Tennessee State guard Zyion Shannon transfers to Arkansas State women’s basketball

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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