The Virginia Tech women’s basketball program has announced the signing of five young women, who are set to join the team for the 2019-20 season in Blacksburg.
The class is a diverse one, which includes three guards and two post players. Below is a look at each of the new Hokies.
Taylor Geiman, Hanover, PA, South Western Senior HS, 6-0, guard
Geiman garners an overall 90 rating (3-star recruit) by ESPN and is 18th at her position.
A well-rounded athlete, Geiman competes in basketball, soccer and track at South Western Senior High School. On the court, she is a team captain and has earned first team All-County and second team All-State honors. Geiman is also a first team All-County soccer player and was named a GameTimePA YAIAA First Team All-Star. She will graduate with 12 varsity letters.
She is also a National Honor Society member, president of the Varsity Club, a student council representative for all four years of high school, and has the second highest cumulative GPA in her class. Geiman was nominated for the Lewis Atwater Youth Award for outstanding contribution to human relations.
“Taylor is another big guard added to our roster,” Brooks said. “Standing at 6 feet tall, her skill set passing, shooting and ability to defend, will allow her to play multiple positions.”
Elizabeth Kitley, Summerfield, NC, Northwest Guilford HS
6-5, post
Kitley is an ESPN 5-star recruit with an overall 97 rating. She is 31st overall in her class and ranked sixth at her position, making Kitley the highest-ranked recruit the Hokies have signed under Coach Brooks.
The 6-5 standout, who has led Northwest Guilford to two state titles, was named a 4A State Tournament MVP in 2017 and 2018. She has also been recognized as an AP 4A All-State team member each of the past two seasons and was included in USA Today’s North Carolina first team in 2018.
“Liz brings a presence to our interior,” commented Brooks. “Standing at 6-foot-5, she will help guard the paint and be a force rebounding the basketball. Her skill set, along with her size, will benefit us immediately.”
Cayla King, Greensboro, NC, Northwest Guilford High School, 5-10, guard:
King is a 90 overall grade by ESPN, a 3-star guard, and rated number 27 at her position. Prospect Nation has King ranked 61st in the country.
King guided her team to a State Championship in her sophomore and junior seasons, and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the title game both years.
“Cayla is a big guard with tremendous court vision and shooting ability,” Brooks said. “Her versatility will give us the ability to move her around and play multiple positions. She’s a competitor, and I think she will make an immediate impact for the Hokies.”
Makayla Ennis, Brampton, Ontario, Canada, TRC Academy, 5-11, guard:
Ennis is another top-rated guard with an ESPN rating of 90 and 3 stars. She is 18th at her position. Ennis will add some international experience and flare to Blacksburg, having spent time on Canada’s U-17 team.
In her prep career at the TRC Academy, Ennis has racked up an impressive list of accolades, which includes the following: TRC Academy MVP 2018, FIBA Americas U-16 silver medalist, Canada Games silver medalist, OSBA League MVP, OSBA 1st Team All-Star, BioSteel All-Canadian, ABGG RISE Canada Underclassmen Select-Champion, Grade 8 bronze medalist in 2016 national championship, First Team All-Star at the 2016 National Championships, ROPSSA Champion, Team Ontario Captain 2016, Team Ontario 2016, D1 OBA Championship 2015, D1 OBA bronze medalist 2016, ABS All-Star 2015, Caledon Cougars Most Improved Athlete 2014, Caledon Cougars Player of The Year 2015, ABS All-Star MVP, Cadet Assessment Camp March 2016, Basketball Without Borders, Sheridan Bruins Classic All-Star.
“Makayla instantly makes us more athletic,” said Brooks. “Her time with the Canadian National Team has given her valuable international experience, and we look for her to contribute in many ways next year.”
Alexandrine Obouh Fegue, Paris, France, Eastern Florida State College, 6-4, post:
Obouh Fegue will join the Hokies beginning in the spring semester of 2019, following her graduation from Eastern Florida State in December 2018.
She averaged 16.2 points and 9.8 rebounds during the 2017-18 season, leading the Titans to a 24-7 record and a runner-up finish in the FCSAA State Tournament Championship. Obouh Fegue was named a D1 All-America honorable mention from the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Obouh Fegue brings international experience, having competed with the French junior national teams, most recently with the U-20 squad.
“Alex is no stranger to our Hokie family as she made the commitment to our program last spring,” Brooks commented. “She will join our roster mid-year and be able to play next fall. She brings size, athleticism, and experience to our team, and we look forward to her contributions early next year.”
–VT Athletics
