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Skylar Diggins: Bio, Net worth, Height, Age, Stats, Salary and More

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Skylar Diggins Biography
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Skylar Diggins-Smith has earned a separate reputation for herself in the WNBA league. She not only has a high profile image in the athlete market, rather she has also proved herself as an athlete on the court. But it’s not just numbers and dollars that Diggins-Smith got known for. She made some significant decisions in her life, risking her career even while playing the game. So today, we are going to delve deep into the personal life decisions and improving stats of the Seattle Storm guard.

Skylar Diggins Personal Information

Skylar Kierra Diggins-Smith is ranked fourth as the assists leader in the WNBA. In the league, she is known for her playmaking on the court. Last season after the maternity leave in 2023, she made a historical comeback in the league. However, before analyzing her career as an athlete and a basketball player, let’s find out about Skylar’s personal life.

Personal InformationDetails
NameSkylar Kierra Diggins-Smith
Age34 (as of 2025)
Date of BirthAugust 2, 1990
NationalityAmerican
Mother’s NameRenee Scott
Father’s NameTige Diggins
ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
Net Worth$1 million(Projected)
Height5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight145 lbs (66 kg)
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame
Relationship StatusMarried
TeamSeattle Storm
Skylar Diggins Personal Information

Skylar Diggins Personal Life

Skylar Diggins earned a degree from Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. She also married her long-time boyfriend, Daniel Smith, in 2016, who is a former Clay High School and Notre Dame wide receiver. She also added the surname ‘Smith’ to her name, until 2025. As of now, Diggins only goes by ‘Skylar Diggins’ from the 2025 WNBA season due to a reported divorce filing between her and Daniel Smith.

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Skylar Diggins Early Life

Skylar Diggins Early Life  Explained
Credits: Skylar Diggins' Official Instagram Handle

Skylar Diggins was born to Renee Scott and Tige Diggins in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Growing up, she attended Washington High School in Indiana. She became the 2009 Gatorade National High School Athlete of the Year (all sports), joining an elite company that included previous winners LeBron James (2003), Dwight Howard (2004), Candace Parker (2004), Tina Charles (2006), and Maya Moore (2007). She was also a standout volleyball player at her high school, as well, alongside playing basketball.

Skylar Diggins Parents

Skylar Diggins’ parents are Renee Scott and Tige Diggins. In addition to it, Skylar also has a step-mother right now, named Maurice Scott. Growing up, she had three younger brothers Tige Diggins Jr., Destyn Diggins, and Maurice Scott Jr., and one younger sister, Hanneaf Davis. She also used to play softball with her siblings along with basketball, while growing up.

Skylar Diggins Husband

Skylar Diggins had a partner during her college time, whom she married in 2017. However, there is no particular information about when Skylar and her partner Daniel Smith met but there are chances that both of them met during their college time between 2009 and 2013. He was a former college football player who held the wide receiver position at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. Both of them got engaged in June 2016.

Skylar Diggins-Smith got married to Daniel Smith in May 2017. When an injury ended his athletic career, he focused his attention on another passion: Art. In addition to designing logos and clothing for brands, Daniel Smith also owns Doperman Studios, an art gallery in Dallas, Texas. However, it was reported on May 1, 2025, the couple filed for Divorce in March 2025 since separating in November 2024. Diggins stated that the reason for their divorce was that their marriage was “irretrievably broken.”

Skylar Diggins Kids

Two years after their marriage in April 2019, Skylar and Daniel welcomed their first son, Seven. However, after nine days of her delivery, Skylar experienced postpartum depression while practicing and took a break from her professional career.

She gave birth to a daughter in early 2023 and took maternity leave for the rest of the WNBA season. However, it is not known what the couple has bestowed on their daughter. Talking about her parental life, Skylar said to The Knot, “My husband [is] the one that takes care of the kids when I’m on the road, when I have to do things. So it’s a blessing having a husband who wants to be so hands-on.”

