Aaliyah Gayles, a college basketball guard for the USC Trojans, was born in California on January 13, 2004. Aaliyah Gayles attended Spring Valley High, where she commenced her basketball career. In her senior year at Spring Valley High, ESPN ranked her as the eighth-best player in the country. She was also selected as a Jordan Brand Classic, a McDonald's All-American, and a Naismith High School All-American.
Aaliyah Gayles Parents
Dwight Gayles and Malkia Lockett are Aaliyah Gayles's parents. Information about their personal and professional lives is unavailable in the public domain.
What Nationality are Aaliyah Gayles’s parents?
Dwight Gayles and Malkia Lockett are American nationals.
Aaliyah Gayles’s Career
Aaliyah Gayles finished her senior year with an average of 13.8 points, 3.3 assists, 3.5 steals, and 4.9 rebounds per game. She was recognized as a Super Seven and a Las Vegas Sun Standout. Aaliyah contributed to Spring Valley's Class 5A state title victory in 2021.
Aaliyah's injuries after being shot several times caused her to redshirt her first season at USC. In the 2023–2024 season, she returned, participated in seven games, and took home the Honda Inspiration Award from the CWSA.
FAQ's On Aaliyah Gayles Parents
A. Aaliyah Gayles was shot multiple times during a fight at a house party in Las Vegas in April 2022.
A. Aaliyah Gayles gave a statement where she said she didn't know about the shooter.
A. Aaliyah Gayles is from Las Vegas, Nevada.
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