efficient, physical frontcourt rookie with real finishing value
Stores has emerged as a promising **freshman forward** for UC Irvine in the **2025-26 season**, giving the Anteaters a 6'2" interior presence who scores efficiently, finishes around the rim, and rebounds with purpose; she has also drawn praise from the staff for her scoring near the basket and rebounding, and she was named to the **All-Freshman Team** in the Big West. Her early-season production includes multiple double-digit scoring and strong rebound games, but an injury halted her momentum in December, so the biggest question for a team fit is durability—when healthy, she profiles as a high-motor, paint-anchored big who can add toughness and instant frontcourt impact.
