Augustus was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; she is the daughter of Seymore and Kim Augustus. Before her freshman year in high school, Augustus was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Women, with a headline that asked, "Is She the Next Michael Jordan?"

Jun 16, 2024 · One car ride home from Greenville Elementary changed Seimone Augustus. Augustus recalls “having a moment” because her team lost an after-school basketball game. She did not know how to handle...

Sep 22, 2021 · When Augustus, a WNBA legend and former Lynx standout who retired this year after 15 seasons, reflects on the moments that made her understand her potential, she thinks of the stands at Capitol High School in Baton Rouge, La.

Nov 22, 2004 · On april 30, 2002, her 18th birthday, Seimone Augustus came of age with a decision that had been breathlessly awaited throughout her home state of Louisiana and beyond. A 6'1" shooting guard...

May 17, 2019 · A single-ring hoop stationed 8 feet off the ground was the childhood centerpiece of Louisiana native Seimone Augustus and her neighborhood playmates. The basket, located in the family’s backyard, was a fixture on a court that was a mixture of gravel and patches of dirt.

May 16, 2021 · What a magnificent 15-year career it was for Seimone Augustus. The Louisiana native followed her dream as a basketball player, which resulted in her becoming a champion and a legend. For young…

Seimone became a local legend while dad Seymour kept inventing new ways to challenge his young daughter. The early lessons helped turn this Bayou Bengal into a two-time National Player of the Year, a three-time Olympian, and a four-time WNBA champion. Augustus led LSU to three consecutive Final Four appearances and twice led the NCAA in total ...

Dec 30, 2023 · Seimone Augustus played college basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU) under coach Pokey Chatman. She had a standout career at LSU, earning numerous accolades, including: Consensus First-Team All-American (2005, 2006)

Jun 17, 2024 · One car ride home from Greenville Elementary changed Seimone Augustus. Augustus recalls “having a moment,” because her team lost an afterschool basketball game, and she did not know how to handle it.

Apr 26, 2024 · When Seimone Augustus was 14, she traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, to star in a photo shoot for the cover of Sports Illustrated. While there, Augustus, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had the opportunity to visit the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, which was just months away from opening.