Kyle posted on Twitter that GCU is getting Trinity San Antonio. I could do without that.
2023-2024 Ladyjack Basketball
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K State bio:
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
Played in four games with 13 minutes (3.3 mpg) of action... Dished out one assist. Made collegiate debut against Morgan State (12/21).
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-star prospect according to ESPN Hoopgurlz... Ranked as the number 38 point guard in the nation... 2022 McDonald's All-American nominee... High school teammates with Ja'Mia Harris... Helped the Eagles to a 28-2 overall record and the 2021 Texas 6A State title.
PERSONAL
Born April 14, 2004... Daughter of Chara Laury-Gatewood and Michael Gatewood... Has three siblings: Michael, Chideyah and Marqece... Major is open option.
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
Played in four games with 13 minutes (3.3 mpg) of action... Dished out one assist. Made collegiate debut against Morgan State (12/21).
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-star prospect according to ESPN Hoopgurlz... Ranked as the number 38 point guard in the nation... 2022 McDonald's All-American nominee... High school teammates with Ja'Mia Harris... Helped the Eagles to a 28-2 overall record and the 2021 Texas 6A State title.
PERSONAL
Born April 14, 2004... Daughter of Chara Laury-Gatewood and Michael Gatewood... Has three siblings: Michael, Chideyah and Marqece... Major is open option.
Everything’s better in Texas right? #committed #cominghome #ladyjack pic.twitter.com/9UprLwVKnw
— mimi 🥀 (@michaylagatewo1) May 13, 2023
G: MIMI GATEWOOD 5-6 Glen Heights, Texas (DeSoto) (R/FR.)
Our new starting PG?
DFW connections already in play for Coach Bishop!! He is going to continue the tradition of a very strong Ladyjack team..
AB has been in the portal for over a month. I take this to mean she definitely is leaving. Unless something has changed, she is not going to WVU.
Nothing but grateful for my time at Stephen F Austin💜💜 stay tuned for my next chapter 👀 pic.twitter.com/wc8zWyfYGE
— Avery Brittingham 🥵 (@Averybrittingh2) May 14, 2023
Welcome Coach Patrick Harrison to the Piney Woods! 🪓
— SFA Women's Basketball (@SFAWBB) May 16, 2023
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Now we've got a Jordynn and we've got a Harrison. It's almost as if nothing has changed! 
Another one 👀
— SFA Women's Basketball (@SFAWBB) May 17, 2023
Welcome Coach Jordynn Hernandez to Nacogdoches!
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SFA Jack Fanatic said:
Now we've got a Jordynn and we've got a Harrison. It's almost as if nothing has changed!
Don't quit your day job for a career in comedy.
TallTexan said:Another one 👀
— SFA Women's Basketball (@SFAWBB) May 17, 2023
Welcome Coach Jordynn Hernandez to Nacogdoches!
📰 : https://t.co/X8oLKXhTDF#AxeEm x #RaiseTheAxe pic.twitter.com/ntXsNYLnAI
I don't want to be too negative about this hire, but being named the Recruiting Coordinator seems like a heavy load to bear for someone with so little experience. I assume that Bishop and Harrison will be heavily involved in assisting Jordynn while she learns the ropes and develops relationships around the state and country.
What are others' opinions on this?
From what I've seen online, At bigger schools, recruiting coordinator a lot of times means a separate position.
That person, as best I can tell is in charge of scheduling visits, keeping tabs with recruits needs, etc. The legwork.
It is often a fairly recent grad.
If I may make an analogy to business, would you want your CEO handling the scheduling and logistics of clients or the relationship building and strategy parts?
And as a young, recent player she will likely relate well to recruits having just gone through the process a few years ago.
That person, as best I can tell is in charge of scheduling visits, keeping tabs with recruits needs, etc. The legwork.
It is often a fairly recent grad.
If I may make an analogy to business, would you want your CEO handling the scheduling and logistics of clients or the relationship building and strategy parts?
