Layla Lamar, daughter of Duke Head Coach Marissa Young and James Lamar announced that she has verbally committed to the University of Florida. The 2024 infielder is now the second sixth grader to commit to the Gators following the NCAA DI Council vote to move the prospect contact date to Sept. 1 of an athlete’s junior year (Effective April 25, 2018). Lamar joins the 2024 Gator recruiting class with Alexia Carasquillo. 

? COMMITMENT ALERT ? - Lady Dukes #17 Layla Lamar, our 2024 grad has verbally committed to continue her education and play for the University of Florida! Congratulations Layla, we are so proud of you! #ChompChomp #LadyDukes #GoGators pic.twitter.com/CodROmAqWt

— Lady Dukes Softball (@Lady_DukesSB) April 23, 2018

Born into a softball dynasty, Lamar is trained by her mother Duke Head Coach Marissa Young and grandfather and club softball legend Robert Young.  

Heading to Florida! Congrats to our #17 Lady Dukes player Layla Lamar who is heading down to the University of Florida on her unofficial visit this weekend! Go get'em Layla! #ChompChomp #LadyDukes #TimWalton pic.twitter.com/0xcZthnKCP

— Lady Dukes Softball (@Lady_DukesSB) April 13, 2018