Yaiza Rodriguez Ortego

Height:
5-5
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Barcelona, Spain
High School:
Institut Joaquim Blume

2016-17 | SENIOR SEASON | STATSÂ

HONORS:Â Mountain West Championship All-Tournament Team (March 6-10) ... MVP of Hilton Concord Classic (Nov. 25-26) and all-tournament team.

STATISTICS (Notable Rankings):Â Recorded 241 points (6th team), 67 rebounds, 192 assists (school record / 1st team / 2nd MW / 24th NCAA), two blocks and 40 steals (3rd team) ... averaged 7.3 points (6th team), 2.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists (school record / 1st team / 2nd MW / 26th NCAA), 1.2 steals in 29.4 minutes per game ... had an assist/turnover ratio of 2.3 (1st team / 1st MW / 38th NCAA) ... shot 34.7 percent from floor, 31.9 percent from 3-point arc with 44 makes (3rd team) and 77.1 percent (4th team) from free-throw line ... recorded nine games with double-figure points and three in assists (tied her school record from 2015-16) ... one double-double ... led team in scoring twice, assists 29 timesÂ and steals 11 times.

HIGHLIGHTS: Tallied a team-high 10 assists, fifth in her career, in victory over Portland State (Nov. 16) ... recorded second career double-double in win at Saint Mary's (Nov. 25) on 10 points and 10 assists, her sixth career game with 10-plus assists, also set school record for career assists during the win giving her 456 ... tied career-high for points with 24 while shooting 75 percent from floor and 66.7 percent (4-6) from 3-point range to lead Broncos from 11 down to defeat Charlotte (Nov. 26) ... was named Hilton Concord Classic MVP after leading the Broncos past Saint Mary's and Charlotte (Nov. 25-26) ... dished out nine assists in the win over Eastern Washington (Dec. 1) Â ... team-high nine assists and team-high three steals in win at Washington State (Dec. 4) ... eight points, three rebounds, nine assists and two steals in win over Portland (Dec. 18) ... eight assists against Hawaii (Dec. 20) to become first Bronco and seventh individual in MW history to reach 500 career assists milestone... tallied eight assists in win over Utah State (Dec. 29) ... recorded 10 points, two rebounds and four assists in win at Colorado State (Dec. 31), moved into fifth-place in MW history for career assists with 517 ... recorded her third double-digit assists game of the season with 11 at San Diego State (Jan. 7), also had nine points and three rebounds ... recorded five assists in win over San Jose State (Jan. 21) to move into fourth-place in Mountain West history for career assists with 548 ... tied career-high for steals with six at Utah State (Feb. 4) ... team-high 15 points and five assists in win over Nevada (Feb. 22) ... 16 points and team-high seven rebounds in win at San Jose State (Feb. 25) ... nine points and team-high eight assists in victory at Fresno State (Feb. 28) to help Broncos to first win at Fresno since 2004 ... tallied six assists in MW tournament quarterfinal win over New Mexico (March 7) to become first Bronco and fourth player in MW history to reach 600 career assists ... scored 14 points in MW semifinal victory over top-seeded Colorado State (March 8), went 4-of-9 from 3-point arc including clutch trey with 1:01 left to put Boise State up 63-60, had five assists ... scored 12 points powered by 3-of-5 shooting from 3-point range with five assists in Boise State's victory over Fresno State (March 10) to win the MW tournament championship ... was named to Mountain West Championship All-Tournament Team for second time (2015) ... had three points and two assists in NCAA tournament first round game at UCLA (March 18).

2015-16 | JUNIOR SEASON | STATSÂ

HONORS: Academic All-Mountain West.

STATISTICS (Notable Rankings): Tallied 218 points (5th team), 51 rebounds, 172 assists (1st team / 2nd MW 41st NCAA), one block and 33 steals (4th team) ... averaged 7.3 points (5th team), 1.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists (1st team / 1st MW / 22nd NCAA), 1.1 steals (4th team) and had an assist/turnover ratio of 1.5 (4th MW) ... shot 32 percent from floor, 34.8 percent (2nd team / 11th MW) from 3-point line with 39 made and shot 70.9 percent from free-throw line ... in conference play recorded 105 assists (1st team / 1st MW), averaged 5.8 assists per game (1st team / 1st MW), shot 35.8 percent (3rd team / 12th MW) from 3-point range and had an assist/turnover ratio of 1.9 (3rd MW).

