Maryland's women basketball freshman Destiny Slocum along with freshman center Jenna Staiti and sophomore forward Kiah Gillespie will transfer from Maryland. Maya Caldwell had 17 points, and Jenna Staiti had 13 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to deny the SEC regular-season champion Aggies (23-2) a sweep of league titles. 3 … Story Links. Her attention quickly turned to an opposing player. Georgia center Jenna Staiti (6'4''-C) and guard Que Morrison (5'7''-G), Rice center Nancy Mulkey (6'9''-C-98) and Ohio guard Cece Hooks (5'8''-G) have all opted out. Slocum didn't give a reason for her transfer, and she wasn't the only Terrapin to leave the program in 2017. ___ This story has been corrected to show Slocum continuing college career elsewhere and Gillespie leaving because of "personal family issues." Tweets quickly started popping up soon after teams played their final games in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament just over a month ago. Lady Dogs add impressive transfer. Maryland's women basketball freshman Destiny Slocum along with freshman center Jenna Staiti and sophomore forward Kiah Gillespie will transfer from Maryland. Staiti and Morrison have announced they are staying at Georgia, which advanced to the SEC tournament title game this past season for the first time since 2004. Georgia made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament, where the No. 3 seed Bulldogs fell to No. 6 seed Oregon. Some players chose to return for another year of collegiate competition or to enter the transfer portal. Georgia basketball’s recruiting class is lowly ranked at the moment, so that is why the Dawgs may be reliant on the transfer portal to add talent. Maryland also announced sophomore Kiah Gillespie and freshman Jenna Staiti have been granted permission to transfer. Posted on Apr 8th, 9:42 PM, , User Since 164 months ago, User Post Count: 3184 Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. Georgia center Jenna Staiti and guard Que Morrison, Rice center Nancy Mulkey and Ohio guard Cece Hooks have all opted out of the WNBA draft. 3 seed Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Drexel 67-53 on Monday in the women's NCAA Tournament. Jenna Staiti had one of the best late season stretches of any player in the SEC last season, averaging 19.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. A new player that these point guards will certainly look to get the ball to is Jenna Staiti. Maya Caldwell had 17 points, and Jenna Staiti had 13 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to deny the SEC regular-season champion Aggies (23-2) a sweep of league titles. Staiti is a native of Cumming, GA and was the state of Georgia’s Gatorade Player of the Year as well as Miss Georgia Basketball in 2016. View the profiles of people named Jenna Loretta Staiti. All were seniors this past season, but they can return to college for one more year because of the NCAA's blanket … Two other departures will further shake up the Terps’ roster for 2017-18: sophomore forward Kiah Gillespie and freshman center Jenna Staiti are transferring as well. Jenna Staiti… Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. Georgia coach Joni Taylor said the team’s season high 23 turnovers was a result of South Carolina’s sticky defense. 3 seed Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Drexel 67-53 on Monday in the women's NCAA Tournament. Tweets quickly started popping up soon after teams played their final games in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament just over a month ago. Others decided to declare for the WNBA draft. Gillespie says she's leaving because of … The 6-foot-4 Staiti, a center from Cumming, averaged 14.8 points and 8.1 rebounds and is a defensive presence as one of the nation’s top shot blockers with … Staiti only played one season at … ... Georgia center Jenna Staiti … Staiti was the Gatorade State Player of the year for Georgia in 2016 and a national top 20 prospect who was a highlight of Maryland’s top-rated 2016 recruiting class. Georgia center Jenna Staiti (14) during the Bulldogs’ practice session at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2020. … Some players chose to return for another year of collegiate competition or to enter the transfer portal. Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images. ATHENS, Ga. -- Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. View the profiles of people named Jenna Loretta Staiti. Sophomore forward Kiah Gillespie and freshman center Jenna Staiti are leaving, too. Staiti, from Cumming, Georgia, was the … 14 seed. Join Facebook to connect with Jenna Loretta Staiti and others you may know. Georgia center Jenna Staiti (14) goes up and over to score against Kentucky in their last game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. She can score around and away from the basket. She has a good set of hands that allow her to make tough catches. Almost a year and a half after her transfer was announced, Staiti finally got the chance to bring things full circle and suit up for Georgia in this season’s opener against St. Bonaventure. VK Facebook Twitter. Former Terp Jenna Staiti transfers to Georgia May 7, 2017 Connor Newcomb 0 Former Maryland center Jenna Staiti will transfer to Georgia, she announced in a Tweet Sunday. 