Journey Armstead Commits to UAB

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Hutchinson Community College sophomore Journey Armstead announced her commitment to the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Sunday.

Armstead is a 2022 graduate of Charles Page High School, ranking among the leading scorers in program history.

This past season Armstead helped the Hutchinson Blue Dragons to an undefeated 37-0 season and an NJCAA National Championship, defeating Northwest Florida State 88-80.

She was named to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team and the KJCCC All-Conference First Team.

She averaged 10.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.2 steals on the season, shooting 37.8% in the field and 64% from the charity stripe.

Armstead had several big games as a Blue Dragon. Her 15 free throws against Seward County as a freshman ranks third in Hutchinson history. She recorded 10 assists on two occasions as a freshman, which ties for 8th among the Blue Dragons, and she had 11 assists this season against Seward County, which ties for fifth.

Her 188 assists this season rank fourth all-time at Hutchinson while her career total of 329 ranks third.

As a Sandite, Armstead was an All-State, All State Tournament, and All Frontier Valley Conference selection.

"Journey is a dynamic point guard that can score from anywhere on the court," said UAB head coach Randy Norton. "Her elite athleticism and ability to make plays on both sides of the ball will make an immediate impact on our program. Journey is a winner and will bring leadership on and off the court. She has a strong work ethic and love for the game. Journey will be an outstanding addition to our program and make an immediate impact as we continue to compete for championships on and off the court."

UAB is an NCAA Division I program competing in the American Athletic Conference. The Blazers went 18-14 overall this season, 9-9 in conference play, and was invited to the Women’s National Invitational Tournament.

The Blazers have been led by Norton for 12 seasons now, amassing a 213-157 record in that time. This was their first season in the American conference.