Gayles was ranked the No. 8 player in the nation according to ESPN as a senior out of Spring Valley High... A McDonald's All-American and Jordan Brand Classic selection... Also named a Naismith High School All-American... Averaged 13.8 points, 3.3 assists, 3.5 steals and 4.9 rebounds per game as a senior... Earned honors as a Las Vegas Sun Standout and a Super Seven... Helped Spring Valley win the 2021 Class 5A state championship... An honor student... Played club for West Coast United and Vegas Elite.

Aaliyah Gayles was born January 13, 2004 in California.... The daughter of Dwight Gayles and Malkia Lockett... Has three siblings: Cheqouya, OJ and Willie... Enjoys going out with her family and friends in her free time... Hopes to travel to Italy and London... Would like to play professionally after graduation... Is a member of Trojan Athletic Senate, USC's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee leadership group... Majoring in communication.