University of Houston Athletics
Women’s Basketball Signs Forward Kiera Edmonds
5/23/2024 12:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Edmonds joins Cougars as a sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining
HOUSTON – University of Houston Women's Basketball Head Coach Ronald Hughey continues to expand his 2024-25 roster as the Cougars signed forward Kiera Edmonds on Thursday.
A 6'2 forward out of Brooklyn, N.Y., Edmonds will compete as a sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining.
"We are extremely excited about Kiera joining our family," Hughey said. "Kiera is a physical post player that will add depth and physicality to our front court. She plays with a high level of confidence and will only get better. Her ability to finish in the paint and to rebound out of the area will be huge for us."
Edmonds spent her freshman season at Wagner College where she was named to the Northeastern Conference All-Rookie Team. Edmonds led the Seahawks with 9.9 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game in conference play.
The forward scored in double figures 10 times during her rookie season and posted a career-high 22 points against Central Connecticut State (Feb. 22).). She posted four double-doubles against Central Connecticut State (Jan. 27), Saint Francis (Feb. 15), Sacred Heart (Feb. 17) and LIU (Feb. 24). She also grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds against Le Moyne (Feb. 29
Edmonds attended Brooklyn Law & Tech, where she was on the varsity team for four years and averaged 17.4 points per game as a senior. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native was a captain of the varsity team while being named All-State twice. Edmonds also was a two-time city champion.
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A 6'2 forward out of Brooklyn, N.Y., Edmonds will compete as a sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining.
"We are extremely excited about Kiera joining our family," Hughey said. "Kiera is a physical post player that will add depth and physicality to our front court. She plays with a high level of confidence and will only get better. Her ability to finish in the paint and to rebound out of the area will be huge for us."
Edmonds spent her freshman season at Wagner College where she was named to the Northeastern Conference All-Rookie Team. Edmonds led the Seahawks with 9.9 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game in conference play.
The forward scored in double figures 10 times during her rookie season and posted a career-high 22 points against Central Connecticut State (Feb. 22).). She posted four double-doubles against Central Connecticut State (Jan. 27), Saint Francis (Feb. 15), Sacred Heart (Feb. 17) and LIU (Feb. 24). She also grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds against Le Moyne (Feb. 29
Edmonds attended Brooklyn Law & Tech, where she was on the varsity team for four years and averaged 17.4 points per game as a senior. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native was a captain of the varsity team while being named All-State twice. Edmonds also was a two-time city champion.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Fast Break Club which provides support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on X, formerly known as 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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