Former Austin-area stars head for college postseason

From Texas to Minnesota and beyond, former high school players from the Austin area are playing women’s basketball at various colleges and universities. Some play for big schools (Texas, Oregon State); others plays for small schools (Howard Payne, Nicholls State). As conference tournaments tip off around the country, here’s a look at where some locals are entering the NCAA postseason:

Lexi Alexander, Nicholls State: The former Cedar Ridge standout has started all 28 games for Nicholls and is among the team leaders, averaging 14 points and six rebounds.

Jade Clack, TCU: Clack, a former star at Austin High and the AmericanStatesman’s 2023 Central Texas player of the year, has played in 13 games as a freshman this season, averaging five minutes.

Elle Corbett, Macalester (Minn.) College: The sophomore forward from Bowie has played in 24 games for the Scots, blocking 17 shots.

Graci Harris, John Brown (Ark.) University: The 5-foot-7 guard from Georgetown has started all 22 games for the Golden Eagles, averaging 3.8 points and 4.0 assists.

Shelby Hayes, Rice: The former state champion from Cedar Park averages 5.6 points and 3.6 rebounds as an Owls sophomore.

Shay Holle, Texas: The Longhorns’ senior from Westlake is enjoying her best season in college, averaging 7.2 points and shooting 50% for a team that’s 27-4.

Bailey Featherstone, St. Edward’s: Starting in all 28 games for the Hilltoppers, the freshman from Round Rock averages 11.7 points and 4.1 rebounds.

Aja Holmes, Howard Payne: The Yellow Jackets junior center from Luling has averaged 6.8 points and 2.9 rebounds while playing in 25 games.

Eriny Kindred, Florida: A transfer from Texas A&M, the former Del Valle star has played in 27 games for the Gators, averaging 2.3 points and 2.6 rebounds.

Zoe Nelson, Stephen F. Austin: A starter in all 25 games for the Ladyjacks, the junior forward from Hendrickson averages eight points and 7.5 rebounds.

AJ Marotte, Oregon State: A junior from Vista Ridge, Marotte averages 5.5 points and 1.8 rebounds for a team that’s 22-6.

Gisella Maul, Texas: The Longhorns freshman who led Cedar Park to consecutive state championships has played in 22 games, averaging 2.2 points.

Jaaucklyn Moore, North Texas: The senior guard from Round Rock has scored in every game for the Eagles, averaging eight points while playing 25.8 minutes a game.

Britney Onyeje, Houston: The 5-9 graduate student from Pflugerville, a transfer from Central Florida, averages 6.3 points and 2.2 boards.

Sedona Prince, TCU: The former McDonald’s All-American from Liberty Hill leads the Horned Frogs with averages of 21.3 points and 10.3 rebounds.

Erika Suarez, Temple College: A starter in all 26 games, the sophomore from Hendrickson averages eight points for the Leopards.

Keniah Williams, Angelo State: The sophomore post from Georgetown has played in all 31 games for the Rams, averaging 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds.

AARON E. MARTINEZ/AMERICAN-STATESMAN Guard Shay Holle, a former Westlake standout, has shot 50% to help Texas to a 27-4 record this season. She was the American-Statesman’s 2020 Central Texas player of the year.