DENVER  – The University of Denver women's basketball program has signed Grand Canyon forward Laila McLeod, head coach Doshia Woods announced on Tuesday. McLeod will have three years of eligibility remaining when she joins the Pioneers for the 2023-24 season.
 
Coming out of high school, McLeod was the 105^th ranked player in the country, and the 22^nd best small forward according to the Dan Olson Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.
 
"We are excited to add Laila to our program," Woods said. "She brings so much versatility on and off the court. A 6'0" small forward that can score in multiple ways, her skill set will help us continue to elevate our program."
 
McLeod played in 28 of 31 games for Grand Canyon in her freshman season this past year, averaging 4.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 12 minutes a game off the bench. McLeod did make nine starts for the Lopes, and tallied 21 steals and 21 assists in her rookie season.
 
The transfer joins freshmen signings Emari Doby (release), Reagan Pahl (release) and Alaisha Brown (release) as newcomers on Woods' 2023-24 roster.
 
Laila McLeod – Sophomore – Dallas, Texas - Bella Vista College Preparatory – 6'0" – Forward
2022-23 (AT GRAND CANYON)
Played in 28 games in her freshman season, starting nine in the Lopes back court…Averaged 4.0 points and 1.9 rebounds to go with 21 assists and 21 steals in 12 minutes per game…Shot 35.4% from beyond the arc.
 
BEFORE GRAND CANYON
Attended Bella Vista College Preparatory…Four-year letter winner on the basketball team, winning the Texas 6A state title in 2020…Ranked #10 for the class of 2022 in Texas…National Jr. Honor Society member…105^th ranked player in the country, and the 22^nd best small forward according to the Dan Olson Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Jodi Dolliver and LaVon McLeod…Has two older siblings, LaVon and Jacey…Cousin, Christian Agnew, played basketball at North Alabama and UTEP…Born in Nashville, Tenn., and grew up in Detroit, Mich., before moving to Texas…Favorite sports moment was winning the 2018 Jr. NBA Skills Challenge in the boys and girls bracket…Favorite athletes are Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry…Favorite sports team growing up was the 2012 Miami Heat.


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