THE GAME: Sun Devil WBB (11-15, 3-11 Pac-12) at California (15-11, 5-9 Pac-12)
WHEN: Friday at 8 p.m. MST
WHERE: Haas Pavilion • Berkeley, Calif.
WATCH: Pac-12 Arizona
RADIO: KDUS AM 1060
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The Sun Devil women's basketball team (11-15, 3-11 Pac-12) begins its last road trip of the regular season on Friday (8 p.m. MST) when it travels to Berkeley, Calif., to face California (15-11, 5-9). It will then conclude its Bay Area trip on Sunday (1 p.m. MST) at No. 3 Stanford (23-3, 12-2).
The Sun Devils will then return home to host their final two games regular season vs. No. 12 UCLA (Feb. 29) and No. 7 USC (Mar. 2). The following week, they will begin postseason play at the Pac-12 Tournament which gets underway Wed., Mar. 6 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.
SETTING THE SCENE
ASU had a brief respite from life on the road as it came into last weekend's home contests against the Washington schools having played seven of nine games away from home. After this weekend, ASU will have played nine of 13 games on the road. The sequence originally started the second weekend of January with the first of consecutive road trips to the Pacific Northwest for games first at the Oregon schools and the following weekend at the Washington schools.
All four of ASU's remaining games are rematches. In its initial meeting vs. Cal (Jan. 28), ASU came through with its best offensive performance in recent memory in a 76-71 win. Five players scored in double figures led by Jalyn Brown, who had a game-high 21 points to help ASU accumulate its season-high point total in conference play. Jaddan Simmons scored 15 points to go with a game-high 4 steals; Journey Thompson (game high-tying 8 rebounds) and Trayanna Crisp had 13 points each and Isadora Sousa scored all 12 of her points via the long ball (4-4 3FGs) to help ASU come away with the victory.
ASU was remarkable on the offensive end as it shot 54.8 pct, its highest FG pct. since shooting 56 pct vs. SIU on Nov. 24, 2018. It was its highest FG pct. in a Pac-12 game since a 55.6 pct. effort vs. Arizona on Feb. 16, 2018. On top of those feats, ASU set a school record for 3-point FG pct (min 10 attempts) as it hit 80 pct (8-10) of its attempts.
ASU is coming off a home split with the Washington schools. It started the weekend with a 2OT win over UW 73-66 to sweep the Huskies. It dropped the second game of the weekend to WSU, 73-46. Crisp led ASU in scoring (18.5 ppg) and steals (2.0 spg) and played all 90 mins (including all 50 minutes of the double-OT win over UW).
Crisp (23 points) and Sousa (16 points) both posted career highs in scoring as the duo combined for 39 points to ASU rally from a 14-point second half deficit to capture the win over the Huskies. Also contributing in the win were Brown, who scored all 16 of her points in the second half and OT and freshman Mallory Miller, who scored seven points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds, hit a jumper to get ASU within two and then stepped up again by hitting a pair of free throws with 15 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime.
WATCH/LISTEN
Friday's game can be seen on Pac-12 Arizona (Tracy Warren/Angela Taylor). The game can also be heard on KDUS AM 1060. Veteran broadcaster and the state of Arizona's 2010 & 2019 Broadcaster of the Year and a finalist for the 2023 award, Jeff Munn is in his 20th season as the voice of ASU women's basketball.
JALYN BROWN ASCENDING TO SUPERSTAR STATUS
• As the season has progressed, Jalyn Brown has evolved into one of the top performers in the Pac-12. In league games, Brown is currently 2nd in the Pac-12 in scoring (20.4 ppg) & 5th in scoring in all games (17.5 ppg).
• Brown scored in double figures 21 times, including 19 times in the last 20 games. During that 20-game stretch, she is leading the team in scoring (19.2 ppg), 3FGs per game (1.4) and free throws made (78), attempted (97) and FT percentage (80.4), is 2nd in 3FG pct. (34.6) and minutes (36.9 mpg) and 3rd in assists (1.7 apg).
• In contest vs. No. 5 Colorado on Jan. 7, Brown scored 35 points, the most points by a Sun Devil in the 21st century.
• Added a second 30-point game, scoring 34 points (11-20 FGs, 4-5 3FGs, 8-8 FTs) in ASU's first Pac-12 win at Washington (Jan. 21).
MOST POINTS IN A GAME BY A SUN DEVIL SINCE 2000
35 - Jalyn Brown vs. Colorado (1/7/24)
34 - Jalyn Brown at Washington (1/21/24)
34 - Jade Loville at San Diego (12/18/21)
33 - Jade Loville vs. Oregon St. (2/4/22)
32 - Kylan Loney vs. Arizona (1/31/04)
30 - Kianna Ibis at Utah (12/31/17)
30 - Amanda Levens vs St. Peter's (11/17/01)
MOST 20-POINT GAMES BY A SUN DEVIL SINCE 2000
15 - Tyi Skinner (2022-23)
12 - Jalyn Brown (2023-24)
12 - Amanda Levens (2001-02)
9 - Jade Loville (2021-22)
8 - Kianna Ibis (2018-19)
SERIES NOTES VS. CALIFORNIA
• Cal has won the last 3 games that were contested on the hardwood, including both games last season.
• Covid protocols prevented Cal from hosting ASU in the only scheduled contest of the season between the two teams in 2022. A second attempted meeting in Berkeley was aborted.
• ASU 7 of the last 12 meetings going back to 2016-17.
• In 2021, ASU defeated Cal on New Year's Day, 56-53. The game was delayed 3.5 hours from its original start time of 3 p.m. out of precaution due to COVID-19 safety guidelines. Cal won the rematch 67-55 in Berkeley.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
• As of Feb. 22, 2024, ASU is ranked in the top half of the Pac-12 in FT attempts per game (1st/18.23), is 4th in offensive rebounds per game (11.7) and fewest turnovers per game (13.1/29th in the nation), 5th in FTs made per game (12.46) and turnover margin (+2.15) and 6th in turnovers forced per game (15.27) and steals per game (7.4).
• Individually, Jaddan Simmons is ranked 10th in the nation in minutes per game (36.99), 54th in FTs made (101) and 72nd in FT attempts (128).
• ASU has had 6 players lead/tie for team lead in scoring: Brown (12x), Crisp (6x), Simmons (5x), Kadidia Toure (4x), Treasure Hunt (1x) and Journey Thompson (1). Brown's career-high 35 points vs. No. 5 Colorado (Jan. 7), is the highest single-game total by a Sun Devil this season.
