Scouting: Adalia McKenzie is a physical, high-motor combo guard with a relentless approach on both ends of the court. A four-year starter at Illinois, she built a reputation as a gritty slasher, lockdown perimeter defender, and high-level rebounder from the backcourt. McKenzie excels in transition, plays with intensity, and is known for her ability to finish through contact and draw fouls. Her game is built for pro systems that value defensive toughness, rebounding, and off-ball movement.
- Pro Archetype: Physical Slasher | Perimeter Defender | Energy Guard
- WNBA Comparison: Lexie Brown – defensive IQ, rebounding from the guard spot, Tiffany Hayes – physicality and rim pressure.
Career Highlights
- 4-Year Starter at Illinois (125+ games played)
- 2024 WBI Champion
- Career Totals: 1,238+ Points, 470+ Rebounds, 275+ Assists.
- Defended 1–3 positions consistently throughout career
- Known for durability, leadership, and energy
2024-2025: University of Illinois(NCAA, starting five) 32gp, 33.6mpg, 13.5ppg, 4.9rpg, 3.4apg, 1.1spg.
- Video: 2024-25 Highlight Clips
- Full Game: Illinois vs Nebraska 2/16/25 23pts, 8rbds, 7ast, 4stls.
- Full Game: Illinois vs Penn State 2/13/25 19pts, 8rbs, 2ast, 2stls.
- Full Game: Illinois vs Indiana 1/16/25 15pts, 5rbs, 4ast.
- Full Game: Illinois vs Florida State 11/7/24 20pts, 4rbs, 3ast, 1stl.
Career
2020-2021: Brooklyn Park, MN / Park Center High School
2021-2022: University of Illinois (NCAA, starting five): 27 games: 9.4ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.6apg.
2022-2023: University of Illinois (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 13.6ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.2apg, 1.4spg.
2023-2024: University of Illinois (NCAA, starting five): 34 games: 11.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.2apg, 1.4spg,
2024-2025: University of Illinois (NCAA, starting five) 32gp (started), 33.6mpg, 13.5ppg, 4.9rpg, 3.4apg, 1.1spg.
