League WNBA College Syracuse (2009–2013) Weight 88 kg Nationality Canadian Name Kayla Alexander Position Center | Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Role Basketball Player Pro career 2013 Listed weight 195 lb (88 kg) Height 1.93 m | |
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Born January 5, 1991 (age 33) ( 1991-01-05 ) WNBA draft 2013 / Round: 2013 / Pick: 8th overall High school Milton District High School | ||
All time leading scorer kayla alexander syracuse women s basketball
Kayla Janine Alexander (born January 5, 1991) is a professional basketball player for the San Antonio Stars of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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- All time leading scorer kayla alexander syracuse women s basketball
- Kayla alexander interview at big east media day 2012 syracuse women s basketball
- College career
- Syracuse statistics
- WNBA
- Overseas
- Personal life
- References
Kayla alexander interview at big east media day 2012 syracuse women s basketball
College career
When Alexander left Syracuse University she was the team's all-time leader in points (2,024), blocks (350), field goals (736), free throws made (552), free throws attempted (750) and games played (140). She became the second player from Syracuse to be selected in a WNBA Draft.
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WNBA
Alexander was drafted with the eighth pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft by the San Antonio Stars. Since her rookie season, she's been a reserve center on the Stars' roster and a key contributor in rebounding. In the 2016 season, she averaged career-highs in scoring and rebounding with 8.0 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game. In 2017, Alexander re-signed with the Stars in free agency.
Overseas
In the 2015-16 WNBA off-season, Alexander played in Russia for Spartak Vidnoe Moscow Region. In August 2016, Alexander signed a short-term deal with CJM Bourges Basket of the French League for the 2016-17 WNBA off-season.
Personal life
Alexander said she wanted to become a teacher once she retires from basketball.