Avery Arnold of Yanders Law and Blue Eye high school has committed to Lyon College.

A staple of NAIA women’s hoops, Lyon College has landed a tremendous basketball player in Avery Arnold. As she wraps up her time at Blue Eye high school, Arnold has decided to lock in her future as a college hooper in a town only three or so hours away.

Arnold is a Yanders Law alumni who left her mark as a capable scorer and facilitator, but mainly as a lockdown defender. Avery says she knows she can make an impact right away at that end of the floor.

“I will always be the hardest worker,” Arnold says. “Not only on offense, but on defense as well - that is where I excel the most. That winds up playing into my offense too.”

The coaches at Lyon College mentioned that they would like to see her spending time running point. “Point guard would be a new role for me, so that would be different,” Arnold says. “I’ve never been a point guard, but that challenge is what I am looking forward to the most.”

Asked about her decision to commit, Avery points out the excellent tradition, especially over the last ten years or so. She said she liked the coaches and the atmosphere.

College hoops are plenty different from high school, but Avery said her time at The Basketball Movement and playing for Yanders Law should make a big difference. “Rob has helped me a lot, and Craig,” Arnold says. “They would do anything for me despite my busy schedule. They have given me a lot to help me succeed.”

Avery would like to extend a thank you to the whole program. “Rob is so busy, but he took a whole season to coach us,” Arnold says. “Craig too; they traveled with us and took their families… They have devoted their lives to basketball, and I want to thank them for everything.”

Wherever Avery was going to wind up, she was going to have numerous fans at The Basketball Movement. Not to mention a whole Yanders Law family that has her back. She does not need luck, but we wish it anyway as she begins her exciting next chapter!