Aniss Tagayi

Height:
6-0
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Montpellier, Hérault, France

MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State women's basketball head coach Brady Sallee has announced the addition of Aniss Tagayi to the Cardinals' 2025-26 roster.

"Aniss is such a big addition to this program," Sallee said. "She is an elite athlete that excels in the open floor offensively and can change the game on the defensive end. Her experience at the highest level of basketball in Europe will have her ready to compete right away ! She is a perfect fit for our program and can't wait to see her in a Cardinal uniform."

Tagayi, a native of Montpellier, Hérault, France, has represented her country on the French national team. Tagayi became the U18F European Champion recently, defeating Spain 80-70 in the Euro final.

In 2023-24, Tagayi completed a highly decorated season as a U18 Women's French Cup Finalist, U20 French Champion and the 2024 U18 Women's European Champion. She currently plays with Montpellier playing in the National Women's 1st division.

Tagayi started playing basketball at the FOP (Fronton Olympique Piscénois) at the age of 10 in the U11F category, then elevated in BLMA (Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration) and has had a successful European career since her arrival.