Jada Kennedy is becoming Portland’s rim-protecting spark plug
Jada Kennedy, a freshman center for Portland in the 2025-26 season, has flashed real impact with size, shot-blocking, and efficiency around the basket. In Portland’s 2025-26 stats, she appeared in 25 games, shooting 65.8% from the field while averaging 4.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, and she’s been praised for a stretch of games with 9.3 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game. Her calling card is defensive disruption—she posted multiple four-block outings and looks like a high-motor interior piece who can change shots and grow into a steady two-way big.
