gritty Loyola Maryland guard-forward who brought utility, toughness and shot-making
In the 2008-09 season, Ashley Alexander averaged 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 27 games for Loyola Maryland, starting the final 17 and shooting 81% from the free-throw line, which hints at a player you can trust late. Loyola’s own bio called her an “old fashioned utility player” who could help on the perimeter and in the post with athleticism and shooting ability. She looks like the kind of versatile, hard-nosed fit coaches love: not flashy, but adaptable, competitive and reliable when the game gets messy.
