Prospect Spotlight: Ashley Iiams (2021)
Versatility is the name of the game for Ames’ 6-foot-1 sophomore Ashley Iiams. Comfortable as a post, but adept as a guard, Iiams is capable of playing anywhere on the floor, and causes headaches for opponents as a result. “I…
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Continue ReadingVersatility is the name of the game for Ames’ 6-foot-1 sophomore Ashley Iiams.
Comfortable as a post, but adept as a guard, Iiams is capable of playing anywhere on the floor, and causes headaches for opponents as a result.
“I prefer guard, but with my height, I have to play inside a little bit. One of my strengths is seeing the floor really well. And I’m one of those players that maybe passes too much, I like to share the ball with my teammates, that’s probably one of my strengths,” said Iiams.
“I’m also diversifying my game, and working on being able to do a little bit of everything. Being able to be diverse and do a little bit of everything is what’s going to make me successful.”
With All Iowa Attack 15U this past spring and summer, Iiams was able to continue and hone her versatility as a player.
“(All Iowa Attack) is the reason I am where I am today, and I’m very grateful to them and to the coaches and all the amazing athletes that play there and make me better everyday,” said Iiams.
“It’s a family there, and I really appreciate the work in the offseason and getting to play with those girls. The competition that we play is outstanding, it’s a really good opportunity to play for them.”
Iiams’ sophomore season has started at Ames, the No. 12 Little Cyclones lost in their season-opener, 55-40 to No. 2 Waukee. Iiams played well in the loss, flashing her versatility whole going for 12 points, nine rebounds and four steals. She made two 3s in the game.
“I’m really excited, we have a really good team this year, it’s a bunch of great girls and I’m really excited to play with them,” said Iiams.
Her recruitment is already off to a great start. Drake was the first program to extend an offer this past summer, “that was pretty special, I was excited about that and very grateful,” she said.
Iiams of the recruitment process….
“It’s something that’s very interesting and I’m very excited to be apart of it. It’s something that I hope sparks up here over the couple of years.”