Albany State Freshman's Defensive Dynamo with Double-Double Pedigree
Freshman forward Jolena Gardner brings elite high school stats to Albany State Golden Rams—11.5 PPG, 9 RPG, 4.3 SPG, and 1.9 BPG in her senior 2024-25 season at Columbia HS, fueling a 14-11 team record. A 6-0 versatile 'point forward' with speed, power, agility, and physicality, she posted 12 double-doubles and area-best defensive numbers, earning Lake City Reporter Player of the Year. Her high-upside steal machine (3.9 SPG in 2022-23) and multi-position flexibility make her a game-changing defender and rebounder—perfect fit for teams needing intense, athletic frontcourt energy.
