JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State women’s basketball continues to assemble their 2024-25 roster.

The Red Wolves signed Tennessee State sophomore guard Zyion Shannon. She averaged 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist per game in the 2023-24 season. Shannon led the team with 24 three-pointers made, she also had 44 assists and 41 steals. The Tennessee native will have two seasons of eligiblity.

“We are so excited to add Zy to our roster,” Red Wolves head coach Destinee Rogers said in a statement. “She is a 5′10 versatile guard that can score on all three levels. She will make an immediate impact. We can’t wait to get her on campus!”

Shannon is the 2nd addition to the Red Wolves roster this offseason. Former Daytona State guard Bella Weary signed with A-State in April.

Arkansas State Women’s Basketball Roster 2024-25

Newcomers

G Zyion Shannon (Tennessee State)

G Bella Weary (Daytona State)

Returners

G/F Anna Griffin

G Wynter Rogers

G Crislyn Rose

G Jordan Clark

In Transfer Portal

F Kendra Gillespie

F/C Cheyenne Forney

Departures

G Izzy Higginbottom (Arkansas)

F Emma Imevbore (Troy)

G Bre Sutton (McNeese State)

F Kiayra Ellis (McNeese State)

G Mailyn Wilkerson (Alabama A&M)

G Lauryn Pendleton (Alabama A&M)

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The Tennessee Volunteers take on the Florida Gators in SEC play during a three-game series this weekend.

The Vols are headed to The Swamp to take on SEC rival Florida Gators in a three-game series from Thursday to Saturday. They are coming from a loss to Lipscomb, ending a six-game winning streak. The Vols are looking to get back on track against the Gators, who currently sit in sixth place in the SEC East.

Tennessee is coming off six straight conference series wins, while Florida enters the series after going winless in all four of their series in April. Despite having a less-than-favorable record, Florida has found success when playing in Gainesville, holding a home record of 16-9. On the other hand, the Vols have only traveled nine times this year, holding an away record of 5-4.

Tennessee got the best of the Gators in their last trip to Gainesville, sweeping Florida back in 2022. Chris Stamos is taking the mound to kick off this year’s series is Chris Stamos, coming in with a 2.98 ERA on the season after pitching 2.2 scoreless innings during the Vols’ win over Missouri on April 25. In return, the Gators bring in lefty pitcher Pierce Coppola, having pitched three games in 2024 while holding a 10.50 ERA. The first pitch is set to take place at 7:00 pm.

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They’re here…

Parts of Tennessee are starting to see the emergence of Brood XIX cicadas, which have been dormant for the past 13 years. The brood wasn’t expected to emerge in Tennessee until around mid-May, but people around Middle Tennessee have already started to see their presence. It isn’t mass screaming droves just yet, but the bugs are coming.

Not all of Tennessee will have to deal with the cicadas like it does with the 17-year periodical cicadas, according to the University of Tennessee Extension. Only about 18 counties, mainly in Middle and East Tennessee, will see the insects of the 13-year brood.

Photos of the cicadas’ emergence have begun to circulate on social media. Have you spotted signs of Brood XIX yet?

Where have cicadas emerged in Tennessee?

So far they have been spotted in the Nashville, Middle Tennessee areas.

People have also posted about the emergence on social sites like Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter. Many with the comment, “They’re baaaaack”.

According to Cicadamania.com the following Tennessee counties are expected to see cicadas this year: Blount, Cheatham, Clay, Davidson, Grundy, Hamilton, Jackson, Loudon, Macon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Putnam, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Stewart and Summer.

Check out where Broods XIX, XIII will emerge in Tennessee, U.S.

The cicada broods will emerge in a combined 17 states across the Southeast and Midwest, with an overlap in parts of Illinois and Iowa. They will emerge once soil eight inches underground reaches 64 degrees. Take a look at exactly where the insects will emerge with this interactive map from USA TODAY.

How long are Brood XIX cicadas expected to be around?

The 13-year cicadas are expected to keep us company until about mid-June as the insects scream their hearts out to try and find mates before hibernating once again.

Where can I see the cicadas?

Cicadas are found across all continents, excluding Antarctica, and appear in deserts, forests and even urban areas. Much of the South is use to hearing annual cicadas during the summer months, but brood’s like Brood XIX are considered periodical cicadas since they only come around every 13 years.

Where else are cicadas emerging? Chicago? South Carolina?

Southern states are more likely to see the emergence of cicadas early on due to the warmer climate. But there isn’t a perfect science behind what day exactly members of Brood XIX and XII will emerge from the ground, because it is weather dependent.

People in South Carolina have reported seeing the emergence of cicadas, as well as in parts of Arkansas.

How can I send my cicada photos to The Tennessean?

Email your photos to trending reporter and digital producer Joyce Orlando at jorlando@gannett.com for them to appear in a future cicada story or gallery.