6'5" transfer from Arizona. Went to high school in Bismarck, ND.

GIG ‘EMMMMM👍🏽 @AggieWBB pic.twitter.com/QUICasrxsb

— Lauren Ware (@laurenmarieware) May 1, 2023

Just what we needed a 6'5" big. Leeeetttsss Goooooo!

Ware started in all but one game she played in two seasons ago, but missed last season after dislocating her patella. She had surgery and went through rehab. She returned to practice late in the season, but AZ's head coach didn't want to play her and burn a season just playing her in the Pac-12 and NCAA tournament.

I believe she was on the U19 Olymipic team, of which Joni was on coaching staff a few years ago also. I think this is a great addition.

This is biggest recruitment of year for WB due to need at post position. With good guards coming in, team could be greatly improved!

6'5" center with 3 years of eligibility left. #3 post and #26 player in the class of '20. High IQ rim protector,

We desperately needed this size, her rim protection and length will help our defense and aid in keeping JB out of foul trouble. Also a great communicator on that side of the ball. On offense her size and length will help in screening, sealing, Orebounding.

High ceiling high IQ player with experience and pedigree.

If this is the last commit of the cycle, the staff has done a great job adding talent since getting here just a year ago. The roster sits at 14 with two former MCDAAs and complimentary talent sprinkled throughout. This roster is ready to compete

aggiedrjdub said:

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Also - will she be playing volleyball too??

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Highly doubtful. She didn't play volleyball at Arizona. She was a freshman at AZ in Fall of 2020, so that last time she likely played volleyball was Fall of 2019 when she was a senior in high school.

aggiedrjdub said:

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Okay. I love this, but what does this mean for Malone and Roby? Ugh I hate this for one them, but I get it!

Also - I guess this means Coulibali is off the table.

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I don't know anything about Coulibaly's status, but we still have room for one more player on our roster.

Ware was listed as a Forward by Arizona. I think she fits more in the role of Patty and N'dea Jones than Malone or Roby with her body type and agility. Ware is a rim protector on defense like Patty was, but Ware has even more height.

When we go big (in old school language), you would have Barker at 3, Ware at 4, and Malone/Roby at 5.

When we go small, we have all kinds of options based on what the other team's strengths and weaknesses are.

We really have a new opportunity to create mismatches that we didn't have last year.

Gap said:

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aggiedrjdub said:

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Okay. I love this, but what does this mean for Malone and Roby? Ugh I hate this for one them, but I get it!

Also - I guess this means Coulibali is off the table.

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I don't know anything about Coulibaly's status, but we still have room for one more player on our roster.

Ware was listed as a Forward by Arizona. I think she fits more in the role of Patty and N'dea Jones than Malone or Roby with her body type and agility. Ware is a rim protector on defense like Patty was, but Ware has even more height.

When we go big (in old school language), you would have Barker at 3, Ware at 4, and Malone/Roby at 5.

When we go small, we have all kinds of options based on what the other team's strengths and weaknesses are.

We really have a new opportunity to create mismatches that we didn't have last year.

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Great information, thanks for the insight.

And another one 👍🏽😎

— Joni Taylor (@CoachJoniTaylor) May 2, 2023

Another one incoming

Now this one I think is Coulibaly. Wow, we are about to have a very deep and talented roster.

giggitygigem said:

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Now this one I think is Coulibaly. Wow, we are about to have a very deep and talented roster.

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That would cap off an amazing month of enhancing the roster.

Gap said:

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giggitygigem said:

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Now this one I think is Coulibaly. Wow, we are about to have a very deep and talented roster.

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That would cap off an amazing month of enhancing the roster.

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Amen to that! That would be extremely exciting news!

Patiently waiting….

Fun to anticipate how this creates new dynamics on the court! Makes the wait until November EXTRA HARD!!!!

Good job Coach!!!

Definitely like the approach, makes me excited for next season! Coach Taylor has definitely won the offseason. Looking to be a deep team next year