Aja Phoumiphat Brings Playmaking, Defensive Activity, and Veteran Guard Poise
Aja Phoumiphat is a Chicago State guard whose appeal goes beyond box-score basics: as a freshman in 2019-20, she started 21 of 22 games and produced 6.4 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game, while later seasons showed continued multi-category impact with 5.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game in ESPN’s player profile. Chicago State has also described her as driven by a tough personal path and noted her as the team’s shortest player, which helps explain her edge, grit, and resilience. She looks like a good fit for a team needing a competitive, pass-first guard who can keep possessions organized and bring energy on both ends.[2][5][8]