• In the rebounding department, 9 players have led/tied for the team lead: Thompson (10x), Simmons (5x), Maggie Besselink (4x), Brown (3x), Toure (3x), Mallory Miller (3x), Sandra Magolico (2x), Isadora Souza (2x) and Hunt (1x). Toure's 14-rebound game vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13) represents the most rebounds by a Sun Devil this season.
• ASU has averaged only 12.0 turnovers (+2.55 turnover margin) in its last 20 games. It has had 11 or fewer turnovers 8x during that stretch.
• In ASU's last 8 games, Trayanna Crisp has played 326:39 of a possible 330 minutes, including a career-high 50 mins in 2OT win over Washington (Feb. 16). Last weekend, Crisp led the team in scoring (18.5 ppg) and steals (2.0 spg) and played all 90 mins (includes double-OT game), in ASU's contests vs. UW (Feb. 16) and vs. WSU (Feb. 18).
• Freshman Mallory Miller has averaged 6.7 ppg and 7.0 rpg in ASU's last three games, including 7 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in 2OT win over UW (Feb. 16). She played a big role in getting the game to OT as she hit a jumper to get ASU within two and them stepped up again by hitting a pair of free throws with 15 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime.
PLAYER NOTES
#1 • Kadidia Toure • F • 6-3 • So. • Silver Spring, Md.
• Transferred to ASU in 2023 (played @James Madison as freshman).
• Has played in every game (7 starts) and leads the team in FG pct. (45.1), is 2nd in O-rebs (1.6 rpg), 4th in overall rebounds (4.0 rpg) and 5th in scoring (6.1 ppg).
• Pulled down 6 rebounds, her individual high in a Pac-12 game, at Arizona (Feb. 4).
• Consecutive games vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20) and vs. Santa Clara (Dec. 30): Led team in scoring (16.0 ppg) and rebs (6.5 rpg). Tied career high (22 points) vs. Fresno State.
• During earlier 3-game stretch (game Nos. 2-4), averaged 19.0 ppg & 9.3 rebs per game... Posted first career double-double with career highs in points (22) & rebounds (14) vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13).
• Four-year varsity player for Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.). As a senior in 2022, the league's player of the year averaged 14 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks on her way to WCAC Player of the Year honors and first-team All-Met recognition.
#2 • Jaddan Simmons • G • 5-9 • Sr. • Houston, Texas
• Has started 102 of 103 career games (10.8 ppg avg./1112 career points/18th all time).
• Currently leads ASU in FTs attempted (128), made (101), assists (3.3 apg), steals (1.8 spg) and minutes (36:59 mpg), FT pct. (78.9), is 3rd in scoring (10.3 ppg), overall rebounds (4.3 rpg) and O-rebs (1.4 rpg).
• Connected on season-high 10 FTs 2x (vs. UTSA/vs. Pacific).
• Played 38 or more minutes in more than half (15x) of team's games, including career-high 50 mins in 2OT win over Washington (Feb. 16).
• Has grabbed season-high 7 rebounds 6x this season, had 3 or more steals 8x this season (season-best 5 vs. GCU and at WSU) and 5 or more assists 3x (career-high 8 assists vs. Fresno State).
• Played all 80 minutes on Washington road trip – at WSU (Jan. 19) and at UW (Jan. 21) – and averaged 11.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.0 apg, 3.0 spg and connected on 87.5 percent of her free throws (14-16).
• Scored most points since Dec. 8 after accounting for 15 points, 4 steals and 3 steals in win over Cal (Jan. 28).
• In the month of December (vs. Pacific, vs. GCU, vs. Arizona, vs. Fresno State, vs. Santa Clara), averaged 15.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 2.4 spg, 6.8 FT attempts. In ASU's win over Fresno State (Dec. 20), Simmons had a career-high 8 assists with zero turnovers.
• Scored career-high 26 points in ASU's win over Pacific (Dec. 1) and was named to Briann January Classic All-Tournament Team.
• First 4 games of season: Averaged 16.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.8 apg, 3.0 spg and shot 56 pct 3FG (5-9) and 90 pct (27-30) from the line.
• Superb all-around effort at WSU (Jan. 19) included 13 points, 7 rebounds, game-high 7 assists and game-high 5 steals.
#3 • Tyi Skinner • G • 5-5 • Sr. • Washington, D.C.
• Was announced on October 4, 2023 that Tyi Skinner will miss the 2023-24 season due to a knee injury.
• Made an immediate impact in her first season as a Sun Devil, earning All Pac-12 recognition from media that cover the league and Pac-12 HM honors from the league's coaches for a season in which she started all 28 games and averaged the most points per game (19.2) in a season since 1988-89.
• Scored in double figures in 25/28 games, including 15x w/20 or more points & finished 2nd in the Pac-12/27th in the nation in ppg.
#4 • Trayanna Crisp • G • 5-8 • So. • Goodyear, Ariz.
• Has played in 54 career games (30 starts).
• Has played in every game this season (23 starts) and has scored in double figures in all but 6 games. In two of those games – vs. Utah (Jan. 5) and at WSU (Jan. 19) – didn't return after getting injured in 1st Q.
• Tied for team lead in 3FGs per game (1.3), is 2nd in scoring (11.8 ppg), assists (2.2 apg), steals (1.4 spg) and is 3rd in minutes per game (33:26 mpg) and FT pct. (75.9).
• In last 8 games, has played 326:39 of possible 330 minutes, including career-high 50 mins in 2OT win over Washington (Feb. 16).
• Led team in scoring (18.5 ppg) and steals (2.0 spg) and played all 90 mins (includes double-OT game), in ASU's contests vs. UW (Feb. 16) and vs. WSU (Feb. 18).
• In 5 games prior to contest at UCLA (Feb. 11), played all 200 mins (led team), 15.4 ppg, 1.4 spg (led team), 3.6 rpg (2nd on team).
• Averaged 19.5 ppg and connected on 47 pct of shots in ASU's 2 wins over UW. Scored 16 points in first meeting in Seattle (Jan. 21) and posted career-highs in scoring (23 points) and rebounds (7) in double-OT win in Tempe (Feb. 16).
• Accounted for 17 points and team-high 5 assists at USC (Feb. 9).
• Scored 11 of 16 points in 2nd half of ASU's win at UW (Jan. 21).
• Five games prior to contest vs. Utah (Jan. 5): Averaged 13.6 ppg (2nd on team) and tied for team lead in steals (2.2 spg).