HIGHLIGHTS: Started all 30 games at point guard ... reached double-figure scoring eight times and a school record double-figure assists three times ... one double-double ... led the team in scoring twice, assists a team-best 23 times ... had six or more assists on 14 occasions ... tallied team-high seven assists with eight points, three blocks and two steals in season opening win over Cal State LA (Nov. 13) in Bronco Gym ... nine points, seven assists and three steals in win against the College of Charleston (Nov. 16) ... scored 10 points and had team-high five assists against Utah Valley (Nov. 19) ... 15 points and six assists in win over Stetson (Nov. 28) ... seven points and seven assists in victory at Portland (Dec. 6) ... dished out eight assists with two steals in win at Seattle (Dec. 19) ... scored team-high 19 points at Colorado State (Jan. 2) on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor and 4-of-5 from the arc to give her 101 career 3-pointers, 11th Bronco all-time to reach 100 made milestone ... shot 50 percent (6-12) from floor with two 3-pointers in Bronco overtime win against Utah State (Jan. 6) scoring 15 points to go with team-high four assists ... recorded her first career double-double in Boise State's first-ever win at San Diego State (Jan. 16) on 14 points and a then-career-tying 10 assists, only second Bronco all-time to record 10 or more assists twice during career ... tallied her second game of season and third of career with 10 or more assists dishing out 11 in win over UNLV (Jan. 27) to go with six points, 11 assists is tied for fourth most in program history ... had nine points, six assists and two steals in win at New Mexico (Jan. 30) ... dished out team-high eight assists in Air Force (Feb. 6) win to move into second place at Boise State for career assists with 373 ... scored 12 points and distributed a team-high nine assists at UNLV (Feb. 24) ... scored a team and season-high 20 points with four assists in win over San Diego State (Feb. 27) powered by 5-of-9 shooting from 3-point range, career-high for 3-pointers ... dished out a school-record-tying 13 assists in win at Nevada (March 1), tied for fourth most in MW history for a league game, set school record for assists in season with 157 surpassing the previous record of 147 she set in 2014-15, third game in double-digit assists is a school record for a season, four career games in double-figure assists is a program record ... recorded 12 points, three rebounds and team-high nine assists versus UNLV (March 8) in MW quarterfinal loss.

2014-15 | SOPHOMORE SEASON | STATSÂ

HONORS: Mountain West Championship All-Tournament Team ... Academic All-Mountain West.

STATISTICS (Notable Rankings): Recorded 228 points (4th team), 81 rebounds, 147 assists (1st team / 2nd MW) and 41 steals (1st team) ... averaged 6.9 points (4th team), 2.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists (1st team / 4th MW / 73rd NCAA), 1.24 steals (1st team) and 26.5 minutes (2nd team) per game ... shot 32.4 percent from floor, 28.8 percent (5th team) from behind the 3-point arc and 81.2 percent (2nd team) from free-throw line.

HIGHLIGHTS: Played in every game at point guard earning 18 starts ... ranked fourth in MW and 120th in NCAA for assist/turnover ratio at 1.6 ... reached double-figure scoring 10 times ... led the team in assists a team-best 21 times ... had six or more assists on 16 occasions ... went 3-of-6 from 3-point arc on way to 11 points, three rebounds and team-high six assists in win over New Mexico State (Nov. 18) ... seven assists in win at Idaho State (Dec. 4) ... two points, five rebounds, team-high six assists and one steal at Utah Valley (Dec. 6) ... six points, three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in win versus Portland (Dec. 21) ... 10 points, one rebound, two assists and went 3-of-6 from 3-point line in win over Colorado State (Dec. 31) ... hit 3-of-6 from 3-point arc on way to 12 points with two rebounds and five assists in win at UNLV (Jan. 14) ... 10 points, one rebound, team-high six assists and one steal at Colorado State (Jan. 28) ... nine points, three rebounds and a then-career-high eight assists in Boise State victory over Utah State (Feb. 4), hit one 3-pointer to help Broncos tie school record for 3-pointers in a game with 15 ... scored 15 points with team-highs for assists and steals with five each in Boise State win at Air Force (Feb. 11) ... 14 points and went 7-of-10 from free-throw line in Bronco overtime win against Fresno State (Feb. 14) in Boise ... two points, five rebounds, team-high six assists and three steals in four-point victory at Nevada (Feb. 21) ... went 3-of-6 from beyond arc for 11 points in win over San Diego State (Feb. 28) to go with two rebounds and two assists ... nine points, six rebounds, team-high eight assists, one block (second block in career) and two steals in win over San Jose State (March 3) ... led Boise State to 64-46 MW Championship quarterfinal win at UNLV (March 10) with team-high 15 points, career-high eight rebounds, team-high six assists and two steals ... nine points, six rebounds, team-high eight assists, one block and two steals in overtime loss at Fresno State (March 6) ... 15 points, career-high eight rebounds, team-high six assists and two steals in Bronco MW quarterfinal victory over UNLV (March 10) ... scored season-high 18 points to lead Broncos to MW Championship title 66-60 over New Mexico (March 13) at Las Vegas shooting 5-of-10 from floor and 7-of-8 from free-throw line, added two rebounds, team-high four assists and one steal ... named to the Mountain West Championship All-Tournament Team after averaging 13.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game during the three-game run ... set Boise State postseason record for assists with a then-career-high 10 at Tennessee (March 25) in first round of NCAA Tournament, at the time the assist total tied for fourth most all-time in program history.

2013-14 | FRESHMAN SEASON | STATSÂ

HONORS: Mountain West Co-Freshman of the Year ... Mountain West All-Freshmen Team ... Academic All-Mountain West.

