NaLyssa Smith is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA as of October 2025. She was drafted as the second overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2022 WNBA Draft. S
Smith played college basketball for Baylor University and won the NCAA Championship in her freshman season (2018-19). She scored over 750+ points in her senior season, becoming only one of six players in Baylor’s history to score 750+ points in a single season. She also broke Brittney Griner’s 10-year-old record (2011-12) of most defensive rebounds in a single season by grabbing 291 rebounds in her senior year (2021-22).
Who is NaLyssa Smith’s girlfriend?
As of October 2025, NaLyssa Smith is in a relationship with DiJonai Carrington. She plays for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA and was drafted as the 20th overall pick by the Sun in the 2021 WNBA Draft.
Carrington studied in San Diego, California, at Horizon Christian Academy. She averaged 18.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game while scoring more than 2,000 points for Horizon in her career. She received the titles of Jordan Brand Classic All-American and McDonald's All-American. She committed to playing at Stanford after having an exceptional high school career.
How old is DiJonai Carrington?
Born on January 8, 1998, in San Diego, California, DiJonai Carrington is 27 years old as of October 2025.
DiJonai Carrington’s Height and Age
DiJonai Carrington stands tall at 5-foot-11 inches and is 27 years old as of October 2025.
What does DiJonai Carrington do for a living?
DiJonai Carrington is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA and the Mist in the Unrivaled.
DiJonai Carrington’s Parents
DiJonai Carrington’s parents are Darren Russell Carrington and Vickie Carrington. Her father, Darren Carrington, was a professional NFL player. He was drafted in the fifth round as the 134th overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played as a safety and featured in 112 games where he played for the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders. He played college football for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. According to Wikipedia, Darren works as the marriage and parenting pastor for the Rock Church.
DiJonai Carrington’s Social Media
DiJonai Carrington is one of the most popular players in the WNBA. Below are her social media handles as of October 2025.
Twitter: https://x.com/DijonaiVictoria?t=65sKYQgAcftX2c6xXFQwaw&s=09
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dijonai__?igsh=MTludncybTJzOGc4Ng==
TikTok: https://tr.ee/EYnXg78gRX
Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dijonai_swervee?share_id=hvxebsxoi5o&locale=en-IN
How long have NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington been dating?
NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington have been dating since their college days, when Carrington transferred to Baylor University from Stanford for her senior year, which was 2020-21.
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FAQ's On NaLyssa Smith
A. NaLyssa Smith plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA.
A. DiJonai Carrington plays for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA.
A. NaLyssa Smith attended Baylor University.
A. DiJonai Carrington’s parents are Darren Russell Carrington and Vickie Carrington.
