Injury-Setback Spanish Center with Untapped Potential at Northwestern State
Ane Astarloa, a 6'5" center from Bilbao, Spain, posted modest 2023-24 stats (1.4 PPG, 1.0 RPG, 44.4% FG) in just seven conference games for the Lady Demons after rehabbing a preseason injury that sidelined her for two-and-a-half months—highlighting her resilience and physical tools as a rim protector with international pedigree. Her limited role underscores raw upside for teams needing bigs with rebounding tenacity and post intensity; a high-risk, high-reward developmental prospect if she stays healthy.
