Malia Ruud brings efficient scoring punch and stretch-forward upside to Washington State
Ruud entered Washington State as a 6-foot-2 forward with proven two-way production and a polished scoring profile: in the 2025-26 season, she averaged 8.5 points and 3.9 rebounds in 23.7 minutes per game, while shooting 46.5% from the field and 35.7% from three. Her calling card is efficiency and versatility—she can score inside or space the floor, and her high school résumé plus Samoan national-team experience suggest competitive toughness and confidence. If you want a forward who can fit modern spacing and doesn’t shrink from the moment, Ruud is a very legit name.
