Dorka Juhász: WNBA Bio & FAQs

Dorka Juhász Bio

Dorka Juhász is a Hungarian forward from Pécs, Hungary, born December 18, 1999. Listed at 6-foot-5, she began her U.S. college career at Ohio State before transferring to UConn for her final two seasons. At Connecticut, she helped the Huskies reach the 2022 NCAA championship game and earned 2023 All-BIG EAST Second Team and BIG EAST All-Tournament Team recognition. Minnesota selected her in the second round of the 2023 WNBA Draft, 16th overall.

Juhász made an immediate impact with the Lynx and was named to the 2023 WNBA All-Rookie Team. Her game is built around frontcourt versatility: she can screen, operate from the high or low post, facilitate through handoffs, use her length around the basket and adapt defensively across coverages. Internationally, she represents Hungary and was named to the All-Star Five at the March 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul. As of September 11, 2026, Minnesota’s official roster lists Juhász; the club’s transaction log also lists her as temporarily suspended as of August 25, 2026.

Birth date: Dec 18, 1999 (age 26)
Height: 6'5"
Birthplace: Pécs
Country: Hungary

Dorka Juhász Questions & Answers

What is Dorka Juhász’s WNBA status?

As of September 11, 2026, Juhász is listed on the Minnesota Lynx roster. The Lynx transaction log records that she was temporarily suspended on August 25, 2026.

What position and height is Dorka Juhász?

She is a forward listed at 6-foot-5.

When and where was Dorka Juhász born?

She was born on December 18, 1999, in Pécs, Hungary.

Where did Dorka Juhász play in college?

She started at Ohio State and transferred to UConn, where she played her final two college seasons.

When was Dorka Juhász drafted?

The Minnesota Lynx selected her 16th overall in the second round of the 2023 WNBA Draft.

What individual honors has Dorka Juhász received?

She was named to the 2023 WNBA All-Rookie Team and to the All-Star Five at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul.

What is Dorka Juhász’s playing style?

She is a versatile frontcourt player who contributes as a screener and post facilitator, can run handoffs, uses length and verticality near the rim, and has the mobility to handle more than one defensive coverage.