<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1YPvhn_0vlD2kkx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1YPvhn_0vlD2kkx00" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure>INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- The West Virginia State University Women's Basketball team has signed eight new players ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Yellow Jackets are coming off of another historic season in which they accomplished 21 wins and another NCAA Tournament berth. This marks the second consecutive year in which the Lady Jackets made the NCAA Tournament. Also, the Lady Jackets led the NCAA in rebounding for the second consecutive season.WVSU added five freshmen and three transfers to its roster this offseason. The incoming eight arrive to Institute via six different states including, Tennessee, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Colorado.Adding to an experienced group of returners, the team seeks to return to the NCAA tournament for a third year in a row and continue the recent success of the program. The Mountain East will be filled with talent this year and will take a consistent night in, night out effort to bring the title to Institute.The Incoming Class:<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2tGcjc_0vlD2kkx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2tGcjc_0vlD2kkx00" width="436" height="640" >#1 Latisha ParrisHometown: Nashville, TNHigh School: Hillsboro High SchoolPrevious School: Cleveland State Community CollegeMajor: Social WorkAccomplishments: 2022 Region Champion, 2020 All-District Team, 2021 All-District Team, 2022 All-District Team, 2022 All-District Tournament MVP, 4x District ChampionCoach Marshall: "We are super excited for Latisha to join our family. She is an extremely active wing that can get to the basket, defend, and rebound at a high level."#3 D'Laneigh BrooksHometown: Wayne, WVHigh School: WayneMajor: ChemistryAccomplishments: 2x State Tournament Appearance, 3x 2nd Team All ConferenceCoach Marshall: Laneigh is a high energy player who fits our system perfectly. She is eager to learn and makes great decisions in transition. We are excited for her to join the team in 24-25.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0G7P1u_0vlD2kkx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0G7P1u_0vlD2kkx00" width="428" height="640" >#4 Gracie ShamblinHometown: Mineral Wells, WVHigh School: Parkersburg SouthMajor: BiologyCoach Marshall: "Gracie is a tough player who can shoot the 3 at an extremely high level. After knocking down over 100 3's in high school she will fit us perfectly. We are excited for her to be a Yellow Jacket"<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=22aYA2_0vlD2kkx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=22aYA2_0vlD2kkx00" width="324" height="489" >#5 Kenly RogersHometown: Fairmont, WVHigh School: East FairmontMajor: Biology (Pre-Med)Accomplishments: 2nd All-Time Leading Scorer, 2024 WV 1st All-State Captain, 2024 Big 10 Conference Player of the Year, 2024 AAA All-Tournament Team, 2023 WV 1st Team All-State1451 Career PointsCoach Marshall: "Kenly is a High-IQ point guard who is very skilled. Her skill and IQ will help her become an immediate scoring threat at the college level. We are thrilled that she chose State and look forward to working with her."<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4abMxJ_0vlD2kkx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4abMxJ_0vlD2kkx00" width="530" height="752" >#12 Ahjanae YoungHometown: Neptune, NJPrevious School: Union College (NJ)Major: NursingAccomplishments: 22-23 GSAC 1st Team, 22-23 NJCAA All-Region 19 2nd Team, 23-24 NJCAA Region 19 Champion.Coach Marshall: "Ahjanae is an elite scoring guard who transfers in from Union College. She has proven she can score it at 3-Levels and is a natural leader on the floor. We look forward to her joining the team this year."<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Q6gWG_0vlD2kkx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Q6gWG_0vlD2kkx00" width="636" height="640" >#15 Morgan DowHometown: White Plains, MDHigh School: North Point High SchoolMajor: AccountingAccomplishments: 23-24 State Champion Quarterfinalist, 23-24 1st Team All-Conference, 23-24 ALL-MET TeamCoach Marshall: "Morgan is an extremely athletic competitor who will play as a forward for us. She has great instinct when rebounding and causes chaos on defense with her length. We are excited to work with Morgan for the next 4 seasons."<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ET4Bg_0vlD2kkx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ET4Bg_0vlD2kkx00" width="349" height="467" >#24 Dream MuhammadHometown: Henrico, VAHigh School: Shining Stars Sports AcademyPrevious School: Tennessee State &amp; Eastern Florida State CollegeMajor: CommunicationsAccomplishments: Virginia High School State ChampionCoach Marshall: "We are excited to have Dream join us out of Eastern Florida State. Dream is an elite playmaker who can score the ball at 3-levels. She has great body control when attacking the rim and plays a physical brand of basketball."<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0xnV5o_0vlD2kkx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0xnV5o_0vlD2kkx00" width="1099" height="1600" >#34 Gianna WhitesideHometown: Denver, COHigh School AZ Compass PrepMajor: UndecidedAccomplishments: Grind Session Tournament MVPCoach Marshall: "Gianna comes to us from a Prep School in Arizona where she was extremely effective. She will have an immediate impact in our frontcourt with her rebounding and finishing ability. We are excited to watch G grow throughout the season.</div></body>

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INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- The West Virginia State University Women's Basketball team has signed eight new players ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Yellow Jackets are coming off of another historic season in which they accomplished 21 wins and another NCAA Tournament berth. This marks the second consecutive year in which the Lady Jackets made the NCAA Tournament. Also, the Lady Jackets led the NCAA in rebounding for the second consecutive season.