(IUWBB) Malia Samuels is a HOOSIER

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

and if she isn't I've got a lot of egg to wipe off my face.  She's on campus and Lenee and Fenn both posting pics on Instagram.   5'6" guard originally from Seattle, WA.  Not an offensive threat but sounds like she's a really tough defender.  

https://usctrojans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/malia-samuels/17640

https://lasentinel.net/shes-got-game-and-a-mission-malia-samuels-is-changing-the-score.html

https://www.theixsports.com/features/malia-samuels-defensive-chaos-usc/

[HoosierHoopster]

^^

5'6" doesn't address getting bigger but experienced tough defending guard who can either play off the bench or start at times sounds like a good add -- 

Have to get a kick out of this from the first link: 

• Had a four steal performance against Indiana

and this

Samuels is the Trojans’ defensive engine: a 5’6 ball of energy who wreaks havoc the moment she checks in. She’s racked up 36 total steals in 23 games this season after posting 33 in 35 games all of last year and just 13 in 23 games as a freshman. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Whew!  Won't have to wipe that egg off my face!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-womens-basketball-transfer-portal-recruiting-guard-malia-samuels-nicknamed-pitbull-for-her-on-ball-defense-is-transferring-to-indiana-to-play-for-teri-moren-282643622/

 

[TTT]

Defense.    IU Ladies. 34

                    Opponents. 31

High School 2023 ESPN Player Profile 94  4 star 

[NatHillIV]

Another good guard.  I'd say we're all set on those!
Now about a second string center ! :{

[mickey one]

Malia Samuels might have been a sleeper. She could well be THE point guard, and capable of doing an outstanding job.

[TTT]

On 4/22/2026 at 10:09 PM, NatHillIV said:

Another good guard.  I'd say we're all set on those!
Now about a second string center ! :{

Unless it’s something good why not just pay Noyan a bunch and keep her…to late now.

[mickey one]

1 hour ago, TTT said:

Unless it’s something good why not just pay Noyan a bunch and keep her…to late now.

That's true . . . unless Noyan was asking for $500,000, too (reportedly like Caffey). I wonder if the players know how much each other are getting paid. That could create some jealousy.

[LamarCheeks]

It's officially official  ...

[NatHillIV]

Good get I'd say.  Sounds like she will be fun to watch.  Every good team has a bulldog.