NaLyssa Smith, born in 2000, is a dynamic American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She made a name for herself at Baylor, leading the Lady Bears to the 2019 NCAA Championship and earning the prestigious Wade Trophy in 2021. Drafted second overall by the Indiana Fever in 2022, Smith made the WNBA All-Rookie Team before being traded to the Dallas Wings and later to the Las Vegas Aces in 2025. Beyond the WNBA, she achieved stardom in Athletes Unlimited, winning the 2023 individual championship and setting a league record with a spectacular 50-point performance in the final game. Her versatile career also includes stints overseas with Galatasaray and representing the USA on the under-18 national team.