Biography
SPU: Three-year letterwinner.
Junior (2021-22): Played in 14 games, all as a reserve. ... Averaged 1.6 points and 2.6 rebounds. ... Had sesaon highs of 8 rebounds and 3 assists at home against Corban on Nov. 12. The rebound total included her career 200th, and the assist total tied her career high. ... In just 14 minutes of action against Cal State San Marcos on Nov. 19, had 6 points on 3-of-5 shooting, 4 rebounds, and a season-high 4 blocked shots.
Sophomore (2021): Played in 11 of the 14 games with 7 starts in the pandemic-shortened season, averaging 15.5 minutes per game. ... Averaged 6.6 points and a team-leading 6.5 rebounds per game, both of which were career highs. ... For the second straight year, led the Falcons in blocked shots, recording 9. ... Her .463 shooting percentage from the field (31 of 67) was highest among the Falcon regulars. ... Scored 6 points in the season finale against Western Washington, pushing her past 200 for her career.
Freshman (2019-20): Played in 25 of the 28 games, with 9 starts, averaging 14.3 minutes per game. ... Made her Falcons debut in grand style, going for a double-double of 17 points an 10 rebounds in just 17 minutes at Azusa Pacific on Nov. 15. Hit 8 of 10 from the field in that game. ... Also double-doubled with 10 points and 12 boards at home against Alaska Fairbanks on Jan. 4. ... Finished her first year with a 12-point, 8-rebound outing in the season finale against Central Washington on Feb. 29 in Brougham Pavilion. ... Scored her 100th career point on Feb. 18 at Saint Martin's. ... Grabbed 100th rebound just four days later at home against Montana State Billings. ... Led the team with 24 blocked shots.
Garfield High School: Named to the So Cal Holiday Prep Classic all-tournament team as a sophomore in 2015. Four-time winner of the Garfield girls basketball scholar award. After graduating from Garfield in 2018, spent a year at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School.
Personal: Kayla Jaron Brundidge. ... Biochemistry major.
Fun facts: Has been playing basketball since 7th grade. ... Also has done track, volleyball, softball, soccer, and Frisbee. ... If not for basketball, would focus on track, especially the high jump and long jump, her favorite events. Enjoys that sport "because it's all on you to get better. You don't have a team to lean on, and your coaches can really only do so much. It makes you want to work harder because you will see the results all the time." ... Dumbest movie she ever saw was "Mr. Bean." ... Books she just couldn't put down were any from the "Maximum Ride" series (and says she read the whole series in two days). ... Favorite junk food is Blue Bell ice cream. ... Favorite healthy foods are carrots and broccoli. ... Favorite TV program is "Got." ... Favorite sports team is the Houston Rockets. ... Favorite athlete is Milwaukee Bucks star Giannia Antetokounmpo. ... Her dream car is a Lexus. ... Loves to shop for shoes, specifically Crocs. ... Easiest subject in school is English. ... Toughest subject is History. ... If she could invite anyone to dinner, it would be Maya Angelou "because I love her poetry and the way she carries herself. She is one of the people who inspired me to write and get into poetry." She would serve Spanish rice with sautéed onions, garlic, green bell peppers, tomato sauce, and chicken. ... If she could be any action hero, would be Rogue from X-Men "because I cold have the ability to absorb and sometimes also remove the memories, physical strength and superpowers of anyone she touches." ... Her friends call her KB, Pookie, Jaron, Stroker, or Mokey. ... In 10 years, plans to be in medical school at NYU, starting her residency, and working with actual patients. ... Has visited seven European countries (Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Austria, and Switzerland), served in the military for eight months, and prefers to watch cartoons over any other show on television.
STATISTICS
Year GP FG Pct 3-pt Pct FT Pct. Reb Avg PF Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg
19-20 25 55-115 .478 0-0 .000 18-29 .621 119 4.8 48 11 36 24 18 128 5.1
20-21 11 31-67 .463 0-0 .000 11-16 .688 73 6.5 29 4 19 9 3 73 6.6
21-22 14 10-39 .256 0-1 .000 3-6 .500 37 2.6 24 8 12 10 1 23 1.6
TOTL 50 96-221 .434 0-1 .000 32-51 .627 229 4.6 101 23 67 43 22 224 4.5
