Yale guard Tamara Simpson: defense-first playmaker with proven scoring pedigree
Tamara Simpson was a rare two-way anchor for Yale, finishing as the program’s all-time steals leader and a two-time Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year while also ranking among Yale’s career scoring leaders after surpassing 1,000 points in 2017 and later finishing with 1,275 points. Her calling card was high-intensity perimeter defense, ball pressure, and steady leadership from the guard spot, making her the kind of player who can change a game without always leading the box score. If you value toughness, competitiveness, and disruption on defense, she was an excellent fit for Yale’s style.[2][4][5]
