Career Timeline of Jewell Loyd: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jewell Loyd made an impact.

Jewell Loyd, nicknamed the "Gold Mamba", is a professional American basketball player currently playing for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She played college basketball at Notre Dame before being drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm in 2015. Loyd has also represented the United States on the international stage, winning gold medals at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: First Finals Since 2010

In 2018, the Storm advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2010 and defeated the Washington Mystics in a three-game sweep, winning their first championship in 8 years.

2015: Plays for Galatasaray

In 2015, Jewell Loyd played for Galatasaray in Turkey during the 2015–16 offseason, where she averaged 14.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg and 2.3 apg in 17 games.

2015: Drafted by Seattle Storm and Rookie of the Year

In 2015, Jewell Loyd was drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm in the WNBA draft. She played 34 games and started in 23, averaging 10.7 ppg, and won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. She played alongside Sue Bird, transitioning to shooting guard due to Bird's presence at point guard and also served as a backup point guard.

2015: Selected First Overall in WNBA Draft

In 2015, Jewell Loyd was selected first overall by the Seattle Storm in the WNBA draft after playing college basketball at Notre Dame.

August 2016: Signs with Shanxi Flame

In August 2016, Jewell Loyd signed with the Shanxi Flame of the Chinese League for the 2016–17 offseason.

2017: Signs with Guri KDB Life Winnus

In 2017, Jewell Loyd signed with Guri KDB Life Winnus of the Korean League for the 2017–18 offseason.

2017: Increased Offensive Scoring and Playoff Loss

In 2017, Jewell Loyd's offensive scoring numbers increased, reaching a career-high of 33 points in a loss to the Phoenix Mercury. By the end of the season, Loyd averaged a career-high 17.7 ppg. The Seattle Storm finished the season as the number 8 seed in the league, but were defeated by the Phoenix Mercury in the first round elimination game, with Loyd scoring 17 points.

July 20, 2018: Season-High Score and All-Star Appearance

On July 20, 2018, Jewell Loyd scored a season-high 31 points in a 78–65 victory against the Connecticut Sun. She was also voted into the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game, making it her first career all-star appearance.

August 2018: Signs with Botaş SK

In August 2018, Jewell Loyd signed with Botaş SK of the Turkish League for the 2018–19 season.

June 21, 2019: Season-High Score and All-Star Appearance

On June 21, 2019, Jewell Loyd scored a season-high 23 points and tied a career-high 5 three-pointers in a victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. She also made her second all-star appearance in the 2019 season.

2019: Signs with Perfumerías Avenida

In 2019, Jewell Loyd signed with Perfumerías Avenida of the Spanish League for the 2019-20 offseason.

August 20, 2020: Career-High Points Despite Loss

On August 20, 2020, Jewell Loyd scored a new career-high 35 points in a 90–84 loss to the Indiana Fever. Despite the pandemic, the Storm finished 18–4 and won the championship after sweeping the Las Vegas Aces.

2020: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2020, Jewell Loyd and Team USA won the gold medal at the Summer Olympics, defeating Japan 90–75 in the final.

June 21, 2021: Named to Team USA for Olympics

On June 21, 2021, Jewell Loyd was named to the 12-player roster for Team USA for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

2021: All-WNBA First Team and Career-High Points

In 2021, Jewell Loyd was named to the All-WNBA First team. She averaged 17.9 points and scored a career-high 37 points against Phoenix on September 17, tying a league record with 22 points in a quarter.

2023: WNBA Scoring Leader

In 2023, Jewell Loyd led the WNBA in scoring with an average of 24.7 points per game.

June 2024: Named to US Olympic Team Again

In June 2024, Jewell Loyd was named to the US women's Olympic team to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

July 13, 2024: Announcement of Participation in Unrivaled League

On July 13, 2024, it was announced that Jewell Loyd would appear and play in the inaugural 2025 season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

2024: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2024, Jewell Loyd won another gold medal for the United States national team at the Summer Olympics.

January 26, 2025: Reported Trade to Las Vegas Aces

On January 26, 2025, it was reported that Jewell Loyd would be traded to the Las Vegas Aces in a three-team trade. The trade was officially finalized on February 1.

2025: Plays in the inaugural Unrivaled League

In 2025, Jewell Loyd would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.