University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics

BEFORE UAA: Spent four seasons at NCAA Div. I program Eastern Washington, including redshirt campaign in 2022-23 … had most productive season as sophomore in 2024-25, averaging 3.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.5 blocks and shooting .525 (53-101) in 31 games, including 12 starting assignments … shot .544 from the field in 86 career appearances … top outings as junior included 7 points (3-3 FG) and no turnovers in 17 minutes at Arizona State, and 6 points (3-3 FG), 2 rebounds and 2 blocks in OT road loss to Weber State … scored career-high 15 points (7-8 FG) against Walla Walla as sophomore, along with strong showings in OT loss to Northern Arizona (10 pts, 5-7 FG, 5 rebs) and home win over Northern Colorado (8 pts, 4-6 FG, 6 rebs, 2 assts, 0 TO) … earned multiple Big Sky All-Academic awards.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was three-time AABC First Team All-State and four-time First Team All-Northern Lights Conference performer, averaging 13.4 points on 61 percent shooting, 8.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per game … helped Wasilla to runner-up finish at ASAA 4A State Tournament as senior in 2022, earning player-of-the-game honors in two of Warriors’ three contests … played on NLC title teams as freshman and sophomore, helping Wasilla to fourth place as state as rookie … earned four varsity letters in basketball and three apiece in volleyball and track & field, despite having career interrupted by Covid-19 pandemic.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Amber and Justin Hays … sister Layla plays at Div. I power Iowa.