Elizabeth Ann Kitley is an American professional basketball player who was drafted by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Born on September 17, 2001, she made a name for herself during her college basketball career at Virginia Tech. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches, Kitley grew up playing multiple sports, including softball and volleyball. However, she shifted her focus to basketball before starting high school at Northwest Guilford in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Kitley quickly became a star basketball player in high school, leading her team to back-to-back state championships and being named the MVP of both title games. Unfortunately, she faced a major setback during her senior year after tearing her ACL, which kept her out for most of the season. Despite this injury, Kitley remained a highly-rated recruit and committed to play for Virginia Tech.
In the 2024 WNBA Draft, Kitley was selected by the Las Vegas Aces with the 24th overall pick. She was placed on the inactive list for the 2024 season due to her ACL recovery.
Elizabeth Kitley Parents
Elizabeth Kitley parents are Ralph Kitley and Loretta Kitley. She is from a basketball family.
Who is Elizabeth Kitley’s Mother?
Loretta Kitley is the mother of Elizabeth Kitley. She is the ex-principal at Guildford County Schools. Furthermore, she had also served as the Principal of Early/Middle College at GTCC - Jamestown. Besides this, she also is an enthusiast at fitness, notable for teaching yoga classes at “Yoga with Loretta.”
Who is Elizabeth Kitley’s Father?
Ralph Kitley is the father of Elizabeth Kitley. He is a former collegiate basketball player at Wake Forest. Furthermore, he has also been a professional basketball player in Germany as well as in Brazil. After his basketball career, he served as the Principal of Northwest Guilford High School, Southeast High School, and GTCC Middle College High School before his retirement. He is currently in an interim position with Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
According to him, his daughter Elizabeth Kitley is special and it is exciting to watch her play her game.
What Nationality are Elizabeth Kitley’s Parents?
Elizabeth Kitley’s father Ralph Kitley and mother Loretta Kitley are residents of North Carolina and are American nationals. They are white Caucasians in ethnicity.
Elizabeth Kitley’s Siblings
Elizabeth Kitley, as per online sources, has three step-siblings besides her parents. Her older step-brothers Zack Kitley, and Nick Kitley are from her mother’s first marriage. Her older step sister Raven Kitley is her sibling from her father's first marriage. Raven suffers from autism. Elizabeth Kitley as per online sources is the youngest child in the family.
Elizabeth Kitley Parents FAQ's
A. Elizabeth is presently 23 years old as of September 2024.
A. Ralph Kitley is the father and Loretta Kitley is the mother of Elizabeth Kitley.
A. Elizabeth Kitley plays for the Las Vegas Aces.
A. Elizabeth Kitley has graduated from college. She now plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA.
A. Elizabeth Kitley wore #33 for the Virginia Tech Hokies in women’s collegiate basketball.
A. Elizabeth Kitley averaged 17.9 points per game in her college career.
