St. John's University Athletics
2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster
Little, Ariel
St. John's WBB Game 1 Postgame Press Conference 3.7.25
Friday, March 07
Postgame Press Conference St. John's WBB vs Georgetown 2.26.2025
Wednesday, February 26
Post Game Press Conference St. John's WBB vs Butler 2.16.2024
Sunday, February 16
Postgame Press Conference St. John's WBB vs Xavier 2.2.25
Sunday, February 02
Jersey Number 3
Ariel Little
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- South Shore
- Hometown:
- Brooklyn, N.Y.
Bio
2024-25: Played in 25 games off the bench during her freshman season at the point guard position… Logged 1.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 7.5 minutes of action per game… Dished out season-high four assists vs. Xavier (Feb. 2)… Added a season-high eight points off a pair of triples, three assists and three rebounds against No. 6/6 UConn (Jan. 15)… Chipped in six points vs. Marist (Nov. 21)… Logged six points in St. John’s debut against Saint Peter’s (Nov. 4)
In High School: Was a three-year varsity standout at South Shore High School in Brooklyn… No. 100 rated overall recruit according to ESPNW, the Red Storm’s highest rated high school player since Kadaja Bailey in 2019… McDonald’s All-American Game Nominee… Eclipsed 1,000 point-mark during her junior campaign… Averaged 17 points and 7 assists per contest in her high school career and dished out over 500 career assists… Ranked the No. 5 player in New York State according to Prep Girl Hoops… 2023 New York Public High School Athletic Association (NYPHSAA) First Team All-State Selection… Averaged 19.4 points per game and 7.2 assists per game as a junior… Won three PSAL New York City titles at South Shore (2022-24)… Won the 2022 New York State Championship… Played for Castle Athletics on the Adidas 3SSB circuit
Tartamella on Little: "Little will bring a New York toughness and tenacity to our team that has made her a highly successful point guard at the high school level. As a staff, we love that her ability to be an elite shot-creator and tough shot-maker at her size."
Personal: Daughter of Ayanna Martin… Has two siblings Nia and Kyrie… Intends to major in sports management… Chose St. John’s because of her bond with the coaching staff, the opportunity to play at home in New York and the style of play… Favorite foods are shrimp alfredo and steak... Favorite sports team is the Las Vegas Aces
In High School: Was a three-year varsity standout at South Shore High School in Brooklyn… No. 100 rated overall recruit according to ESPNW, the Red Storm’s highest rated high school player since Kadaja Bailey in 2019… McDonald’s All-American Game Nominee… Eclipsed 1,000 point-mark during her junior campaign… Averaged 17 points and 7 assists per contest in her high school career and dished out over 500 career assists… Ranked the No. 5 player in New York State according to Prep Girl Hoops… 2023 New York Public High School Athletic Association (NYPHSAA) First Team All-State Selection… Averaged 19.4 points per game and 7.2 assists per game as a junior… Won three PSAL New York City titles at South Shore (2022-24)… Won the 2022 New York State Championship… Played for Castle Athletics on the Adidas 3SSB circuit
Tartamella on Little: "Little will bring a New York toughness and tenacity to our team that has made her a highly successful point guard at the high school level. As a staff, we love that her ability to be an elite shot-creator and tough shot-maker at her size."
Personal: Daughter of Ayanna Martin… Has two siblings Nia and Kyrie… Intends to major in sports management… Chose St. John’s because of her bond with the coaching staff, the opportunity to play at home in New York and the style of play… Favorite foods are shrimp alfredo and steak... Favorite sports team is the Las Vegas Aces