Jamila Ajanaku brought toughness and rebounding juice to Memphis
In the 2012-13 season, Jamila Ajanaku gave Memphis a versatile 6-1 guard who could rebound like a forward and chip in as a steady glue piece, averaging 2.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 34 assists and 16 steals in 29 games. Her differentiator was impact beyond scoring: she attacked the glass, handled connective playmaking, and earned trust late in the year with four straight starts. For a team needing physicality, effort, and a low-drama competitor, she fit the “does the dirty work and helps you win possessions” mold.