And as a young, recent player she will likely relate well to recruits having just gone through the process a few years ago.
For example, here's a similar coach/recruiting coordinators job listing under the essential recruiting functions.
Essential Job Functions:
Recruitment of basketball scholarship student-athletes as follows: Evaluates talent throughout the year and coordinates a communication plan with prospects; Replies to recruiting correspondence; Knowledgeable of the Recruiting System, Front Rush; Corresponds with high school coaches in and out o state; Assists in coordinating and implementing prospect recruiting visits; and has the ability to recruit before and after holidays
Essential Job Functions:
Recruitment of basketball scholarship student-athletes as follows: Evaluates talent throughout the year and coordinates a communication plan with prospects; Replies to recruiting correspondence; Knowledgeable of the Recruiting System, Front Rush; Corresponds with high school coaches in and out o state; Assists in coordinating and implementing prospect recruiting visits; and has the ability to recruit before and after holidays
TallTexan said:
From what I've seen online, At bigger schools, recruiting coordinator a lot of times means a separate position.
That person, as best I can tell is in charge of scheduling visits, keeping tabs with recruits needs, etc. The legwork.
It is often a fairly recent grad.
If I may make an analogy to business, would you want your CEO handling the scheduling and logistics of clients or the relationship building and strategy parts?
And as a young, recent player she will likely relate well to recruits having just gone through the process a few years ago.
Excellent explanation, Texan!
Ugh, AB going to UTA. Did it have to be another WAC team?
Looks like a sideways move?
Much closer to home. That's the only reason I can imagine for that move.
A lot closer to family and her and Starr will play fantastic together I think.
I just hate the idea of having to cheer against her, def one of my favorite jacks, but wish her well. She can score 50 against us if she wants as long as we get the W.
I just hate the idea of having to cheer against her, def one of my favorite jacks, but wish her well. She can score 50 against us if she wants as long as we get the W.
Ladyjacks are headed to Italy this summer for games. 10 day trip.
Can't wait to watch some summer basketball.
Can't wait to watch some summer basketball.
Happy for all she did here, but still really disappointed that it's a WAC rival that she went to. On a side note, I saw our new coach out and he was getting lots of encouragement from locals. Hope he gets all the support he needs.
Trying to wrap up the school year
......but is it basketball season yet?!
......but is it basketball season yet?!
Yes, they pay more for a recruiting coordinator than we can for an assistant coach.
God leads and I follow! So grateful to start this new journey at West Virginia University! No better place than #AlmostHeaven !
— Coach Missa Anderson (@CoachMissaA) May 22, 2023
Go Mountaineers ! ⛰️✨💙 https://t.co/1X68O8kq8o
Len will now have his stamp on the whole staff. Would have liked to retain Missa for some continuity for a new HC, but best of luck to her.
Welcome to our newest @SFAWBB Ladyjack, Atalia Ballesteros from Madrid, Spain. Let's make her feel at home, Jack Nation! #AxeEm https://t.co/KbnNjlTqyB
— SFA Jack Fanatic (@edstile) May 26, 2023
West Coast ➡️ East Texas
— SFA Women's Basketball (@SFAWBB) May 30, 2023
Welcome to the Piney Woods @melfinau! 🪓#AxeEm x #RaiseTheAxe pic.twitter.com/0eA9e5Zd2l
2022-23 (Senior)
* 25 starts in 31 appearances
* Season high 15 points in 25 minutes against Utah (6/12)
2021-22 (Junior)
2019-20 (Northern Colorado)
High School
Personal
* 25 starts in 31 appearances
* Season high 15 points in 25 minutes against Utah (6/12)
2021-22 (Junior)
- 14 starts in 25 appearances
- Third on the team with 3.9 rebounds per contest
- Season-high 10 points in 31 minutes against Cal Poly (2/19)
2019-20 (Northern Colorado)
- Appeared in 29 games off the bench and averaged 8.1 minutes
- Averaged 1.0 points and 0.9 rebounds per game
- Scored a season-high, six points against Montana State (1/2)
- Recorded three rebounds each in three games
- Shot 34 percent from the three-point line
High School
- Attended Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif.
