Candice Dupree is a highly accomplished and renowned former professional basketball player who played in the power forward position and is currently a coach. Dupree has made a name for herself in both the United States and abroad.
Dupree was drafted by the Chicago Sky in 2006 and has since played for several teams including the Phoenix Mercury, Indiana Fever, Seattle Storm, and Las Vegas Aces, in the Women’s Basketball Association (WNBA). Dupree has been named to the All-Star teams multiple times and has won WNBA championships two times.
How Old Is Candice Dupree?
Candice Dupree was born on August 16, 1984, and is currently 38 years old. Candice was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma, U.S.A., and grew up in Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.
Dupree’s father’s name is Toussaint Dupree and her mother’s name is Patricia Mungenast. Both of her parents were in the U.S. Air Force and are now already retired.
Candice is one of three children in her family. She has a twin sister and a younger sister, Crystal, and Shayna as her siblings.
Where Did Candice Dupree Go To College?
Dupree attended Paul R. Wharton High School for her higher studies. She used to play basketball and volleyball in her High School days. During high school, Candice was named the 2002 Federal Division and Tampa Tribune Player of the Year.
Candice went to Temple University for her college where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Dupree played under Coach Dawn Staley at Temple.
Candice Dupree's Career And Progression
Dupree played professional basketball for nearly 15 years. In 2006, Dupree was drafted by the Chicago Sky in the first round of the WNBA draft.
After playing for three seasons with the Sky, she was traded to the Phoenix Mercury in 2010. Dupree won two WNBA championships and was named to six All-star teams during her eight seasons with the Mercury.
In 2017, Dupree was again traded to the Indiana Fever and in 2020 to the Seattle Storm. Throughout her career, she has been named to seven All-WNBA teams and has surpassed 6,000 career points.
Dupree has played professionally overseas and has won three Olympic gold medals and a gold medal at the FIBA World Championships in 2010 while playing for the United States.
Dupree retired after the 2021 WNBA season and joined the NBA Assistant Coaching program. Currently, she is not associated as a coach to any team in WNBA.
Dupree served as a guest coach for the Spurs in the 2022 Summer League.
Is Candice Dupree Still Married?
Candice Dupree is happily married to her partner and former Mercury teammate, DeWanna Bonner. Candice and her wife DeWanna are one of the most adorable and lovable gay couples in the WNBA scene.
DeWanna Bonner is also a professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the WNBA club Phoenix Mercury. The two met each other when they were playing together for Phoenix Mercury, started dating, and eventually tied the wedding knot.
The proud gay couple got married on November 4, 2016. The marriage was attended by her closest friends, family, and teammates.
Does Candice Dupree Have twins?
Candice Dupree and DeWanna together are blessed with two children, twins named Cali and Demi. They welcomed their twin on July 30, 2017 (current age 5 years old). Many wiki sources believe that DeWanna gave birth to their children, twins.
How Much Does Candice Dupree Make?
Candice’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million as of 2023.
Her recent contract with Atlanta Dreams was worth $36,541, which was a 1-year deal that included her basic average salary of $36,541.
As of 2023, her contract has expired and she no longer is associated with any club either as a player or coach.
How Tall is Candice Dupree?
Candice Dupree has a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m) and a body weight of 81 kg (178 lbs).
Dupree likes to keep her hair short and has tattoos on her hands
