Kayla Thornton was born on October 20, 1992, and began her WNBA journey by signing a contract with the Dallas Wings on February 1, 2018. Thornton was traded by the Wings to the New York Liberty on January 16, 2023, which is her team as of September 2024. In the 2022 WNBA season, she ranked in the top 15 for offensive rebounds.
Thornton attended the University of Texas at El Paso, where she played for four years on the UTEP Miners women's basketball team. Thornton completed her college career finishing ninth for scoring (1,016) and third for career rebounds (688). She was named to the First-Team All-CUSA in 2014 and the CUSA All-Defensive Team in both 2013 and 2014. During her WNBA offseasons, she has played in Australia, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Puerto Rico, Russia, and South Korea. She began her basketball journey at Irvin High School and completed her high school career with 1,953 total points and 884 rebounds.
What is Kayla Thornton's nationality?
Kayla Thornton holds American nationality and was born on October 20, 1992, to Lewis and Merteen Thornton.
Kayla Thornton's Birthplace
Due to her parents' military service abroad, Kayla Thornton was born in Germany, according to her college profile.
Kayla Thornton's Hometown
Kayla Thornton was raised in El Paso, Texas.
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FAQ's On Kayla Thornton Nationality
A. Kayla Thornton is 31 years old, as of September 2024.
A. Kayla Thornton is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.
A. Kayla Thornton weighs 190 lbs (86 kg).
A. Kayla Thornton went to Irvin High School in El Paso, Texas.
A. Kayla Thornton has eight years of experience in the WNBA as of 2024.
