Huskies Add Three On Signing Day
November 15, 2018 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE --- Washington women's basketball coach Jody Wynn announced the signing of three talented high school players on Thursday (Nov. 15) as JaQuaya Miller, Ali Bamberger and Nia Lowery have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Huskies in 2019-20.
"We are very excited to add these three terrific young ladies to our Husky family," said Wynn. "They are all high-character, quality people that embody our core values and the culture we are building. All three young women have parents that were student-athletes and played DI college basketball. It's a great class that will propel our program in the right direction and we are thrilled to have them join Husky nation!"
JaQuaya Miller
6-3 • Post
Renton, Wash. // Kentridge High School // Tree of Hope
Miller is a local product and one of the top post recruits in the country. The 6-3 post from Renton is a 4.5-star rated recruit by Prospects Nation, ranked No. 41 overall in the 2019 class, the sixth-best post in the country and the top overall prospect out of Washington state. As a junior at Kentridge High School, Miller averaged 9.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.7 assists per game, helping the Chargers to a 26-3 record and a third-place finish in the 2018 WIAA Class 4A Tournament. She also earned first-team all-area honors by the Tacoma News Tribune, first-team all-North Puget Sound League honors and AP All-State honorable mention recognition.
In Miller's sophomore season, Kentridge won the WIAA Class 4A Tournament Title—the first in the school's history—with Miller named Tournament MVP after scoring 27 points, pulling down 17 boards and adding five steals. As a sophomore, she averaged 11.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per contest. Miller was named MVP of the North Puget Sound League and was a first-team all-area pick by the TNT.
Miller is the daughter of former Washington State standout Eddie Ja'Quay Miller, who played for the Cougars from 1998-2000.
"JaQuaya is a local standout and one of the top post players in the country," said Wynn. "It's truly special she has chosen to be a Husky and represent her home state. She has great versatility in her game and can do a multitude of things on the court. Quay is a very unselfish player and is a terrific passer and rebounder. She also has the ability to shoot the three and drive to the basket and finish around the rim. She runs the floor very well and will be excel in our system."
"I chose UW because of the relationships I built with the UW staff and the love they not just tell me they have for me, but also the love they demonstrate towards me," said Miller. "UW is truly like a second family, not just the staff but the girls on the team as well."
Ali Bamberger
6-3 • Post
Concord, Calif. // Carondelet High School // Cal Stars
Bamberger, a 6-3 post, is ranked as the No. 8 player out of California (No. 2 post player) and No. 81 overall in the Class of 2019 by Prospects Nation heading into her final season at Carondelet High School in Concord, Calif. As a junior, Bamberger earned East Bay Athletic League MVP honors, guiding her team to a 22-8 record and the CIF North Coast Section DI Title, scoring 28 points in the championship game. For the season, she averaged 20.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 2.8 assists per game en route to earning All-Bay area first-team, All-Nor Cal first-team and All-state junior first-team honors.
As a sophomore, Bamberger averaged 13.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, earning All-EBAL second team and all-state sophomore first-team honors. She also played water polo as a freshman and sophomore, recording 56 goals and 72 points in 52 games. Bamberger played club ball for Cal Stars Nike EYBL program along with fellow signee Nia Lowery and future UW teammate Haley Van Dyke.
Bamberger's father Eric was a standout player at St. Mary's College and played professionally oversees in Australia, France, South Africa and played in the CBA.
"Ali is a physical post player with excellent footwork in the paint," Wynn said. "She is a very good rebounder who has soft hands and finishes well inside. Ali runs the floor extremely well and can also stretch defenses with her perimeter shot. Like Nia, Ali also comes from the highly acclaimed Cal Stars Nike EYBL basketball program, where she has played since the 3rd grade. She is a coach's daughter who has a great feel for the game."
"I mainly chose UW because of the people, academics, and location," said Bamberger. "I feel that the coaching staff will be incredible mentors for me and my future teammates are girls that I want to be with on and off the court. I feel that UW has an environment that I will thrive in. Besides basketball, the academics are amazing, and I think that the 'student' in student-athlete is very important at UW. The city of Seattle and the school itself are beautiful places."