3 … The star Bulldog dropped 20 points and 12 rebounds on the Wildcats’ heads to lead her team to victory. Gillespie says she's leaving because of "personal family issues." The second half was a different story. 3 … Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. May 10, 2017 ATHENS, Ga. — Jenna Staiti, a native of Cumming, Ga., who was Georgia Signs Maryland Transfer Jenna Staiti - University of Georgia Athletics Skip To Main Content Gillespie says she's leaving because of "personal family issues." The Georgia native was part of head coach Brenda Frese’s No. — Jenna Staiti (@jenna_staiti) May 8, 2017 Staiti, along with guard Destiny Slocum and forward Kiah Gillespie, announced April that she is transferring out of the program. She also posted three double-doubles and five … Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. The Phoenix ( Those include 6-4 redshirt senior center Jenna Staiti (31-31, 11.9 ppg), 5-11 senior guard Maya Caldwell (31-30, 9.8 ppg), 5-6 senior guard Gabby Connally (30 … Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points in the second half, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. Jenna Staiti is another senior returning starter. 3 … (Photo by Tony Walsh) ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia’s season-ending loss to South Carolina in early March left Jenna Staiti with a sick feeling. Freshman standout Destiny Slocum 1 of 3 players to transfer from Maryland women’s basketball New, 91 comments Kiah Gillespie and Jenna Staiti are also on their way out. Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a … UGA women’s basketball Head Coach Joni Taylor announced on Wednesday that Jenna Staiti will transfer from the University of Maryland to join the Lady Bulldogs. 3 seed Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Drexel 67-53 on Monday in the women's NCAA Tournament. With 130 blocks , Jenna Staiti has moved past Anne Marie Armstrong for 10th place on Georgia’s career blocked shots chart. Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points in the second half, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. Lady Dogs add impressive transfer. Maya Caldwell had 17 points, and Jenna Staiti had 13 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to deny the SEC regular-season champion Aggies (23-2) a sweep of league titles. The Georgia women’s basketball team has landed a transfer from a homegrown product who was hailed as the best high school player in the state a year ago. But Elzy has time to do so and an incoming recruit who can help fast-track the entire process. Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. Joni Taylor has added an interesting transfer from Maryland, 6’6″ center Jenna Staiti. Staiti Moves Into Top-10 for Blocks. Georgia center Jenna Staiti and guard Que Morrison, Rice center Nancy Mulkey and Ohio guard Cece Hooks have all opted out. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. Jenna Staiti (Georgia) Staiti has been a consistent contributor on both ends of the floor for Georgia. Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. The second half was a different story. All were seniors this past season, but they can return to college for one more year because of the NCAA's blanket waiver on eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Freshman Jenna Staiti and sophomore Kiah Gillespie also elected to leave the program. Some players chose to return for another year of collegiate competition or to enter the transfer portal. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh) May 05, 2021 at 5:13 am EDT By Sarah Detwiler. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. Others decided to … Freshman center Jenna Staiti and sophomore forward Kiah Gillespie, both reserves in 2016-2017, will also transfer. Staiti, from Cumming, Georgia, was the state's Gatorade Player of the Year and Miss Georgia Basketball in 2016. All were seniors this past season, but they can return to college for one more year because of the NCAA's blanket … 3 … 3 … Staiti, from Cumming, Georgia, was the state's ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. Georgia senior Jenna Staiti will be on the floor to help lead, though the center arrived in San Antonio several days later than the rest of her teammates. 3 seed Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Drexel 67-53 on Monday in the women's NCAA Tournament. Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. COLLEGE PARK, Md. Some players chose to return for another year of collegiate competition or to enter the transfer portal. Vitalina Batsarashkina wins 1st gold for Russia, setting Olympic RECORD in women's 10m pistol event in Tokyo Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a … Staiti tied a career high with seven swats against Georgia Tech on Nov. 29 and finished just three blocks shy of recording the fourth triple-double in Lady Bulldog history. Georgia center Jenna Staiti and guard Que Morrison, Rice center Nancy Mulkey and Ohio guard Cece Hooks have all opted out. All were seniors this past season, but they can return to college for one more year because of the NCAA's blanket waiver on eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 17:10 10.05.2017. 