Epiphanny Prince
A scoring machine who shattered high school records and became a fearless leader for the New York Liberty and overseas.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American basketball player·Birthday: January 11·Millennials
Biography
Born in Brooklyn, Epiphanny Prince's basketball journey was marked by audacious choices and a relentless scoring touch. At Murry Bergtraum High School, she became a national story by breaking Cheryl Miller's single-game scoring record with 113 points. She then bypassed her senior year at Rutgers to turn professional in Europe, a bold move for a women's player at the time. Her WNBA career was defined by a gritty, clutch persona, most notably with the New York Liberty, where her fearless drives and perimeter shooting made her a fan favorite. Prince also carved out a stellar international career, winning multiple EuroLeague Women titles and becoming a key figure for the Russian national team, for whom she qualified through her grandmother. Her path demonstrated a global, business-like approach to a women's hoops career long before it became commonplace.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Epiphanny was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Epiphanny Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Epiphanny's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored a national-record 113 points in a single high school game in 2006.
- Became the first player to skip their senior NCAA season to play professionally overseas in 2009.
- A two-time WNBA All-Star selection, in 2011 and 2015.
- Won the EuroLeague Women championship twice, in 2013 with UMMC Ekaterinburg and 2021 with Sopron.
- Helped lead the Russian national team to a bronze medal at the 2021 European Championship.
Did You Know?
Her unique first name, Epiphanny, was inspired by the Epiphany holiday.
She played for five different WNBA teams over her 12-season career.
She holds both American and Russian citizenship.
In her record 113-point game, she reportedly did not attempt a single three-pointer.
“I went pro because I was ready to compete against the best, right then.”
