The Las Vegas ace cut 6'0 forward Jordyn Jenkins, who spent his career at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Jenkins marks the Ace's first roster cut since the start of training camp.
Washington native averaged 19.2 points in shooting 48.2% in three seasons at UTSA.
Three players have already been cut in Connecticut. Clayton Guard Morgan Murray, Princeton Guard Abbey HSU, Colorado Forward Mya Holling Shed.
Where Las Vegas Ace stands after roster cuts
Currently, six ACES players are making guaranteed transactions.
- Dana Evans (guard, protected veteran)
- Chelsea Gray (guard, protected veteran)
- Jewelroid (guard, protected veteran)
- A'ja Wilson (forward, protected veteran)
- Jackie Young (guard, protected veteran)
- Kierstan Bell (forward, protected rookie)
Additionally, 10 players are taking part in unguaranteed deals.
- Megan Gustafson (center, unprotected)
- Tiffany Mitchell (guard, unprotected)
- Kia Stokes (center, unprotected)
- Aaliyah Nye (rookie guard)
- Harmonitor (Rookie Guard)
- Crystal Bradford (forward, training camp trade)
- Queen Egbo (center, training camp trade)
- Deja Kelly (Rookie Guard)
- Jordyn Jenkins (rookie forward)
- Cheyenne Hoodie Taius (Forward, Training Camp Trading)
In effect, that means 10 players are competing for a spot on the 5-6 roster, but some (like Mitchell and Parker Taius) seem to be Shoe Ins to make the final roster.
Las Vegas Ace preseason begins on Friday
ACE will begin preseason action to host the Dallas Wings on Friday, May 2nd. The game can be an opportunity for some players with unprotected contracts to show what they can do.
Evans (the knee) and Gustafson (the lower legs) have already been ruled out due to injuries, the team announced Thursday.
The team will need to complete the roster until May 15th. Also, the remaining roster cuts for the Ace are expected to be made in the coming weeks.
