Maria Stepanova

Russian Maria Stepanova is 6 ft 8 in, and she wears a US size 15 shoe.  She was center for the Phoenix Mercury, earning $100,000 before she retired from the WNBA. Her natural good looks and impressive height led to several modeling shoots.

She’s been honored three times each as FIBA Europe Women’s Player of the Year and Russian Player of the Year, and a Medal of the Order For Merit to the Fatherland. She also has two bronze medals for representing Russia in two Olympic games.