The WNBA is a league known for its athleticism, strategy, and sheer grit, featuring some of the most talented and athletic players in the world.
In this arena, towering giants walk the court, their presence commanding attention and influencing the game in ways that leave fans awestruck.
But who are the tallest WNBA players ever? And how does height affect their performance on the court?
In this article, we will explore the tallest WNBA players ever and how their height has influenced their performance on the court.
Based on their official heights listed on the WNBA website, here are some of the tallest WNBA players of all time:
10. Olga Firsova – 6’8″
Olga Firsova is a former professional basketball player who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 23, 1976. Standing 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 215 pounds, she played the center position.
Firsova began her collegiate basketball career at Weatherford College in Texas from 1997 to 1999, before transferring to Kansas State University for her senior year.
During her time at Kansas State, she earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors twice and was recognized as an Academic All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection twice.
In the 2000 WNBA Draft, Firsova was selected by the New York Liberty as the 13th overall pick in the first round. She played for the Liberty during the 2000 WNBA season, which was the team’s fourth season in the league.
The Liberty reached the WNBA Finals that year but were swept by the Houston Comets.
Over the course of the 2000 WNBA season, Firsova appeared in 9 regular-season games, averaging 1.3 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.1 assists per game. She also played in 3 playoff games, contributing 2.0 points and 0.3 rebounds per game.
In addition to her WNBA career, Firsova represented Russia in the 2000 Summer Olympics, where she earned a silver medal. She became a United States citizen on July 25, 2008.
9. Lindsay Taylor – 6’8″
Lindsay Corine Taylor, a retired American basketball player born on May 20, 1981, was a dominant center. At 6 feet 8 inches, she remains the all-time leading scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos women’s team.
Although she went undrafted in the 2004 WNBA draft, she had a successful 13-year international career, playing in leagues across Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 2003, she helped the U.S. team win a silver medal at the Pan American Games.
Her WNBA career was brief; she played five games for the Phoenix Mercury, averaging 0.6 points per game.
Since retiring in 2015, Taylor has been an assistant basketball coach at Hamilton High School for six years.
8. Katie Feenstra-Mattera – 6’8″
Katharen Ruth “Katie” Mattera (née Feenstra), born November 17, 1982, is a retired American professional basketball player and current college basketball coach.
At 6 feet 7.5 inches, she is one of the tallest players in WNBA history.
Mattera played college basketball for Liberty University, where she was a dominant center and a three-time Big South Conference Player of the Year.
She led the nation in field goal percentage in 2004 and 2005 and finished her college career as the Big South Conference’s all-time leader in blocked shots.
Selected 8th overall by the Connecticut Sun in the 2005 WNBA draft, Mattera was immediately traded to the San Antonio Silver Stars.
She earned a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2005. Over her professional career, she played for the Silver Stars, Detroit Shock, Atlanta Dream, and Chicago Sky, appearing in the 2007 WNBA Finals with the Shock.
Since retiring, Mattera has worked as a college basketball coach.
7. Maria Stepanova – 6’8″
Maria Stepanova is a retired Russian professional basketball player. At 6 feet 8 inches, she was one of the biggest players in the WNBA and a dominant center.
She was selected 8th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 1998 WNBA draft and played for the team from 1998 to 2001, returning for the 2005 season.
Over her WNBA career, she averaged 7.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, leading the league in blocks during the 2001 season.
Stepanova also had a celebrated international career with the Russian national team, competing in four Olympic Games. She won a silver medal in 2000 and bronze medals in 2004 and 2008.
6. Zheng Haixia – 6’8″
Zheng Haixia is a retired Chinese professional basketball player and a pioneering figure in women’s basketball.
In 1997, she made history by becoming the first Chinese player in the WNBA, joining the Los Angeles Sparks. In her two seasons, she averaged 8.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
As a rookie, she led the league in field goal percentage and became the first international player to win the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.
Zheng had a storied international career with the Chinese national team, competing in four consecutive Olympic Games.
She won a bronze medal in 1984 and silver medals in 1988 and 1992. She was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1994 World Championship, where she won a silver medal.
She was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2021, becoming the first Chinese player to receive this honor. After retiring, she returned to China to coach the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) women’s basketball team.
