mayas basketball career, there is no doubt she will continue to impact the game we all love. Maya Moore walked away at her peak athletic power. At the peak of her WNBA career, Maya Moore put a pin in it all to help free an innocent man from a 50-year prison sentence. Irons, who filed a civil suit against the St. Charles County law enforcement authorities who his attorney says framed him, has taken advantage of his freedom over the last year. "It's time to put a close to the pro basketball life ," Moore said on Good. Maya Moore has made a decision on returning to the WNBA this year. We are people. The 33-year-old last played professionally in 2018 and then took a hiatus in her career in 2019 to focus on reform in the American justice system. Moore was made aware of the case when she was 18 and she went on to strike up a friendship with Irons but did not talk publicly about it until 2016, when she started to advocate for change in the legal system. She stands at the height of 6 feet. Gretsch: I think that just made it so much more special, that I had to wait for it. She signed me up for a camp, she signed me up for a race, and as soon as I started doing that, I fell in love. And so when I found adaptive sports, it wasnt like, Oh, this is the thing that Ive been looking for my whole life that I just never found and heres finally a group where I feel like I belong. To be honest, I didnt know really anyone else with a disability other than seeing all the other kids at the doctors office. She immediately made an impact when she got to the league. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. And then when Im in the triathlon season, I am fully committed to triathlon. Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. 2018: Started all 34 games in her eighth WNBA season Tallied 18 ppg, 5.1 RPG and 2.6 apg in 31.8 mpg; shot 42.3% from the floor, 36.5% from three-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line ranked first overall in the WNBA in steals per game (1.7 spg) and total steals (57), ranked ninth overall in points-per-game. 1 by the Lynx in 2011 and averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Lynx. After 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Irons was released. Access is still a really big issue, and just because Im an athlete with a disability doesnt mean everythings solved. Right before high school, I had a surgery, and then after that, thats when I started using crutches. Her spina bifida has only served to expand the competitive possibilities for Gretsch, a six-time Paralympic medalist with four gold medals in three different events across both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. After the surgery, I really leaned in heavy to physical therapy, and that was something where you just didnt know how much [function]you were going to get back. Add some good to your morning and evening. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Share this: NEW YORK (AP) - Basketball star Maya Moore, recently wed to the man she helped free from a wrongful imprisonment, is not ready to return to the WNBA. Jul 5, 2022 Former Lynx star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons, announced the birth of their first child, Jonathan Hughston Irons Jr., the pair told Good Morning America on Tuesday.. She officially announced her retirement after four years away working to overturn his wrongful conviction. As is the case with many elite level athletes, they work tirelessly away from sport to make the world a better place. Sport, Manchester Evening News, and BBC Sport. So I want to start with Maya first. I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx and basketball have given me in my lifetime, said Moore in a statement via the Lynx. The full field for the tournament includes the University of Alabama, Arizona State University (12), the University of Arkansas, Auburn University (15), Baylor University, Duke University, Furman University, the University of Georgia, the University of Kentucky (23), Louisiana State University (6), the University of Oregon (3), the University of South Carolina (4), Northwestern University (19), the University of Texas (8), Vanderbilt University (20) and the University of Virginia (13). Field Level Media. It was scary but such a wonderful thing.. He was in prison when she died said in the show that he didn't find out she has passed away until a few weeks after she died. Moore, 33, stepped away from the WNBA and skipped the 2020 Olympics to focus on criminal justice reform. It was a dream come true for me to play basketball at the highest level and help build the foundation for womens basketball. Moore halted her sporting career while at the pinnacle of stardom to help free an innocent man. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". To be honest, I just didnt think I qualified because I wasnt a wheelchair user, I wasnt an amputee. Moore was one of the few bright spots for the Lynx, who suffered a 17-point loss Friday. Moore's season-long numbers remain among the league's elite, as she holds averages of 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game. When Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. The Lynx issued a statement Thursday stating the two parties "have been in close contact" and "together are deciding the best way to approach next season." She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. For Moore, it was a no-brainer. Since that time, Moore has been a high-profile advocate for reform in the American justice system, specifically pertaining to the release from prison of a Missouri man named Jonathan Irons, whom she married last summer. Thank you for everything you have done for the league and the game of basketball as a whole.. