Jordan Vessels begins her first year as a graduate assistant for the Lady Buffs.
Vessels has been a main stay in the Lady Buff basketball program for the last five years graduating this past year with a bachelor’s degree in sports and exercise science. She completed her career playing in 126 games which ranks tied for fourth all-time in program history.
“Jordan has been a staple in Lady Buff basketball for years,” WT head coach Kristen Mattio said. She was a competitor and had a relentless work ethic as a player. I know she will bring the same energy into our staff as she transitions into her coaching role. Everything she has put her hand to she has had success. She is one of the most loyal and hardworking individuals I know. Her attention to detail will be a tremendous asset to our program. I know that Jordan will have a great impact on our players and future players to come.”
Vessels, a Canyon native, played in all 33 games this past season with one start. She went 44 of 91 from the field for a .484 clip, while burying 14 of 31 triples (.452) and went 19 of 20 from the line. She averaged 2.2 rebounds, along with 41 assists and nine steals. Vessels scored 121 points as a senior helping lead the Lady Buffs to back-to-back Lone Star Conference regular season and tournament titles, back-to-back South Central Region titles and to the Elite Eight for the second-straight year. In 2013-14, the Lady Buffs played in the national championship game.
