Monique Akoa Makani
- Guard •
- 5-10 •
- 2001-02-04 Yrs •
- Tango Bourges Basket •
- Cameroon •
- 2023
- 2026 Sparks |
- PTS 4.6 •
- REB 1.5 •
- FG% 34.7 •
- 3P% 26.1
Player Profile
After going undrafted in 2023 WNBA Draft, Monique Akoa Makani went from an unknown Training Camp invitee to a full-time starter for the Phoenix Mercury in 2025. She started 47 games (including the WNBA Finals) and established herself as a “3-and-D” specialist, shooting 41% from three and proving she could defend elite guards.
Notable Teammates
Lexi Held (Mercury) • Justė Jocytė (ASVEL) • Jovana Nogic (Mercury) Marta Suárez (Mercury) • Chance Gray (Sparks)
Player Tracker
2023
April 10 — Undrafted in the 2023 WNBA Draft
2025
March 25 — Signed a training camp contract with the Phoenix Mercury
May 14 — Officially named to the Mercury’s opening day roster, earning a starting spot by the second week of the season
Earned WNBA All-Rookie Team honors
Became the youngest rookie (at 24 years and 241 days old) to start a WNBA Finals game since 2018.
2026
April 14 — Signed a two-year contract extension with the Phoenix Mercury
Aug 2 — Traded to the Sparks along with ’27 1st rd and ’28 2nd rd for Kelsey Plum
Game Analysis
- vs. New York Liberty (Sept 2025) – Akoa Makani kept Ionescu scoreless for the last 7:37 of the fourth quarter and in overtime. [Read the article.]
In the News
- Phoenix Mercury’s Monique Akoa Makani derives pride, purpose from African roots
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- A Look into the Mercury’s Rookie Playoff Rotation
- Top 5 Rookies Ready to Shine in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs
- Early Look: 2027 WNBA Draft
- Full 3 Round 2026 WNBA Mock Draft
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