Makayla Timpson

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Makayla Timpson
Timpson with Florida State in 2025
No. 21 – USK Praha
PositionForward
LeagueCzech Women's Basketball League
Personal information
Born (2002-09-20) September 20, 2002 (age 23)
Edison, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight173 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High schoolEarly County (Early County, Georgia)
CollegeFlorida State (2021–2025)
WNBA draft2025: 2nd round, 19th overall pick
Drafted byIndiana Fever
Career history
2025–presentIndiana Fever
2025–presentUSK Praha
Career highlights
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Makayla Timpson (born September 20, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for USK Praha of the Czech Women's Basketball League. She played college basketball at Florida State. She was selected 19th overall by the Fever in the 2025 WNBA draft.

High school career

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Timpson attended Early County High School in Early County, Georgia. During her junior year, she averaged 22.7 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.[1] She committed to play college basketball at Florida State.[2]

College career

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During the 2021–22 season, in her freshman year, she appeared in all 31 games, with one start, and averaged 6.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.[1] During the 2022–23 season, in her sophomore year, she started all 33 games and averaged 13.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. Following the season she was named to the ACC All-Defensive team, All-ACC second team, and the ACC Most Improved Player.[3]

During the 2023–24 season, in her junior year, she started all 34 games and averaged a double-double of 14.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. She set single-season program records in rebounds (341), blocked shots (87) and double-doubles (18).[4] Following the season she was named to the ACC All-Defensive team, and an All-ACC first team honoree.[5]

During the 2024–25 season, in her senior year, she started all 33 games and averaged a double-double of 17.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.1 blocks per game. She set single-season program records in rebounds (350) and blocks (103), surpassing her records she set the previous season. On February 9, 2025, in a game against NC State, she recorded nine rebounds to become the third player in program history to surpass 1,000 career rebounds, following Sue Galkantas and Natasha Howard.[6][7] Following the season she was named to the ACC All-Defensive team, and an All-ACC first team honoree for the second consecutive year.[8] She was also named a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, a top-five finalist for the Katrina McClain Award, and a WBCA All-American honorable mention.[9][10][11]

She finished her career with 1,706 points, 1,094 rebounds, and 290 blocks. She is the program's all-time leader in double-doubles (47).[12][13]

Professional career

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WNBA

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Indiana Fever (2025–present)

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On April 14, 2025, Timpson was drafted in the second round, 19th overall, by the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA draft.[14] She made her debut on May 17, in a 93–58 win over the Chicago Sky, scoring 4 points in 3 minutes off the bench. Timpson played sparingly in the first two months of the season, logging total 14 minutes in the first 15 games, but her role grew in July.[15] On July 27, in a 93–78 win over the Sky, Timpson scored a career-high 14 points in 22 minutes.[16] Timpson averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.1 minutes per game during the regular season. She also contributed valuable minutes during the Fever's playoff run.[17]

Overseas

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Timpson signed with USK Praha of the Czech Women's Basketball League for the 2025–26 season.[18]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game  RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game  BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game
 TO  Turnovers per game  FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 Bold  Career best ° League leader

WNBA

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Regular season

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Stats current through end of 2025 season

WNBA regular season statistics[19]
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2025 Indiana 31 0 7.1 .561 — .667 1.8 0.0 0.4 0.3 0.3 2.6
Career 1 year, 1 team 31 0 7.1 .561 — .667 1.8 0.0 0.4 0.3 0.3 2.6

Playoffs

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WNBA playoff statistics
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2025 Indiana 8 0 6.4 .667 — .750 1.9 0.0 0.3 0.4 0.4 2.3
Career 1 year, 1 team 8 0 6.4 .667 — .750 1.9 0.0 0.3 0.4 0.4 2.3

College

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NCAA statistics[20]
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2021–22 Florida State 31 1 17.8 62.3 0.0 57.6 3.6 0.8 0.5 1.0 1.2 6.6
2022–23 Florida State 33 33 24.9 58.1 0.0 71.8 8.8 0.3 1.1 2.1 1.3 13.2
2023–24 Florida State 34 34 29.8 56.6° 33.3 71.3 10.0 0.4 1.4 2.6 1.3 14.3
2024–25 Florida State 33 33 30.4 54.3° 25.0 76.0 10.6 1.0 1.8 3.1° 1.8 17.5
Career 131 101 25.9 56.8 25.0 71.2 8.4 0.6 1.2 2.2 1.4 13.0

References

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  1. ^ a b "Makayla Timpson". seminoles.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  2. ^ McNelley, Justin (November 11, 2020). "Early County's Makayla Timpson signs with Florida State". wtvy.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  3. ^ Stone, Stephen (March 14, 2023). "Makayla Timpson earns ACC postseason honors". Early County News. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  4. ^ "Ta'Niya Latson and Makayla Timpson make top 50 players to watch". Tallahassee Democrat. September 27, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  5. ^ Stone, Stephen (March 5, 2024). "Latson, Timpson Earn All-ACC Honors". seminoles.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  6. ^ "No. 22 Noles Fall to No. 14 NC State". seminoles.com. February 9, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  7. ^ "Timpson reaches 1000 rebounds". Early County News. February 11, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  8. ^ Stone, Stephen (March 4, 2025). "Latson, Timpson, Gordon Capture All-ACC First Team". seminoles.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  9. ^ "Honors continue to roll in for Makayla Timpson". Early County News. March 11, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  10. ^ "Timpson Named Semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year". seminoles.com. March 11, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  11. ^ "Latson, Timpson Earn WBCA All-America Honorable Mention". seminoles.com. April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  12. ^ Holland Jr., Peter (March 19, 2025). "Florida State basketball's Ta'Niya Latson, Makayla Timpson earn All-American honors". Naples Daily News. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  13. ^ "Makayla Timpson in WNBA Draft: Where is Florida State basketball star projected to go". Tallahassee Democrat. April 14, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  14. ^ Varnes, Charlotte (April 14, 2025). "Indiana Fever select FSU post Makayla Timpson with No. 19 WNBA draft pick: 'A great fit'". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  15. ^ Heron, Joshua. "'A great asset': As Fever rookie Makayla Timpson's minutes grow so does her impact". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  16. ^ Peterson, Chloe. "'The ultimate pro.' How Fever rookie Makayla Timpson stays ready for big moments — and delivers". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  17. ^ Heron, Joshua. "Fever went crazy for teammate who 'uplifts other players.' This stop-sign town made big impact on Indy". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  18. ^ "Makayla Timpson is a newcomer at USK Praha". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  19. ^ "Makayla Timpson WNBA Stats". Basketball Reference.
  20. ^ "Makayla Timpson College Stats". Sports-Reference. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
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