Nalyssa Rae Smith
Las Vegas Aces/F/
United StatesPlayer Info
Nalyssa Rae Smith is an explosive and versatile forward for the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces, bringing elite athleticism and a non-stop motor to the court. A star at Baylor University, she was the consensus National Player of the Year in 2022 before being selected 2nd overall in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever, where she immediately won Rookie of the Year honors. Traded to the Aces, she now brings her talents to a superteam. Her honors are vast, including the NCAA's John R. Wooden Award, WNBA Rookie of the Year, and an All-Star selection. Smith is a walking double-double threat who excels in transition, on the offensive glass, and as a switchable defender. Her ability to score at all three levels and defend multiple positions makes her a perfect fit for the Aces' dynamic system and a nightmare matchup for opponents.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
WNBA 2025Regular Season
GP
27
MPG
22.7
PPG
8.19
2PM%
58%
3PM%
37%
REB
5.26
AST
0.7
STL
0.67
BLK
0.48
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
WNBA 2025Regular Season
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
27
Games Started
26
Minutes
22.7
Points
8.19
Rebound
5.26
Assist
0.7
Block
0.48
Steal
0.67
Field Goal %
55%
3-Point Field Goal %
37%
Free Throw %
60%
Offensive Rebound
1.67
Defensive Rebound
3.59
Turnovers
1.26
Assists/Turnovers
0.6
Personal Fouls
3.3
Total Data
Points
221
Rebound
142
Assist
19
Block
13
Steal
18
Field Goal %
55%
3-Point Field Goal %
37%
Free Throw %
60%
Offensive Rebound
45
Defensive Rebound
97
Turnovers
34
Personal Fouls
89