UNM Women's Basketball Welcomes New Signings Under Coach Amy Eagan
New Lobos coach Amy Eagan begins filling out roster
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) women's basketball team has announced its first signing under new head coach Amy Eagan. Valerie Norwood, a 5-foot-8 guard from Wellington, Kansas, joins the team after a successful freshman season at Lindenwood University. Eagan has also retained key players Kaia Foster and Drew Jordon for the upcoming season.
- 01Valerie Norwood, a standout guard from Wellington, Kansas, is the first signing of Amy Eagan's tenure.
- 02Norwood was named Miss Kansas Basketball and had an impressive high school career.
- 03Returning players include Kaia Foster, who scored 55 points last season, and Drew Jordon, who contributed 90 points.
- 04Eagan has appointed her coaching staff, including Jordan Mellott as Associate Head Coach.
- 05Eagan takes over the program after a decade under former coach Mike Bradbury.
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) women's basketball team has made its first signing under new head coach Amy Eagan with the addition of Valerie Norwood, a 5-foot-8 guard from Wellington, Kansas. Norwood played for the Lindenwood Lions last season, participating in all 33 games and averaging 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 17.8 minutes per game. She has an impressive high school resume, having been named Miss Kansas Basketball and the 4A Player of the Year. Alongside Norwood, Eagan has successfully retained key players, including Kaia Foster, a sophomore guard who scored 55 points last season, and Drew Jordon, a senior guard with 90 points. Eagan, who recently held her introductory press conference, has also finalized her coaching staff, appointing Jordan Mellott as Associate Head Coach, Lindsay Ward as Assistant Coach, and Makayla Wallace as Director of Operations. Eagan takes over the program following a ten-year tenure of Mike Bradbury.
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The addition of Norwood and retention of key players is expected to strengthen the UNM women's basketball team, enhancing their competitiveness in upcoming seasons.
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