JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Saint Peter's University women's basketball team and head coach Jen Leedham announced today the signing of one freshman and four transfers to the program for the beginning of the 2022-23 season. Two countries (USA, Spain) and three states (CT, NJ, NY) are represented in this group.
"Our staff is excited about the new additions to the roster," Leedham said. "We have done our due diligence and added some pieces that we know will work hard and embody our culture on and off the court. Our transfers bring experience at different levels who know what it takes to work at the collegiate level. As a staff we are focused on growth and we know this group is committed to the journey on a daily basis."
Meet the Saint Peter's University Women's Basketball Class of 2026
Jazmine Carter | Center | Sicklerville, New Jersey | Fairfield University
Before Saint Peter's: Carter joins a MAAC rival after transferring in from Fairfield University, where she played for four years. She was a member of last year's squad, who was the 2022 MAAC Regular season and tournament Champion and also qualified for the 2022 NCAA Tournament bid. She was named to the 2019-2020 MAAC All-Academic Team.
Jada Leonard | Guard | Bronx, New York | Monsignor Scanlan
Before Saint Peter's: Leonard represents the only true freshmen in the latest announcement of recruits. Overall, she will be the fourth true freshman on the roster, joining Tiara Bellamy, Endya Greene, and Kaylynn Asberry. She eclipsed 1,000 points her senior year at Monsignor Scanlan High School, and was Two-time First Team All-League selection, as well as a First Team All-State selection.
Erin Harris | Guard | West Haven, Connecticut | Northwestern State University
Before Saint Peter's: Harris transfers into Saint Peter's from Northwestern State University. During the 2020-2021 season, she played every game and made 17 starts for the team. She made her first career start on December 8th against seventh-ranked Baylor, scoring eight points and grabbing four rebounds. She averaged 6.7 points in 24.5 minutes that season.
Cristina Rojas Acevedo | Forward | Gijon, Spain | Lamar Community College
Before Saint Peter's: Rojas Acevedo will be the only player from outside of the U.S. on the 2022-2023 roster. She previously attended Frank Phillips Community College and Lamar Community College.
Jada Williams | Forward | Williamstown, New Jersey | Temple University
Before Saint Peter's: Williams joins the Peacocks after spending a year at Temple University. In high school, she was named First Team All-Conference freshman year of high school and Second Team All-Conference sophomore year at Gloucester Catholic.
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