Jessie-May jumps at TCU Horned Frogs offer

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Explosive Sydney guard Jessie-May Hall has committed to Texas Christian University (TCU) women's basketball team as part of the class of 2026.

"I'm super excited to announce my commitment to TCU for the 2026-27 season," May-Hall posted on Instagram.

"I want to thank God and my Family, Coach Campbell and the entire TCU coaching staff for believing in me and giving me this opportunity."

The 18-year-old has speed to burn and is an elite finisher, who averaged 22 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 4.7 steals per game for the Hornsby Spiders in the 2025 NBL1 East Women's Conference.

Hall was named to the All-Star Five at the FIBA Under-15 Women's Oceania Championship in 2022, pouring in 23.8 points per game, grabbing four rebounds and dishing out five assists. She also played for Australia in the FIBA Under-16 Women's Asian Championship 2023 Division A in 2023.

The TCU Lady Horned Frogs are based in Fort Worth, Texas.

📊 2025 NBL1 Hornsby Spiders Season Averages

• Points (PTS): 22.0
• Rebounds (REB): 6.6
• Assists (AST): 4.7
• Blocks (BLK): 0.6
• Steals (STL): 4.5

📊 Season Overview (March 29 – July 19, 2025)

• Games Played: 19
• Minutes per game: ~36.7 (heavy minutes, near full games often 37–40)
• Scoring: Averaged 22 PPG (peaking with 31 points on May 31, 30 on July 13).
• Rebounding: Strong and consistent — usually 5–10 boards per game, with a season-high of 11 (June 28).
• Playmaking: Excellent facilitator, frequently 4–8 assists.
• Defense: Averaged ~1 block and 3–4 steals per game, with standout defensive performances (10 steals on April 5; 8 steals on May 10).
• Shooting Efficiency: Streaky — several high-efficiency nights (52.6% FG on Jul 19; 47.8% FG on May 3), mixed with lower shooting games (21.7% FG on Jul 11).

🔹 Double-Doubles

1. Apr 5 – 29 PTS, 7 AST, 10 STL → PTS + STL double-double
2. Apr 13 – 21 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST (close to triple) → just shy
3. Jun 28 – 12 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST → PTS + REB double-double

🔹 Triple-Doubles

Hall did not record an official triple-double, but came extremely close on several occasions:

• Apr 13 – 21 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST → 2 assists & 2 rebounds short.
• Jun 22 – 23 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST → 3 boards + 3 assists short.
• Apr 5 – 29 PTS, 7 AST, 10 STL → just 3 assists short of a triple-double (rare PTS + AST + STL).

⭐ Best Games

• May 31 – 31 PTS (season-high), 10 FGM, 4 threes made.
• Apr 5 – 29 PTS, 10 STL (elite defensive game).
• Jul 13 – 30 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 6 STL (well-rounded scoring + defense).
• Jun 28 – 12 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST (impactful double-double despite low shooting).
• May 10 – 27 PTS, 8 STL (big two-way performance).

🏀 Season Summary

Hall continued to establish herself as a two-way star guard/forward:

• Scoring punch (20+ points in 11 of 19 games).
• Playmaking ability (regularly 5–7 assists).
• Defensive disruptor (multiple high-steal games, including a 10-steal performance).
• Consistency in minutes and workload, clearly a focal point for her team.

She was one of the league’s most versatile performers, capable of swinging games through scoring, facilitating, or elite defensive pressure.

About the Author

Peter Brown is the head coach of the Sydney Comets Women’s Youth League team in the Waratah Basketball League in NSW. He is also the assistant coach for the Comets NBL1 women’s team in the NBL East Conference. Peter is a 30-year journalist, starting as a sports reporter at the NT News in the early 1990s. He played junior basketball for the Northern Territory at national championships from U16 to U20 and for the Territory’s senior men’s team at numerous international tournaments. Peter has been a basketball fan since the early 80s, especially the NBA. Basketball is his passion — and his opinions his own. Email peter.brown@basketball.com.au with feedback. Any email feedback on articles sent to Peter can be published on basketball.com.au for others to read.