Amaka Aguga-Hamilton adds another five-star recruit to Virginia’s basketball roster.
2022 McDonald’s All-America Paris Clark will move to UVA after a so-so freshman season in Arizona.
Clark will be one of four five-star reserve recruits on Virginia’s roster next season. This will be joined by 5’11” junior guard/forward Mir McLean, 6’2″ grad forward Sam Brunel, and upcoming freshman Kimora Johnson of St. He Annes. – Bellfield.
Virginia also adds Olivia McGee, a 6’2-inch guard from Louisa County who ranks No. 45 in the 2023 espnW HoopGurlz Recruit Rankings.
Agugua-Hamilton led Virginia to a 15-15 mark in his first season with Virginia and continued a program that had won a combined five games in the previous two seasons.
Clark, a 5-foot-8-inch guard, graduated from Long Island Lutheran High School and was named the 2022 New York Gatorade Player of the Year, averaging 25.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 4.0 steals during prep. Did.
Jordan Brand and SLAM All-American ranked 21st in the 2022 HoopGurlz class of recruit rankings.
Agugua-Hamilton said: “She is a personable, hardworking and talented player who wants to be a part of something special here at UVA! Her game speaks for itself as a guard who can play on both sides of the ball. Level 3 Scorer, Defensive Stopper and Rebounder I am sure she will thrive in our culture and make an impact on our program on and off the court!”
Clark played in 24 games for Arizona last season, averaging 3.8 points per game and averaging double figures three times.