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Skylar Diggins Net Worth

Skylar Diggins Net Worth Explained
Credits: Skylar Diggins' Official Instagram Handle

Skylar Diggins' net worth may not be one of the richest WNBA players, however, she has caught the eye of a lot of brands. Skylar's first post on her Instagram shows her partnership with reality star Kim Kardashian's brand Skims, not only that, she has done endorsement deals with Nike, BodyArmor, Puma, and more. Skylar's market value is exceptional in comparison to the other WNBA stars. Let’s take a look at the financial success of the Seattle Storm guard according to the Celebrity Net Worth data:

CategoryDetails
Net Worth$400K
PositionGuard
Source of WealthWNBA, Endorsements
Salary$234,350 (2023 season)
EndorsementsPuma, BodyArmor, Nike, Skims
Endorsement Earnings$1 Million(Projected)
Skylar Diggins Net Worth

Skylar Diggins Contract

Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm Contract
Credits: Skylar Diggins' Official Instagram Handle

According to Spotrac, Skylar Diggins-Smith signed a 2-year, $422,685 contract with the Seattle Storm, including $422,685 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $211,343. In 2025, Diggins-Smith will earn a base salary of $214,466 while carrying a cap hit of $214,466. Before that, Skylar had spent time with three teams in the WNBA. First, it was the Tulsa Shock with whom she signed a rookie contract. The rookie contract in the WNBA usually lasts for three years.

However, after the end of her rookie season, she signed a long-term deal with the Dallas Wings for four years. The deal was worth a hefty $458,000. Apparently, it was an extension with the same team whose name got changed in 2016. After four years, she again signed a four-year extension with the Dallas Wings. This time, the amount of the contract was doubled, worth $899,480. The same year in February 2020, Skylar Diggins-Smith was traded to the Phoenix Mercury for a 2021 1st round pick, a 2020 1st round pick, and a 2020 1st round pick. After four years of her contract termination, she signed last year with the Seattle Storm.

Skylar Diggins Salary

According to the deal that Skylar Diggins-Smith signed in 2024 with Seattle Storm, she earned $211,343 last year. This year in 2025, this amount will increase, and she is expected to earn $214,466 while playing for the Storm.

Skylar Diggins Endorsements

Skylar Diggins-Smith's Nike Shoes
Credits: Skylar Diggins' Official X handle

In 2013, Skylar Diggins-Smith made history by becoming the first female athlete to sign with Roc Nation Sports. The Seattle Storm guard expanded her endorsement count by signing a deal with Bodyarmor SuperDrink, which is an energy booster drink, in 2014.

In addition to that, she also got an endorsement deal with Nike in 2014. But signing the deal with Puma took a little while for Skylar. She joined Puma in 2017 as the brand ambassador. These three are the prominent endorsement deals that have accumulated big money for Skylar Diggins-Smith. There are other small brands that have tied hands with the WNBA star. However, there is no significant amount that she is getting from those brands.

There is no official record regarding the amount of money that Skylar Diggins-Smith is getting for her hot-shot endorsements. However, considering the big names that she has ties with, the Storm guard is expected to earn $1 million from endorsements.

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Skylar Diggins Instagram

Skylar Diggins-Smith has an Instagram account with a massive 1M followers. What’s worth noting is that the Seattle Storm guard has garnered such a massive following with just 67 posts on her Instagram profile. Her profile goes by the name of @skylardigginssmith.

Skylar Diggins Other Social Presence

Apart from Instagram, Skylar is primarily active on X(formerly known as Twitter). She has a 532.4K following on X with the handle @SkyDigg4. Diggins-Smith has kept her ID associated with her original name to make it easy to recognize for her WNBA followers.

Skylar Diggins Career Stats

Skylar Diggins Career Explained
Credits: Skyler Diggins' Official X Handle

Skylar Diggins-Smith’s career is more about the improvisation of balling skills. Skylar exactly knew what she wanted for her life. She took a break when it was necessary after her children’s birth and then got back to her game at the same pace.

Last year was the best season when Skylar Diggins-Smith averaged 6.4 assists per game after returning from the birth of her second child. Her three-point shooting percentage is still not as effective as her prime performance. However, a slump in the perimeter shooting is genuine considering her year-long break.

