Career Timeline of NaLyssa Smith: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how NaLyssa Smith made an impact.

NaLyssa Smith is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Dallas Wings. Previously, she achieved significant success in college basketball at Baylor University, where she won the NCAA Division I Championship in 2019 and the Wade Trophy in 2021. Smith was drafted second overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2022 WNBA draft before being traded to Dallas.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2018: FIBA Americas U18 Championship

In 2018, NaLyssa Smith was a member of the United States women's national under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Americas U18 Championship, helping them win the gold medal in Mexico City.

2019: FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup

In 2019, NaLyssa Smith was selected to represent the United States women's national under-19 basketball team at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup, but withdrew due to injury concerns.

2019: NCAA Division I Championship

In 2019, NaLyssa Smith won the NCAA Division I Championship while playing college basketball for Baylor.

2021: Wade Trophy

In 2021, NaLyssa Smith won the Wade Trophy while playing college basketball for Baylor.

April 11, 2022: Drafted into WNBA

On April 11, 2022, NaLyssa Smith was drafted second overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2022 WNBA draft. She was selected to the WNBA All-Rookie Team with Queen Egbo.

2022: WNBA Draft

In 2022, NaLyssa Smith was drafted second overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft.

August 30, 2023: Signed with Galatasaray

On August 30, 2023, NaLyssa Smith signed with Galatasaray of the Turkish Women's Basketball Super League (TKBL).

2024: Signed with Zhejiang Golden Bulls

In 2024, NaLyssa Smith signed with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association.

January 31, 2025: Trade to Dallas Wings Reported

On January 31, 2025, sports journalist Kendra Andrews reported that NaLyssa Smith and the 8th pick in the 2025 WNBA draft would be traded to the Dallas Wings in a three-way team deal. Sophie Cunningham and the 2025 19th overall pick would go from the Phoenix Mercury to the Fever.