Montana State University-Northern women's basketball coach Chris Mouat has announced the signing of 5'7" guard Aiyanna Big Man.  Big Man recently completed her first year at Cowley Community College in Arkansas City, Kansas.  She is a 2023 graduate of Hardin High School.

This season, Big Man had her season cut short due to injury.  She appeared in 10 games and started 6, averaging just under 8 points per game.  She recorded season-highs of 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Mouat said, "Aiyanna is a talented player with a lot to offer.  She was a very good player in high school, playing for Coach Cindy Farmer, and was off to a good start at Cowley before getting hurt.  She can really extend defenses with her range from the three-point line, and she does a nice job of getting the ball to the open person.  We are excited about her future as a Skylight."

At Hardin, Big Man helped lead the Bulldogs to a Class A state title appearance in 2023.  She was a First Team All-Conference and All-State selection while averaging double figures and graduated with a 3.4 grade point average.

Aiyanna is the daughter of Luzenia YellowMule and Dr. Alden Big Man She plans on majoring in Integrated Health Science at MSU-Northern.