# @sixbroadway on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZs78ovpLG7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66971420-sixbroadway-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-17T21:32:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SIX The Musical on Broadway 👑 (@sixbroadway) — https://gondola.cc/sixbroadway

## Caption

Today, we are crowning three-time WNBA champion Jewell Loyd as our #QueenoftheWeek 👑

Born in Lincolnwood, Illinois, and raised near Chicago, Loyd starred as a four-year starter at Niles West High School. She went on to play for Notre Dame, where she became one of the most decorated players in program history. During her college career, Loyd was named ESPN’s Women’s College Basketball Player of the Year and ACC Player of the Year. She also scored 1,909 points, the fifth-highest total in Notre Dame history.

Loyd’s professional career started off strong. In 2015, she was the first overall pick in the WNBA Draft, selected by the Seattle Storm. That same year, she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year. Since then, she’s established herself as one of the most accomplished players in women’s basketball, becoming a three-time WNBA Champion, six-time WNBA All-Star, and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA. Most recently, Loyd began a new season as a guard for the Las Vegas Aces. 

Throughout her athletic career, Loyd has used her platform to advocate for students with learning disabilities and increased inclusivity for LGBTQ+ athletes. She has been featured in Nike’s BeTrue campaign, dedicated to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community through funding, apparel, and public visibility. As part of the campaign, Loyd, along with fellow queer athletes, come together to promote equality across athletics. As an openly queer WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist, she continues to create space for greater representation, visibility, and inclusivity for LGBTQ+ athletes. 

Thank you, Queen, for uplifting LGBTQ+ visibility in sports 💜 #SIXBroadway #SIXUSTour

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