On the Recruiting Trail: Women

Two former CWOSSA stars (via NEDA) have recently signed on with NCAA Division I schools.

Natalie Achonwa, a 6'3" forward who spent time at Centennial CVI in Guelph before heading over to the NEDA program, has signed with Notre Dame.

As a 16 year old, Achonwa made the National Women's Senior team, and has widely been regarded as the best prospect in Canada.

ESPN Hoopgurlz (May 2009 evaluation) on Achonwa...
"Big-time wing prospect with a pro-ready body in high school. Fundamental skills are top notch as is her basketball I.Q. What she lacks in lateral foot speed she makes up for with smarts and strength. She passes the ball well, even off the dribble, she has poise with the ball and can knock down long range jumpers. Canadian players are not currently included in the ESPN HoopGurlz Hundred, but competes in line with U.S. players in the top 25."

Meanwhile, another 6'3" forward, Jenn Lennox (who played in the past with Forest Heights in Kitchener) has signed on with Canisius College, a D-I school just across the border in Buffalo.

As Golden Griffins head coach Terry Zeh notes on the website release, "at 6-foot-3 with a 6-foot-7 wingspan, Jen is a difficult matchup as she can post up and play on the perimeter,” Zeh said. “We’re looking forward to taking advantage of those skills and using her in a variety of ways.”

If you have any other recruiting information or signings, please feel free to forward my way.