Nia Lowery
5-11 • Guard
Sacramento, Calif. // CK McClatchy High School // Cal Stars
Lowery, a 5-11 wing from Sacramento, is rated as a four-star recruit by Prospects Nation as she closes out her prep career this year at McClatchy High School. As a junior, she helped guide the Lions to a
23-7 overall record, a Nor Cal Division I Title, an appearance in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section championship game and berth in the CIF state tournament. During her time at McClatchy, she has been earned All-Metro honors three times and has twice been named to the all-tournament team at the Dorothy Speck high school Tournament in Davis. She also was named to the West Coast Jamboree All-Tournament team and named the MVP of the eLite IQ Hoops Nor Cal Select Invitational.
Lowery is a member of the EYBL Nike Cal Stars team along with fellow signee Ali Bamberger and future UW teammate Haley Van Dyke. She also comes from an impressive line of athletes in her family. Her mother Sonjhia graduated as the all-time leader in rebounds from Oregon State (currently fifth on the list), is a member of the OSU Hall of Fame and played professionally in Sweden. Lowery's father Josh played collegiate ball at the University of Portland and San Diego State after averaging 25 points per game as a junior and senior in high school. He then went on to play minor league baseball for two seasons.
"Nia is a very athletic wing with good length and will fit right in with our defensive system," said Wynn. "Offensively, she's a very good slasher with the ability to shoot the three. She can play multiple guard positions for us and Husky fans will love to watch her hustle! Nia is an excellent student as well, and very driven to succeed in the classroom. Just like Ali, she played her club basketball for the Cal Stars Nike EYBL program and comes from an athletic family."
"I feel a family atmosphere at UW with my coaches and teammates," said Lowery. "With the Seattle area, I feel like I can succeed and the degree from UW can provide opportunities after college and basketball."
JaQuaya Miller
6-3 • Post
Renton, Wash. // Kentridge High School // Tree of Hope
High School: Rated as one of the top post players in the 2019 class…a 4.5-star rated recruit by Prospects Nation, ranked No. 41 overall in the 2019 class, the sixth-best post in the country and the top overall prospect out of Washington state … averaged 9.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.7 assists per game as a junior at Kentridge High School … helped Chargers to a 26-3 record and a third-place finish in the 2018 WIAA Class 4A Tournament … Tacoma News Tribune first-team all-area selection … first-team all-North Puget Sound League pick … AP All-State honorable mention recognition … as a sophomore, averaged 11.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game … helped Kentridge to WIAA Class 4A Title—the first in school history … named Tournament MVP after scoring 27 points, pulling down 17 boards and adding five steals in championship game … MVP of the North Puget Sound League and first-team all-area pick by the TNT … daughter of former Washington State standout Eddie Ja'Quay Miller, who played for the Cougars from 1998-2000.
Ali Bamberger
6-3 • Post
Concord, Calif. // Carondelet High School // Cal Stars
High School: Averaged 20.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 2.8 assists per game as a junior at Carondelet High School in Concord, Calif. … ranked as the No. 8 player out of California and No. 81 overall in the Class of 2019 by Prospects Nation … earned East Bay Athletic League MVP honors … Helped team to a 22-8 record and the CIF North Coast Section DI Title, scoring 28 points in the championship game … also earned All-Bay area first-team, All-Nor Cal first-team and All-state junior first-team honors … averaged 13.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game as a sophomore … earned All-EBAL second team and all-state sophomore first-team honors … played club ball for Cal Stars Nike EYBL program along with fellow signee Nia Lowery and future UW teammate Haley Van Dyke … father Eric was a standout player at St. Mary's College and played professionally in Australia, France, South Africa and played in the CBA.
Nia Lowery
5-11 • Guard
Sacramento, Calif. // CK McClatchy High School // Cal Stars
High School: Rated as a four-star recruit by Prospects Nation as she closes out her prep career this year at McClatchy High School … as a junior, helped team to a 23-7 overall record and a Nor Cal Division I Title … McClatchy reached CIF Sac-Joaquin Section championship game and also earned a berth in the CIF state tournament … three-time All-Metro League selection … two-time all-tournament selection at Dorothy Speck high school Tournament in Davis … West Coast Jamboree All-Tournament team selection in 2017-18 … MVP of the eLite IQ Hoops Nor Cal Select Invitational … member of the EYBL Nike Cal Stars team along with fellow signee Ali Bamberger and future UW teammate Haley Van Dyke … mother Sonjhia graduated as the all-time leader in rebounds from Oregon State (currently fifth on the list), is a member of the OSU Hall of Fame and played professionally in Sweden … father Josh played collegiate ball at the University of Portland and San Diego State after averaging 25 points per game as a junior and senior in high school.
