Rueck raves about new signees
Wednesday marked a huge day for the Oregon State Women's Basketball program as the Beavers inked three new recruits to come in for the 2017 season.
The class is centered around Taya Corosdale, a five-star 6-foot-3 forward from Bothell (Wash.). She averaged 18.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, 2.4 steals and 2.0 assists as a junior last season.
"The high quality of character Taya and her family exude fit perfectly into our team culture," Oregon State head coach Scott Rueck said. "Taya's high basketball IQ, passing skills, and ability to stretch the floor with her shooting make her an elite national prospect.
"Her skill set combined with her physique make her a rare find amongst recruits. Those same qualities on and off the floor will allow Taya to make a huge impact for the Beavers, and we are excited to have a player of her caliber join the program."
The Beavers will lose senior guard Sydney Wiese after the 2016 season and will need more depth at the point guard position. Four-star Aleah Goodman will help provide that.
Goodman stands at 5-foot-9 and is from Milwaukie (Ore.) La Salle H.S. She is a two-time 5A Oregon player of the year.
"Aleah is a dynamic guard who understands the game at an elite level," Rueck said. "She is a floor leader with outstanding passing and playmaking ability, as well as deep range on her three. Aleah has won at every level she has played, and is willing to do whatever it takes to help her team win.
"She is a tough competitor who possesses an outstanding work ethic. Furthermore, Aleah is the kid every coach wants in the locker room – she is full of humility, personality and joy that will only add to our culture here."
Oregon State also added talent at the center position with Joanna Grymek, who will come in as a redshirt junior from Seward County Community College. The Poland native scored 13.2 points per game, along with 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks last season and is the No. 2 overall junior college prospect according to the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.
"Jo is the seamless completion to this puzzle," Rueck said. "She makes sense in every category - she brings size and presence in the paint, along with maturity, rebounding and skill. It's rare to find a 6-foot-8 kid who can truly play the game, run the court, execute on offense, and do all the little things well. These qualities make Jo a unique player with outstanding potential. Moreover, Jo has an amazing heart and respect for others. I have no doubt the environment we offer at Oregon State is exactly what she needs to continue her growth as a player and a person."
Prospectsnation.com ranks the 2017 Oregon State class as No. 19 overall in the nation.
"They are all great fits for our program culture, with elite character and skill," said Rueck. "As we look to the future, our goal is to continue building on the success our team has had both on and off the court, and this group of student-athletes will help us do that."
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