Here are the numbers that she put up on her career board, according to ESPN archives:

SeasonTeamGPPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2013Tulsa Shock328.51.93.832.824.4
2014Tulsa Shock3420.12.55.042.428.4
2015Tulsa Shock917.82.75.040.544.8
2016Dallas Wings2713.11.93.439.029.9
2017Dallas Wings3418.53.55.842.235.0
2018Dallas Wings3217.93.36.240.329.7
2020Phoenix Mercury2217.73.34.247.439.7
2021Phoenix Mercury3217.73.25.345.237.0
2022Phoenix Mercury3019.74.05.542.929.6
2024Seattle Storm4015.12.66.442.729.1
Skylar Diggins Career Stats

Skylar Diggins College Career

According to her University data, she developed significant accuracy in perimeter shooting, increasing her point average per game over four years.

The prominent accolades that Skylar got during her collegiate career can be given as follows:

  • Three-time All-American, two-time Big East Player of the Year, three-time All-Big East First Team pick, and two-time Nancy Lieberman Award Winner as the nation’s top point guard while playing collegiately at Notre Dame
  • Third player two win the Lieberman Award at least twice (Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi)
  • Three-time All-Big East All-Academic selection…led Notre Dame to NCAA title game as a sophomore and junior, earning Regional MOP and Final Four All-Tournament honors each time
  • She finished her career as Notre Dame’s all-time leader in scoring, steals, free throws made and attempted, games started and minutes played, and second in assists
  • First Notre Dame player to record 2,000 career points, 500 assists, and 500 rebounds left schools as fourth NCAA Division I player since 2000-01 to register 600 points, 200 assists, and 100 steals in a season during junior year

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Skylar Diggins Achievements

Skylar Diggins-Smith’s career is more of statistical numbers that improved over time with her professional basketball career maturity. Skylar Diggins' stats show that she is a six-time WNBA All-Star (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022) and a six-time All-WNBA selection, earning First Team honors four times (2014, 2017, 2021, 2022) and Second Team honors twice (2018, 2020). She was named the 2024 AP Comeback Player of the Year and won the 2022 ESPY for Best WNBA Player.

The Seattle Storm player's other accolades include the 2018 Dawn Staley Leadership Award, the 2014 WNBA Most Improved Player award, and a spot on the 2013 WNBA All-Rookie Team. In 2022, she also earned a Rocky Mountain Regional Emmy Award as part of the Phoenix Suns’ broadcast team. These are just some of her achievements we have listed down the rest of Skylar Diggins' accolades that she clinched he her life:

  • Enters 2025 with 68 games with 20+ points and 5+ assists, second-most in WNBA history
  • Gold medalist – 2020 Tokyo Olympics
  • Gold medalist – 2012 FIBA 3×3 World Championships
  • Gold medalist – 2011 World University Games
  • Gold medalist – 2009 FIBA U19 World Championships
  • Gold medalist – 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • Member of the Team USA roster that won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Skylar Diggins Jersey

Skylar Diggins Jersey
Credits: Skylar Diggins' Official Instagram Handle

Skylar Diggins has consistently worn the number 4 jersey all throughout her career. She also wore the same number during her college years. Diggins' jersey can be purchased from the Seattle Storm's official online and in-arena merchandise store, as well as from the WNBA's merchandise store.

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FAQs

How tall is Skylar Diggins-Smith?
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Skylar Diggins-Smith is 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall.
Where is Skylar Diggins-Smith from?
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Skylar Diggins-Smith hails from South Bend, Indiana, United States.
Is Skylar Diggins-Smith a lesbian?
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No, Skylar Diggins-Smith is not a lesbian; she is married to Daniel Smith, a former Notre Dame football player.
Is Skylar Diggins-Smith in a relationship?
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Yes, Skylar Diggins-Smith is married to Daniel Smith.
Who does Skylar Diggins-Smith play for?
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Skylar Diggins-Smith plays for the Seattle Storm.
How much does Skylar Diggins-Smith make a year?
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In 2024, Skylar Diggins-Smith, a guard for the Seattle Storm, earned $211,343 per year. In 2025, her base salary is expected to be $214,466.

How many children does Skylar Diggins have? 

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Skylar Diggins has two children- a son and a daughter. 

Who are Skylar Diggins' Parents? 

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Skylar Diggins is the daughter of Tige Diggins and Renee Scott. 

What endorsements does Skylar Diggins have? 

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Skylar Diggins is signed to Roc Nation Sports, Nike, and Bodyarmor SuperDrink for endorsement deals. 

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