Laila Fair

Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-2
High School:
Stuart Country Day School
Hometown:
Middlesex, N.J.

Before UMass: Spent the 2021-22 season at Saint Joseph’s … Appeared in 24 games, starting in 15 for the Hawks … Averaged 8.6 points per night to go with 4.7 rebounds per game … Tallied a career-high 20 points twice during the season … Grabbed a career best 11 boards at Pen (12/7/21) … Named to the 2022 Atlantic 10 All-Championship Team … Earned a spot on the 2022 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team

Before College: Attended Stuart Country Day School, where she aided her team to the NJISAA Prep B State Title her junior season … Helped the team to the Mercer County Tournament Finals and was named to the Roselle Catholic Holiday All-Tournament Team as a junior … Garnered Most Improved Player in 2019-20 … Went to the NJISAA Prep B State Title and Mercer County Tournament Semifinals as a sophomore … Played AAU for Team Miller Lightning

Verdi on Fair: "I'm super excited that I get to coach Laila. She brings size, skill and depth to our front court. Laila is one of the most improved post players in the A10. She can score the ball and I think her best basketball is just ahead of her."

Fair on UMass: "I choose UMass because I could see myself thriving in a program like this for basketball. On top of that, the staff was welcoming, and the players seemed to have a family environment. In addition to basketball part, I am excited to grow as an individual!"