Jade Loville is the daughter of former NFL running back Derek Loville, who was part of three Super Bowl championship teams. Perhaps that’s where she got the driving work ethic that Arizona women’s basketball head coach Adia Barnes has seen over the past few months. It’s a work ethic that Barnes hopes rubs off on her talented class of four freshmen.
“Jade’s level is a step above,” Barnes said. “I love the fact that I go in [the gym], Jade’s gonna be in there. Jade’s strong as an ox. She’s fit. She works on her craft every single day.