Freshman Aly Gamez laughs at the mention of her height.
Fresno State’s 5-foot-6 point guard is aware of how much basketball values size. But she is also aware of how much success she has been able to have in spite of her frame.
A three-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American nominee coming out of high school, Gamez has always figured out a way to persevere.
“It’s a little bit of a challenge, I guess, because I’m always guarding taller people – whether that be [5-foot-8 or 5-foot-9],” Gamez said. “But knowing [scouting reports], I’ve realized, is very important.