Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Latest News about NaLyssa Smith
27/08/2026
NaLyssa Smith was ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season after suffering a non-contact left leg injury in a game against Toronto. The Las Vegas Aces announced the injury on August 27, 2026, and later received a season-ending injury exemption that allowed them to add a replacement player.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | NaLyssa Smith |
|---|---|
| Known For | WNBA forward |
| Current Team | Las Vegas Aces |
| Drafted | 2nd overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 185 lbs (84 kg) |
| Position | Forward |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Baylor University |
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| College Years | 2018/2022 |
Family
| Father | Rodney Smith |
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| Mother | Nikki Smith |
| Sibling | Rodney Smith |
Career
| High School | East Central High School, San Antonio, Texas |
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| College Career | Played for Baylor Bears and won the NCAA Division I Championship in 2019; won the Wade Trophy in 2021 |
| WNBA Career | Selected by the Indiana Fever in 2022; later played for the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces |
| Awards | WNBA All-Rookie Team; AP All-American; Wade Trophy |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nalyssasmith/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won the NCAA Division I Championship with Baylor in 2019. | |
| 2. Reached 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in her Baylor career. | |
| 3. Was the No. 2 pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft. |