
Jessica Powers brings elite shot-blocking size to Southern Miss’s front line
Powers is a 6-foot-6 center whose best calling card is rim protection: at Pearl River Central she averaged a triple-double in her final two seasons, including 10.0 blocked shots per game, and was known as a defensive force with major paint presence. Southern Miss has also credited her with strong shot-blocking and frontcourt depth, though her recent college production has been limited, so the key question is whether her length, timing, and defensive intensity translate into consistent impact at the next level.