Jewell Loyd’s Parents

Last Modified Feb 4, 2025 01:20 GMT
Jewell Loyd Parents
Jewell Loyd during a Connecticut v Notre Dame Game, 2024

Jewell Loyd is an American professional player who plays for the Las Vegas Aces as their point guard. She is a native of Lincolnwood, Illinois, U.S., born on October 5, 1993. Loyd was the first overall pick in the 2015 WNBA Draft by Seattle.

Jewell Loyd achieved many accolades in her basketball journey including the two-time ACC tournament MVP in 2014 and 2015, the 2013 USBWA National Freshman of the Year, the 2013 Big East Freshman of the Year, the 2015 ACC Player of the Year, the 2015 WNBA Rookie of the Year, the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game MVP, the 2023 WNBA scoring leader, and the 2023 WNBA Peak Performer. Loyd and her team won the WNBA Champions title two times in 2018 and 2020. She earned six gold medals in the Olympics, World Cups, and 3x3 World Championship, representing the United States. Her latest gold medal with Team USA was the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal.

Who are Jewell Loyd’s parents?

Jewell Loyd is the daughter of Gwendolyn Davis-Loyd and Calvin Loyd.

Who is Jewell Loyd’s mother?

Jewell Loyd’s Mother
Jewell Loyd’s Mother

Gwendolyn Davis-Loyd is Jewell Loyd’s mother. According to the South Bend Tribune, she is a retired educator. She wrote a book "The Invisible Disability", addressing her journey with her daughter, Jewell Loyd’s learning disability, dyslexia, as mentioned in the official website of her book.

Who is Jewell Loyd’s father?

Jewell Loyd’s Father
Jewell Loyd’s Father

Calvin Loyd is Jewell Loyd’s father. According to the South Bend Tribune, her father is a tennis instructor.

What nationality are Jewell Loyd’s parents?

Calvin Loyd and Gwendolyn Davis-Loyd hold American nationality. According to NBC Olympics, her mother is from Mississippi and her father is from Georgia.

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FAQ's On Jewell Loyd

A. As of Jewell Loyd’s Instagram post, Téa Adams is her girlfriend.

A. Jewell Loyd has an older brother, Jarryd Loyd, who played basketball overseas.

A. Jewell Loyd’s height is 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m).

A. Jewell Loyd is 31 years old, as of January 2025.

A. Jewell Loyd was drafted as the first overall pick by the Seattle Storm in the 2015 WNBA Draft. 

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