Coach Mox is in great shape in the transfer portal. Virginia women's basketball has four transfer commitments this offseason, as UVA head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced the signing of Long Beach State transfer guard Casey Valenti-Paea on Saturday afternoon. I'm holding it.
Valenti-Paea, a 5-foot-9 guard from Melbourne, Australia, began his career in Buffalo, playing in 11 games over two seasons before transferring to Long Beach State. After redshirting the 2022-2023 season due to injury, Valenti-Paea played in 33 games this season, including 32 starts, averaging 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.1 steals. He made 2.7 three-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 38.6% and a shooting percentage of 84.8%. free throw line.
“We are very excited to have Casey join our program,” said Coach Mocks. “Casey will improve our culture and play on the court. She is an athletic, versatile guard who can score and defend. Casey shoots threes at a high clip and plays in the paint. You can also join and create one for yourself or others. She adds depth to our guard play. You'll love her. β
The Cavaliers, who had already strengthened a deficient frontcourt with three forward transfers this offseason, turned their attention to adding depth at guard and added experience, playmaking, defense and shooting to Virginia's backcourt. It was successful with the addition of Valenti-Paea, who provided the following. . Valenti Paea will join UVA with two years of eligibility remaining.
Virginia signed four transfer players this offseason, with Casey Valenti-Paea joining Maryland center Hawa Doumbouya, Miami forward Latasha Lattimore and North Carolina forward Riley Glaze. Ta. UVA will also add 6-foot-2 forward and four-star recruit Breonna Heard as a freshman this summer.
Virginia has filled 11 of its 15 maximum scholarship spots for the 2024-2025 women's basketball season.