The WNBA All-Star Game will take place this weekend. Two former Notre Dame basketball players — Jewell Loyd and Kayla McBride — will be starters in the game.
Jewell Loyd is a member of the Seattle Storm. She is in her fifth season in the league. Loyd averages 15 points, three assists and 3.6 rebounds per game in her career thus far.
She played for Notre Dame from 2012-2015. Loyd accomplishments during his collegiate career were as follows:
- espnW National Player of the Year (2015)
- ACC Player of the Year (2015)
- 2× ACC Tournament MVP (2014, 2015)
- 2× Consensus All-American (2014, 2015)
- USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2013)
- Big East Freshman of the Year (2013)
Kayla McBride is a member of the Las Vegas Aces.