Why this 'staple' of Indiana is represented in Fever guard's arm tattoo
TL;DR
Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris reveals the meaning behind her Indiana tattoo, stating it symbolizes her roots and home. She also has tattoos representing her grandmother and lucky angel numbers.
Key points
- Tyasha Harris plays for the Indiana Fever
- Her Indiana tattoo symbolizes her home
- She has tattoos representing her grandmother and lucky numbers
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INDIANAPOLIS — Every tattoo has a story and newly acquired Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris shared the backstory behind the ink on her arms ahead of practice Monday morning.
Harris, a three-time state champion with Heritage Christian and 2016 Indiana Miss Basketball finalist, was asked by Fever radio announcer John Nolan about the "Indiana" tattoo on her right arm, which the Fever social media team posted a photo of during Saturday's preseason game vs. the Nigeria Women's National Team.
"This is where I'm from. This is home for me," Harris smiled. "I just wanted to staple that and put that on me."
Harris also has tattoos of a lion, which represents her grandmother who used to tell her to "let your lioness out," her angel numbers — 777 (typically signify luck) — and the logo for her Indianapolis-based AAU program, Ty Harris Elite.
Said Harris: "My whole arm is a lot of spiritual stuff and just about me."
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The 5-foot-10 guard made her Fever debut over the weekend, logging two points and an assist in 12 minutes. She missed most of last season due to injury.
The Fever open the 2026 WNBA regular season this Saturday against the Dallas Wings (1 p.m., ABC).
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Why Indiana Fever guard Ty Harris has Indiana tattoo, spiritual references
Q&A
What does Tyasha Harris's Indiana tattoo represent?
Tyasha Harris's Indiana tattoo represents her roots and signifies that Indiana is her home.
What other tattoos does Tyasha Harris have?
In addition to her Indiana tattoo, Tyasha Harris has a lion tattoo representing her grandmother and tattoos of her angel numbers, 777, and the logo for her AAU program.
Who is Tyasha Harris and what is her basketball background?
Tyasha Harris is a guard for the Indiana Fever, a three-time state champion with Heritage Christian, and a 2016 Indiana Miss Basketball finalist.