1-ranked recruiting class last season. Maryland also announced sophomore Kiah Gillespie and freshman Jenna Staiti have been granted permission to transfer. Tweets quickly started popping up soon after teams played their final games in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament just over a month ago. Her size alone makes her a factor on both ends of the floor.”. “We would like to thank these three student-athletes for their hard work during their careers at Maryland,” Frese said. 3 seed Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Drexel 67-53 on Monday in the women's NCAA Tournament. With 125 blocks , Jenna Staiti has moved past Anne Marie Armstrong for 10th place on Georgia’s career blocked shots chart. Staiti Moves Into Top-10 for Blocks. Read more. Maryland also announced sophomore Kiah Gillespie and freshman Jenna Staiti have been granted permission to transfer. Coach Elzy stated Owens’ lack of minutes was a coaching decision, but after the brutal loss, it … Tionna Herron, a class of 2022 6-foot-4 post player out of DeSoto, Texas, announced her commitment to Kentucky back in December of 2020. In what isn’t a coincidence, Georgia center Jenna Staiti went nuclear. She will sit out the 2017-18 season as a transfer and will be a sophomore for the 2018-19 season. Others decided to declare for the WNBA draft. Georgia … The new transfer portal rules can help in that area, although Kentucky has yet to add anyone from there. Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. Her … Staiti was the Gatorade State Player of the year for Georgia in 2016 and a national top 20 prospect who was a highlight of Maryland’s top-rated 2016 recruiting class. Staiti cited family issues as her reason for transferring closer to home. The 6-4 center averaged 11.9 points and led the team with 6.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. "I truly enjoyed coaching … Jenna Staiti sat in McCamish Pavilion to watch some of her friends play for South Forsyth in the 2014 girls’ basketball state semifinals. — Jenna Staiti (@jenna_staiti) May 8, 2017 It is a big homecoming for Staiti as she attended West Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA. Georgia's first change to a starting lineup this season was apparent early — even against a No. Joni Taylor has added an interesting transfer from Maryland, 6’6″ center Jenna Staiti. Top-seeded Elon dominated host James Madison, 78-60, to win its first CAA Women's Basketball Championship in history at the JMU Convocation Center on Saturday night. Georgia will need some younger forwards to step up to help replace Stephanie Paul. Georgia center Jenna Staiti and guard Que Morrison, Rice center Nancy Mulkey and Ohio guard Cece Hooks have all opted out. Jenna Staiti led Georgia with 15 points. 3 seed Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Drexel 67-53 on Monday in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Jenna Staiti, Maryland: The 6’6 presumed heir to Brionna Jones’ spot at center is on the move, one year after ESPN rated her the 16th-best player in the country as a high school senior.Staiti didn’t play a ton freshman year, but put up solid stats when she did, including a 14.3 rebounding percentage and double-digit assist percentage out of the post… – University of Maryland women's basketball head coach Brenda Frese announced Tuesday that Destiny Slocum, Kiah Gillespie and Jenna Staiti have been granted permission to transfer. Keep your head up, Dawgs fans. On Wednesday, head coach Joni Taylor announced that her program added forward Jenna Staiti, a transfer forward who was last with Maryland. Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. Frese on Staiti: “Jenna arrives with an offensive arsenal that can potentially allow her to be a phenomenal player. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. Jenna Staiti - 2021 - Traditional and Advanced Statistics, Ranks, Percentiles, Game Logs, and more from Her Hoop Stats, the #1 source for women's basketball insight ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Jenna Staiti, a 6-foot-6 center, is transferring to Georgia following one season at Maryland. Former Terp Jenna Staiti transfers to Georgia May 7, 2017 Connor Newcomb 0 Former Maryland center Jenna Staiti will transfer to Georgia, she announced in a Tweet Sunday. But all of that came crashing down Tuesday, as Slocum is transferring from the program. Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points in the second half, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. Staiti, Mulkey and Hooks were in ESPN's most recent mock draft on Wednesday as second- or third-round selections. With just 12 WNBA teams, it's generally more difficult for players past the first round to make rosters. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Jenna Staiti of the Georgia Lady Bulldogs ___ This story has been corrected to show Slocum continuing college career elsewhere and Gillespie leaving because of "personal family issues." Staiti tied a career high with seven swats against Georgia Tech this past Sunday and finished just three blocks shy of recording the fourth triple-double in Lady Bulldog history. Join Facebook to connect with Jenna Loretta Staiti and others you may know. Others decided to declare for the WNBA draft. 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