Jaida McCloud brings efficient inside scoring and reliable two-way forward production for UIC
McCloud is a proven, high-usage frontcourt piece for UIC who combines efficient finishing with steady rebounding and defensive activity; in 2024-25, she averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 23.1 minutes while starting 31 of 33 games, after posting 8.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in 2023-24.[5][3] Her value goes beyond box scores: UIC has repeatedly leaned on her experience, toughness, and consistency, and she has shown she can contribute in big moments, including a 12-point, 11-rebound game and an earlier 26-point, 10-rebound breakout.[5][9] She looks like a good fit for teams needing a dependable, physical forward who rebounds, defends, and knows how to play within a system.[10][14]
