UCLA Women's Basketball Team Adds Transfer Forward Addy Brown
Transfer forward Addy Brown has committed to the UCLA women's basketball team after three seasons at her previous program. She announced her decision on social media platform X. Brown joins other transfers and returners as the team prepares to defend its NCAA championship.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Transfer forward Addy Brown committed to the UCLA women's basketball team on Thursday. She announced the decision on social media platform X, posting a picture of herself in a UCLA jersey and writing "New beginnings" with a blue and gold heart emoji.
Brown, a 6-foot-2 player, spent her first three college seasons at a Big 12 Conference program. During her junior year, she averaged 11.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, despite missing 11 games due to a lower-body injury.
concluded her time at her previous program with 1,211 career points, ranking 25th in the program's all-time scoring list. She also averaged 8.1 rebounds per game, tying for sixth in program history, and recorded 460 assists, ranking seventh. As a sophomore, Brown played in every game and earned All-Big 12 Conference second-team selection. She is a former McDonald’s All-American from Kansas.
is the fourth transfer addition to UCLA this offseason, joining point guard Elina Aarnisalo from North Carolina, guard Bonnie Deas from Arkansas, and guard Donovyn Hunter from TCU. The transfers will join returning players Sienna Betts, Timea Gardiner, Lena Bilic, Amanda Muse, and Christina Karamouzi, along with freshman guard Somto Okafor. The team is set to defend its first NCAA championship.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- Thursday
Addy Brown committed to UCLA women's basketball and announced it on X.
1 sourceNew York Post - Junior season
Brown averaged 11.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists, missing 11 games due to injury.
1 sourceNew York Post - Sophomore season
Brown played every game and earned All-Big 12 second-team selection.
1 sourceNew York Post - Career at previous program
Brown finished with 1,211 points, 8.1 rebounds per game, and 460 assists.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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UCLA's roster strengthens with Brown's addition, potentially improving team performance in upcoming season.
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Brown's experience may aid in defending the NCAA championship against competitors.
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The transfers could enhance team depth for key positions like forward and guard.
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Previous program's loss of Brown might affect their rebounding and scoring in future games.
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