STATISTICS (Notable Rankings): Accumulated 305 points (3rd team), 81 rebounds, 105 assists (1st team) and 46 steals (1st team) ... averaged 9.5 points (4th team), 2.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists (1st team / 10th MW), 1.4 steals (2nd team) and 28.8 minutes (4th team) per game ... shot 39 percent (4th team) from floor, 37.6 percent (3rd team / 9th MW) from behind the 3-point arc and 72.6 percent (5th team) from free-throw line ... shot 80.4 percent (6th MW) from free-throw line in league competition.

HIGHLIGHTS: One of three Broncos to start all 32 games, all starts at point guard ... 17 games in double-figure scoring ... led team in scoring four times, assists 15 and steals 11 ... first action for Boise State was as a starter in season opener against Southern Utah (Nov. 8) recording 12 points, three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes ... 11 points, four rebounds, team-high (tied) six assists and two steals in win over the College of Idaho (Nov. 20) ... netted team-high 21 points in three-point win over Utah Valley (Dec. 5) on 9-of-15 shooting with three 3-pointers ... recorded 15 points, three rebounds and two assists at Portland (Dec. 8) ... 12 points, five rebounds and team-highs for assists and steals with seven and three, respectively, against San Francisco (Dec. 14) ... 12 points, five rebounds, team-high four assists and two steals in victory over Cal State Fullerton (Dec. 29) ... seven points and team-high six assists in win over San Diego State (Jan. 8) ... 12 points, one rebound and four assists at Wyoming (Jan. 11) ... 12 points, three rebounds and three assists in win against New Mexico (Jan. 22) ... team-high (tied) 16 points, season-high seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 90-69 win at San Jose State (Jan. 25), went 6-of-7 from floor and 4-of-4 from the arc ... 12 points, one board, team-highs for assists and steals with five and four, respectively, in win at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 11 points, three rebounds, tied season-high for assists with seven and one steal in home victory versus UNLV (Feb. 1) ... tallied 10 points, one board, three assists and one steal in win against Utah State (Feb. 8) ... scored a career-high 24 points in Boise State victory at New Mexico (Feb. 12) on 6-of-13 shooting from floor with one 3-pointer and went a career-best 11-of-11 from free-throw line - the free-throw percentage of 1.000 (11-of-11) at the time ranked as third best in a conference game for Boise State and sixth-best all-time - also had five rebounds and four assists ... 11 points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal in win at UNLV (Feb. 22) ... 15 points against Fresno State (Feb. 26) tying season-high of four 3-pointers in game ... 14 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal at Nevada (March 4) ... career-high six steals in Boise State's WBI first round win at Grand Canyon (March 20) to go with 12 points, four rebounds and three assists.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Has represented her nation at several international competitions as a six-year member of Spain's national team program ... SUMMER 2015: Helped Spain to the U20 European Championship at Lanzarote, Spain, (July 2-12) ... she averaged 3.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals per game ... her class became the first group in Spanish history to win the U16, U18 and U20 European titles ... SUMMER 2014: Member of the Spanish national team at the FIBA U20 European Championships in Udine, Italy, July 3-5 ... SUMMER 2013: Spent summer of 2013 representing Spain in two international competitions ... the U19 FIBA World Championship in Lithuania July 18-28 helping her nation to a group title and fourth-place finish overall ... tournament was highlighted by an 11 point, four assist game versus Australia in the bronze medal game ... averaged 4.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game while shooting 29.6 percent from floor, 38.2 percent from 3-point arc and 69.2 percent from free-throw line at world championship ... received a gold medal as a member of Spain's championship team at the U18 European Championship Aug. 15-25 in Croatia ... averaged 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game ... shot 37.5 percent from the floor and 35.3 percent from 3-point arc ... SUMMER 2012: Member of Spain's silver medal winning U17 team that competed at the World Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands, during the summer of 2012 ... she averaged 8.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game ... shot 39.5 percent from 3-point arc (ranked fourth in the tournament) and 70 percent from the free-throw line ... SUMMER 2011: Played with Spain's U16 national team that won the gold medal at the European Championship held in Cagliari, Italy ... averaged 6.1 points,1.3 rebounds,1.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game ... Shot 57.9 percent from the floor and 81.8 percent from free-throw line ... SUMMER 2010: Competed for Spain on the U15 team in Torneo de la Amistad at Zaragoza, Spain, that was the unofficial European championship ... SUMMER 2009: Competed in first international tournament for Spain on the U14 team that participated at BAM in Slovenia ... she was top ranked player in assists.

CLUB

The native of Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain, (suburb of Barcelona) played for Siglo XXI, an elite program of the Spanish Basketball Federation for three years fall 2010-summer 2013 ... team won the Copa Catalana title for 2012-13 season ... during 2012-13 season averaged 6.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals ... shot 37.3 percent from the 3-point line and 69.7 percent from the free-throw line ... during the 2011-12 campaign averaged 8.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game ... shot 32.4 percent from 3-point range and 67.3 percent from the foul line.