"We are very excited to add these three terrific young ladies to our Husky family," said Wynn. "They are all high-character, quality people that embody our core values and the culture we are building. All three young women have parents that were student-athletes and played DI college basketball. It's a great class that will propel our program in the right direction and we are thrilled to have them join Husky nation!"
JaQuaya Miller
6-3 • Post
Renton, Wash. // Kentridge High School // Tree of Hope
Miller is a local product and one of the top post recruits in the country. The 6-3 post from Renton is a 4.5-star rated recruit by Prospects Nation, ranked No. 41 overall in the 2019 class, the sixth-best post in the country and the top overall prospect out of Washington state. As a junior at Kentridge High School, Miller averaged 9.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.7 assists per game, helping the Chargers to a 26-3 record and a third-place finish in the 2018 WIAA Class 4A Tournament. She also earned first-team all-area honors by the Tacoma News Tribune, first-team all-North Puget Sound League honors and AP All-State honorable mention recognition.
In Miller's sophomore season, Kentridge won the WIAA Class 4A Tournament Title—the first in the school's history—with Miller named Tournament MVP after scoring 27 points, pulling down 17 boards and adding five steals. As a sophomore, she averaged 11.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per contest. Miller was named MVP of the North Puget Sound League and was a first-team all-area pick by the TNT.
Miller is the daughter of former Washington State standout Eddie Ja'Quay Miller, who played for the Cougars from 1998-2000.
"JaQuaya is a local standout and one of the top post players in the country," said Wynn. "It's truly special she has chosen to be a Husky and represent her home state. She has great versatility in her game and can do a multitude of things on the court. Quay is a very unselfish player and is a terrific passer and rebounder. She also has the ability to shoot the three and drive to the basket and finish around the rim. She runs the floor very well and will be excel in our system."
"I chose UW because of the relationships I built with the UW staff and the love they not just tell me they have for me, but also the love they demonstrate towards me," said Miller. "UW is truly like a second family, not just the staff but the girls on the team as well."
Ali Bamberger
6-3 • Post
Concord, Calif. // Carondelet High School // Cal Stars
Bamberger, a 6-3 post, is ranked as the No. 8 player out of California (No. 2 post player) and No. 81 overall in the Class of 2019 by Prospects Nation heading into her final season at Carondelet High School in Concord, Calif. As a junior, Bamberger earned East Bay Athletic League MVP honors, guiding her team to a 22-8 record and the CIF North Coast Section DI Title, scoring 28 points in the championship game. For the season, she averaged 20.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 2.8 assists per game en route to earning All-Bay area first-team, All-Nor Cal first-team and All-state junior first-team honors.
As a sophomore, Bamberger averaged 13.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, earning All-EBAL second team and all-state sophomore first-team honors. She also played water polo as a freshman and sophomore, recording 56 goals and 72 points in 52 games. Bamberger played club ball for Cal Stars Nike EYBL program along with fellow signee Nia Lowery and future UW teammate Haley Van Dyke.
Bamberger's father Eric was a standout player at St. Mary's College and played professionally oversees in Australia, France, South Africa and played in the CBA.
"Ali is a physical post player with excellent footwork in the paint," Wynn said. "She is a very good rebounder who has soft hands and finishes well inside. Ali runs the floor extremely well and can also stretch defenses with her perimeter shot. Like Nia, Ali also comes from the highly acclaimed Cal Stars Nike EYBL basketball program, where she has played since the 3rd grade. She is a coach's daughter who has a great feel for the game."
"I mainly chose UW because of the people, academics, and location," said Bamberger. "I feel that the coaching staff will be incredible mentors for me and my future teammates are girls that I want to be with on and off the court. I feel that UW has an environment that I will thrive in. Besides basketball, the academics are amazing, and I think that the 'student' in student-athlete is very important at UW. The city of Seattle and the school itself are beautiful places."
Nia Lowery
5-11 • Guard
Sacramento, Calif. // CK McClatchy High School // Cal Stars
Lowery, a 5-11 wing from Sacramento, is rated as a four-star recruit by Prospects Nation as she closes out her prep career this year at McClatchy High School. As a junior, she helped guide the Lions to a
23-7 overall record, a Nor Cal Division I Title, an appearance in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section championship game and berth in the CIF state tournament. During her time at McClatchy, she has been earned All-Metro honors three times and has twice been named to the all-tournament team at the Dorothy Speck high school Tournament in Davis. She also was named to the West Coast Jamboree All-Tournament team and named the MVP of the eLite IQ Hoops Nor Cal Select Invitational.
