Kara Braxton Biography

Kara Braxton is a famous American Basketball Player, who was born on Feb 18, 1983 in Michigan, United States. Find Kara Braxton age, husband, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Kara Braxton’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Kara Braxton

Kara Braxton was an American professional basketball player who played in the Women National Basketball Association (WNBA) between 2005 and 2014. Born on February 18, 1983, in Jackson, Michigan, she played in college at the University of Georgia, and was picked as the seventh overall in the 2005 WNBA Draft by the Detroit Shock. In her professional career she was selected to the All-Rookie team and two WNBA championships with the Shock.

Kara Braxton Died

Kara Braxton died on February 22, 2026, when she was 43 years old. Her death was verified by the WNBA and various media outlets, citing her work as a two-time league champion and almost a decade-long professional basketball veteran. The sport was saddened by fans and former teammates who mourned her death.

Kara Braxton Cause of Death

No official cause of death for Kara Braxton has been released. Though there have been experimental reports on the possible conditions, as of the latest announcement, the league statement and media coverage have not publicly confirmed what exactly caused her death.

Kara Braxton Husband

Kara Braxton husband was Jarvis Jackson. At the time of her death, in 2026, he managed to live through her, and also had two sons. The couple maintained a lot of their personal life as a secret with few references occasionally in media coverage. Her family was always close to her during and after her basketball career.

Kara Braxton Son

Kara Braxton gave birth to Jelani Thurman and Jream Jackson. Kara Braxton son Jelani Thurman, was a collegiate football player, first as a tight end at Ohio State, and subsequently at North Carolina. She gave birth to Jelani soon before starting her professional basketball career, and he was often referred to in the press about her post-basketball life.

Kara Braxton Net Worth

The Kara Braxton net worth was not publicly announced upon her death but based on her 10 years of WNBA career and overseas playing ventures, it is estimated that she earned a modest income as a professional athlete. The league salaries, European contracts, and similar endorsements are usually included in the net worth of WNBA players, though the exact figure can be different.

Kara Braxton Height

Kara Braxton height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), and she was among the tallest players in the WNBA at the time of her career. Her height assisted her to play power forward and center where she gave rebounds, interior defense and scoring.

Kara Braxton Age

At the time of her death on February 22, 2026, Kara Braxton age was 43 years. Born on 18 February 1983, she had over ten years experience in the professional basketball arena before she retired in 2014 of the WNBA.