NaLyssa Smith Nationality

Last Modified Oct 10, 2025 16:20 GMT
NaLyssa Smith's Nationality
NaLyssa Smith (Image Credit: NaLyssa Smith's Instagram handle (@nalyssasmith))

NaLyssa Smith is playing for the Las Vegas Aces as their power forward as of October 2025. She was chosen to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team in 2022, the First-team All-Big 12 in 2020 and 2022, and the WBCA Coaches' All-American team in 2021 and 2022 while she was a member of the Baylor Bears women's basketball team at Baylor University. Smith also received First-team All-American honors from the Associated Press in 2021 and 2022 and was named a Second-team All-American by the USBWA in 2021 and First-team All-American in 2022. Her accolades include the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2021 and 2022, the Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 2021, the Wade Trophy, the Honda Sports Award, and the Katrina McClain Award in 2021.

Smith attended East Central High School in San Antonio, Texas, and earned a spot in the McDonald's All-American game in 2018. She won the NCAA Championship in 2019. In 2022, she was again named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team. As of October 2025, she participated in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship and won the gold medal representing the USA women's basketball team. She participated in the 2023 Athletes Unlimited League, winning the title. Smith also played for Galatasaray, a Turkish team, in 2023 and 2024.

NaLyssa Smith's Birthplace

NaLyssa Smith was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 8, 2000, and that makes her 25 years old as of October 2025.

NaLyssa Smith's Hometown

NaLyssa Smith's hometown is Converse, Texas, as per her Baylor University page.

NaLyssa Smith's Nationality

NaLyssa Smith holds American nationality.

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FAQ's On NaLyssa Smith

A. NaLyssa Smith is playing for the Las Vegas Aces as of October 2025.

A. As of October 2025, NaLyssa Smith is 25 years old.

A. NaLyssa Smith's jersey number is 3.

A. NaLyssa Smith plays as a power forward for her team.

A. NaLyssa Smith is  6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall.

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