Mittie, K-State Sign Pair in November Signing Period
Nov 13, 2019 | Women's Basketball
MANHATTAN, Kansas – Kansas State head women's basketball coach Jeff Mittie announced the signing of two players to National Letters of Intent (NLI) during the Fall National Signing period on Wednesday. The new additions to the K-State roster for the 2020-21 season are: center Taylor Lauterbach and guard Jada Moore.
Lauterbach is a 6'6" center from Appleton, Wisconsin, and is ranked 85th overall by Prospects Nation in the Class of 2020 and ranks 13th among post players. Among seniors in the state of Wisconsin, Lauterbach ranks ninth in the state and is a nominee for the 2020 McDonald's All-American Game. She will be the third player from the state of Wisconsin in program history.
"We believe Taylor can be a difference maker in the paint at both ends of the floor," said Mittie about the team's latest center addition. "She has consistently improved in every area throughout her high school career under the guidance of Appleton West head coach James Brown and during her AAU career."
In her junior season, Lauterbach averaged 12.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks. At the conclusion of the 2018-19 season, she collected her second All-Fox Valley Association Second Team honor.
During her time with her AAU team, Wisconsin Blaze, she has helped the program to a pair of national titles in 2019 including the National Championship in Atlanta.
Moore, a 5'11" guard from Denver, Colorado, is rated as the number three player in the Class of 2020 for the state of Colorado by prepgirlshoops.com. Moore helped lead Regis Jesuit High School to a pair of Class 5A semifinal appearances and a combined record over the last three seasons of 67-15 with career averages of 10.2 points, 4.4 assists, 2.9 steals and 1.1 blocks.
In the 2018-19 season, Moore garnered All-Continental League First Team honors while leading the Raiders to a 23-4 record with 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.3 steals. She was selected to play in the A-Town All-Star game at the conclusion of the season for the second straight year, a game she scored a game-high 18 points including four 3-pointers to lead Team West to the win.
"We were looking for a player that could defend and push in the full court and Jada excels in both areas," said Mittie about the team's latest lengthy perimeter player. "She has continued to improve while playing for two outstanding coaches in Carl Mattei at Regis Jesuit and the Mile Hi Magic and former NBA player Keith Van Horn with Colorado Premier during her high school years."
In her sophomore season in 2017-18, Moore garnered 2017-18 All-Continental League First Team honors and in her freshman season she garnered 2016-17 All-Continental League Second Team honors.
K-State continues its four-game home stand to begin the 2019-20 season on Monday, as the Wildcats host Oral Roberts in Bramlage Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the K-State Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 221-CATS or at kstatesports.com/tickets.
Kansas State 2019-20 Signees
Name, Height, Position, Hometown, School
Taylor Lauterbach, Center, Appleton, Wisconsin, Appleton West High School
Jada Moore, Guard, Denver, Colorado, Regis Jesuit High School
Lauterbach is a 6'6" center from Appleton, Wisconsin, and is ranked 85th overall by Prospects Nation in the Class of 2020 and ranks 13th among post players. Among seniors in the state of Wisconsin, Lauterbach ranks ninth in the state and is a nominee for the 2020 McDonald's All-American Game. She will be the third player from the state of Wisconsin in program history.
Welcome to the Family, a 6-foot-6 post, AAU National Champion and top-100 recruit from Appleton, WI, Taylor Lauterbach (@tlauterbach41). #KStateWBB #EMAW pic.twitter.com/toUu5KYpjI
— K-State Women's Basketball (@KStateWBB) November 13, 2019
"We believe Taylor can be a difference maker in the paint at both ends of the floor," said Mittie about the team's latest center addition. "She has consistently improved in every area throughout her high school career under the guidance of Appleton West head coach James Brown and during her AAU career."
Hey Taylor, why K-State?
— K-State Women's Basketball (@KStateWBB) November 13, 2019
"Winning Culture...
Campus Layout...
Welcoming & Supporting...
Carry on the Legacy...
Family Atmosphere..."#KStateWBB #EMAW pic.twitter.com/F8mGJQ53E7
In her junior season, Lauterbach averaged 12.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks. At the conclusion of the 2018-19 season, she collected her second All-Fox Valley Association Second Team honor.
Length to rebound, deflect and score (@tlauterbach41). #KStateWBB #EMAW pic.twitter.com/LqsQNWauww
— K-State Women's Basketball (@KStateWBB) November 13, 2019
During her time with her AAU team, Wisconsin Blaze, she has helped the program to a pair of national titles in 2019 including the National Championship in Atlanta.
Moore, a 5'11" guard from Denver, Colorado, is rated as the number three player in the Class of 2020 for the state of Colorado by prepgirlshoops.com. Moore helped lead Regis Jesuit High School to a pair of Class 5A semifinal appearances and a combined record over the last three seasons of 67-15 with career averages of 10.2 points, 4.4 assists, 2.9 steals and 1.1 blocks.
Welcome to the Family, a 5-foot-11 multi-talented guard and All-League selection from Denver, CO, Jada Moore (@JadaMoore24). #KStateWBB #EMAW pic.twitter.com/ZitSJ7asY7
— K-State Women's Basketball (@KStateWBB) November 13, 2019
In the 2018-19 season, Moore garnered All-Continental League First Team honors while leading the Raiders to a 23-4 record with 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.3 steals. She was selected to play in the A-Town All-Star game at the conclusion of the season for the second straight year, a game she scored a game-high 18 points including four 3-pointers to lead Team West to the win.
Hey Jada, why K-State?
— K-State Women's Basketball (@KStateWBB) November 13, 2019
When you know, you know.
"It was the best fit for me."#KStateWBB #EMAW pic.twitter.com/LXDXGntc2o
"We were looking for a player that could defend and push in the full court and Jada excels in both areas," said Mittie about the team's latest lengthy perimeter player. "She has continued to improve while playing for two outstanding coaches in Carl Mattei at Regis Jesuit and the Mile Hi Magic and former NBA player Keith Van Horn with Colorado Premier during her high school years."
Dribble, drive, dish ... destroy (?? that last block by @JadaMoore24).#KStateWBB #EMAW pic.twitter.com/44OzpCp0kV
— K-State Women's Basketball (@KStateWBB) November 13, 2019
In her sophomore season in 2017-18, Moore garnered 2017-18 All-Continental League First Team honors and in her freshman season she garnered 2016-17 All-Continental League Second Team honors.
K-State continues its four-game home stand to begin the 2019-20 season on Monday, as the Wildcats host Oral Roberts in Bramlage Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the K-State Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 221-CATS or at kstatesports.com/tickets.
Kansas State 2019-20 Signees
Name, Height, Position, Hometown, School
Taylor Lauterbach, Center, Appleton, Wisconsin, Appleton West High School
Jada Moore, Guard, Denver, Colorado, Regis Jesuit High School
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