MIAMI (May 1, 2020) – FIU women's basketball head coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley announced another addition to the squad on Friday as English forward Emerald Ekpiteta is set to join the Panthers in the fall.
Emerald Ekpiteta (London, England) will join the Blue & Gold as a grad transfer after playing her undergrad career at Niagara University (Niagara, New York).
"Emerald is going to bring us a lot strength and speed inside," Coach Burks-Wiley said. "Her rebounding ability will create a ton of opportunities for our team. With her experience and work ethic, I know she will make her year with us impactful on and off the court.