Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Glenn Dale, Maryland, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Kaila Charles
15/10/2026
Kaila Charles helped the Golden State Valkyries reach the 2026 WNBA Finals for the first time, having become a key bench contributor. She was highlighted for her rebounding and defensive play during the playoffs, including a key steal in Game 1 of the Finals.
12/04/2026
The Golden State Valkyries re-signed guard Kaila Charles to a multi-year contract. She had averaged a career-high 7.4 points in 19.3 minutes per game over 18 games in 2025 after joining the team on a hardship deal.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kaila Charles is an American professional basketball player who plays as a guard/forward for the Golden State Valkyries of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for Reyer Venezia of the Lega Basket Femminile in Italy. |
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| Pronunciation | KY-lə |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
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| Weight | 168 lb (76 kg) |
| Position | Guard/Forward |
| Shoots | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Riverdale Baptist School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
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| College | University of Maryland (2016–2020), where she played for the Maryland Terrapins women's basketball team |
Personal Life
| Note | Publicly available details about her personal life are limited |
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Relationships & More
| Note | No verified information available |
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Family
| Grandmother | Helen Charles (celebrated a birthday in Trinidad in 2025) |
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Career
| Draft | Drafted by the Connecticut Sun, 23rd overall pick (second round) in the 2020 WNBA Draft |
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| European Teams |
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| Highlights |
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| Notable Performances | Career-high 24 points in a EuroCup Women game on 17/12/2024 for Miskolc |
| Current Contract | Two-year contract with the Golden State Valkyries signed in April 2026, running through 2027 |
Favourites
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Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her high school teams at Eleanor Roosevelt High School won two Maryland state championships (2014 and 2015) before she moved to Riverdale Baptist. | |
| 2. She has played professionally in Hungary, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Russia and the United States. | |
| 3. She was waived by her teams several times in her early WNBA career before joining the Golden State Valkyries on a hardship contract in August 2025. |
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