History of NaLyssa Smith in Timeline

NaLyssa Smith is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She's a former college basketball star at Baylor University, where she won the NCAA Division I Championship in 2019 and received the Wade Trophy in 2021. Smith was drafted second overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2022 WNBA draft before being traded to Las Vegas. Her career highlights showcase her skill and potential in professional basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 8, 2000: NaLyssa Smith's Birth

On August 8, 2000, NaLyssa Smith was born. She would later become a professional basketball player.

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2018: FIBA Americas U18 Championship Gold Medal

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

2019: NCAA Division I Championship

In 2019, NaLyssa Smith and Baylor won the NCAA Division I Championship.

2019: Withdrawal from FIBA Under-19 World Cup

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

2021: Wade Trophy

In 2021, NaLyssa Smith won the Wade Trophy.

April 11, 2022: Drafted by Indiana Fever

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

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.

2024: Stats current through end of 2024 regular season

The basketball statistics for NaLyssa Smith are current through the end of the 2024 regular season.

January 31, 2025: Trade to Dallas Wings Announced

On January 31, 2025, it was reported that NaLyssa Smith and the 8th pick in the 2025 WNBA draft would be traded to the Dallas Wings as part of a three-way deal.