5. Liz Cambage – 6’9″
Liz Cambage is a prominent Australian professional basketball player renowned for her exceptional height, scoring prowess, and international impact. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) and weighing 216 pounds (98 kg), Cambage is among the tallest and greatest players in women’s basketball history.
Liz Cambage, selected second overall by the Tulsa Shock in the 2011 WNBA draft, played for the Shock/Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, and Las Vegas Aces.
A four-time All-Star, she set the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points in 2018 and led the league in scoring that same season.
She also represented the Australian Opals, winning a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and delivering a dominant performance at the 2016 Rio Games.
Cambage’s impactful career, marked by her scoring prowess and advocacy for body positivity, has solidified her status as one of basketball’s most formidable centers.
4. Brittney Griner – 6’9″
Brittney Griner, a 6-foot-9 center, was the first overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury. She is a nine-time WNBA All-Star, a two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, and holds the league’s all-time records for blocks in a single game (11), a single season (129), and for a career.
She had a historic college career at Baylor University, where she set the NCAA record for career blocks (748) and led the team to a 40-0 season and a national championship in 2012.
With Team USA, Griner has won three Olympic gold medals (2016, 2020, 2024) and two FIBA World Cup gold medals (2014, 2018), achieving a rare career sweep of an NCAA title, WNBA championship, and Olympic gold. She was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2025.
3. Han Xu – 6’10”
As of the 2025 WNBA season, Han Xu stands as the tallest player in 2025, measuring an impressive 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters). Currently playing for the New York Liberty, she is also a key member of the Chinese National Women’s Basketball Team.
Han Xu made history when the New York Liberty selected her with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft, making her the first Chinese player to enter the league in over 20 years and the youngest player in her draft class at 19 years old.
In the 2022 season, she averaged 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, leading the Liberty with a 49.3% field goal percentage. She set a franchise record by making 10 consecutive field goals in a single game.
Internationally, Han Xu has represented China in multiple FIBA World Championships.
In the Chinese WCBA league, she was named MVP in 2021 and 2022 and led her team, Sichuan Yuanda Meile, to championships in 2023 and 2024. She missed the 2020 WNBA season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Bernadett Határ – 6’10”
Bernadett Hatar is a 6-foot-10 (2.08-meter) Hungarian professional basketball player who has played in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and represented Hungary in international competitions.
She began her WNBA career when she signed with the Indiana Fever on March 11, 2021. In her debut season, she played seven games, averaged 4.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, and saw her season end early due to an injury. She later played for the Connecticut Sun in 2023.
In 2025, she received a qualifying offer from the Washington Mystics for a training camp opportunity.
Internationally, Határ is a key player for the Hungarian national team. At the 2019 FIBA Women’s EuroBasket, she averaged 12.6 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. She has also had a successful career in the Hungarian domestic league.
1. Margo Dydek – 7’2″
Margo Dydek, born Małgorzata Teresa Dydek on April 28, 1974, in Warsaw, Poland, stands as the tallest player ever to compete in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), measuring an impressive 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm) Guinness World Records. Her extraordinary height, combined with her skill set, made her a formidable presence on the court.
She was the first overall pick in the 1998 WNBA draft by the Utah Starzz, is the league’s all-time leader with 877 career blocks.
During her 11-season career with the Utah Starzz, San Antonio Silver Stars, Connecticut Sun, and Los Angeles Sparks, she averaged 10.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game. She led the WNBA in blocks nine different times and was a two-time All-Star.
Dydek helped lead the Connecticut Sun to the 2005 WNBA Finals and was posthumously inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2019 for her profound impact on the sport.
We have seen the top 10 tallest WNBA players ever, ranging from 6 feet 8 inches to a whopping 7 feet 2 inches.
We have learned about their backgrounds, careers, skills, and accolades.
We have also discovered how their height has helped them dominate the paint, block shots, and rebound, but also how it has challenged them with mobility, agility, and endurance.
These giant female athletes are not only remarkable for their physical stature, but also for their contributions to the game of basketball and the advancement of women’s sports. They have inspired many young girls and boys to pursue their dreams, regardless of their size or gender.