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The University of Utah Athletics
Women's Basketball Adds Two on National Signing Day
11/9/2022 8:53 AM | Women's Basketball
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah's women's basketball head coach Lynne Roberts announced the signing of Reese Ross and Daniela Hernández to the 2023-24 squad on National Signing Day. The addition of the two talented recruits adds to an already deep Ute squad.
"Not having any seniors on this year's roster, we wanted to be really selective in not only the talent 'fit' but also the overall program and culture fit," remarked head coach Lynne Roberts. "Daniela and Reese are incredibly passionate about basketball, hard work, and winning. They're both excited to be Utes, and we can't wait to get them here."
Ross comes to the Utes after a successful career at St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City, S.D., while Hernández joins the Utes from Citizens High School. Ross was named First Team All-State in South Dakota following her junior year as she averaged 18.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2 blocks per game. Hernandez helped lead Canterbury Lions, her club team, to a third-place finish at the 2020 Spain Championships in the Canary Islands.
Season tickets for the 2022-23 season are now available. Floor seats are priced at $100, while general admission tickets at $25. Call the Utah ticket office at 801-581-UTIX or visit www.UtahTickets.com.
Quick Hits on Utah Women's Basketball's Signing Class
No. 1 ranked player in the class of 2023 in the state of South Dakota… 2021-22 First Team All-State… Black Hills All-Conference Team following her sophomore and junior seasons…. Named to the SDHSAA All-Tournament Team following her sophomore and junior seasons… Averaged 18.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2 blocks per game as a junior… Lettered in basketball since her 8th-grade year… Selected as Warrior of the Game during the Hanson Classic Basketball Tournament… Also participated in Volleyball at Thomas More HS… Four-year letter winner on the Volleyball court… Recorded 1,000 kills in her four-year career… Named to the Black Hills All-Conference team the last three years… Played club basketball North Tartan… daughter of Rory Ross and Amber Gueke… has two siblings.
What Coach Roberts Says About Ross: "Reese is a long, versatile, athletic wing that will be a great addition to our team. She brings a toughness and winning attitude with us, having played for a nationally respected EYBL program (North Tartan) and St. Thomas Moore HS in South Dakota, the same HS as Dru Gylten. She can really defend, shoot the 3, attack, rebound, and she will develop into a fantastic wing at the Pac-12 level."
Played club ball with the Canterbury Lions… In 2018 helped the team to an 8th place finish at the National Championship (Best 36 Teams from all of Spain) … Earned a 3rd place finish in the Spain National Championship in 2020… Played club with ALBA Berlin… Made it to the TOP 4 of Germany, and won the German Championship U18… daughter of Pablo Falcón Santana and Laura Hernández León… has one sibling.
What Coach Roberts Says About Hernández: "Daniella is a bouncy, versatile forward who is perfect for our system. She can shoot the 3, attack the basket, and score in the paint. She has great length and can play both inside and outside. She comes from the national championship club in Germany (ALBA Berlin) and has big goals for herself and our program."
Follow the Utes!
Fans can follow along during the 2022-23 season on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB | Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB).
"Not having any seniors on this year's roster, we wanted to be really selective in not only the talent 'fit' but also the overall program and culture fit," remarked head coach Lynne Roberts. "Daniela and Reese are incredibly passionate about basketball, hard work, and winning. They're both excited to be Utes, and we can't wait to get them here."
Ross comes to the Utes after a successful career at St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City, S.D., while Hernández joins the Utes from Citizens High School. Ross was named First Team All-State in South Dakota following her junior year as she averaged 18.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2 blocks per game. Hernandez helped lead Canterbury Lions, her club team, to a third-place finish at the 2020 Spain Championships in the Canary Islands.
Season tickets for the 2022-23 season are now available. Floor seats are priced at $100, while general admission tickets at $25. Call the Utah ticket office at 801-581-UTIX or visit www.UtahTickets.com.
Quick Hits on Utah Women's Basketball's Signing Class
Reese Ross :: 6-0 :: Forward :: Rapid City, S.D. (St. Thomas More HS)????????????.
— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) November 9, 2022
The No.1 ranked player in the class of 2023 in the state of South Dakota is coming to Utah.
We are so excited to add @ReeseRoss9 to the #UteFam ??
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No. 1 ranked player in the class of 2023 in the state of South Dakota… 2021-22 First Team All-State… Black Hills All-Conference Team following her sophomore and junior seasons…. Named to the SDHSAA All-Tournament Team following her sophomore and junior seasons… Averaged 18.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2 blocks per game as a junior… Lettered in basketball since her 8th-grade year… Selected as Warrior of the Game during the Hanson Classic Basketball Tournament… Also participated in Volleyball at Thomas More HS… Four-year letter winner on the Volleyball court… Recorded 1,000 kills in her four-year career… Named to the Black Hills All-Conference team the last three years… Played club basketball North Tartan… daughter of Rory Ross and Amber Gueke… has two siblings.
What Coach Roberts Says About Ross: "Reese is a long, versatile, athletic wing that will be a great addition to our team. She brings a toughness and winning attitude with us, having played for a nationally respected EYBL program (North Tartan) and St. Thomas Moore HS in South Dakota, the same HS as Dru Gylten. She can really defend, shoot the 3, attack, rebound, and she will develop into a fantastic wing at the Pac-12 level."
Daniela Hernández :: 6-2 :: Forward :: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Citizens HS)????????????.
— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) November 9, 2022
All the way from Germany, we welcome @FalconDaniela23 to the #UteFam
We can't wait to get you to Salt Lake City ???
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Played club ball with the Canterbury Lions… In 2018 helped the team to an 8th place finish at the National Championship (Best 36 Teams from all of Spain) … Earned a 3rd place finish in the Spain National Championship in 2020… Played club with ALBA Berlin… Made it to the TOP 4 of Germany, and won the German Championship U18… daughter of Pablo Falcón Santana and Laura Hernández León… has one sibling.
What Coach Roberts Says About Hernández: "Daniella is a bouncy, versatile forward who is perfect for our system. She can shoot the 3, attack the basket, and score in the paint. She has great length and can play both inside and outside. She comes from the national championship club in Germany (ALBA Berlin) and has big goals for herself and our program."
Follow the Utes!
Fans can follow along during the 2022-23 season on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB | Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB).
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