Jewell Loyd is a talented American professional basketball player who presently plays for two teams: Perfumerias Avenida in the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto in Spain and the Seattle Storm in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
After playing collegiate basketball at Notre Dame, she was taken first overall in the 2015 WNBA draft by the Seattle Storm. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the 2020 season was special since all games were played at IMG Academy inside a bubble.
Despite these difficulties, the Storm finished the season with an 18-4 record and the second seed in the playoffs. Loyd set a new career high with 35 points in a game against the Indiana Fever.
They won the championship after sweeping the Las Vegas Aces, giving Loyd her second championship ring. They swept the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals.
With game averages of 17.9 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.48 steals, Loyd continued to shine on the court in 2021 and earned a spot on the All-WNBA First team.
With a career-high 37 points and a league-high 22 points in one quarter, she had a memorable outing against the Phoenix Mercury. Overall, Loyd has made a name for herself in the WNBA as one of the best players and a vital part of the Seattle Storm’s success.
Jewell Loyd Stats
| Year | Team | GP | Points | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Notre Dame | 36 | 450 | 44.7 | 41.3 | 82.0 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 12.5 |
| 2013–14 | Notre Dame | 37 | 687 | 51.7 | 39.8 | 80.8 | 6.5 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 18.6 |
| 2014–15 | Notre Dame | 39 | 772 | 44.3 | 30.8 | 82.6 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 19.8 |
| Career | Notre Dame | 112 | 1909 | 47.0 | 36.7 | 81.9 | 5.7 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 17.0 |
Jewell Loyd Position
Jewell Loyd plays Point guard / Shooting guard
Jewell Loyd Contract
Jewell Loyd signed a two-year, $463,030 contract with the Seattle Storm that included a $463,030 guaranteed sum in addition to a $231,515 annual salary. Loyd will earn $234,936 in 2023 with a base salary of $234,936, a cap hit of $234,936, and a dead cap value of $234,936.