Kaylene Smikle
- Guard •
- 6-0 •
- 2003-07-14 Yrs •
- Tennessee •
- USA •
- CLASS OF 2027
2024-25 MD |
- PTS 17.9 •
- REB 4.4 •
- FG% 44.8 •
- 3P% 34.7
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)
Player Tracker
2026
Earned First Team All-Big-Ten honors as a junior, despite having her season cut short by knee surgery.
Apr 22 — Announced her transfer commitment to Tennessee from Maryland
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
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