Getting to know…Leya Landin
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Date of Birth: 11/27/2006
Birth Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Social Media
Twitter: @Leya_Landin
Instagram: landin.leya

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball
What is your favorite sports memory? Being a part of the national team and having the honor of being the team captain
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My Dad and my grandfather
Any other personal athletic highlights you'd like to share: NISAA champions 2 years in a row with CPCA

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Was on my high-schools honor roll.
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Undecided

Family
Daughter of Francesa and Marqus Landin
Brothers and/or sisters: Ceasar Landin
 
Sport Participation/Enrollment History
Academic Year: 2023-2025
Names of Previous Institutions: Central Pointe Christian Academy

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I like to crochet
What is your dream job? Programming and/or Creating robots
Why did you choose Chicago State? Because Chicago is a beautiful city, and is full of history
Do you have a sports hero- who and why? Steph Curry, he was an underdog and still prevailed
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Reading and crocheting
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments?: I have crocheted clothes to multiple people.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Stephen Curry
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Determined
What is your favorite food? My grandpa’s Italian food
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Italian soup made by my grandma
What or who motivates you to work hard?: Making my Grandparents proud
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Let go of the things you can't control”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Steph Curry, Pelle Larsson, Ed Sheeren
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? I'll be a professional basketball player in Europe living in a beautiful apartment
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Zip-lined over a rainforest
How many languages do you speak? Swedish, English, Some Spanish, Some Italian