NaLyssa Smith: A Rising Star in the WNBA
Indiana Fever Rookie Forward Makes Her Mark
Exceptional College Career
NaLyssa Smith, born August 8, 2000, is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). During her collegiate career at Baylor University from 2018-22, Smith amassed an impressive 2048 points and 1098 rebounds, becoming the seventh player in Baylor history to reach those milestones. Her accolades include the 2022 KATRINA MCCLAIN AWARD, 2022 WBCA ALL-AMERICAN, 2022 SENIOR CLASS AWARD ALL-AMERICAN, and 2022 JOHN R. WOODEN AWARD FINALIST.
Promising Rookie Season
Smith is a prime candidate for both Rookie of the Year and this year's All-Rookie team. In the 28 games she has played this season, she has averaged 10.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. Her dominant performance on the court has earned her recognition as the Big 12's most dominant player. No. 2 overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2022 WNBA Draft, Smith is quickly proving herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the league.
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