• Scored 17 points 2x in ASU's first 7 games and surpassed that in 10th game with 18 vs. Grand Canyon (Dec. 8).
• Averaged 14.3 ppg in earlier 4-game stretch (included pair of 17-point efforts vs. Idaho State and vs. South Florida). Also had career-high 6 assists (0 TOs) vs. Idaho State.
#10 • Marina Radocaj • G/F • 6-2 • Fr. • Richmond, British Columbia
• Earned spots on Canada's U16 and U17 teams.
• Member of the 2021 U16 Canadian Team that placed second at FIBA Americas. Radocaj averaged 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in the six games she played (all starts).
• Played in 5 games at 2022 FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup.
• Has played in 6 games for ASU this season.. Hit one of ASU's nine 3-pointers in season-opening win over UTSA (Nov. 6).
#11 • Maggie Besselink • G/F • 6-3 • Sr. • Kingston, Ontario
• After missing the 2022-23 season due to injury, made her return to the floor in 2023-24.
• Played in 12 games in 2023-24 before suffering season-ending injury at Washington State (Jan. 19).
• Played and started in first 11 games. At the time of injury, was 2nd on the team in rebounds per game (4.6 rpg) and 4th in O-rebounds per game (1.3 rpg).
• Missed six games due to injury (starting with contest vs. Fresno State on Dec. 20)... Returned to action at Washington State (Jan. 19) and was limited to 7 minutes before leaving the game due to injury.
• Besselink, who had not played in a game since Feb. 6, 2022, was not only in the starting lineup in the season opener, but also played a major role in igniting ASU's offense after hitting back-to-back triples in the first quarter vs. UTSA (Nov. 6).
• Scored 11 points and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds to post her second career double-double at Grambling State (Nov. 16).
• Added 10 points and career-high 3 steals vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
#12 • Treasure Hunt • G • 6-2 • Sr. • Chattanooga, Tenn.
• In her first season as a Sun Devil, played & started in 27 games and averaged 34.1 minutes, 11.3 points and 6.1 rebounds. Also made 28 3-pointers and had 22 blocks and 25 steals. Had career-high 24 points vs. Arizona on Jan. 22, 2023, and had career-best 15 rebounds at New Mexico on Nov. 20, 2022.
• Including 2 seasons at Kentucky, started 60 of 83 career games.
• Was announced on Jan. 12 she would not be playing due to personal reasons. Last played vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20). Return is TBD.
• Played in 11 of first 12 games (3 starts) and was averaging 6.9 ppg a the time it was announced she would not be playing.
• Was named to Reef Division All-Tournament Team of the Paradise Jam (Nov. 23-25) after averaging 14.7 ppg while shooting 56 percent (19-34 FGs), including 50 percent (5-10) from long distance, in ASU's 3 contests... Posted season highs in points (19) and rebounds (8) in win over High Point.
#13 • Sandra Magolico • F • 6-2 • Jr. • Maputo, Mozambique
• Transferred to ASU after playing two seasons at New Mexico CC.
• Has played in all but 5 games (vs. Santa Clara/at WSU/vs. Cal/vs. WSU) this season (3 starts). Earned starting spot during ASU's time competing at the Paradise Jam: vs. South Florida on Nov. 24 (scored 8 points, led ASU with 7 boards and tied for team lead with 3 steals) and vs. High Point on Nov. 25 (4 points and 5 rebounds).
• In 2019, competed for the Mozambique national team, playing in nine games and averaged 11.0 minutes per game.
• Started 28/30 games in 2022-23, leading New Mexico JC to a 26-6 record and a Round of 16 finish in the NJCAA WBB Championship.
#21 • Hanna Miller • F • 6-2 • So. • Aberdeen, S.D.
• The sister of freshman Sun Devil Mallory Miller, transferred to ASU from Dodge City CC (Dodge City, Kan.) where she played in 23 games (3 starts) and averaged 11.3 minutes per game.
• As a senior in HS, teamed with Mallory to lead Aberdeen Christian to a 21-5 record and a berth in the Class B girls basketball tournament.
• Has played in 3 games and accounted for first points of career (4/1-1 3FG/1-2 FTs) in win vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
#22 • Journey Thompson • F • 6-3 • So. • McMurray, Pa.
• Played in 13 games (3 starts) as a freshman before having season prematurely come to an end due to injury.
• Has played in every game this season (22 starts/started last 18 games) and leads the team in rebounds (4.9 rpg), offensive rebounds (2.1 rpg) and blocks (0.6 bpg), is t-3rd in steals (0.9 spg) and 5th in assists (1.0 apg).
• Has led/tied for team lead in rebs 10x and scored in double figures 8x this season.
• Has pulled down 7 or more rebounds 9x and has had multiple steals 7x.
• Averaged 8.5 rpg on road trip at USC (Feb. 9), at UCLA (Feb. 11).
• Pulled down career-high 13 rebounds vs. Stanford (Jan. 26) and followed that with 40-minute effort vs. Cal (Jan. 28) in which she scored 13 points (6-12 FGs) to go with 8 boards and 3 assists.
• Connected on half her shots (6-12 FGs) and scored 12 points vs. Oregon (Jan. 12) and followed that with career-high 16 points and 5 rebounds at Oregon State (Jan. 14).
• Scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for ASU's first double-double of the season in win vs. Montana State (Nov. 10).
• Scored 12 points in her first start of the season vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13) and had another 12-point outing vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
• Produced high-quality game in Paradise Jam finale vs. High Point on Nov. 25: 11 points (5-6 FGs) and 8 rebounds and scored 6 points to go with 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals vs. Pacific (Dec. 1).
#23 • Jalyn Brown • G • 6-1 • So. • Baltimore, Md.
• Transferred to ASU in from Louisville is 2023.
• As the season has progressed, Brown has evolved into one of the top performers in the Pac-12. In league games, Brown is currently 2nd in the Pac-12 in scoring (20.4 ppg) & 5th in scoring in all games (17.5 ppg).
• Has scored in double figures 21 times, including 19 times in the last 20 games. During that 20-game stretch, she is leading the team in scoring (19.2 ppg), 3FGs per game (1.4) and free throws made (78), attempted (97) and FT percentage (80.4), is 2nd in 3FG pct. (34.6) and minutes (36.9 mpg) and 3rd in assists (1.7 apg).
• Has played all 40 minutes in 8 of ASU's Pac-12 games.
• In contest vs. No. 5 Colorado on Jan. 7, scored 35 points, most by a Sun Devil in the 21st century and the second-highest total by a player this season in a Pac-12 game (as of Jan. 20).
