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| Born | (1995-03-15)March 15, 1995 (age 30) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Buford (Buford, Georgia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| WNBA draft | 2017: 1st round, 10th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drafted by | Dallas Wings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 2017–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Small forward /shooting guard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Dallas Wings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Galatasaray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Ramat HaSharon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Kayseri Basketbol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Atlanta Dream | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Maccabi Ra'anana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | CDB Clarinos Tenerife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Galatasaray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Chicago Sky | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Seattle Storm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Phoenix Mercury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Chicago Sky | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kaela Davis (born March 15, 1995) is an American professionalbasketball player who is currently a free agent. She previously played for theChicago Sky,Dallas Wings,Atlanta Dream,Seattle Storm and thePhoenix Mercury of theWomen's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball forGeorgia Tech before transferring to theUniversity of South Carolina.
After helping leadSouth Carolina to the NCAA Championship, Davis opted to enter the2017 WNBA draft.[1] She was drafted 10th overall by theDallas Wings.
On August 10, 2018, Davis signed with thePerth Lynx for the2018–19 WNBL season.[2] However, due to suffering withvertigo, she was unable to travel to Perth and thus the Lynx released Davis from her contract on September 4.[3]
In August 2020, it was announced that Davis had reached a deal with the Atlanta Dream.
Davis signed a hardship contract with theSeattle Storm on May 13, 2022.[4]
On July 21, 2022, Davis signed a 7-Day Hardship Contract with thePhoenix Mercury.[5]
On September 11, 2024, Davis signed a hardship contract with theChicago Sky.[6]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game | RPG | Rebounds per game |
| APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game | BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
| TO | Turnovers per game | FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| Bold | Career best | ° | League leader |
| * | Denotes season(s) in which Davis won anNCAA Championship |
Stats current through end of 2024 regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dallas | 33 | 0 | 15.5 | .389 | .429 | .754 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Dallas | 27 | 6 | 16.8 | .347 | .244 | .641 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 5.0 |
| 2019 | Dallas | 33 | 16 | 19.2 | .329 | .314 | .879 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Atlanta | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | Did not play (waived) | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | Chicago | 1 | 0 | 10.0 | .000 | — | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | Seattle | 1 | 0 | 18.0 | .571 | .667 | 1.000 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 11.0 |
| 2022 | Phoenix | 5 | 0 | 5.4 | .692 | .667 | .750 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.6 |
| 2023 | Did not appear in league | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | Chicago | 4 | 0 | 13.0 | .333 | 1.000 | .500 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Career | 6 years, 5 teams | 106 | 22 | 16.1 | .362 | .348 | .747 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.5 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dallas | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | Phoenix | 2 | 0 | 23.5 | .483 | .000 | .800 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 16.0 |
| Career | 2 years, 2 teams | 3 | 0 | 16.7 | .483 | .000 | .800 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 10.7 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Georgia Tech | 32 | 32 | 30.5 | .378 | .346 | .801 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 18.6 | |
| 2014–15 | Georgia Tech | 34 | 33 | 33.6 | .364 | .289 | .760 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 19.2 | |
| 2015–16 | South Carolina | Did not play (NCAA transfer rules) | ||||||||||||
| 2016–17* | South Carolina | 37 | 36 | 27.8 | .375 | .349 | .812 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 12.7 | |
| Career | 103 | 101 | 30.5 | .372 | .326 | .789 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 16.7 | ||
In January 2018, Davis joined Turkish teamGalatasaray. On 19 November 2021, she signed a one-year contract withGalatasaray.[9]
Davis is the daughter of formerNBA player,Antonio Davis. Davis has a twin brother,A. J., who played basketball atUCF and plays professionally overseas.
Davis’ godsister isCandace Parker.[citation needed]
