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Women's basketball announces the signing of Eleonora Villa out of Italy

PULLMAN, Wash. (May 19, 2023) – Washington State Women's Basketball Head Coach Kamie Ethridge has announced Eleonora Villa, a guard from Lissone, Italy, as the fifth member of the Cougars' 2023-24 signing class.

"I am thrilled about signing Eleonora Villa. She is an extraordinary basketball talent and guard who possesses exceptional game instincts and skills," stated Ethridge. "Ele is a combo guard who will fit seamlessly into our Coug system and style of play. She is a high-energy, high-IQ player who competes with an unrelenting motor. She is a tremendous floor leader. Her ability to play any of the guard spots will bring great depth and competition to our gym day in and day out.