Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Jewell Loyd:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jewell Belinda Loyd
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on October 5, 1993
  • Hometown: Lincolnwood, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
  • Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
  • Wingspan: 5 ft 11 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 US (women’s)
  • Jersey Number: #24
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Niles West High School (Skokie, Illinois)
  • College: University of Notre Dame (2012–2015)
  • WNBA Draft: 2015, 1st overall pick by the Seattle Storm
  • Teams Played For:
    • Seattle Storm (2015–present)
  • Accolades:
    • Championship Rings: 2 WNBA Championships (2018, 2020 with Seattle Storm)
    • Other Achievements:
      • WNBA All-Star (multiple times)
      • Olympic Gold Medalist (2020 Tokyo Olympics)
      • 2023 WNBA Scoring Champion
  • Kids: None reported
  • Siblings: Jewell has an older brother, Jarryd Loyd, who played college basketball at Valparaiso and professionally overseas.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jewell Loyd’s player archetype is a three-level scoring guard, a dynamic perimeter threat whose defensive role is to apply pressure at the point of attack, compete across backcourt assignments, and use her quickness and anticipation to disrupt rhythm even though her greatest value comes on offense. Offensively, she is a polished shot creator who can score from deep, rise comfortably in the mid-range, attack downhill off the bounce, and carry a heavy usage load as a primary or secondary option. At 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, Loyd has a strong guard frame, smooth athleticism, and the kind of balance and body control that help her create separation and finish through contact. Her play style summary is that of an aggressive, skilled scorer who blends volume shooting, self-creation, and big-game confidence with enough defensive competitiveness to stay impactful on both ends. (wnba.com)

Sources:

WNBA — Jewell Loyd Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More
WNBA — Jewell Loyd Takes Center Stage
WNBA — Las Vegas Aces Welcome Two-Time WNBA Champion Jewell Loyd in Three-Team Trade
Las Vegas Aces — Roster