Eastern Michigan Athletics
Women’s Hoops Inks Two for 2023-24 roster
11/10/2022 12:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Eagles are set to welcome two top-tier high school players to next season’s roster
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Seventh-year Eastern Michigan University women's basketball head coach Fred Castro announced the signing of two high school seniors to National Letters of Intent Tuesday, Nov. 10. Joining the Green and White next season is Jazmin Adams (Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West), and Cali Denson (Milwaukie, Ore.-Milwaukie Academy of the Arts).
"Today is a great day as we get to announce two new additions to our program in Jaz Adams and Cali Denson," said Castro. "Both of these individuals are stellar student-athletes that will impact our program both on and off the floor."
Jazmin Adams F 6-1 Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West
EMU: 2023: Will join the EMU basketball program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Putnam City West and plays under Head Coach Ja'ron Jefferson as a Patriot...Has earned four varsity letters, being team captain for one...Averaged 12 points, six assists, and two blocks per game while also being named team MVP in 2021-22...Regional Champion in both 2020 and 2022...Area Champion in both 2020 and 2021...Spent three seasons with head coach Lenny Bert of the Below The Rim (BTR) AAU team...Earned most improved during her time with BTR...Was also a member of the volleyball and Track team at Putnam City West...Member of the National Honor SocietyPERSONAL: Full Name: Jazmin Jade Adams...Daughter of Jesse and Shawna Adams...Has seven brothers, and one sister...Mechanical Engineering major...Photography and Sports medicine minor intent
"We have been recruiting Jaz Adams for a number of years now," said Castro. Her unique combination of power and skill is what caught my attention. Jaz, in a nutshell is a tough cookie. She can guard anyone on the floor and loves to compete! One of Jaz's greatest strengths is her consistency, whether it's AAU or high school, you can always put her down for a double-double in points and rebounds. Lastly, Jaz can't wait to be here at Eastern Michigan, and I absolutely love that about her!"
Cali Denson G 5-8 Fr. Milwaukie, Ore.-Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
EMU: 2023: Joins the EMU basketball program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Milwaukie Academy of the Arts and plays under Head Coach Michael White as a Mustang...Has played on the varsity squad in each of her four years as well as a four-year team captain...Averaged 27 points, four assists, three steals, and four rebounds per game as a senior... Helped the Mustangs reach a winning record senior year (13-12)...Set multiple school records including most points in a half (36), most points scored in a game by a freshman (46), most three-pointers in a single game (14), third highest point total in a single game (52), and holds the all-time number two spot for points (2,296)...Other accolades include being named Conference Player of the Year, named to the All-State First Team, drafted to play in the All-Star game, and was the Gatorade Player of the Year runner-up...Played for Nars Martinez with the FBC NW Alliance...PERSONAL: Full Name: Cali Anne Denson...Daughter of Michael White and Brittany Denson...Has one brother, Arhmanhi White and one sister, Zaleyzjhia Green...Undecided major
"Cali Denson comes to Eastern Michigan as a high school valedictorian and Oregon first team all state player," said Castro. "Cali is a bona fide scorer finishing as the second all time leading scorer in Oregon history. She can score at all three levels and has "out the gym" type range. She will fit in perfectly in our motion offense as we look to be balanced with our inside out scoring. She has a real confidence about her game as is shown in her record setting 14 three-pointers in one game. I'm certain our fan base will enjoy watching Cali wear Green and White these next 4 years."
Castro and the current Eagles roster are set to continue their 2022-23 campaign Sunday, Nov. 13 when the team travels to Illinois to face Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. The game is set to begin at 1 p.m. inside the Sam M. Vadalabene Center. Fans can follow along via livestats at emueagles.com/livestats.
"Today is a great day as we get to announce two new additions to our program in Jaz Adams and Cali Denson," said Castro. "Both of these individuals are stellar student-athletes that will impact our program both on and off the floor."
Jazmin Adams F 6-1 Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West
EMU: 2023: Will join the EMU basketball program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Putnam City West and plays under Head Coach Ja'ron Jefferson as a Patriot...Has earned four varsity letters, being team captain for one...Averaged 12 points, six assists, and two blocks per game while also being named team MVP in 2021-22...Regional Champion in both 2020 and 2022...Area Champion in both 2020 and 2021...Spent three seasons with head coach Lenny Bert of the Below The Rim (BTR) AAU team...Earned most improved during her time with BTR...Was also a member of the volleyball and Track team at Putnam City West...Member of the National Honor SocietyPERSONAL: Full Name: Jazmin Jade Adams...Daughter of Jesse and Shawna Adams...Has seven brothers, and one sister...Mechanical Engineering major...Photography and Sports medicine minor intent
"We have been recruiting Jaz Adams for a number of years now," said Castro. Her unique combination of power and skill is what caught my attention. Jaz, in a nutshell is a tough cookie. She can guard anyone on the floor and loves to compete! One of Jaz's greatest strengths is her consistency, whether it's AAU or high school, you can always put her down for a double-double in points and rebounds. Lastly, Jaz can't wait to be here at Eastern Michigan, and I absolutely love that about her!"
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓓𝓪𝔂 📃🖊️
— EMU Women's Basketball (@EMUWBB) November 10, 2022
Join us in welcoming home the 2023 Signees 💚
🏀 Jaz Adams
📍 Oklahoma City, Okla.
🏫 Putnam City West
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Cali Denson G 5-8 Fr. Milwaukie, Ore.-Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
EMU: 2023: Joins the EMU basketball program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Milwaukie Academy of the Arts and plays under Head Coach Michael White as a Mustang...Has played on the varsity squad in each of her four years as well as a four-year team captain...Averaged 27 points, four assists, three steals, and four rebounds per game as a senior... Helped the Mustangs reach a winning record senior year (13-12)...Set multiple school records including most points in a half (36), most points scored in a game by a freshman (46), most three-pointers in a single game (14), third highest point total in a single game (52), and holds the all-time number two spot for points (2,296)...Other accolades include being named Conference Player of the Year, named to the All-State First Team, drafted to play in the All-Star game, and was the Gatorade Player of the Year runner-up...Played for Nars Martinez with the FBC NW Alliance...PERSONAL: Full Name: Cali Anne Denson...Daughter of Michael White and Brittany Denson...Has one brother, Arhmanhi White and one sister, Zaleyzjhia Green...Undecided major
"Cali Denson comes to Eastern Michigan as a high school valedictorian and Oregon first team all state player," said Castro. "Cali is a bona fide scorer finishing as the second all time leading scorer in Oregon history. She can score at all three levels and has "out the gym" type range. She will fit in perfectly in our motion offense as we look to be balanced with our inside out scoring. She has a real confidence about her game as is shown in her record setting 14 three-pointers in one game. I'm certain our fan base will enjoy watching Cali wear Green and White these next 4 years."
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓓𝓪𝔂 📃🖊️
— EMU Women's Basketball (@EMUWBB) November 10, 2022
Join us in welcoming home the 2023 Signees 💚
🏀 Cali Denson
📍 Milwaukie, Ore.
🏫 Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
📹 https://t.co/5vdIyYTwXt
📰 https://t.co/9Z53MZeIco#EMUEagles | #FamilE 🦅 pic.twitter.com/UV3cW1NNYB
Castro and the current Eagles roster are set to continue their 2022-23 campaign Sunday, Nov. 13 when the team travels to Illinois to face Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. The game is set to begin at 1 p.m. inside the Sam M. Vadalabene Center. Fans can follow along via livestats at emueagles.com/livestats.
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