Ali Hardwell gives South Carolina State a steady, defense-first guard presence
In the 2024-25 season, Ali Hardwell has been a rotation guard for South Carolina State, averaging 4.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.5 steals in 16.3 minutes across 22 games, with a solid 75.0% free-throw rate. Her value is less about volume scoring and more about being a low-mistake, versatile backcourt piece who can contribute on both ends. At 5'5", she brings quickness and toughness, and the limited three-point volume suggests her game is built more on pace, pressure and connective play than on perimeter shot-making.
