High-Energy Freshman Forward Transfers to FAU After SMU Debut
Jasmine 'Jazzy' Gipson, a 6'0" freshman forward from Albuquerque, NM, brought intense energy and a competitive mindset to SMU during her 2025-26 season, competing in 18 games with six starts and averaging 19 minutes per game despite limited scoring output (0.9 PPG, 1.9 REB) and a low 17.6% field goal percentage [2][3][5]. Her differentiator lies in her relentless hustle, defensive willingness, and team-first personality that earned her six starts as a true freshman, though her offensive inefficiency suggests she’s still developing her shot [2][7]. Now transferring to Florida Atlantic University as an 'Owl' for the 2026-27 season, Gipson is a high-intensity fit for teams needing a versatile, hard-working forward who thrives in transition and on the defensive end, but she’ll need offensive refinement to become a primary contributor [6].
