It’s been a career year for California Golden Bears women’s basketball alumni Layshia Clarendon. Clarendon earned her first WNBA All-Star appearance. Taking over point guard responsibilities for the Atlanta Dream, Clarendon has gone on to average 11.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season to earn a reserve spot on the East team.
Clarendon made the most of her opportunity in the All-Star game, registering a double-double of 14 points and 10 assists.
Layshia isn’t just doing good work on the court. She has become extremely active in human rights causes, particularly in the fight for LGBTQ rights.