• Posted her 2nd 30-point game, scoring 34 points (11-20 FGs, 4-5 3FGs, 8-8 FTs) in ASU's first Pac-12 win at Washington (Jan. 21).
• Had tremendous Sun Devil debut: Scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in ASU's season-opening win vs. UTSA (Nov. 6). Followed that with an 11-point outing vs. Montana State (Nov. 10).
• Missed games vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13) & at Grambling State (Nov. 16) before returning in reserve role vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
• Was named to Reef Division All-Tournament Team of the Paradise Jam (Nov. 23-25) after averaging a team-high 17.0 ppg while hitting 54 percent of her shots (13-24) in ASU's two wins. Against South Florida (Nov. 24), scored 10 of 14 points & hit both of her 3-pointers during a game-changing 3rd quarter in which ASU outscored the Bulls 24-6… Added a game-high 20 points in ASU's win over High Point (Nov. 25).
• Scored 11 of 20 points in 1st quarter vs. Pacific (Dec. 1) and was named to Briann January Classic All-Tournament Team.
• Scored 16 points vs. Grand Canyon (Dec. 8) and followed that with 19 points and career-high 8 rebounds vs. Arizona (Dec. 17), career high-tying 20 points vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20) and career-high 4 steals vs. Santa Clara (Dec. 30).
• Scored 21 points (6-12 FGs, 3-3 3FGs, 6-6 FTs) and played all 40 minutes in win over Cal (Jan. 28).
• Averaged 24.5 points in contests at USC (24 points/Feb. 9) and at UCLA (25 points/Feb. 11)
#24 • Mallory Miller • F • 6-4 • Fr. • Aberdeen, S.D.
• The sister of ASU guard Hanna Miller, Mallory was named a KELOLAND Media Group All-Star Girls Basketball Player of the Year finalist and nominated Miss Basketball 2023 for the state of South Dakota after averaging 18.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
• Led Wolsey-Wessington to a 22-3 record an appearance in the state semifinals (its first appearance in the state tournament) and the state's top seed in 2023.
• As a junior, teamed with sister Hanna to help Aberdeen Christian to a 21-5 record & a berth in the Class B girls basketball tournament.
• Has played in 22 contests and is averaging 12.9 minutes per game.
• Has averaged 6.7 ppg and 7.0 rpg in ASU's last three games, including 7 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in 2OT win over UW (Feb. 16). She played a big role in getting the game to OT as she hit a jumper to get ASU within two and them stepped up again by hitting a pair of free throws with 15 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime.
• Tied for team lead in rebs (7) vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
• Scored career-high 15 points, pulled down 8 rebounds and played 30 minutes at WSU (Jan. 21).
#25 • Adison Novosel • G • 5-11 • Jr. • Richfield, Ohio
• Has played in 17 games (9.4 mins per game) for ASU this season.
• All six of her 3-pointers came in 5-game stretch.
• Logged a season-high 30 minutes and knocked down season-high 3 triples vs. No. 15 Utah (Jan. 5).
• Transferred to ASU in 2023 after playing first two seasons at Saint Francis University where she appeared in 35 contests (25 starts).
• After appearing in seven games off the bench as a freshman, started 25 of 28 games in 2022-23.
• As a sophomore, led Saint Francis with 29 triples and posted career highs in points (12) and 3-pointers (4) vs. Central Connecticut State (Jan. 28).
#30 • Morasha Wiggins • G • 6-0 • Jr. • Kalamazoo, Mich.
• Transferred to ASU after playing her freshman season (2021-22) at North Carolina.
• Ranked 18th in the ESPNW Class of 2021 rankings, Wiggins was expected to be an impact player for ASU before suffering a preseason injury that forced her to miss the entire 2022-23 campaign. At the time of her 2023-24 injury, was averaging 12.6 minutes per game and was shooting 50 percent from the floor (6-12 FGs).
• Played in 6 games in 2023-24 before prematurely having her season end due to knee injury.
• Played 23 minutes and scored 8 points and hit all 4 FTs in her Sun Devil debut vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13).
#44 • Isadora Sousa • G • 6-0 • Grad. • Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Has played in 45 games (21 starts) in her 3 seasons with ASU.
• Has worked hard to come back from injury each of her three seasons and has proven to be an effective performer when on the floor.
• Has started 14 of 15 games she has played this season and has connected on 52.2 percent of 3FGs (14-27).
• Came up big in ASU's 2OT win over UW (Feb. 16), scoring 14 of her career high 16 points in the 2nd half (6 points) and OT (8 points).
• Scored all 12 points of her points via the long ball (4-4 3FGs) in ASU's win over Cal (Jan. 28).
• Scored 10 points and had career-high steals (3) vs. No. 5 Colorado (Jan. 7).
• In 2022-23, had the second-highest field goal percentage on the team, shooting 44.8%.
• Missed first 10 games due to injury before playing vs. Arizona (Dec. 17). Did not play vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20) but started ASU's game vs. Santa Clara (Dec. 30) and scored 7 points and had 3 rebounds in 19 minutes.
RECAPPING THE 2022-23 SEASON
Despite a spate of unlucky injuries to key personnel, the Sun Devils had several noteworthy accomplishments during Adair's inaugural season in Tempe. The accomplishments included...
• Starting 5-0 for the first time since 2002-03.
• Finishing the season No. 2 in the Pac-12 and 10th in the nation in fewest turnovers per game (12.3). Only ASU's 2017-18 squad averaged fewer turnovers per game (11.7) in a season.
• Even with all its injuries, ASU nearly pulled off three Top 25 upsets in the season's final five games: vs. No. 21 Colorado (62-70), vs. No. 4 Utah (69-74) and vs. No. 19 UCLA (70-81-OT) in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament. After trailing the Bruins by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, the Sun Devils staged a furious rally to take a two-point lead in regulation before falling in overtime. The win would have been ASU's biggest comeback in school history.
• In their 75-73 win at Oregon State, the Sun Devils overcame their second-largest deficit in school history (17 points). The victory was also No. 175 of Adair's career.
• Individually, Sun Devil guards Jaddan Simmons (Pac-12 All-Defense honorable mention) and Tyi Skinner (All-Pac-12 honorable mention) comprised one of the most talented backcourts in the country. Both players earned Pac-12 honors as voted on by the league's head coaches. Skinner, who finished second in the Pac-12 and 27th in the nation in scoring (19.2 ppg), was also named to the media's 15-member All-Pac-12 team.
