Jaycie Haden – Faulkner County Falcons (501 Basketball Team 2025)

For Faulkner County Falcons senior guard Jaycie Haden, basketball is about more than just scoring points — it’s about leading by example and uplifting those around her. Known for her exceptional ball-handling skills and sharp court vision, she is a critical asset to the team.

“Her speed and ability to break a press are invaluable,” Falcons Head Coach Jennifer Rusher said. “She’s our floor general, dependable in every way. As a coach, I can count on her to be the coach on the floor.”

Haden, who first started playing basketball just five years ago, fondly remembers learning to shoot with her oldest brother when she first picked up the game. Now, she’s focused on becoming “a stronger player in every aspect of the game” and leading her team both on and off the court.

Beyond basketball, Haden excels academically with a 4.24 GPA and serves her community through various outreach programs, including volunteering at a local food pantry and disaster relief efforts with her family. Most recently, she volunteered weekly at BMA Global with the organization’s Christmas shoebox ministry. 

“Jaycie’s organizational skills and ability to connect with people make her stand out,” Rusher said.

This season, Haden aims to help her team develop higher basketball IQs, taking a detailed approach to skills and in-game situations. Her efforts haven’t gone unnoticed — she’s earned All-Tournament and leadership awards and has signed to play basketball at Central Baptist College.  

“I want to be remembered as a hardworking player, strong competitor and good teammate,” she said.