“Our lives are better when we’re together. They’re more fulfilling when we’re together,” said Briann January’s partner in Episode 2 of WNBA’s ‘Pride is Love 🧡’. It’s been over 4 years now since the Indiana Fever coach got married. All one has to do is check January’s social media account to see the bond she shares with her wife and how much she cherishes the life the duo has created for themselves.
With the Indiana Fever looking to get the better of the Las Vegas Aces during the Semi-Finals, now is as good a time as any to discuss an important part of the assistant coach’s personal life.
Who Is Briann January’s Wife, Natasha Harris?/ Who is Natasha Harris?
Briann January has been married to Natasha Harris since June 2021.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Harris is a graduate of Boise State University. She got her Bachelor of Arts from there after completing a 3-year course that ran from June 2004 to December 2007. After Boise, Natasha Harris got her Master’s degree in Athletic Administration from Idaho State University. Harris didn’t stop there and soon got her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne.
During her tenure at Boise, Natasha Harris was also a part of the university’s basketball team. According to Bronco Sports, Harris ranks 2nd on Boise State’s all-time scoring list, boasting around 1,751 career points. She ranks 1st in free throws with 483, 5th in assists with 372, 5th in scoring average at 13.7, and 8th in steals with 196. She was also the first Bronco to have 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 300 assists. Thanks to the legacy she created, Harris was inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame back in 2024!
When did Briann January and Natasha Harris get married?
In late January 2021, the official X account of the Connecticut Sun announced the engagement of Briann and Natasha. From the photos shared, we know that the proposal took place at Fisherman’s Bastion (Halászbástya) in Budapest, Hungary. Briann and Natasha Harris eventually got married on November 11th, 2021. Harris highlighted the wedding photoshoot on her official Instagram account, showcasing herself in a white wedding dress while the WNBA star donned a striking black outfit. Harris added a caption to the post that read “If life is a movie, you’re the best part” #wifed.
What does Natasha Harris do for a living?
According to her LinkedIn profile, Natasha Harris last worked as a Workforce Consultant for the CALCO Consulting Group. Before that, from August 2020 to May 2023, Harris worked as a professor at Arizona State University. During her tenure there, she developed the curriculum for the College of Integrative Studies and Sciences. Her area of focus was on organizational leadership and design.
Harris also worked for over 2 years for the NCAA. During that period, her responsibilities varied from managing the DII women’s golf championship with an operating budget of $300,000 to assisting with the DI men’s tennis, DIII women’s lacrosse, and DIII men’s soccer championships. Harris also reportedly led, directed, and implemented DI women’s basketball Final Four flagship community events, including Read to the Final Four, Nancy Lieberman Dream Courts installation and commemoration ceremony, and pep rally.
As the Indiana Fever progress through the Semi-Finals, Harris has been promoting the team through her official Instagram account. Perhaps fans might catch a glimpse of her if the Indiana Fever reach the Finals, as she might be seated courtside in support of her wife and the team to whom the latter has given only a few months till now.