Those two girls were Syla Swords and her younger sister, Savannah. “My mom was completing her MBA when we were younger, so we’d have to follow my dad to his practices in the gym,” Syla told The ...

"Just how proud he is to represent his country." One month ago, Syla Swords spoke these words about her father and current basketball coach, Shawn Swords. Just a few days from then, Canada ...

Canadian Olympic athlete and Michigan freshman guard Syla Swords made a significant mark in the Wolverines' season opener against the defending champions, the top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks.

Buy this photo. INDIANAPOLIS — Three. Freshman guard Syla Swords caught an outlet pass from freshman guard Mila Holloway in transition. Two. Swords neared the 3-point line on the left wing as No. 1 ...

Less than three months ago, Syla Swords was playing in a tournament for Long Island Lutheran to decide the high school girls basketball national champion. Her next tournament will have a little ...

Freshman star Syla Swords returned, and looked sharp, but her performance wasn’t enough as Michigan fell to No. 1 UCLA 86-70 on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Swords poured in a season-high 30 points ...

At least it got a closer look at Syla Swords — the future of its women's basketball program. The 18-year-old Swords became the youngest Canadian basketball player to compete in the Olympics.

At least it got a closer look at Syla Swords — the future of its women’s basketball program. The 18-year-old Swords became the youngest Canadian basketball player to compete in the Olympics.