2017-18 Women's Basketball Roster
Kakala, Loretta

Jersey Number 32
Loretta Kakala
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Center
- High School:
- Manteca
- Hometown:
- Manteca, Calif.
Bio
Freshman Season (2017-18):
- Played in four games before redshirting.
High School:
- A five-star prospect that is ranked 25th overall, second at her position, in the class of 2017, according to espnW HoopGurlz.
- Earned high rankings from All-Star Girls Report (No. 25) and Preferred Athlete Scouting Service (No. 33).
- Named a McDonald's All-American Team selection in 2017, was first McDonald’s All American in Manteca history.
- Finished her senior season at Manteca averaging 15.6 points, 12 rebounds and two blocked shots a game.
- A first-team all-district player last year, averaged 16 points and 8.5 rebounds in her junior season.
- Named to the CalHiSports Underclass all-state team that season as well as the first team all-Valley Oak League.
- Also competed in volleyball and throws the shot put and discus for the track and field team.
- Chose Louisville over Arizona State, San Diego State, California, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Utah, Washington, and Kansas.
WBB: Head Coach Jeff Walz Press Conference (7/31/25)
Thursday, July 31
Jeff Walz Post Game vs Clemson Press Conference 02.27.25
Friday, May 16
WBB: NCAA 2nd Round Preview Press Conference
Saturday, March 22
WBB: NCAA 1st Round Postgame Press Conference (Nebraska - 3/21/25)
Saturday, March 22