Leonard Bishop and Staff Add Eight New Ladyjacks
7/10/2023 12:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Head Coach Leonard Bishop has made an immediate splash this spring. Bishop and his staff have recruited and signed eight new Ladyjacks to join the team, for the upcoming 2023-24 season.
Meet the New Ladyjacks:
Trinity Slocum- Slocum is listed as a 5'9'' guard, out of Whatcom Community College. She averaged 7.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and was named to the NWAC North Region All-Conference Second Team. Slocum is an excellent ball handler and an even better passer. Her flashy passing and ability to direct teammates into scoring position will be vital in another winning season for the Ladyjacks.
Jasmyne Boles- Boles is a 6'1'' forward who played last year at the University of North Texas. Before North Texas, Boles excelled at the College of Southern Idaho. In her first game last year, she recorded four points and four rebounds. Boles is excellent at getting into position for rebounds and inside scoring, as well as adding some height to the SFA roster.
Trinity Moore- Moore is a 6'0'' forward that played at Oral Roberts University for the last two years. In her game against Oklahoma last year, Moore had three rebounds, two assists, two blocks, a steal, and four points. Moore is an inside scoring weapon that will play a big role for the Ladyjack's facilitators.
Ituau Tuisaula- Tuisaula is a 6'1'' center who spent last year at Peninsula College. She was the most dynamic player on Peninsula's team last year. She led the Pirates to the NWAC North Region Championship game and was named the North Region Most Valuable Player. Her offensive rebounding totals have stood out, as she set the all-time Peninsula College record for rebounds in a game (24).
Mimi Gatewood- Gatewood is listed as a 5'6'' guard who played in four games at Kansas State last year. Prior to Kansas State, Gatewood was a 2022 McDonald's All-American nominee, helped the Desoto Eagles to a 28-2 record, and Texas 6A State title. Gatewood flourishes in the up-tempo game, as an athletic lead-guard with a scoring punch.
Lydia Cooke-Wiggins- Cooke-Wiggins is a 5'7'' point guard out of John Paul II High School. She was awarded First Team TAPPS All-State 6A, First Team All-District, and won the 2021-22 TAPPS State Championship. Cooke-Wiggins averaged 12.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and two assists, in her high school career. She is a standout ball handler with excellent scoring and court vision.
Mele Finau- Finau is a 5'11'' guard out of UC Riverside. She averaged 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds, while starting 25 of 31 games. She had double digit scoring performances against UCLA (10), Utah (15), and UC Sand Diego (11). Finau also shined in UC Riverside's contest against Hawaii, posting six rebounds, two assists, one block, one, steal, and nine points. She is a great defender on and off the ball.
Atalia Ballesteros- Ballesteros is listed as a 5'11'' guard out of Madrid, Spain. She is coming from Club Baloncesto Alcobendas. Ballesteros will be one of the Ladyjack's new offensive weapons. She presents a threat behind the arc, as well as the ability to drive through contact to the basket. Ballesteros's size and ability to score make her a threat just about anywhere on the court.
Meet the New Ladyjacks:
Trinity Slocum- Slocum is listed as a 5'9'' guard, out of Whatcom Community College. She averaged 7.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and was named to the NWAC North Region All-Conference Second Team. Slocum is an excellent ball handler and an even better passer. Her flashy passing and ability to direct teammates into scoring position will be vital in another winning season for the Ladyjacks.
Jasmyne Boles- Boles is a 6'1'' forward who played last year at the University of North Texas. Before North Texas, Boles excelled at the College of Southern Idaho. In her first game last year, she recorded four points and four rebounds. Boles is excellent at getting into position for rebounds and inside scoring, as well as adding some height to the SFA roster.
Trinity Moore- Moore is a 6'0'' forward that played at Oral Roberts University for the last two years. In her game against Oklahoma last year, Moore had three rebounds, two assists, two blocks, a steal, and four points. Moore is an inside scoring weapon that will play a big role for the Ladyjack's facilitators.
Ituau Tuisaula- Tuisaula is a 6'1'' center who spent last year at Peninsula College. She was the most dynamic player on Peninsula's team last year. She led the Pirates to the NWAC North Region Championship game and was named the North Region Most Valuable Player. Her offensive rebounding totals have stood out, as she set the all-time Peninsula College record for rebounds in a game (24).
Mimi Gatewood- Gatewood is listed as a 5'6'' guard who played in four games at Kansas State last year. Prior to Kansas State, Gatewood was a 2022 McDonald's All-American nominee, helped the Desoto Eagles to a 28-2 record, and Texas 6A State title. Gatewood flourishes in the up-tempo game, as an athletic lead-guard with a scoring punch.
Lydia Cooke-Wiggins- Cooke-Wiggins is a 5'7'' point guard out of John Paul II High School. She was awarded First Team TAPPS All-State 6A, First Team All-District, and won the 2021-22 TAPPS State Championship. Cooke-Wiggins averaged 12.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and two assists, in her high school career. She is a standout ball handler with excellent scoring and court vision.
Mele Finau- Finau is a 5'11'' guard out of UC Riverside. She averaged 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds, while starting 25 of 31 games. She had double digit scoring performances against UCLA (10), Utah (15), and UC Sand Diego (11). Finau also shined in UC Riverside's contest against Hawaii, posting six rebounds, two assists, one block, one, steal, and nine points. She is a great defender on and off the ball.
Atalia Ballesteros- Ballesteros is listed as a 5'11'' guard out of Madrid, Spain. She is coming from Club Baloncesto Alcobendas. Ballesteros will be one of the Ladyjack's new offensive weapons. She presents a threat behind the arc, as well as the ability to drive through contact to the basket. Ballesteros's size and ability to score make her a threat just about anywhere on the court.
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