Kaylene Smikle
- Guard
- 6-0
- 2003-07-14 Yrs
- Tennessee
- USA
- 2027
2027 WNBA Draft:
Big Board Ranking: 19
Pro Comp: Kaila Charles
Player Profile
A prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft, Kaylene Smikle is a dynamic guard for Maryland who transferred after starring at Rutgers. She is a three-level scorer who excels at creating her own shot and aggressively attacking the basket to get to the free-throw line. Smikle isn’t just an offensive specialist; she also provides defensive intensity, using her 6’0″ length to disrupt passing lanes and generate steals.
Dec 7 2025 – Announced she will be undergoing knee surgery and will miss the rest of the 25-26 season.
Notable Teammates
Oluchi Okananwa (Maryland) • Saylor Poffenbarger (Maryland) • Shyanne Sellers (Maryland) • Yarden Garzon (Maryland)
Big Board Comparison
| Rank | Name | Season | Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Donovyn Hunter | '25-26 | UCLA | 45.7 | 33.7 | 73.8 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 10.2 |
| 19 | Kaylene Smikle | '24-25 | MD | 44.8 | 34.7 | 82.4 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 17.9 |
| 20 | Laila Reynolds | '25-26 | Florida | 42.8 | 13.5 | 68.6 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 12.1 |
In the News
- Kaylene Smikle will do anything to win. Maryland can thank her siblings
- Early Look: 2027 WNBA Draft
- Full 3 Round 2026 WNBA Mock Draft
- Back to Player Directory
PROFILE
- 6-0 •
- Guard •
- 2027
2024-25 MD
- PTS 17.9 •
- REB 4.4 •
- FG% 44.8 •
- 3P% 34.7
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