Women's Basketball Signing: Jamarea LaCaze

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL—The Governors State women's basketball team continues to build its roster for the 2022-23 campaign with the addition of 6-foot forward Jamarea LaCaze out of Thornwood High School.

A closer look at LaCaze:

Signing Date: June 17, 2022
Hometown: Calumet City, IL
Parents: Quintina Lott, Joseph LaCaze
Honors: Named to Daily Southtown All-Area Third Team in 2021-22 ... averaged 11.9 points, 12.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game ... earned all-conference honors as a senior.
High School: Thornwood HS (2022)
GSU Major: Business
Reason for Choosing GSU: "It was the best fit for me as far as my major and basketball. It was also closer to home."
Head Coach Tonishea Mack: "Jamarea is a great addition to our program, she brings size, length, and versatility. She will be a dominant player in our league for years to come."