Tyasha Harris

Player Information

Tyasha Pearl Desiree Harris is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Harris was selected to third team All-American by the Associated Press (AP) and by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) in 2020. She is also the winner of the 2020 Dawn Staley Award, which is named after her coach at South Carolina.
Full Name :
Tyasha Pearl Desiree Harris
Birthdate :
1 May 1998
Birthplace :
East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Gender :
Female
Height (cm) :
178
Weight (kg) :
69
Nationality :
United States
Parents :
Bruce Harris (Father), Shannon-Greer Harris (Mother)
Education :
Heritage Christian (High School), South Carolina (College)
Career Started :
2020
Notable Achievements :
Dawn Staley Award (2020), Third-team All-American – AP (2020), WBCA Coaches' All-American (2020), SEC Female Athlete of the Year (2020), First-team All-SEC (2020), Second-team All-SEC (2018, 2019), NCAA champion (2017), SEC All-Freshman Team (2017)
Current Team :
Dallas Wings
Previous Teams :
Kayseri Basketbol (From 2020, To 2021), Nika Siktivkar (From 2021, To 2022), Cankaya (From 2022, To 2023), Connecticut Sun (From 2023, To 2025)
Drafted :
2020
Drafted by :
Dallas Wings
Active Status :
From - 2020, To - Present

Biography

Tyasha Harris is a talented WNBA player who was drafted 7th overall by the Dallas Wings in 2020. She gained recognition for her scoring ability, becoming the all-time top scorer at Heritage Christian High School. During her college career at South Carolina, she contributed to a NCAA National Championship victory in 2017. With an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 46.4% in 2023 and a career milestone of 1,000 points reached in 2024, she continues to excel in the league. Further details about her path and achievements await.

Early Life

Tyasha Harris developed a deep passion for basketball from a young age. She attended Heritage Christian High School, where she became the all-time top scorer with 2,004 points and led her team to three state titles, demonstrating her exceptional talent early on.

Coming from a family with a strong athletic background, Harris’s competitive spirit was influenced by her connections to professional basketball and military service. She was recognized as the No. 27 recruit in the nation for the class of 2016, emphasizing her skills and potential.

Before making her mark in the WNBA, Harris played college basketball at South Carolina, where she played a notable role in the team’s NCAA National Championship victory in 2017.

Family Life

Tyasha Harris comes from a strong athletic family that has greatly influenced her basketball path. Her cousin, Shay Murphy, played professional basketball, while her uncle, Kevin Sindle, demonstrated his talent at the University of St. Francis.

Her parents, Shannon Greer-Harris and Bruce Harris, have instilled a deep commitment to sports and excellence in their children. Tyasha shares a close-knit family dynamic with her older brother, Bruce, and two younger sisters, Talia and Tamara.

Adding to this legacy, her grandfather, Bruce Harris, served in the U.S. Marines, highlighting a tradition of dedication to both athletics and service. The steadfast support from her family has been crucial in her development as a player, greatly contributing to her accomplishments throughout her basketball career.

Career

Tyasha Harris was selected 7th in total by the Dallas Wings in the 2020 WNBA Draft and has made a considerable impact over her five seasons in the league.

She reached a career-high of 23 points in a game against the Washington Mystics in June 2024 and achieved the milestone of 1,000 career points by August 2024.

Renowned for her shooting ability, Harris led the WNBA in three-point shooting percentage with an impressive 46.4% during the 2023 season.

After a brief period with the Connecticut Sun, she returned to the Wings in February 2025.

Throughout her career, she has consistently improved, averaging 10.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.03 assists per game in the 2024 season, demonstrating her resilience and adaptability on and off the court.

Net Worth

As of October 2023, Tyasha Harris’s estimated net worth is approximately $1 million, primarily derived from her WNBA salary and endorsements.

Throughout her career, she has earned considerable salaries, including $150,000 in her initial year after being drafted 7th overall in 2020, $135,000 in the 2021 season, $140,000 in 2022, and $125,000 in 2023.

Moreover, her earnings have been improved through international play and her strong marketability due to her notable achievements.