# Kayla Alexander

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Canadian basketball player (born 1991)

Kayla Alexander No. 40 – Valencia Basket Position Centre League Liga Femenina EuroLeague Personal information Born (1991-01-05) January 5, 1991 (age 35) Milton, Ontario, Canada Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Listed weight 186 lb (84 kg) Career information High school Milton District (Milton, Ontario) College Syracuse (2009–2013) WNBA draft 2013: 1st round, 8th overall pick Drafted by San Antonio Silver Stars Playing career 2013–present Career history 2013–2017 San Antonio Stars 2015–2016 WBC Sparta&K 2016–2017 CJM Bourges Basket 2017–2018 Samsung Life Blueminx 2018 Indiana Fever 2018–2019 Adelaide Lightning 2019 Chicago Sky 2019–2020 Arka Gdynia 2020 Minnesota Lynx 2020–2021 BC Castors Braine 2021–2022 ASVEL Féminin 2022–2024 Tango Bourges Basket 2024–present Valencia Basket Career highlights FIBA Europe SuperCup Women (2022) FIBA Europe SuperCup Women MVP (2022) Coupe de France (2024) Coupe de France MVP (2024) Honorable Mention All-American – AP (2013) 2x First-team All-Big East (2011, 2013) Second-team All-Big East (2012) Big East All-Freshman Team (2010) Stats at WNBA.com Stats at Basketball Reference Medals Women's basketball Representing Canada FIBA AmeriCup 2019 Puerto Rico 2023 León 2025 Santiago

**Kayla Janine Alexander** (born January 5, 1991) is a Canadian professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) player for [Valencia Basket](/source/Valencia_Basket_(women)) of the [Liga Femenina de Baloncesto](/source/Liga_Femenina_de_Baloncesto) and the [EuroLeague](/source/EuroLeague_Women). She played [college basketball](/source/College_basketball) for the [Syracuse Orange](/source/Syracuse_Orange_women's_basketball).[1] After a successful career with the Orange, Alexander was drafted with the eighth overall pick in the [2013 WNBA draft](/source/2013_WNBA_draft) by the [San Antonio Stars](/source/San_Antonio_Stars).

## College career

Alexander played collegiately at [Syracuse University](/source/Syracuse_University) from 2010 to 2013. After her four years, she was the school’s all-time leader in points (2,024), blocks (350), field goals (736), free throws made (552), free throws attempted (750) and games played (140).[2] She became the second player from Syracuse to be selected in a [WNBA draft](/source/WNBA_draft).[3]

Alexander's No. 40 jersey was retired by Syracuse University on December 8, 2024.[2][4]

## WNBA career

Alexander was drafted eighth in the [2013 WNBA draft](/source/2013_WNBA_draft) by the [San Antonio Stars](/source/San_Antonio_Stars). Since her rookie season, she's been a reserve center on the Stars' roster and a key contributor in rebounding. In the 2016 season, she averaged career-highs in scoring and rebounding with 8.0 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game. In 2017, Alexander re-signed with the Stars in free agency.[5]

On February 1, 2018, Alexander was traded by the re-branded [Las Vegas Aces](/source/Las_Vegas_Aces) along with a third-round pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft to the [Indiana Fever](/source/Indiana_Fever) in exchange for their second-round selection in the 2019 WNBA Draft.[6]

## Overseas career

In the 2015-16 WNBA off-season, Alexander played in Russia for [WBC Sparta&K](/source/WBC_Sparta%26K). In August 2016, Alexander signed a short-term deal with [CJM Bourges Basket](/source/CJM_Bourges_Basket) of the [Ligue Féminine de Basketball](/source/Ligue_F%C3%A9minine_de_Basketball) for the 2016-17 WNBA off-season.[7]

In early 2020, she signed with [Arka Gdynia](/source/Arka_Gdynia_(women's_basketball)) of the [Basket Liga Kobiet](/source/Basket_Liga_Kobiet)*,* but returned to Canada that March due to the cancellation of the season at the onset of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[8]

On May 23, 2024, Alexander signed with [Liga Femenina](/source/Liga_Femenina_de_Baloncesto) club [Valencia](/source/Valencia_Basket_(women)), for the upcoming 2024–25 season.[9]

## Personal life

Alexander said she wanted to become a teacher once she retires from basketball.[10] Her brother, [Kyle](/source/Kyle_Alexander) played for the [Miami Heat](/source/Miami_Heat).

In 2019, Alexander wrote and illustrated a children's book, *The Magic of Basketball*.[11] Her sister, Kesia, is credited as co-author.[12][13]

Alexander is a devout [Christian](/source/Christianity) and frequently posts about her faith on social media.[14]

## Career statistics

Legend GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game TO Turnovers per game FG% Field-goal percentage 3P% 3-point field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage Bold Career best ° League leader

### College

Year Team GP FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG 2009-10 Syracuse 36 54.2% 0.0% 70.1% 4.8 0.1 0.6 1.9 10.8 2010-11 Syracuse 35 54.9% 0.0% 76.6% 6.9 0.0 0.7 2.6 14.8 2011-12 Syracuse 37 49.5% 0.0% 74.7% 7.5 0.3 0.6 2.6 14.8 2012-13 Syracuse 32 51.8% 0.0% 72.6% 8.7 0.3 0.6 2.9 17.9 Career 140 52.3% 0.0% 73.6% 6.9 0.2 0.6 2.5 14.5

