Junior Guard Heating Up with Elite Efficiency for Grambling Lady Tigers
Zayla Tinner, a 5-10 junior guard from Amarillo, TX, has exploded early in the 2024-25 season, averaging 9.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals over 5 games with scorching 50% FG and 83.3% FT shooting—her best stretch yet after a bigger role last year (8.5 reb/game in 2023-24).[1][2][6] A gritty rebounder with defensive tenacity and poise under pressure, she grabs boards like a forward and locks down opponents, making her a versatile spark plug. No major injury flags; her intensity and efficiency scream 'underrated gem'—perfect fit for teams needing tough, multi-tool guards who elevate in clutch moments.[3][8]
