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#1  Loyal McQueen

Position:
Guard
Height:
5-8
Class:
Gr.
Hometown:
Florence, S.C.
Major:
Athletic Leadership
High School:
Wilson HS (Georgia Tech, Alabama)

McQueen, a Florence, S.C. native and Wilson High School alumna signed with Clemson in April 2024 after spending the previous two seasons at Alabama. The 2023-24 season was statistically the best season of McQueen’s career as she averaged 10 points, three assists, and three rebounds per game.

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McQueen, a Florence, S.C. native and Wilson High School alumna signed with Clemson in April 2024 after spending the previous two seasons at Alabama. The 2023-24 season was statistically the best season of McQueen’s career as she averaged 10 points, three assists, and three rebounds per game.

2023-24: Junior (Alabama)

  • Played and started all 34 games
  • Led the Tide in free throws made (104) and attempted (131)
  • Ranked eighth in the SEC for free throws made and percentage (79.4)
  • Led Alabama with 105 assists, averaging three per contest
  • Put up 13 points and grabbed five rebounds in Alabama’s win over Florida State in the NCAA Tournament

2022-23: Sophomore (Alabama)

  • Played in 31 games and made one start
  • Scored 20+ points in games against Norfolk State and Tennessee
  • Corralled a season-high five rebounds against Auburn
  • Recorded a season-high six assists against Alabama A&M

2021-22

  • Enrolled at Alabama, became eligible to play in fall of 2022

2020-21: Freshman (Georgia Tech)

  • Played in 25 games and started in 21
  • In over 30 minutes per game, McQueen averaged 8.8 points and scored in double-figures ten times
  • Scored a season-high 17 points against Clemson
  • Was named ACC Freshman of the Week on December 14
  • Helped Georgia Tech advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament

         Prep: Wilson High School (Florence, SC)

  • 2019-20 Gatorade South Carolina Player of the Year
  • 2019-20 South Carolina Ms. Basketball
  • 2020 MaxPreps South Carolina Player of the Year
  • Three-time Florence Morning News Player of the Year
  • Ranked the no. 22 guard in the nation and a four-star recruit by ESPN
  • Rated the top player in South Carolina
  • 2019 Region VI-AAAA Player of the Year
  • Three-time South Carolina All-State selection
  • Scored over 2,000 points in her career
  • Recorded a career high of 51 points with 11 three pointers in a game in her senior season

Personal Information

  • Born June 11, 2002 to parents Hope and Derrick McQueen
  • Father played basketball at Wake Forest from 1988-92
  • Was elected Class President at Wilson High School