Montgomery -- Alabama State University head women’s basketball coach Freda Freeman-Jackson announced the addition of six newcomers to the Lady Hornets program for the 2009-10 campaign.
The new signees include Erica Henderson, Artajah Collins, Yahindra Edwards, Millicent Jones, Angelese Hunter and Quortni Fambro.
The 2009-10 newcomer class features four freshmen, one sophomore and a junior college transfer.
“With this recruiting class I feel that we have addressed our needs as far as size and quickness,” said Freeman-Jackson. “We are going to have more depth with our shooters and a little more experience. I definitely feel as though we are going to be more athletic and be able to do more with the guard spot.”
The Lady Hornets finished the 2008-09 season with a 14-16 overall mark and an 11-7 record in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. ASU tied with Southern University for second place in the regular season SWAC standings before falling to Mississippi Valley State in the opening round of the conference tournament.
ASU returns 12 players from last season but must fill the voids left by the departure of guards Capri Taylor, L’Tiesha Holloway, Essence Butler and forward Britney Harris.
2009 Signees
Erica Henderson, Fr, 5-9, Guard/Forward, Charles Henderson High School (Troy, Ala.)
Named Player of the Year, All Tournament Team, Super 12, All State 2nd Team, All Metro and All Academic. Averaged 22 points, six rebounds, four assists and steals a game.
Artajah Collins, Fr, 6-2, Center, Clearwater High School (Clearwater, Fla.)
Averaged 10 points and rebounds per game and was nominated most improved player and Co-MVP on her team.
Yahindra Edwards, Fr, 5-10, Strong Forward, Bishop Gorman High School (North Las Vegas, Nev.)
A 40 percent 3-pt shooter, averages 11 points, six rebounds, three assist and two steals per game. She is a 75 percent free throw shooter and shoots 53 percent from the field.
Millicent Jones, So, 6-0, Power Forward, Daytona State College (Riverside, Calif.)
Saw limited playing time in 11 games she averaged 4.8 points per game and 1.7 rebounds.
Angelese Hunter, Jr, 5-10, Guard/Forward, Pensacola JC (Rex, Ga.)
Named First Team-All Conference in 2008 and Honorable Mention in 2009, she averaged 10 points and three rebounds per game.
Quortni Fambro, Fr, 5-7, Guard, Redan High School (Ellenwood, Ga.)
Member of the 5A Runner-Up and 5A State Championship teams at Redan. Recipient of the Tip-Off Club Reward. A principal’s list and honor roll student in the classroom, she averaged eight points and four rebounds per game on the court.