Head coach Anthony Bozzella has announced the signing of two players to National Letters of Intent during the early signing period. Damika Martinez, a 5'7" point guard from Meriden, CT and Briana Graham, a 6'0" forward from Dearborn, MI will join the Gael squad for the 2011-12 season.
"I am so pleased that these two outstanding student-athletes have decided to join our family here at Iona," said Bozzella. "I give coach Kelly, our recruiting coordinator, and the rest of my staff a tremendous amount of credit for bringing in such a talented twosome."
Martinez, who will graduate from Orville H. Platt High School, has averaged 26 points, ten rebounds, and four assists per game with a career total of 1,350 points. She was named Hartford All-Courant Fab 15 in 2009 and New Haven Register All-State HM in 2008 and 2009. Martinez is ranked among the Top 25 point guards in the Class of 2011 by ESPNU and is included in ESPNU's Top 100 National rankings. In 2010, Martinez played AAU with the NYC Gauchos.
"Damika can do so many different things from both guard positions on the floor. She is a dynamic player who I feel will have an immediate impact on our team."
Graham, who will graduate from Martin Luther King High School, has averaged ten points and six rebounds per game as one of four seniors on her team to go on to play in Division I. She is ranked 58th in her position by ESPN Hoopgurlz, is a McDonald's All-American nominee, and has been inducted into the National Honors Society. Graham played AAU basketball with the Michigan Crossover.
"I'm excited because Briana will bring a toughness and aggressiveness to our team at both the guard and post positions. She is a true competitor who will have an exceptional career here at Iona."
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