WHEN: Friday at 8 p.m. MST
WHERE: Haas Pavilion • Berkeley, Calif.
WATCH: Pac-12 Arizona
RADIO: KDUS AM 1060
LIVE STATS: Click here
UP NEXT
The Sun Devil women's basketball team (11-15, 3-11 Pac-12) begins its last road trip of the regular season on Friday (8 p.m. MST) when it travels to Berkeley, Calif., to face California (15-11, 5-9). It will then conclude its Bay Area trip on Sunday (1 p.m. MST) at No. 3 Stanford (23-3, 12-2).
The Sun Devils will then return home to host their final two games regular season vs. No. 12 UCLA (Feb. 29) and No. 7 USC (Mar. 2). The following week, they will begin postseason play at the Pac-12 Tournament which gets underway Wed., Mar. 6 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.
SETTING THE SCENE
ASU had a brief respite from life on the road as it came into last weekend's home contests against the Washington schools having played seven of nine games away from home. After this weekend, ASU will have played nine of 13 games on the road. The sequence originally started the second weekend of January with the first of consecutive road trips to the Pacific Northwest for games first at the Oregon schools and the following weekend at the Washington schools.
All four of ASU's remaining games are rematches. In its initial meeting vs. Cal (Jan. 28), ASU came through with its best offensive performance in recent memory in a 76-71 win. Five players scored in double figures led by Jalyn Brown, who had a game-high 21 points to help ASU accumulate its season-high point total in conference play. Jaddan Simmons scored 15 points to go with a game-high 4 steals; Journey Thompson (game high-tying 8 rebounds) and Trayanna Crisp had 13 points each and Isadora Sousa scored all 12 of her points via the long ball (4-4 3FGs) to help ASU come away with the victory.
ASU was remarkable on the offensive end as it shot 54.8 pct, its highest FG pct. since shooting 56 pct vs. SIU on Nov. 24, 2018. It was its highest FG pct. in a Pac-12 game since a 55.6 pct. effort vs. Arizona on Feb. 16, 2018. On top of those feats, ASU set a school record for 3-point FG pct (min 10 attempts) as it hit 80 pct (8-10) of its attempts.
ASU is coming off a home split with the Washington schools. It started the weekend with a 2OT win over UW 73-66 to sweep the Huskies. It dropped the second game of the weekend to WSU, 73-46. Crisp led ASU in scoring (18.5 ppg) and steals (2.0 spg) and played all 90 mins (including all 50 minutes of the double-OT win over UW).
Crisp (23 points) and Sousa (16 points) both posted career highs in scoring as the duo combined for 39 points to ASU rally from a 14-point second half deficit to capture the win over the Huskies. Also contributing in the win were Brown, who scored all 16 of her points in the second half and OT and freshman Mallory Miller, who scored seven points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds, hit a jumper to get ASU within two and then stepped up again by hitting a pair of free throws with 15 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime.
WATCH/LISTEN
Friday's game can be seen on Pac-12 Arizona (Tracy Warren/Angela Taylor). The game can also be heard on KDUS AM 1060. Veteran broadcaster and the state of Arizona's 2010 & 2019 Broadcaster of the Year and a finalist for the 2023 award, Jeff Munn is in his 20th season as the voice of ASU women's basketball.
JALYN BROWN ASCENDING TO SUPERSTAR STATUS
• As the season has progressed, Jalyn Brown has evolved into one of the top performers in the Pac-12. In league games, Brown is currently 2nd in the Pac-12 in scoring (20.4 ppg) & 5th in scoring in all games (17.5 ppg).
• Brown scored in double figures 21 times, including 19 times in the last 20 games. During that 20-game stretch, she is leading the team in scoring (19.2 ppg), 3FGs per game (1.4) and free throws made (78), attempted (97) and FT percentage (80.4), is 2nd in 3FG pct. (34.6) and minutes (36.9 mpg) and 3rd in assists (1.7 apg).
• In contest vs. No. 5 Colorado on Jan. 7, Brown scored 35 points, the most points by a Sun Devil in the 21st century.
• Added a second 30-point game, scoring 34 points (11-20 FGs, 4-5 3FGs, 8-8 FTs) in ASU's first Pac-12 win at Washington (Jan. 21).
MOST POINTS IN A GAME BY A SUN DEVIL SINCE 2000
35 - Jalyn Brown vs. Colorado (1/7/24)
34 - Jalyn Brown at Washington (1/21/24)
34 - Jade Loville at San Diego (12/18/21)
33 - Jade Loville vs. Oregon St. (2/4/22)
32 - Kylan Loney vs. Arizona (1/31/04)
30 - Kianna Ibis at Utah (12/31/17)
30 - Amanda Levens vs St. Peter's (11/17/01)
MOST 20-POINT GAMES BY A SUN DEVIL SINCE 2000
15 - Tyi Skinner (2022-23)
12 - Jalyn Brown (2023-24)
12 - Amanda Levens (2001-02)
9 - Jade Loville (2021-22)
8 - Kianna Ibis (2018-19)
SERIES NOTES VS. CALIFORNIA
• Cal has won the last 3 games that were contested on the hardwood, including both games last season.
• Covid protocols prevented Cal from hosting ASU in the only scheduled contest of the season between the two teams in 2022. A second attempted meeting in Berkeley was aborted.
• ASU 7 of the last 12 meetings going back to 2016-17.
• In 2021, ASU defeated Cal on New Year's Day, 56-53. The game was delayed 3.5 hours from its original start time of 3 p.m. out of precaution due to COVID-19 safety guidelines. Cal won the rematch 67-55 in Berkeley.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
• As of Feb. 22, 2024, ASU is ranked in the top half of the Pac-12 in FT attempts per game (1st/18.23), is 4th in offensive rebounds per game (11.7) and fewest turnovers per game (13.1/29th in the nation), 5th in FTs made per game (12.46) and turnover margin (+2.15) and 6th in turnovers forced per game (15.27) and steals per game (7.4).
• Individually, Jaddan Simmons is ranked 10th in the nation in minutes per game (36.99), 54th in FTs made (101) and 72nd in FT attempts (128).
• ASU has had 6 players lead/tie for team lead in scoring: Brown (12x), Crisp (6x), Simmons (5x), Kadidia Toure (4x), Treasure Hunt (1x) and Journey Thompson (1). Brown's career-high 35 points vs. No. 5 Colorado (Jan. 7), is the highest single-game total by a Sun Devil this season.