Lowery is a member of the EYBL Nike Cal Stars team along with fellow signee Ali Bamberger and future UW teammate Haley Van Dyke. She also comes from an impressive line of athletes in her family. Her mother Sonjhia graduated as the all-time leader in rebounds from Oregon State (currently fifth on the list), is a member of the OSU Hall of Fame and played professionally in Sweden. Lowery's father Josh played collegiate ball at the University of Portland and San Diego State after averaging 25 points per game as a junior and senior in high school. He then went on to play minor league baseball for two seasons.
"Nia is a very athletic wing with good length and will fit right in with our defensive system," said Wynn. "Offensively, she's a very good slasher with the ability to shoot the three. She can play multiple guard positions for us and Husky fans will love to watch her hustle! Nia is an excellent student as well, and very driven to succeed in the classroom. Just like Ali, she played her club basketball for the Cal Stars Nike EYBL program and comes from an athletic family."
"I feel a family atmosphere at UW with my coaches and teammates," said Lowery. "With the Seattle area, I feel like I can succeed and the degree from UW can provide opportunities after college and basketball."
JaQuaya Miller
6-3 • Post
Renton, Wash. // Kentridge High School // Tree of Hope
High School: Rated as one of the top post players in the 2019 class…a 4.5-star rated recruit by Prospects Nation, ranked No. 41 overall in the 2019 class, the sixth-best post in the country and the top overall prospect out of Washington state … averaged 9.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.7 assists per game as a junior at Kentridge High School … helped Chargers to a 26-3 record and a third-place finish in the 2018 WIAA Class 4A Tournament … Tacoma News Tribune first-team all-area selection … first-team all-North Puget Sound League pick … AP All-State honorable mention recognition … as a sophomore, averaged 11.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game … helped Kentridge to WIAA Class 4A Title—the first in school history … named Tournament MVP after scoring 27 points, pulling down 17 boards and adding five steals in championship game … MVP of the North Puget Sound League and first-team all-area pick by the TNT … daughter of former Washington State standout Eddie Ja'Quay Miller, who played for the Cougars from 1998-2000.
Ali Bamberger
6-3 • Post
Concord, Calif. // Carondelet High School // Cal Stars
High School: Averaged 20.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 2.8 assists per game as a junior at Carondelet High School in Concord, Calif. … ranked as the No. 8 player out of California and No. 81 overall in the Class of 2019 by Prospects Nation … earned East Bay Athletic League MVP honors … Helped team to a 22-8 record and the CIF North Coast Section DI Title, scoring 28 points in the championship game … also earned All-Bay area first-team, All-Nor Cal first-team and All-state junior first-team honors … averaged 13.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game as a sophomore … earned All-EBAL second team and all-state sophomore first-team honors … played club ball for Cal Stars Nike EYBL program along with fellow signee Nia Lowery and future UW teammate Haley Van Dyke … father Eric was a standout player at St. Mary's College and played professionally in Australia, France, South Africa and played in the CBA.
Nia Lowery
5-11 • Guard
Sacramento, Calif. // CK McClatchy High School // Cal Stars
High School: Rated as a four-star recruit by Prospects Nation as she closes out her prep career this year at McClatchy High School … as a junior, helped team to a 23-7 overall record and a Nor Cal Division I Title … McClatchy reached CIF Sac-Joaquin Section championship game and also earned a berth in the CIF state tournament … three-time All-Metro League selection … two-time all-tournament selection at Dorothy Speck high school Tournament in Davis … West Coast Jamboree All-Tournament team selection in 2017-18 … MVP of the eLite IQ Hoops Nor Cal Select Invitational … member of the EYBL Nike Cal Stars team along with fellow signee Ali Bamberger and future UW teammate Haley Van Dyke … mother Sonjhia graduated as the all-time leader in rebounds from Oregon State (currently fifth on the list), is a member of the OSU Hall of Fame and played professionally in Sweden … father Josh played collegiate ball at the University of Portland and San Diego State after averaging 25 points per game as a junior and senior in high school.
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