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file photo, former Connecticut and Minnesota Lynx player Maya Moore applauds in Hartford, Conn. Moore left the WNBA in 2019 to help her now husband Jonathan. I belong in school, where I have my friends, where Im doing things. But when I found adaptive sports, I think it was like, finding other people with a disability that had that same mindset as me. Specifically, the one-of-five mark at the line was her worst free-throw shooting performance of the season. By Minyvonne Burke. 2013: Ended the season on a high note after being named the Western Conference Player of the Month for both August and September, the first such honors of her career; she also garnered Player of the Week accolades on three occasions (Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 16) Started all 34 contests Registered career highs in eight of the nine major statistical categories and finished among the leagues top 20 in each highlighted by placing 3rd in the WNBA in scoring (18.5 ppg) Also ranked 6th in steals (1.74 spg), 12th in blocks (0.97 bpg), 15th in rebounds (6.2 rpg), 17th in assists (3.0) and 8th in minutes (31.4 mpg) Shot 50.9% from the field (good for 10th), 88.2% from the FT line (7th) and a franchise-record 45.3% from three-point range to break Svetlana Abrosimovas previous club mark (44.6% in 2007) Drilled 72 treys overall, becoming the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in both three-pointers made and three-point accuracy in the same season Picked off a season-high five steals Sept. 10 at Seattle, one of nine times she swiped 3+ Scored 25 of her 30 points in the 1st half Aug. 31 vs. Seattle Poured in 35 points Aug. 24 vs. Indiana, joining Katie Smith and Seimone Augustus as the only players in Lynx history to score 35+ Netted 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists Aug. 6 at San Antonio, one of four double-doubles this year (11 career) Started the 2013 WNBA All-Star Game on July 27 in Connecticut, tallying 14 points Pulled in a career-high 16 rebounds June 19 at Phoenix, part of the first 25+ point/15+ board effort in club history Also had 26 points; it was the second time this year (fifth career) she led the Lynx across the board (pts/reb/ast) 2012: Concluded her second year in the WNBA as the Lynx only player to start all 34 contests Increased her averages and percentages in all nine major categories from her 2011 Rookie of the Year campaign and joined Tamika Catchings as the only players to rank among the leagues top 30 in every one Tallied 16.4 ppg (11th), 6.0 rpg (14th), 3.6 apg (14th) and 1.47 spg (16th) while logging a team-high 29.7 mpg Boosted that to 19.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 4.1 apg and 1.65 spg in 31.6 mpg over the final 17 games Shot 46.5% from the floor, 38.8% from beyond the arc and 87.9% (4th in the WNBA) from the FT line; her 73 treys made are the most by any Lynx player since Katie Smith had 78 in 2003 Collected six double-doubles; she was Minnesotas leading scorer 16 times, top rebounder six times and leader in assists on seven occasions Scored her 1000th career point in the Sept. 23 finale at San Antonio Tallied a career-high 29 points Sept. 17 vs. Indiana, matching a WNBA record by hitting five treys in the 3rd quarter The Sept. 14 outing at Indiana was the third time she led the Lynx across the board (pts/reb/ast) Named Western Conference Player of the Week twice (Aug. 20, Sept. 10) Scored 19 of her 23 points after intermission Sept. 7 vs. Atlanta, adding a career-best 12 rebounds in a career-high 41:47 Her seven steals Sept. 4 vs. Los Angeles tied the franchise record; she handed out a career-high eight assists Aug. 31 vs. Tulsa Scored 28 points July 12 vs. Tulsa, including a club-record 19 in the 2nd quarter; her 11-for-12 effort from the FT line marked career highs in both categories Swiped five steals June 23 vs. Chicago, and poured in 26 points June 9 at Tulsa, the first of nine 20+ outings 2011: Started all 34 games during her first season in Minnesota, the WNBAs only rookie to accomplish that feat Collected 13.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg and 2.6 apg while playing 28.0 mpg; she also ranked 12th in the WNBA in steals (1.41 spg) Shot 43.9% from the field, 36.9% (58-for-157) from three-point range and 78.8% from the FT line; her accuracy climbed to 49.0% (71-for-145) 45.5% (30-for-66) from beyond the arc over the final 14 games Was the Lynx top scorer seven times, with 23 double-figure nights and five 20+ outings Scored a game-high 19 points Sept. 4 at New York, one of seven times she led Named the WNBAs Rookie of the Month for both July and August Registered her first career double-double Aug. 28 at San Antonio, totaling 19 points and a season-high 12 rebounds Pumped in a season-high 28 points Aug. 9 at Phoenix; she tied Tamika Catchings WNBA record by shooting 6-for-6 from beyond the arc Also swiped five steals at Phoenix, a team season best Played a season-high 34:51 Aug. 2 vs. Phoenix Started the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game on July 23 in San Antonio, totaling 10 points and three assists Dealt a season-high six assists July 29 vs. Seattle, and had nine rebounds July 16 vs. Seattle; Minnesota went 11-0 when she grabbed 6+ boards Netted 26 points July 9 vs. Connecticut; her six three-pointers were one short of Katie Smiths club single-game record (at Seattle, June 14, 2003) Named the 2011 winner of the Honda-Broderick Cup on June 27, the second straight year shed been honored. 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