Height
6'4"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
25
College
Baylor
Experience
4 yrs
WNBA Performance is graded on per-game box production relative to position; advanced impact metrics are not yet publicly available for the WNBA.
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NaLyssa Smith earns a B- Performance grade, ranking #28 of 51 Forwards on the FanVerdicts board.
Current Sentiment
NaLyssa Smith has solidified her standing as a reliable two-way contributor for the Las Vegas Aces, with recent coverage emphasizing her development into a championship-caliber player following the team's 2025 title run. The Aces' decision to re-sign her ahead of the 2026 season signals organizational confidence in her role within a contending core, and media narratives have shifted toward recognizing her growth trajectory rather than questioning her fit. Her efficient 71.7% field-goal percentage and consistent rebounding (7.1 RPG) anchor her value as a complementary piece alongside the franchise's star power. The recent milestone of completing her Baylor degree while maintaining her WNBA career has added a positive character dimension to her public profile. Overall, Smith enters 2026 with stable, moderately positive perception as a proven rotation starter on a championship-contending roster, though she remains outside All-Star conversation.
2026 Season Stats9 GP
11.0
PPG
6.8
RPG
0.9
APG
0.4
SPG
0.9
BPG
70.7
FG%
33.3
3P%
47.1
FT%