SUMMARY
- Kelsey Plum comes from an athletic family with her parents, Jim and Katie Plum, having a background in sports.
- On February 25, 2017, Kelsey Plum made history by scoring a career-high 57 points.
Kelsey Plum, the star guard for the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA comes from an athletic family. Born on August 24 1994 in California, Plum is the daughter of Katie and Jim Plum. Kelsey’s early life was influenced by sports due to her parents’ athletic backgrounds.
Jim and Katie Plum have been crucial in Kelsey’s basketball career and have always supported her through her ups and downs. This support was visible when Kelsey became the all-time leading scorer in Division I women’s basketball history.
On February 25, 2017, Plum scored a career-high 57 points to break the NCAA Division I women’s basketball all-time scoring record with 3,397 points. She was selected as the first overall pick in the 2017 WNBA draft by the San Antonio Stars. She was named the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year in 2021.
Kelsey Plum’s parents have an athletic background
Jim and Katie Plum are from the world of sports. Her father earned All-American honors playing high school football in La Mesa, California, and went on to play football and baseball in college at San Diego State.
On the other hand, Katie Plum has made a name for herself as a volleyball player at Davis University in North Carolina. Her volleyball skills made her the star player of her team. This common passion for sports by Jim and Katie helped them teach the values of hard work, discipline, and sportsmanship to their children.
Kelsey Plum has three siblings
Kaitlyn and Lauren followed in their mother’s footsteps and played volleyball. Her oldest sister Kaitlyn played for UC Davis, while Lauren played for the University of Oregon and USA Volleyball’s Junior National Team. Daniel, following his father played football at UC Davis.
Kelsey had played volleyball at first, but when it came time for high school, she chose La Jolla Country Day School over Poway High School, where her sisters had attended, and Plum chose basketball over volleyball. Also, Candice Wiggins attended La Jolla Country Day School for her high school education.
Despite her family’s volleyball legacy, Kelsey focused on basketball, a decision that has led her to become one of the most renowned players in the WNBA today. The Plum siblings are very close and are always there to help each other. This familial support has been a main factor in Kelsey’s success, both on and off the court.