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Natasha “Tasha” Cloud is an American professional basketball player born on February 22, 1992, in Broomall, Pennsylvania.

Known for her dynamic presence both on and off the court, she has made a name for herself as a guard in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), currently playing for the Connecticut Sun as of March 2025.

Beyond her athletic prowess, Cloud is a vocal advocate for social justice, addressing issues like gun violence reform, Black Lives Matter, and equality for marginalized communities.

Cloud’s basketball journey began at Cardinal O’Hara High School, where she showcased her talent, leading her team to deep runs in the Pennsylvania state playoffs.

She later played college basketball at the University of Maryland and Saint Joseph’s University before being drafted into the WNBA in 2015.

Siblings

Natasha has three sisters, namely Kim Hopper, Krystal McLeester and Tiffany Cloud, and one brother, Eric Cloud.

Raised by her parents, Sharon and Emil Cloud, Natasha grew up in a predominantly white household, despite being biracial.

The Cloud siblings were tight-knit during Natasha’s childhood, but their relationships faced strain as they grew older, particularly around 2020.

Political differences drove a wedge between Natasha and some of her siblings, notably Eric.

While Natasha has been outspoken about social justice and progressive causes, Eric and other siblings supported Donald Trump in the 2020 election, creating a rift.

Eric publicly criticized Natasha’s activism, calling her “woke,” while their mother, Sharon, later expressed regret to The Washingtonian about not discussing race more openly with her children growing up.

Sharon noted, “We were blind to a lot of that… She was just one of us. We didn’t see it as a Black-and-white thing. But now I realize… And I’m just sick about it.”

Career

Cloud’s basketball career is a testament to her skill, determination, and adaptability.

After starring at Cardinal O’Hara High School, she earned a scholarship to the University of Maryland, where she played her freshman year (2010–2011), appearing in 31 of 32 games and excelling as a defensive player and passer.

Seeking a better fit, she transferred to Saint Joseph’s University, sitting out the 2011–2012 season due to NCAA rules.

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At Saint Joseph’s, she thrived, averaging 12.9 points per game as a senior and leading the Atlantic 10 in assists.

In 2015, Cloud was selected 15th overall in the second round of the WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics.

Her rookie season saw her averaging 3.6 points and 3.4 assists, laying the foundation for a stellar career.

She spent nine seasons with the Mystics, becoming a franchise cornerstone and winning her first WNBA championship in 2019 as the starting point guard.

In 2020, she opted out of the WNBA season to focus on social justice advocacy amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd protests, a decision that underscored her commitment to activism.

After leaving the Mystics, Cloud signed with the Phoenix Mercury in 2024, where she set a franchise record with 263 assists in a single season.

On February 2, 2025, she was traded to the Connecticut Sun, marking a new chapter in her career. Internationally, Cloud has played for Beşiktaş in Turkey (2015–2016) and represented Jordan at the 2021 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, averaging 21.8 points and 7.3 assists per game.

She also joined Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball (2022–2024) and is set to compete in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a 3×3 women’s basketball league, in 2025.

Accolades

Cloud’s career is decorated with numerous accolades that reflect her excellence on the court and her impact off it.

From high school, she was named AAAA First Team All-State as a senior, won the Michael Menichini Award in 2009, earned First Team All-Delco honors in her junior and senior years, and was selected to the Pennsylvania AAAA Third Team All-State as a junior.

In college, she received All-Big 5 First Team honors, Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team recognition, and was named to the A-10 All-Defense Team from 2013 to 2015.

She was a Nancy Lieberman Award Finalist and set Saint Joseph’s single-season assists record with 243 in the 2013–2014 season.

In the WNBA, Cloud won the 2019 championship with the Washington Mystics, led the league in assists in 2022, and was named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team in 2022 and the Second Team in 2019.

She holds the Washington Mystics all-time assists record with 1,258 and received the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in 2019.

Other honors include being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020, receiving the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Native Daughter Award in 2020, and earning a spot on the Athletes Unlimited All-Defense Team in 2023.