American · Downers Grove, Illinois · Born 5 November 1993Explosive scoring guard whose prolific offense and clutch performances have established her as one of the WNBA's elite scorers.
Jewell Loyd was born in Downers Grove, Illinois on 5 November 1993. A dynamic, athletic and prolific scorer with one of the WNBA's most versatile offensive games, Loyd has been a cornerstone of the Seattle Storm since being selected second overall in the 2015 WNBA Draft. She won the WNBA Championship with Seattle in 2020 alongside Breanna Stewart, and won the WNBA scoring title in 2023 with an average of 21.8 points per game. Her combination of perimeter shooting, attacking the basket and ability to create her own shot makes her one of the league's most dangerous offensive players. She also won Olympic gold with USA in 2020. Her development into a primary scorer in her late 20s has made her one of the WNBA's most improved and impactful players.
Elite scoring guard, WNBA champion, Olympic gold medalist
She won the 2023 WNBA scoring title with 21.8 points per game — the best offensive season of her career — and has developed from a complementary piece to one of the league's primary scorers.
Did You Know?How They Played
Dynamic scorer with exceptional shooting range and athleticism
Lasting Impact
One of the WNBA's premier scoring guards and clutch performers
Career Honours
- WNBA Champion 2020
- WNBA Scoring Title 2023
- Olympic Gold 2020
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | 2015–2024 | — | #24 |
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