31 Facts About Layshia Clarendon

Layshia Renee Clarendon was born on May 2,1991 and is an American former professional basketball player.

Layshia Clarendon completed their college career at the University of California, Berkeley in 2013.

Layshia Clarendon was named to the USA Women's U19 team which represented the US in the 2009 U19 World's Championship, held in Bangkok, Thailand in July and August 2009.

Layshia Clarendon was selected ninth overall in the 2013 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.

Layshia Clarendon played three years for the Fever helping make the playoffs in every year that they were part of the team.

Layshia Clarendon immediately became the Dream's starting point guard in their first season, starting 32 out of 34 games.

Layshia Clarendon again had a fantastic season, making their only All-Star game.

At the All-Star game, Layshia Clarendon recorded 14 points and 10 assists.

Layshia Clarendon registered a "unofficial" triple double during the year when they recorded 15 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds in Atlanta's overtime win over Phoenix.

Layshia Clarendon played in 15 regular season games and one playoff game for the Sun.

Layshia Clarendon was hoping to be a key reserve for the Sun going into the 2019 season, but their season got derailed after sustaining an ankle injury that required surgery.

The Sun had a very successful season making it all the way to the WNBA Finals, and Layshia Clarendon was hoping to make it back in time to play, but ultimately wasn't ready and healthy to play.

Layshia Clarendon made the 2021 Liberty roster, but only played three minutes in the opening night game vs the Indiana Fever.

Layshia Clarendon signed a hardship contract with the Lynx on May 31,2021, due to the Lynx falling under the roster number due to multiple injuries.

Layshia Clarendon played that night for the Lynx and sparked a run to help the Lynx get their first win of the season.

Unfortunately for the Lynx, they continued to have injuries to many players, which benefited Layshia Clarendon, who continued to be signed by the Lynx.

Layshia Clarendon had a strong season for the Lynx, but struggled as the year ended with a right fibula injury.

On May 3,2022, after going through all of training camp with the Lynx, Layshia Clarendon was waived and did not make the final roster.

On February 7,2023, Layshia Clarendon signed a training camp contract with the Los Angeles Sparks.

On February 1,2024, Layshia Clarendon re-signed with the Sparks for the 2024 WNBA season.

Layshia Clarendon appeared in 21 games during the season, playing in only one game following the Olympic break, due to mental health reasons.

Layshia Clarendon retired from the WNBA on September 20,2024 after 11 seasons.

In 2015, Layshia Clarendon won Outsports' "Female Hero of the Year", for using their platform in support of LGBTQ+ people in sports.

Layshia Clarendon stated that they wish to "open closet doors for women across sports".

In 2017, Layshia Clarendon discussed the issues within the WNBA in regards to the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people.

Layshia Clarendon stated that during their early career playing for the Indiana Fever, the team was attempting to include LGBTQ+ individuals by participating in a "Diversity Night" during Pride month, which Layshia Clarendon felt was confusingly named, as a way to avoid the true purpose of Pride month.

Layshia Clarendon was named as one of the players on the league's Social Justice Council, which was tasked with engaging community conversations, advocacy, and education on topics surrounding social justice.

The beginning of the 2020 season saw Layshia Clarendon involved in protest around the shooting of Breonna Taylor and the "Say her Name" campaign which had begun in 2014.

Layshia Clarendon later stated they were raising "Baby C" with gender expansiveness.

In 2015, Layshia Clarendon identified as "black, gay, female, non-cisgender and Christian".

In 2021, Layshia Clarendon underwent chest masculinization surgery to remove breast tissue.