Jewell Loyd’s Parents

Last Modified Jul 19, 2024 05:56 GMT
Jewell Loyd’s Parents
Jewell Loyd’s (Source: Jewell Loyd’s Instagram handle @jewellloyd )

Jewell Loyd is a native of Lincolnwood, Illinois, U.S., born on October 5, 1993. She is an American professional player, playing for the Seattle Storm as their point guard. She was the first overall pick in the 2015 WNBA Draft by Seattle.

Jewell Loyd achieved many accolades in her basketball journey including the two-time ACC tournament MVP in 2014 and 2015, the 2013 USBWA National Freshman of the Year, the 2013 Big East Freshman of the Year, the 2015 ACC Player of the Year, the 2015 WNBA Rookie of the Year, the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game MVP, the 2023 WNBA scoring leader, and the 2023 WNBA Peak Performer. Loyd and her team won the WNBA Champions title two times in 2018 and 2020. She earned five gold medals in the Olympics, World Cups, and 3x3 World Championship, representing the United States.

Who are Jewell Loyd’s parents?

Jewell Loyd is the daughter of Gwendolyn Davis-Loyd and Calvin Loyd.

Who is Jewell Loyd’s mother ?

Jewell Loyd’s Parents
Jewell Loyd’s (Source: Jewell Loyd’s Instagram handle @jewellloyd )

Gwendolyn Davis-Loyd is Jewell Loyd’s mother. According to the South Bend Tribune, she is a retired educator. She wrote a book "The Invisible Disability", addressing her journey with her daughter, Jewell Loyd’s learning disability, dyslexia, as mentioned in the official website of her book.

Who is Jewell Loyd’s father ?

Jewell Loyd’s Parents
Jewell Loyd’s (Source: Jewell Loyd’s Instagram handle @jewellloyd )

Calvin Loyd is Jewell Loyd’s father. According to the Chicago Tribune, he used to run a commercial cleaning business out of Lincolnwood.

What nationality is Jewell Loyd’s parents?

Calvin Loyd and Gwendolyn Davis-Loyd hold American nationality. According to NBC Olympics, her mother is from Mississippi and her father is from Georgia.

FAQ's On Jewell Loyd’s Parents

A. As of Jewell Loyd’s Instagram post, Téa Adams is her girlfriend.

A. Jewell Loyd has an older brother, Jarryd Loyd, who played basketball overseas.

A. Jewell Loyd’s height is 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m).

A. As of July 2024, Jewell Loyd is 30 years old.

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