Jewell Loyd is an American professional basketball player who currently plays guard for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. Nicknamed the “Gold Mamba,” Loyd is renowned for her scoring ability, leadership, and championship pedigree.
Early Life and Background
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Full Name: Jewell Loyd
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Date of Birth: October 5, 1993
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Hometown: Lincolnwood, Illinois
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Height: 5’11” (1.80 m)
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Weight: 165 lbs (74 kg)
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Position: Guard
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High School: Niles West High School, Skokie, Illinois
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Four-year starter
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Averaged 24.8 points and 11.9 rebounds per game
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Scored 3,077 career points
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Led team to a 93–31 record
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Family:
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Parents: Gwendolyn Davis-Loyd and Calvin Loyd
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Older brother, Jarryd, played college and professional basketball
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Personal:
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Has dyslexia and advocates for children with learning disabilities
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Nicknamed “Gold Mamba” by Kobe Bryant
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College Career
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University of Notre Dame (2012–2015):
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Scored 1,909 career points (fifth in school history)
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Led team to two consecutive NCAA championship games
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ESPN women’s college basketball player of the year (2015)
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Three-time All-American
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College Stats:
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Career: 17.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.4 blocks per game
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Best season: 19.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game (2014–15)
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Professional Career
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WNBA Draft: 1st round, 1st overall, 2015 WNBA Draft by Seattle Storm
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Teams:
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Seattle Storm (2015–2024)
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Las Vegas Aces (2025–present)
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WNBA Stats (through 2024):
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Career averages: 16.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.2 blocks per game
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Best season: 24.7 points per game (2023, WNBA scoring leader)
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Career highs:
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Points: 41 (2023)
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Rebounds: 11 (2024)
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Assists: 10 (2016)
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Steals: 5 (2016)
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Blocks: 3 (2023)
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Overseas:
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Played in EuroLeague, China, Korea, Turkey, Spain
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Teams: Galatasaray, Shanxi Flame, Guri KDB Life Winnus, Botaş SK, Perfumerías Avenida
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Achievements & Honors
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Las Vegas Aces (WNBA, 2025–present)
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Seattle Storm (WNBA, 2015–2024)
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WNBA champion (2018, 2020)
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WNBA scoring leader (2023)
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WNBA Rookie of the Year (2015)
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Six-time WNBA All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021–2024)
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WNBA All-Star Game MVP (2023)
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All-WNBA First Team (2021)
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All-WNBA Second Team (2017)
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Commissioner’s Cup champion (2021)
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Olympic gold medalist (2020, 2024)
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FIBA World Cup gold medalist (2018, 2022)
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FIBA U17 World Cup gold medalist (2010)
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FIBA 3×3 World Championship gold medalist (2014)
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Advocate for dyslexia awareness and inclusion
Playing Profile
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Strengths:
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Elite scoring and clutch shot-making
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Versatile playmaker and ball handler
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Strong defensive intensity and leadership
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High basketball IQ and work ethic
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Style:
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Aggressive, dynamic guard who excels in transition and half-court offense
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Brings toughness, championship experience, and a team-first mentality
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FAQs About Jewell Loyd
What position does Jewell Loyd play?
Guard
Which team does she play for?
Las Vegas Aces (WNBA)
How old is Jewell Loyd?
31 (born October 5, 1993)
What are her main achievements?
WNBA champion, WNBA scoring leader, WNBA Rookie of the Year, six-time WNBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, FIBA World Cup gold medalist, advocate for dyslexia awareness
What is her playing style?
Versatile, aggressive guard with elite scoring and leadership
Conclusion
Jewell Loyd is a dominant and accomplished guard whose scoring, playmaking, and championship pedigree have made her one of the most respected and influential figures in women’s basketball.
(Age, statistics, and honors are as of June 2025.)