- All-Contra Costal Tri-Valley Conference
- First Team All-East Bay Athletic League as a senior
Personal
- Born November 14 in Dublin, Calif.
- Daughter of Ofeina and Alicia
- Has one brother, Mataio and two sisters Lesila and Lola
- Sister, Lesila, plays for basketball at Colorado
- Hobbies/Interests: Cooking/Baking and shopping
- Favorite Artists: Frank Ocean, Drake
- Favorite Food: Spinach Ravioli
- Favorite Movie: Paid n Full, Coach Carter
- Favorite TV Show: The Haunting of the Hill House
- Most influential people growing up: Mom, Sister and Grandmothers
G:#00 ATALIA BALLESTEROS MELGAR 5-11
Up to 10
SFA BASKETBALL (WOMEN) 2023-2024
C:#24 KURSTYN HARDEN 6-3 (SR.)
G:#1 ZOE NELSON 6-1 (JR.)
G:#2 TYLER MCCLIMENT - CALL 6-0 (SR.)
G:#00 MELE FINAU 5-11 (G/SR.)
G:#00 ATALIA BALLESTEROS MELGAR 5-11 (FR.)
G:#3 AVERY VAN SICKLE 5-10 (SO.)
G:#4 DESTINI LOMBARD 5-9 (SR.)
G:#12 KYLA DECK 5-9 (SO.)
G:#00 LYDIA COOKE-WIGGINS 5-6 (FR.)
G:#00 MIMI GATEWOOD 5-6 (R/FR.)
SFA BASKETBALL (WOMEN) 2023-2024
C:#24 KURSTYN HARDEN 6-3 (SR.)
G:#1 ZOE NELSON 6-1 (JR.)
G:#2 TYLER MCCLIMENT - CALL 6-0 (SR.)
G:#00 MELE FINAU 5-11 (G/SR.)
G:#00 ATALIA BALLESTEROS MELGAR 5-11 (FR.)
G:#3 AVERY VAN SICKLE 5-10 (SO.)
G:#4 DESTINI LOMBARD 5-9 (SR.)
G:#12 KYLA DECK 5-9 (SO.)
G:#00 LYDIA COOKE-WIGGINS 5-6 (FR.)
G:#00 MIMI GATEWOOD 5-6 (R/FR.)
Macy Spencer is gone. UNLV.
The Ladyjacks sure need a post player or two. Fingers crossed on that happening.
C: ITUAU TUISAULA 6-1
PENINSULA COLLEGE 22-5; 12-2 (1st Place)
PENINSULA COLLEGE 22-5; 12-2 (1st Place)
907 ➡️ 936
— SFA Women's Basketball (@SFAWBB) May 31, 2023
Welcome to the Piney Woods @Ituau_T!#AxeEm x #RaiseTheAxe pic.twitter.com/rZk6pgURJ7
SFA Jack Fanatic said:
The Ladyjacks sure need a post player or two. Fingers crossed on that happening.
Well, we got one. 6'1" Ituau Tuisaula, sophomore center from Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA. She hails from Soldotna, Alaska.
In March she was named the NWAC North Region MVP. The NWAC is the governing body of two-year colleges in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. Just based on a quick look at her info on the internet, it appears that she is a good scorer and an excellent rebounder. In high school she threw the shot put and discus, so she has a strong upper body.
In conference play this year she averaged 10.5 ppg and 9.0 rpg., 54.1% from the field, and 59% from the FT line.
OKC 🛫 ETX
— SFA Women's Basketball (@SFAWBB) May 31, 2023
Everyone give @Trinity70971343 a warm Piney Woods welcome!#AxeEm x #RaiseTheAxe pic.twitter.com/iaCZ2sSBqT
Trinity only played in seven games early in last season. Apparently not due to injury. Her twin sister also transferred… to WVU.
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