• In the rebounding department, 9 players have led/tied for the team lead: Thompson (10x), Simmons (5x), Maggie Besselink (4x), Brown (3x), Toure (3x), Mallory Miller (3x), Sandra Magolico (2x), Isadora Souza (2x) and Hunt (1x). Toure's 14-rebound game vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13) represents the most rebounds by a Sun Devil this season.
• ASU has averaged only 12.0 turnovers (+2.55 turnover margin) in its last 20 games. It has had 11 or fewer turnovers 8x during that stretch.
• In ASU's last 8 games, Trayanna Crisp has played 326:39 of a possible 330 minutes, including a career-high 50 mins in 2OT win over Washington (Feb. 16). Last weekend, Crisp led the team in scoring (18.5 ppg) and steals (2.0 spg) and played all 90 mins (includes double-OT game), in ASU's contests vs. UW (Feb. 16) and vs. WSU (Feb. 18).
• Freshman Mallory Miller has averaged 6.7 ppg and 7.0 rpg in ASU's last three games, including 7 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in 2OT win over UW (Feb. 16). She played a big role in getting the game to OT as she hit a jumper to get ASU within two and them stepped up again by hitting a pair of free throws with 15 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime.
PLAYER NOTES
#1 • Kadidia Toure • F • 6-3 • So. • Silver Spring, Md.
• Transferred to ASU in 2023 (played @James Madison as freshman).
• Has played in every game (7 starts) and leads the team in FG pct. (45.1), is 2nd in O-rebs (1.6 rpg), 4th in overall rebounds (4.0 rpg) and 5th in scoring (6.1 ppg).
• Pulled down 6 rebounds, her individual high in a Pac-12 game, at Arizona (Feb. 4).
• Consecutive games vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20) and vs. Santa Clara (Dec. 30): Led team in scoring (16.0 ppg) and rebs (6.5 rpg). Tied career high (22 points) vs. Fresno State.
• During earlier 3-game stretch (game Nos. 2-4), averaged 19.0 ppg & 9.3 rebs per game... Posted first career double-double with career highs in points (22) & rebounds (14) vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13).
• Four-year varsity player for Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.). As a senior in 2022, the league's player of the year averaged 14 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks on her way to WCAC Player of the Year honors and first-team All-Met recognition.
#2 • Jaddan Simmons • G • 5-9 • Sr. • Houston, Texas
• Has started 102 of 103 career games (10.8 ppg avg./1112 career points/18th all time).
• Currently leads ASU in FTs attempted (128), made (101), assists (3.3 apg), steals (1.8 spg) and minutes (36:59 mpg), FT pct. (78.9), is 3rd in scoring (10.3 ppg), overall rebounds (4.3 rpg) and O-rebs (1.4 rpg).
• Connected on season-high 10 FTs 2x (vs. UTSA/vs. Pacific).
• Played 38 or more minutes in more than half (15x) of team's games, including career-high 50 mins in 2OT win over Washington (Feb. 16).
• Has grabbed season-high 7 rebounds 6x this season, had 3 or more steals 8x this season (season-best 5 vs. GCU and at WSU) and 5 or more assists 3x (career-high 8 assists vs. Fresno State).
• Played all 80 minutes on Washington road trip – at WSU (Jan. 19) and at UW (Jan. 21) – and averaged 11.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.0 apg, 3.0 spg and connected on 87.5 percent of her free throws (14-16).
• Scored most points since Dec. 8 after accounting for 15 points, 4 steals and 3 steals in win over Cal (Jan. 28).
• In the month of December (vs. Pacific, vs. GCU, vs. Arizona, vs. Fresno State, vs. Santa Clara), averaged 15.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 2.4 spg, 6.8 FT attempts. In ASU's win over Fresno State (Dec. 20), Simmons had a career-high 8 assists with zero turnovers.
• Scored career-high 26 points in ASU's win over Pacific (Dec. 1) and was named to Briann January Classic All-Tournament Team.
• First 4 games of season: Averaged 16.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.8 apg, 3.0 spg and shot 56 pct 3FG (5-9) and 90 pct (27-30) from the line.
• Superb all-around effort at WSU (Jan. 19) included 13 points, 7 rebounds, game-high 7 assists and game-high 5 steals.
#3 • Tyi Skinner • G • 5-5 • Sr. • Washington, D.C.
• Was announced on October 4, 2023 that Tyi Skinner will miss the 2023-24 season due to a knee injury.
• Made an immediate impact in her first season as a Sun Devil, earning All Pac-12 recognition from media that cover the league and Pac-12 HM honors from the league's coaches for a season in which she started all 28 games and averaged the most points per game (19.2) in a season since 1988-89.
• Scored in double figures in 25/28 games, including 15x w/20 or more points & finished 2nd in the Pac-12/27th in the nation in ppg.
#4 • Trayanna Crisp • G • 5-8 • So. • Goodyear, Ariz.
• Has played in 54 career games (30 starts).
• Has played in every game this season (23 starts) and has scored in double figures in all but 6 games. In two of those games – vs. Utah (Jan. 5) and at WSU (Jan. 19) – didn't return after getting injured in 1st Q.
• Tied for team lead in 3FGs per game (1.3), is 2nd in scoring (11.8 ppg), assists (2.2 apg), steals (1.4 spg) and is 3rd in minutes per game (33:26 mpg) and FT pct. (75.9).
• In last 8 games, has played 326:39 of possible 330 minutes, including career-high 50 mins in 2OT win over Washington (Feb. 16).
• Led team in scoring (18.5 ppg) and steals (2.0 spg) and played all 90 mins (includes double-OT game), in ASU's contests vs. UW (Feb. 16) and vs. WSU (Feb. 18).
• In 5 games prior to contest at UCLA (Feb. 11), played all 200 mins (led team), 15.4 ppg, 1.4 spg (led team), 3.6 rpg (2nd on team).
• Averaged 19.5 ppg and connected on 47 pct of shots in ASU's 2 wins over UW. Scored 16 points in first meeting in Seattle (Jan. 21) and posted career-highs in scoring (23 points) and rebounds (7) in double-OT win in Tempe (Feb. 16).
• Accounted for 17 points and team-high 5 assists at USC (Feb. 9).
• Scored 11 of 16 points in 2nd half of ASU's win at UW (Jan. 21).
• Five games prior to contest vs. Utah (Jan. 5): Averaged 13.6 ppg (2nd on team) and tied for team lead in steals (2.2 spg).
• Scored 17 points 2x in ASU's first 7 games and surpassed that in 10th game with 18 vs. Grand Canyon (Dec. 8).
