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Turner Adds Three More For 2021-22
4/19/2021 11:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Trio joins two others to bring 2021-22 class to five
Head coach Rechelle Turner has signed three more student-athletes to join the Murray State women's basketball team for the 2021-22 season. Monday's trio joins TaKiya Howard and Claira Gowan, who both signed last fall, in the class of 2021.
Jaidah Black • G/F • 6-1 • Saginaw, Texas (Boswell HS)
Black averaged a near double-double in her senior season for Boswell, scoring 10.8 points per game while also pulling down 9.3 rebounds per game. The McDonald's All-American nominee has led her team rebounds this season on her way to earning first-team All-District honors. In addition to basketball, Black also showcases her athleticism in the high jump for the Boswell track team where she has been a regional qualifier.
Coach Turner on Black:
"Jaidah brings athleticism and size to our team. She has the ability to affect the game on both ends of the court and her work ethic and desire to succeed at this level will go a long way in helping her succeed."
Cayson Conner • G • 5-7 • Benton, Ky. (Marshall County HS)
Conner was a member of the Marshall County team that finished the 2020-21 season as state runners-up. She appeared in 27 games for the Marshals during their run to the state championship game and led her team with 14.0 points per game on 52.6-percent shooting. For her efforts in her senior season, Conner was named as finalist for Miss Kentucky Basketball, as well as the 2021 Region 1 Player of the Year. With the addition of Conner, the Racers have now signed three of the last four Region 1 winners, as senior Macey Turley won the award in 2018 and sophomore Charlee Settle won it in 2020.
Coach Turner on Conner:
"Cayson is a winner and has proven that she understands the work and sacrifice required to pursue championships. She adds speed and toughness to our backcourt and her competitive nature will help our team get better every day."
Isabell West • F • 6-1 • Shakopee, Minn. (Iowa Central CC/Shakopee HS)
The Shakopee, Minnesota native is coming off an impressive two-year turn at Iowa Central. West led the Tritons in scoring in each of her two seasons there, averaging 13.1 points per game as a freshman and 19.6 as a sophomore. She also finished fifth nationally in rebounds per game, at 13.5, to average a double-double for the season. In addition to helping her team to a regional title and trip to the national tournament, West was named as the 2020-21 ICCAC Player of the Year.
Coach Turner on West:
"Isabell brings size and strength to our front court, as well as the ability to score in multiple ways. She is a relentless rebounder and her success at the junior college level should put her in position to have immediate impact on our program."