Source[15]

### WNBA

#### Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG 2013 San Antonio 33 1 11.2 .417 .000 .733 3.0 0.3 0.1 0.4 1.1 2.8 2014 San Antonio 33 0 9.0 .434 .000 .839 2.0 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.7 2.8 2015 San Antonio 29 0 12.3 .416 .000 .647 3.3 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.8 3.3 2016 San Antonio 25 0 19.6 .546 .000 .754 4.5 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.1 8.0 2017 San Antonio 34 10 15.4 .582 .000 .909 3.1 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.9 6.2 2018 Indiana 30 0 8.6 .541 .000 .824 2.2 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.6 2.7 2019 Chicago 3 0 6.7 .750 .000 .750 2.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.3 3.0 2020 Minnesota 16 0 5.6 .533 .000 .625 0.9 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.4 2.3 Career 8 years, 4 teams 203 11 11.8 .508 .000 .763 2.8 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.8 4.0

#### Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG 2014 San Antonio 1 0 1.0 .000 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2019 Chicago 2 0 1.5 1.000 .000 .000 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 Career 2 years, 2 teams 3 0 1.9 1.000 .000 .000 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 29 Jul 2009, p. 12"](https://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/2509543/page/12?n=). *news.milton.halinet.on.ca*. Retrieved 2023-05-06.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-D.O._trailblazing_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-D.O._trailblazing_2-1) Alumkal, Nicholas (5 December 2024). ["Kayla Alexander's jersey retirement honors trailblazing career"](https://dailyorange.com/2024/12/syracuse-womens-basketball-kayla-alexander-jersey-retirement/). *[The Daily Orange](/source/The_Daily_Orange)*. Retrieved 5 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Silver Stars Select Kayla Alexander with the No. 8 Pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft"](http://www.wnba.com/stars/news/130415_draft_recap.html?rss=true). *NBA.com*. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Kayla Alexander's Jersey to be Raised in JMA Dome Rafters"](https://cuse.com/news/2024/10/25/womens-basketball-kayla-alexanders-jersey-to-be-raised-in-jma-dome-rafters). *[Syracuse University Athletics](/source/Syracuse_University_Athletics)* (Press release). 25 October 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Stars Re-Sign Kayla Alexander - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA"](http://www.wnba.com/news/stars-re-sign-kayla-alexander/). *WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA*. Retrieved 2017-08-30.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Indiana Fever Acquire Kayla Alexander in Trade With Las Vegas"](http://www.wnba.com/news/indiana-fever-acquire-kayla-alexander-trade-las-vegas/). *WNBA.com*. February 1, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["2016-2017 WNBA Overseas Signings - Women's Basketball 24.7"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170930125329/http://www.womensbasketball247.com/2016/08/2016-2017-wnba-overseas-signings/). *Women's Basketball 24.7*. 2016-08-22. Archived from [the original](http://www.womensbasketball247.com/2016/08/2016-2017-wnba-overseas-signings/) on 2017-09-30. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Dichter, Myles (18 March 2020). ["Canadian athletes scramble to return home"](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/kayla-alexander-poland-basketball-coronavirus-1.5501155). CBC. Retrieved 5 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Kayla Alexander, a top-notch addition for Valencia Basket"](https://www.valenciabasket.com/?p=noticias&noticia=10921). *www.valenciabasket.com* (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-23.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["WBB: Center Kayla Alexander Drafted 8th"](http://www.nunesmagician.com/2013/4/15/4227982/wbb-center-kayla-alexander-selected-8th-in-the-wnba-draft). *[Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician](/source/Troy_Nunes_Is_An_Absolute_Magician)*. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 12 Sep 2019, p. 30"](https://news.milton.halinet.on.ca/3683905/page/31?n=). *news.milton.halinet.on.ca*. Retrieved 2023-05-06.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Nichols, Paula; Cseplo, Simone (September 8, 2020). ["Kayla Alexander and The Magic of Basketball September 8, 2020"](https://olympic.ca/2020/09/08/kayla-alexander-and-the-magic-of-basketball/). *Olympic.ca*. Retrieved 5 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Loung, Steven (1 July 2020). ["Q&A: Kayla Alexander on playing for Canada, writing her children's book"](https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/qa-kayla-alexander-on-olympic-qualifying-writing-her-childrens-book/). *Sportsnet.ca*. Rogers. Retrieved 5 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["28 Christian Athletes to Cheer On at the Paris 2024 Olympics"](https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/july-web-only/christian-athletes-paris-2024-olympics-believers.html). [Christianity Today](/source/Christianity_Today). July 24, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["NCAA Statistics"](http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/careerplayer). *web1.ncaa.org*. Retrieved 2017-08-28.

v t e 2013 WNBA draft First round Brittney Griner Elena Delle Donne Skylar Diggins Tayler Hill Kelsey Bone Tianna Hawkins Toni Young Kayla Alexander Layshia Clarendon A'dia Mathies Kelly Faris Lindsey Moore Second round Alex Bentley Sugar Rodgers Kamiko Williams Davellyn Whyte Nadirah McKenith Chelsea Poppens Emma Meesseman Diandra Tchatchouang Jasmine Hassell Brittany Chambers Anna Prins Chucky Jeffery

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