History of Kayla Thornton in Timeline
Kayla Thornton is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA. Previously, she played for the Dallas Wings and the New York Liberty, winning the 2024 WNBA Championship with the latter. Thornton played college basketball at the University of Texas at El Paso.
October 20, 1992: Kayla Thornton's Birth
On October 20, 1992, Kayla Thornton was born. She is an American professional basketball player.
2010: College Basketball Career Start
In 2010, Kayla Thornton began playing basketball for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
2011: Record Wins at UTEP
In 2011, Kayla Thornton led the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) to a record of 29 wins.
2014: End of College Basketball Career
In 2014, Kayla Thornton concluded her basketball career at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
2014: WNBA Draft
In 2014, Kayla Thornton was not selected in the WNBA draft.
2015: Signs with Washington Mystics
In 2015, Kayla Thornton signed with the Washington Mystics and played in 10 games.
2017: Signs with Dallas Wings
In 2017, Kayla Thornton returned to the WNBA and signed with the Dallas Wings.
January 16, 2023: Trade to New York Liberty
On January 16, 2023, Kayla Thornton was traded to the New York Liberty in a three-team deal.
December 6, 2024: Selected by Golden State Valkyries
On December 6, 2024, Kayla Thornton was selected by the Golden State Valkyries from the New York Liberty's roster in the WNBA expansion draft.
2024: WNBA Finals and Championship
In 2024, Kayla Thornton helped propel the New York Liberty to the WNBA Finals, where they emerged victorious and won the Championship.
2024: End of Season Stats
The stats are current through the end of the 2024 season.
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