The #1 Guard In Maryland: Laila Reynolds

Laila Reynolds is a 4 Star recruit who plays Guard at New Hope Academy. Reynolds is ranked as the 37th best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 15 Guard in the nation as well. In addition, Reynolds is listed as the #3 recruit in the state of Maryland and is listed as the #1 Guard in the state of Maryland. Her top 4 schools are UCLA, Mississippi State, Florida, and Georgia.

Who are some role models in your life?

My brother and my grandpa are role models in my life because my brother is one of hardest workers and through all his injuries and adversities he got after everyday, no quit. My grandpa before he passed no matter how bad he was feeling he got up every morning and stuck to his consistent morning routine. He attacked everyday with joy no matter what. He was one of the strongest people I know.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to a lot of DMV rappers like No savage, Baby Jamo, and Lil LO and I throw some Jay Z in there too.

What are the strengths of your game?

The strengths of my game are how I can score on all three levels, my ability to get downhill and finish around the rim in many different ways. I can get to my pull up jump shots in many different ways, and I can shoot the three off the catch.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory so far is just being able to play on the EYBL circuit for the first time on my last AAU run, and just do the things that I dreamed and prayed for .

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Some advice I would give is to stay consistent, work hard, and just believe big. You can do whatever you work hard for.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Bali

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was about 13 when I started to fully invest and fall in love with the grind 

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet anyone in the sports world, I would want to meet Jalen Brunson because he’s such a humble killer.