Rutgers Women’s Basketball Signs Tennessee Twins Mia and Mya Pauldo
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Lands Tennessee Twins Mia and Mya Pauldo in the Transfer Portal
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Rutgers University has successfully recruited twins Mia and Mya Pauldo from the University of Tennessee, marking a significant addition to their women's basketball team. Both players, known as 'The Twin Backcourt,' are New Jersey natives with impressive high school and collegiate records.
- 01Mia Pauldo averaged 10.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game during her freshman season at Tennessee.
- 02Mya Pauldo contributed 1.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in her freshman year.
- 03Both players are four-star recruits, with Mia rated as a five-star by ESPN.
- 04They were the youngest basketball players to sign an NIL deal with Puma at age 15.
- 05Rutgers reportedly offered a mid-six figure NIL package to secure their commitment.
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Rutgers University has announced the addition of twins Mia and Mya Pauldo from the University of Tennessee to their women's basketball team. Known as 'The Twin Backcourt,' the Pauldo sisters are New Jersey natives who both played 27 games during their freshman season. Mia Pauldo emerged as a key player, averaging 10.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Mya contributed 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds. Both were highly rated recruits, with Mia earning five-star status from ESPN and being named a McDonald's All-American. Their commitment to Rutgers comes with three years of eligibility remaining and follows a significant NIL package reportedly worth mid-six figures. The twins made headlines in September 2022 when they became the youngest basketball players to sign an NIL deal with Puma at just 15 years old.
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The addition of the Pauldo twins is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Rutgers women's basketball, drawing local fans and boosting team performance.
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