• Averaged 14.3 ppg in earlier 4-game stretch (included pair of 17-point efforts vs. Idaho State and vs. South Florida). Also had career-high 6 assists (0 TOs) vs. Idaho State.
#10 • Marina Radocaj • G/F • 6-2 • Fr. • Richmond, British Columbia
• Earned spots on Canada's U16 and U17 teams.
• Member of the 2021 U16 Canadian Team that placed second at FIBA Americas. Radocaj averaged 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in the six games she played (all starts).
• Played in 5 games at 2022 FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup.
• Has played in 6 games for ASU this season.. Hit one of ASU's nine 3-pointers in season-opening win over UTSA (Nov. 6).
#11 • Maggie Besselink • G/F • 6-3 • Sr. • Kingston, Ontario
• After missing the 2022-23 season due to injury, made her return to the floor in 2023-24.
• Played in 12 games in 2023-24 before suffering season-ending injury at Washington State (Jan. 19).
• Played and started in first 11 games. At the time of injury, was 2nd on the team in rebounds per game (4.6 rpg) and 4th in O-rebounds per game (1.3 rpg).
• Missed six games due to injury (starting with contest vs. Fresno State on Dec. 20)... Returned to action at Washington State (Jan. 19) and was limited to 7 minutes before leaving the game due to injury.
• Besselink, who had not played in a game since Feb. 6, 2022, was not only in the starting lineup in the season opener, but also played a major role in igniting ASU's offense after hitting back-to-back triples in the first quarter vs. UTSA (Nov. 6).
• Scored 11 points and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds to post her second career double-double at Grambling State (Nov. 16).
• Added 10 points and career-high 3 steals vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
#12 • Treasure Hunt • G • 6-2 • Sr. • Chattanooga, Tenn.
• In her first season as a Sun Devil, played & started in 27 games and averaged 34.1 minutes, 11.3 points and 6.1 rebounds. Also made 28 3-pointers and had 22 blocks and 25 steals. Had career-high 24 points vs. Arizona on Jan. 22, 2023, and had career-best 15 rebounds at New Mexico on Nov. 20, 2022.
• Including 2 seasons at Kentucky, started 60 of 83 career games.
• Was announced on Jan. 12 she would not be playing due to personal reasons. Last played vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20). Return is TBD.
• Played in 11 of first 12 games (3 starts) and was averaging 6.9 ppg a the time it was announced she would not be playing.
• Was named to Reef Division All-Tournament Team of the Paradise Jam (Nov. 23-25) after averaging 14.7 ppg while shooting 56 percent (19-34 FGs), including 50 percent (5-10) from long distance, in ASU's 3 contests... Posted season highs in points (19) and rebounds (8) in win over High Point.
#13 • Sandra Magolico • F • 6-2 • Jr. • Maputo, Mozambique
• Transferred to ASU after playing two seasons at New Mexico CC.
• Has played in all but 5 games (vs. Santa Clara/at WSU/vs. Cal/vs. WSU) this season (3 starts). Earned starting spot during ASU's time competing at the Paradise Jam: vs. South Florida on Nov. 24 (scored 8 points, led ASU with 7 boards and tied for team lead with 3 steals) and vs. High Point on Nov. 25 (4 points and 5 rebounds).
• In 2019, competed for the Mozambique national team, playing in nine games and averaged 11.0 minutes per game.
• Started 28/30 games in 2022-23, leading New Mexico JC to a 26-6 record and a Round of 16 finish in the NJCAA WBB Championship.
#21 • Hanna Miller • F • 6-2 • So. • Aberdeen, S.D.
• The sister of freshman Sun Devil Mallory Miller, transferred to ASU from Dodge City CC (Dodge City, Kan.) where she played in 23 games (3 starts) and averaged 11.3 minutes per game.
• As a senior in HS, teamed with Mallory to lead Aberdeen Christian to a 21-5 record and a berth in the Class B girls basketball tournament.
• Has played in 3 games and accounted for first points of career (4/1-1 3FG/1-2 FTs) in win vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
#22 • Journey Thompson • F • 6-3 • So. • McMurray, Pa.
• Played in 13 games (3 starts) as a freshman before having season prematurely come to an end due to injury.
• Has played in every game this season (22 starts/started last 18 games) and leads the team in rebounds (4.9 rpg), offensive rebounds (2.1 rpg) and blocks (0.6 bpg), is t-3rd in steals (0.9 spg) and 5th in assists (1.0 apg).
• Has led/tied for team lead in rebs 10x and scored in double figures 8x this season.
• Has pulled down 7 or more rebounds 9x and has had multiple steals 7x.
• Averaged 8.5 rpg on road trip at USC (Feb. 9), at UCLA (Feb. 11).
• Pulled down career-high 13 rebounds vs. Stanford (Jan. 26) and followed that with 40-minute effort vs. Cal (Jan. 28) in which she scored 13 points (6-12 FGs) to go with 8 boards and 3 assists.
• Connected on half her shots (6-12 FGs) and scored 12 points vs. Oregon (Jan. 12) and followed that with career-high 16 points and 5 rebounds at Oregon State (Jan. 14).
• Scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for ASU's first double-double of the season in win vs. Montana State (Nov. 10).
• Scored 12 points in her first start of the season vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13) and had another 12-point outing vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
• Produced high-quality game in Paradise Jam finale vs. High Point on Nov. 25: 11 points (5-6 FGs) and 8 rebounds and scored 6 points to go with 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals vs. Pacific (Dec. 1).
#23 • Jalyn Brown • G • 6-1 • So. • Baltimore, Md.
• Transferred to ASU in from Louisville is 2023.
• As the season has progressed, Brown has evolved into one of the top performers in the Pac-12. In league games, Brown is currently 2nd in the Pac-12 in scoring (20.4 ppg) & 5th in scoring in all games (17.5 ppg).
• Has scored in double figures 21 times, including 19 times in the last 20 games. During that 20-game stretch, she is leading the team in scoring (19.2 ppg), 3FGs per game (1.4) and free throws made (78), attempted (97) and FT percentage (80.4), is 2nd in 3FG pct. (34.6) and minutes (36.9 mpg) and 3rd in assists (1.7 apg).
• Has played all 40 minutes in 8 of ASU's Pac-12 games.
• In contest vs. No. 5 Colorado on Jan. 7, scored 35 points, most by a Sun Devil in the 21st century and the second-highest total by a player this season in a Pac-12 game (as of Jan. 20).
