Laila Phelia
College / Club
Syracuse
Height
6-0
Position
Guard
Age
Country
USA
2026 WNBA Mock Draft
Round 3, Pick 13 (43rd Overall)
Pro Comparison
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Player Profile
Laila Phelia is a scoring wing prospect for the 2026 WNBA Draft. She utilizes her explosive first step and upper-body strength to attack the rim. She possesses strong body control to absorb contact in the paint and finish through traffic. A capable shooter, she features a reliable pull-up jumper and is shooting over 40% from three this season.
Notable Teammates
Uche Izoje (Syracuse) • Rori Harmon (Texas) • Madison Booker (Texas) • Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (Texas) • Kyla Oldacre (Texas)
Draft Board Comparison
| Rank | Name | Season | Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Jalyn Brown | '25-26 | MSU | 51.9 | 41.2 | 72.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 11.1 |
| 41 | Laila Phelia | '25-26 | SYR | 39.5 | 35.9 | 85.4 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 13.7 |
| 42 | Saffron Shiels | '25-26 | TSV | 37.5 | 27.2 | 75.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 5.4 |
Game Analysis
- vs. Canisius (Nov 2025) – Laila Phelia’s 22 points helps Syracuse women’s basketball beat Canisius, move to 3-0.
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