Women's Basketball Signs Former FIBA Medalist
11/10/2021 4:45:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Roos will add Ashlee Strawbridge, who has spent the past two years at the College of Southern Idaho
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Adding to an already fruitful day, Kansas City Women's Basketball and Coach Jacie Hoyt have announced the signing of another student-athlete, Ashlee Strawbridge. Originally from New Zealand, she has played the last two seasons at the College of Southern Idaho for coaches Randy Rogers and Josh Edwards.
Ashlee Strawbridge | 6'1 | F | Ashburton, New Zealand | Rangi Ruru Girls' School | College of Southern Idaho
2021-22 (College of Southern Idaho): In first two games of season, has averaged 26 minutes per game … Scored 14 points on 5-of-13 shooting in season opener against Central Wyoming … Averaging 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game
2020-21 (College of Southern Idaho): Made 13 starts for the Golden Eagles … Scored season-high 12 points against Snow College … Pulled down double-digit rebounds four times … Notched season-high 15 boards in second meeting against Snow College, playing season high 37 minutes … Reached double-digit scoring four times … Shot 39.2% from the field
High School/Club: Participated in 2019 FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup, earning silver medal and defeating teams from Poland, Russia, Hungary, Japan and China … Played for national team at FIBA U17 Oceana Championships, averaging 9.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game … Earned MVP of Canterbury Secondary Schools Whelan Trophy competition, scoring 28 points and 12 boards in the finals
Personal: Parents Jason and Paula ... Favorite TV show is Vampire Diaries … Favorite color is blue … Majoring in Business
Coach Jacie Hoyt on Strawbridge: "Ashlee brings a great deal of maturity and talent to this signing class. She is versatile on both ends of the floor, which is essential in our conference. She will bring a physical presence in the post and on the glass, but is also skilled enough to step outside and knock shots down. She is a natural leader that we have high hopes for to make an immediate impact both on and off the court."
