Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Height
193 cm (6'4")
Nationality
Weight
81 kg (179 lbs)
Sport
Basketball
Children
1 child: Alicia DeVaughn
Education
Carver Military Academy, Palm Beach State College
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
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Yolanda Griffith: American basketball player.
Born in Chicago (age 56).
4 awards including WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Stands 6′4″ tall.
Studied at Carver Military Academy.
AWARDS (4)
B
WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
WON
B
WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
WON
B
WNBA's Top 15 Team
WON
B
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
Yolanda Evette Griffith is an American former professional basketball player who played in both the ABL and WNBA. An eight time WNBA All-Star, she was named the 1999 WNBA MVP and the WNBA Finals MVP in 2005 when she won the WNBA championship with the Sacramento Monarchs. One of the top defensive players in WNBA's history, she was the 1999 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and led the league in rebounds and steals two times each. In 2011, she was voted in by fans as one of the top 15 players in WNBA history. She is sometimes called by her nicknames: "Yo" and "Yo-Yo". Griffith was inducted into the 2014 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's class on her first year of eligibility. In 2021, she was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Yolanda Griffith?
Yolanda Griffith is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Yolanda Griffith born?
Yolanda Griffith was born in Chicago.
Where can I find more information about Yolanda Griffith?
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