The Pacific women's basketball team has bolstered its frontcourt by signing graduate center JoJo Nworie and junior forward Yana Karamfilova. Head Coach Bradley Davis expressed excitement about their abilities, noting their versatility on offense and defensive capabilities. Nworie, a 6-5 center from Nigeria, comes from Colorado, where she averaged impressive stats and was part of two postseason runs. Karamfilova, at 6-2, has international experience with Bulgaria and previously played for South Florida, contributing defensively despite limited playing time. The new additions bring the roster to 11, complementing three freshmen and six returning players.

By the Numbers
  • JoJo Nworie shot 51% from the floor and 40% from three-point range during her time at Colorado.
  • Yana Karamfilova averaged 13.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game at the 2024 Division B FIBA Women's EuroBasket competition.
State of Play
  • The Pacific Tigers have filled their roster to 11 players ahead of the upcoming season.
  • Three incoming freshmen will join the six returning athletes as the team prepares for summer training.
What's Next

As the summer training begins, both Nworie and Karamfilova will integrate into the Pacific system, likely leading to enhanced offensive and defensive strategies for the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

The addition of Nworie and Karamfilova not only strengthens the Tigers' roster but also emphasizes their commitment to cultivating a competitive team, leveraging their new players' backgrounds to elevate performance in the coming season.