Five-Star Forward Syla Sword Picks Michigan Over Alabama, Tennessee in Stunning Commitment to Wolverines
Syla Swords Shines in Freshman Season with Michigan Wolverines
Syla Swords, a 6-foot guard from Sudbury, Ontario, has made an immediate impact in her freshman year with the University of Michigan women’s basketball team. As the highest-ranked recruit in program history, Swords has delivered standout performances, including a career-high 30 points against No. 1 UCLA and a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds in her debut against No. 1 South Carolina. ([University of Michigan Athletics][1], [The Michigan Daily][2])
Throughout the season, Swords has been recognized for her contributions, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors three times and being named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. Her versatility and leadership have been instrumental in Michigan’s success, including a notable victory over Washington in the Big Ten Tournament, where she contributed 15 points alongside fellow freshman Olivia Olson’s 21 points. ([University of Michigan Athletics][1], [Fox Sports][3])
Beyond her collegiate achievements, Swords has a distinguished international career, representing Canada in the 2024 Paris Olympics and earning bronze medals at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup and U19 World Cup. Her experience and skill set have positioned her as a rising star in women’s college basketball.([Maize n Brew][4])
Looking ahead, Swords’ continued development and performance are expected to play a crucial role in Michigan’s pursuit of further success in the NCAA tournament and beyond.([Swish Appeal][5])
[1]: https://mgoblue.com/sports/basketball/roster/swords-syla/25581?utm_source=chatgpt.com “University of Michigan Athletics”
[2]: https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/womens-basketball/syla-swords-career-night-not-enough-for-no-24-michigan-to-upset-no-1-ucla/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Syla Swords’ career night not enough in failed upset of No. 1 UCLA”
[3]: https://www.foxsports.com/articles/wcbk/freshmen-olivia-olson-syla-swords-combine-for-36-as-michigan-ends-washingtons-5game-win-streak?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Freshmen Olivia Olson, Syla Swords combine for 36 as Michigan ends Washington’s 5-game win streak | FOX Sports”
[4]: https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/9/27/24252961/syla-swords-michigan-womens-basketball-kim-barnes-arico-2024-paris-olympics-team-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Everything you need to know about Syla Swords, the highest ranked recruit in Michigan women’s basketball history”
[5]: https://www.swishappeal.com/2025/1/3/24334626/ncaa-wbb-michigan-wolverines-syla-swords-freshman-scoring-points-canada-olympics-ucla-south-carolina?utm_source=chatgpt.com “The ahead-of-schedule freshman taking Michigan to another level”
