Who are the parents of Laila Phelia?

Last Modified Mar 17, 2025 07:54 GMT
Laila Phelia
Laila Phelia. Source: Getty Images

Laila Phelia is a guard who plays for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). She started her collegiate career with the Michigan Wolverines in 2021 and moved to the Longhorns for her senior year before the beginning of the 2024-25 season. Phelia had a remarkable freshman season in the 2021-2022 season, earning a spot in the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. She appeared in 29 games, including 14 starts, and averaged 8.8 points per outing. Phelia made big-time plays, such as a game-sealing layup in Michigan's Sweet 16 win over South Dakota.

A Mount Notre Dame High School graduate, Phelia played 29 games and received her first varsity letter in her freshman year. She appeared in 26 games and received her second varsity letter as a sophomore in the 2022-23 season. Phelia, who won a silver medal at the 2023 AmeriCup as a part of USA Basketball, started all 33 of her appearances in her junior year. She was named in the WBCA All-Region 4 Team, the Big Ten All-Tournament Team, and the All-Big Ten First-team by the coaches and media in the 2023-24 season, according to the Michigan Wolverines' official website.

Laila Phelia's parents

Tara Phelia and Greg Phelia are Laila Phelia's parents, as per the Texas Longhorns' official website.

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Who is the father of Laila Phelia?

Greg Phelia is the father of Laila Phelia. He played basketball at Northern Kentucky and is the 17th-highest scorer in the program's history with 1310 points, as per the Michigan Wolverines' official website.

Who is the mother of Laila Phelia?

Tara Phelia is the mother of Laila Phelia.

What is the nationality of Laila Phelia's parents?

Tara Phelia and Greg Phelia are both American nationals.

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FAQs on Laila Phelia

A. Laila Phelia is in her senior year, as of March 2025.

A. Laila Phelia is 6 feet tall.

A. Laila Phelia attended Mount Notre Dame High School.

A. Laila Phelia is from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

A. Laila Phelia majors in Communication & Leadership.

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