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Second Former Top 100 Recruit Signs with Houston
4/20/2023 1:10:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Hughey signs fifth transfer, fourth Division I transfer this spring
HOUSTON – The Houston Women's basketball roster makeover continues with the addition of Gia Cooke who signed a valid financial aid agreement on Thursday, the Cougars fourth Division I transfer.
Cooke, a 5-9 guard from Clinton, Maryland, played one season at Maryland appearing in 25 games off the bench for Terrapins. The guard bolstered Maryland's roster in route to an Elite Eight appearance before losing to then undefeated South Carolina.
The Maryland native recorded a career-high of 10 points and two steals against DePaul. Cooke provided support off the bench in Maryland's tournament run with eight points across its four tournament games.
The former four-star recruit was the 52nd ranked prospect in 2022 on ESPN's Top 100 coming out of Bishop McNamara High School. In her senior year at McNamara, she averaged 15.0 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Nicknamed Hollywood, Cooke will join the Cougars for their first season of Big 12 conference play.
Head coach Ronald Hughey has now signed five transfers this spring with Cooke marking his third Power Five Conference portal grab.
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Cooke, a 5-9 guard from Clinton, Maryland, played one season at Maryland appearing in 25 games off the bench for Terrapins. The guard bolstered Maryland's roster in route to an Elite Eight appearance before losing to then undefeated South Carolina.
The Maryland native recorded a career-high of 10 points and two steals against DePaul. Cooke provided support off the bench in Maryland's tournament run with eight points across its four tournament games.
The former four-star recruit was the 52nd ranked prospect in 2022 on ESPN's Top 100 coming out of Bishop McNamara High School. In her senior year at McNamara, she averaged 15.0 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Nicknamed Hollywood, Cooke will join the Cougars for their first season of Big 12 conference play.
Head coach Ronald Hughey has now signed five transfers this spring with Cooke marking his third Power Five Conference portal grab.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the FAST BREAK CLUB
Fans are invited to join the Fast Break Club to support Houston Women's Basketball. Fast Break Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about the Fast Break Club, click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
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