Kayla Thornton's Parents

Last Modified Sep 27, 2024 12:57 GMT
Kayla Thornton's Parents
Kayla Thornton's Parents - Lewis Thornton and Merteen Thornton

Kayla Thornton is an American professional basketball player and as of September 2024, she is playing for the New York Liberty. Thornton was undrafted in the 2014 WNBA Draft and she was picked by the Washington Mystics in the 2015 WNBA season. She later played for the Dallas Wings in the 2017 WNBA season. She played overseas for various teams including the Montaneras de Morovis, the Bucheon Hana 1Q, the Cheongju KB Stars, and many others.

Kayla Thornton attended the University of Texas at El Paso in 2010, where she played for the UTEP Miners women's basketball team. She completed her graduation with a degree in criminal justice in 2014. Thornton was one of three Miners in program history who scored at least 800 points and grabbed 688, along with 100 steals.

Who are Kayla Thornton's Parents?

Kayla Thornton was born to parents Lewis Thornton and Merteen Thornton. She has two brothers.

Who is Kayla Thornton's mother?

Merteen Thornton is Kayla Thornton's mother. She is a preacher and lives in Texas. Her mother was an evangelist, a member of the clergy, and is retired now. There is not much information about her mother in the public domain.

Who is Kayla Thornton's father?

Lewis Thornton is Kayla Thornton's father. Her father served in the U.S. military and was posted in Germany, where Kayla Thornton was born, according to her college profile. As mentioned in the Andscape article, her father was also a deacon, a member of the clergy but he is retired now. There is not much information about her father in the public domain.

FAQ's On Kayla Thornton's Parents

A. Kayla Thornton holds American nationality.

A. Kayla Thornton is 31 years old as of September 2024.

A. Kayla Thronton stands  6 feet 1 inches (1.85 m) tall.

A. Kayla Thornton attended the Irvin High Schoo in El Paso, Texas.

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