When Bendu Yeaney transferred to Arizona, she was coming off two injury-shortened seasons at Indiana. Always known as a hard-nosed defender, she was a good fit for the Wildcats’ defense-first identity. Early in her senior season, she’s showing that she’s more than the athletic stopper on the defensive end of the court.
It’s no surprise to Arizona head coach Adia Barnes. Last year, Yeaney spent some time shaking off the rust after healing from an Achilles rupture, but Barnes has seen her entire game transform since she landed in Tucson.
“I think as the season progressed (last year), she got better, but I think she’s just coming into a significant role (this year) and she’s worked to improve,” Barnes said.