• Posted her 2nd 30-point game, scoring 34 points (11-20 FGs, 4-5 3FGs, 8-8 FTs) in ASU's first Pac-12 win at Washington (Jan. 21).
• Had tremendous Sun Devil debut: Scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in ASU's season-opening win vs. UTSA (Nov. 6). Followed that with an 11-point outing vs. Montana State (Nov. 10).
• Missed games vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13) & at Grambling State (Nov. 16) before returning in reserve role vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
• Was named to Reef Division All-Tournament Team of the Paradise Jam (Nov. 23-25) after averaging a team-high 17.0 ppg while hitting 54 percent of her shots (13-24) in ASU's two wins. Against South Florida (Nov. 24), scored 10 of 14 points & hit both of her 3-pointers during a game-changing 3rd quarter in which ASU outscored the Bulls 24-6… Added a game-high 20 points in ASU's win over High Point (Nov. 25).
• Scored 11 of 20 points in 1st quarter vs. Pacific (Dec. 1) and was named to Briann January Classic All-Tournament Team.
• Scored 16 points vs. Grand Canyon (Dec. 8) and followed that with 19 points and career-high 8 rebounds vs. Arizona (Dec. 17), career high-tying 20 points vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20) and career-high 4 steals vs. Santa Clara (Dec. 30).
• Scored 21 points (6-12 FGs, 3-3 3FGs, 6-6 FTs) and played all 40 minutes in win over Cal (Jan. 28).
• Averaged 24.5 points in contests at USC (24 points/Feb. 9) and at UCLA (25 points/Feb. 11)
#24 • Mallory Miller • F • 6-4 • Fr. • Aberdeen, S.D.
• The sister of ASU guard Hanna Miller, Mallory was named a KELOLAND Media Group All-Star Girls Basketball Player of the Year finalist and nominated Miss Basketball 2023 for the state of South Dakota after averaging 18.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
• Led Wolsey-Wessington to a 22-3 record an appearance in the state semifinals (its first appearance in the state tournament) and the state's top seed in 2023.
• As a junior, teamed with sister Hanna to help Aberdeen Christian to a 21-5 record & a berth in the Class B girls basketball tournament.
• Has played in 22 contests and is averaging 12.9 minutes per game.
• Has averaged 6.7 ppg and 7.0 rpg in ASU's last three games, including 7 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in 2OT win over UW (Feb. 16). She played a big role in getting the game to OT as she hit a jumper to get ASU within two and them stepped up again by hitting a pair of free throws with 15 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime.
• Tied for team lead in rebs (7) vs. Idaho State (Nov. 19).
• Scored career-high 15 points, pulled down 8 rebounds and played 30 minutes at WSU (Jan. 21).
#25 • Adison Novosel • G • 5-11 • Jr. • Richfield, Ohio
• Has played in 17 games (9.4 mins per game) for ASU this season.
• All six of her 3-pointers came in 5-game stretch.
• Logged a season-high 30 minutes and knocked down season-high 3 triples vs. No. 15 Utah (Jan. 5).
• Transferred to ASU in 2023 after playing first two seasons at Saint Francis University where she appeared in 35 contests (25 starts).
• After appearing in seven games off the bench as a freshman, started 25 of 28 games in 2022-23.
• As a sophomore, led Saint Francis with 29 triples and posted career highs in points (12) and 3-pointers (4) vs. Central Connecticut State (Jan. 28).
#30 • Morasha Wiggins • G • 6-0 • Jr. • Kalamazoo, Mich.
• Transferred to ASU after playing her freshman season (2021-22) at North Carolina.
• Ranked 18th in the ESPNW Class of 2021 rankings, Wiggins was expected to be an impact player for ASU before suffering a preseason injury that forced her to miss the entire 2022-23 campaign. At the time of her 2023-24 injury, was averaging 12.6 minutes per game and was shooting 50 percent from the floor (6-12 FGs).
• Played in 6 games in 2023-24 before prematurely having her season end due to knee injury.
• Played 23 minutes and scored 8 points and hit all 4 FTs in her Sun Devil debut vs. San Francisco (Nov. 13).
#44 • Isadora Sousa • G • 6-0 • Grad. • Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Has played in 45 games (21 starts) in her 3 seasons with ASU.
• Has worked hard to come back from injury each of her three seasons and has proven to be an effective performer when on the floor.
• Has started 14 of 15 games she has played this season and has connected on 52.2 percent of 3FGs (14-27).
• Came up big in ASU's 2OT win over UW (Feb. 16), scoring 14 of her career high 16 points in the 2nd half (6 points) and OT (8 points).
• Scored all 12 points of her points via the long ball (4-4 3FGs) in ASU's win over Cal (Jan. 28).
• Scored 10 points and had career-high steals (3) vs. No. 5 Colorado (Jan. 7).
• In 2022-23, had the second-highest field goal percentage on the team, shooting 44.8%.
• Missed first 10 games due to injury before playing vs. Arizona (Dec. 17). Did not play vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20) but started ASU's game vs. Santa Clara (Dec. 30) and scored 7 points and had 3 rebounds in 19 minutes.
RECAPPING THE 2022-23 SEASON
Despite a spate of unlucky injuries to key personnel, the Sun Devils had several noteworthy accomplishments during Adair's inaugural season in Tempe. The accomplishments included...
• Starting 5-0 for the first time since 2002-03.
• Finishing the season No. 2 in the Pac-12 and 10th in the nation in fewest turnovers per game (12.3). Only ASU's 2017-18 squad averaged fewer turnovers per game (11.7) in a season.
• Even with all its injuries, ASU nearly pulled off three Top 25 upsets in the season's final five games: vs. No. 21 Colorado (62-70), vs. No. 4 Utah (69-74) and vs. No. 19 UCLA (70-81-OT) in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament. After trailing the Bruins by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, the Sun Devils staged a furious rally to take a two-point lead in regulation before falling in overtime. The win would have been ASU's biggest comeback in school history.
• In their 75-73 win at Oregon State, the Sun Devils overcame their second-largest deficit in school history (17 points). The victory was also No. 175 of Adair's career.
• Individually, Sun Devil guards Jaddan Simmons (Pac-12 All-Defense honorable mention) and Tyi Skinner (All-Pac-12 honorable mention) comprised one of the most talented backcourts in the country. Both players earned Pac-12 honors as voted on by the league's head coaches. Skinner, who finished second in the Pac-12 and 27th in the nation in scoring (19.2 ppg), was also named to the media's 15-member All-Pac-12 team.