Long Beach State University Athletics
Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Partners With Team IMPACT To Sign Kayla Diaz
11/16/2024 5:53:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Kayla Diaz, a two-time cancer survivor joins the Beach’s talented roster this season
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach State Women's Basketball is proud to partner with Team IMPACT as the Beach welcome 16-year-old cancer survivor Kayla to the 2024-25 roster.
"Welcoming Kayla to our Beach Family is a once in a lifetime experience," said Long Beach State Head Women's Basketball Coach Amy Wright. "Kayla brings a great perspective on living life each and every day to the fullest. Her family is wonderful as she has a great sense of what it is to be a great teammate. We look forward to this season with her on our team!"
Hailing from San Pedro, Calif., Kayla, who describes herself as "ambitious and strong," has gone through treatment for cancer twice. She is a very creative and loving person who has been so resilient throughout her medical journey.
Beach Women's Basketball is excited to have Kayla join the squad this season. Kayla is an inspiration to the team and LBSU is looking forward to having her on the sidelines. Her perseverance and ability to overcome challenges will bring added motivation to the Beach to accomplish their goals.
"Spending time with Kayla has been so much fun," said LBSU freshman center Haley Wright. "Her laugh is so contagious. I've loved watching her creative mind at work during the pumpkin painting activity. Her enthusiasm to shoot around with me and take fun photos has been so cool to see. I really hope to be able to spend more time with my new teammate and learn more about her in the coming years. I'm so excited to have Kayla on this incredible journey with us."
"Welcoming Kayla to our Beach Family is a once in a lifetime experience," said Long Beach State Head Women's Basketball Coach Amy Wright. "Kayla brings a great perspective on living life each and every day to the fullest. Her family is wonderful as she has a great sense of what it is to be a great teammate. We look forward to this season with her on our team!"
Hailing from San Pedro, Calif., Kayla, who describes herself as "ambitious and strong," has gone through treatment for cancer twice. She is a very creative and loving person who has been so resilient throughout her medical journey.
Beach Women's Basketball is excited to have Kayla join the squad this season. Kayla is an inspiration to the team and LBSU is looking forward to having her on the sidelines. Her perseverance and ability to overcome challenges will bring added motivation to the Beach to accomplish their goals.
"Spending time with Kayla has been so much fun," said LBSU freshman center Haley Wright. "Her laugh is so contagious. I've loved watching her creative mind at work during the pumpkin painting activity. Her enthusiasm to shoot around with me and take fun photos has been so cool to see. I really hope to be able to spend more time with my new teammate and learn more about her in the coming years. I'm so excited to have Kayla on this incredible journey with us."
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