Jaida McDonald brings board-crashing, versatile forward play to Wichita State
In the 2025-26 season, Jaida McDonald emerged as one of Wichita State’s steadier frontcourt pieces, averaging 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds while starting 17 of 29 games and leading the team in rebounding seven times. She’s a physical, high-intensity forward who does a bit of everything—finishing inside, mixing in steals and blocks, and giving the Shockers a glue-player edge that doesn’t always show up in the box score. Coaches praised her versatility and defensive motor, and her repeated double-figure outings suggest a player who can fit a system that values effort, rebounding, and toughness.
