Maya Moore Irons — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

2X Olympic Gold Medalist and 4X WNBA Champion
Co-Founder at Win With Justice, a nonprofit focused on criminal justice reform (since 2023)
Co-author of 'LOVE AND JUSTICE'
Advocated for the release of Jonathan Irons, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 23 years
Played as a Forward for the Minnesota Lynx (2011-2018), earning WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year
Holds a Bachelor's degree

Biography

Maya Moore Irons is a highly decorated athlete, known for her career in professional basketball. She is a two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and a four-time WNBA champion. Drafted No.

1 by the Minnesota Lynx in 2011, she played as a Forward for seven years until March 2018. During her tenure, she made history as the first athlete to earn Rookie of the Year, All-Star MVP, and League MVP within five seasons.