OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's basketball program is pleased to announce the signing of Jaida Stallbaumer for the 2025-26 season. She is from Topeka, Kan. and attended Seaman High School.

Stallbaumer lettered in basketball, volleyball, and track at Seaman High School. In 2024-25, she helped SHS to a state 5A runner up finish on the basketball court, a record of 24-1, helped the Vikings to a Glacier's Edge Midseason Tournament championship, and a UKC championship. She was a UKC All-League Honorable Mention selection, and earned Top Sports News All-Shawnee County Honorable Mention honors. In 2023-24, Stallbaumer helped SHS to a Kansas 5A State Championship and was the Vikings' leading scorer at the state tournament. She helped Seaman to a record of 23-3, a UKC Championship, and a Glacier's Edge Midseason Tournament Championship. Stallbuamer was named Honorable Mention All-UKC. She helped lead the Vikings to a school record 84 wins during her career at SHS, three Kansas State Tournament appearances, and she finished in the top three in program history in made 3-pt field goals.

"Having a state champion on our roster is always great, especially when they're from Kansas," said OU head women's basketball coach Hunter Bondurant. "Jaida comes from one of the top high school programs in the state, where she a major factor on both ends of the floor. We're excited to see all of the success Jaida will bring and continue to have in our program!"

Stallbaumer is the daughter of Todd and Tonya Stallbaumer and plans to concentrate on general studies before deciding on a major.