Oklahoma State's Jadyn Wooten Emerges as Key Sixth Woman

Cowgirls guard overlooked for Big 12 Sixth Woman of the Year award, but coach says she's the real MVP

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Jadyn Wooten, a 5-foot-6 point guard for the Oklahoma State women's basketball team, has been a key contributor off the bench this season, averaging 12.4 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game. Despite being overlooked for the Big 12 Sixth Woman of the Year award, her coach Jacie Hoyt says Wooten is the real MVP and the one she's "riding with" as the Cowgirls head into the Big 12 Tournament as the fourth seed.

Why it matters

Wooten's impact on the Cowgirls goes beyond just her stats, as she brings a unique energy and attacking style of play off the bench. Her ability to complement starting point guard Amari Whiting has been crucial to Oklahoma State's success this season, and her postseason performance could be a key factor in how far the team advances.

The details

Though she has come off the bench in all 30 games this season, Wooten is second on the team in scoring and leads in assists and steals. Her mid-range jumper has become a valuable weapon, allowing her to score over taller defenders. Wooten's willingness to do "whatever my team needs me to do" to win has made her a valuable sixth woman, even though she has the talent to be a starter.

  • The Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals will take place on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • Wooten grew up in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, Kansas.

The players

Jadyn Wooten

A 5-foot-6 point guard for the Oklahoma State women's basketball team, who is second on the team in scoring and leads in assists and steals despite coming off the bench in all 30 games this season.

Jacie Hoyt

The head coach of the Oklahoma State women's basketball team, who says Wooten is the real Sixth Woman of the Year and the one she's "riding with" as the Cowgirls head into the Big 12 Tournament.

Stailee Heard

A second-team All-Big 12 pick for Oklahoma State, who says Wooten has "leveled up" from her freshman to sophomore year and has become one of the team's top leaders.

Amari Whiting

The starting point guard for Oklahoma State, who says she enjoys playing with Wooten and that their transition game is better when they are on the floor together.

Snudda Collins

The Texas Tech player who was selected as the Big 12 Sixth Woman of the Year over Wooten.

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What they’re saying

“This is who I'm riding with. This is who has got us where we are, which is fourth in the conference.”

— Jacie Hoyt, Head Coach, Oklahoma State Women's Basketball

“She became one of our top leaders, because she was here last year and she knows what it takes.”

— Stailee Heard, Oklahoma State Women's Basketball Player

“I really like playing with Jadyn. Whoever gets it can go. I think our transition is better. I think we work well off of each other.”

— Amari Whiting, Oklahoma State Women's Basketball Player

What’s next

The Oklahoma State women's basketball team will face 12th-seeded Kansas State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. in Kansas City, Missouri.

The takeaway

Jadyn Wooten's impact on the Oklahoma State women's basketball team goes beyond just her impressive stats, as she brings a unique energy and attacking style of play off the bench that has been crucial to the Cowgirls' success this season. Even though she was overlooked for the Big 12 Sixth Woman of the Year award, her coach and teammates recognize her as the real MVP and the one they're counting on to lead them on a deep postseason run.