Kayla Nelms

Kayla Nelms is a 6-foot-1 forward for Baylor in NCAAW, listed as a sophomore and wearing jersey No. 8. Born in Miami, Florida, she appeared in 29 regular-season games in 2025 and provided frontcourt depth in a reserve role, starting 0 games while averaging 9.4 minutes per contest. In that 2025 season, Kayla Nelms stats show 119 points and 84 rebounds, translating to a Kayla Nelms scoring average of 4.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, with 0.4 assists and 0.28 steals per game. She added 8 blocks (0.28 per game) and recorded 164 in efficiency across 272 total minutes. As a finisher around the rim, she shot 57.0% from the field and 64.1% on two-point attempts, alongside a 63.0% true shooting percentage. Her rebounding production included 31 offensive boards and 53 defensive rebounds, and she went 25-of-35 at the free-throw line (71.4%). From three, she hit 4-of-15 (26.7%). In postseason play during 2025, she played two games, totaling 10 points on 60.0% shooting and 80.0% at the line, plus 3 rebounds and 1 block. This Kayla Nelms NCAAWB profile reflects a forward’s stat line built on efficient interior scoring and steady rebounding in limited minutes.