
Emerging G/F Spark for LIU Sharks with Family-Proven Grit
Yolanda Ward, a versatile G/F for the LIU Sharks, brings high-motor intensity and multi-positional flexibility, mirroring the championship pedigree of her mother Yolanda—son Jaden Payne's high school All-Ohio honoree roots signal family basketball DNA. Her differentiator is relentless defensive hustle and scoring poise under pressure, making her a low-risk, high-upside fit for teams needing wing depth without injury red flags. Watch her: she's the glue player who elevates mid-major squads to NEC contention.