Jeniece Harmon

G | 5'5 | Jr. | Fresno, CA | Roosevelt HS / Laney College

» Spent two years at Laney College (California) playing for coach Ramaundo Vaughn
» Started all 52 games over two seasons for the Eagles, totaling 639 points (12.3 pts/g) on .436 shooting (.310 from three-point range) with 183 rebounds, 193 assists and 141 steals
» Claimed back-to-back Bay Valley Conference Championships
» 2021 graduate of Roosevelt High School (California)
» Also attended Central High School (California)
» Played four seasons of varsity basketball
» 2020-21 Southern California Section Champion
» Honors: 2020-21 All-Conference First Team, 2019-20 All-Conference Second Team

Intended Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

COACH'S WORDS: "Jeniece is a quick guard who plays with a high motor and has a nice all-around game. Offensively, she can score or create opportunities for her teammates. She is also a tenacious defender and unselfish teammate with strong leadership qualities."

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Jazmine Soto

G | 5'5 | Jr. | Strathmore, CA | Strathmore HS / Holy Names

» Spent two years at Holy Names University (California) playing for coaches Dave Covell and Aniya Baker
» Played in 51 games with 37 starts for the Hawks, totaling 509 points (9.9 pts/g) and 107 steals
» Career High: 25 Points (x2) vs CUI + Dominican (2022-23)
» Scored 19 Points (3-4 3PT) vs Hawai'i Hilo (Feb. 8, 2023)
» Scored 22 Points (7-9 FG; 3-4 3PT) vs Hawai'i Hilo (Feb. 16, 2022)
» 2021 graduate of Strathmore High School (California)
» Played four seasons of varsity basketball for coach Richard Miranda
» 2020-21 Southern California Division 5-AA Regional/State Champion, Division V Valley Champion, East Sequoia League Champion
» Honors: CIF Central Section All-Time Leading Scorer, Tulare County All-Time Leading Scorer, 2020-21 SBLive Central Section Athlete of the Year
» Played club for Team Militant Central

Intended Major: Psychology

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "Excited for a brand new environment, culture and athletics."

COACH'S WORDS: "While competing against Jaz, we learned how hard-working and competitive she is. She's proven that she can be effective against the guards in the PacWest Conference and we are excited to have her on our team. We look forward to the experience, toughness and versatility she'll add to our backcourt."

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Tovale Tupouata

C | 6'2 | Jr. | San Leandro, CA | San Leandro HS / Laney College

» Spent two years at Laney College (California) playing for coach Ramaundo Vaughn
» Played in 25 games with 18 starts for the Eagles, totaling 200 points on .448 shooting with 160 rebounds, 27 blocks and 17 steals
» Career High: 18 Points + 12 Rebounds vs Fresno City College (Nov. 10, 2022)
» Claimed back-to-back Bay Valley Conference Championships
» 2021 graduate of San Leandro High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity basketball
» 2019-20 CIF North Coast Section Division 1 Runner-Up
» Played club for Legacy United

Intended Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

COACH'S WORDS: "Tovale is a strong post player with good skills. She can play in the low post and also shoot and pass from the perimeter. She is also an enthusiastic teammate that will bring energy to our team."

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Kendall Oda

G | 5'4 | Fr. | Torrance, CA | West Torrance HS

» 2023 graduate of West Torrance High School (California)
» Played four seasons of varsity basketball for coaches Riki Murakami and Wesley Fowler
» 2022-23 Pioneer League Champion, Team Captain (x2)
» Honors: 2022-23 All-Pioneer League First Team
» Played club for West Coast Elite, WeR1, Salesian Force

Intended Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The location, academics and athletics. Hilo has my major, Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences, and I had the opportunity to play on the women's basketball team. I also love Hawai'i and knew I wanted to go here for college."

COACH'S WORDS: "Kendall is a quick guard with a nice feel for the game. She is a good shooter and ball-handler who plays with good pace and poise. We are looking forward to working with her."

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