American Players
The American players who have brought their talent to Virginia and become part of the Eagles family.
2026/27
Kilah Freelon
A 6'1" forward from Denver, Colorado, with real pedigree from four years of top-level US college basketball. She spent her senior season (2025/26) at Virginia Tech in the ACC, starting all 32 games and averaging 9.5 points and 8.5 rebounds on 51.3% shooting — finishing inside the top 15 in the ACC across eight statistical categories, with a team-best five double-doubles and a career-high 18 rebounds. Before that she played three seasons at Texas Tech in the Big 12, earning conference academic honours. She brings size, athleticism and rebounding to the Eagles' front line.
College stats (Virginia Tech) ↗ESPN stats ↗Darrione Rogers
A sharpshooting 5'11" guard from Chicago, Illinois, and a former ESPN five-star recruit out of Lake Park West High School. Across four years of top-level US college basketball she played three seasons at DePaul — earning Big East All-Freshman honours and 2023 All-Big East Second Team — before moving to Mississippi State in the SEC and a final year at Miami in the ACC, where she led the team in three-point shooting at 38.5%. A genuine scoring threat with 1,399 career college points and 234 three-pointers, her best night was a 36-point display for DePaul, going 7-of-8 from beyond the arc.
College stats ↗ESPN stats ↗Fritz Hauser
A 6'8" forward from Waterford, Vermont — Frederick “Fritz” Hauser joins for the club's first-ever National League campaign. He arrives following an outstanding collegiate career at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, one of the top NCAA Division III programmes in the US (NESCAC conference). A versatile big man who can stretch the floor, in his senior season he started all 30 games, averaged over 28 minutes, and posted 274 points and 159 rebounds while shooting 36.4% from three. His standout night was a career-high 30 points against Bates — with eight three-pointers — earning NESCAC Player of the Week honours, as Wesleyan finished NESCAC runners-up and reached the NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen.
College stats (Wesleyan) ↗2025/26
Mazzie Harris
A versatile forward from San Diego, California. She made her name at Cathedral Catholic High School, passing the 1,000-point milestone, before playing NCAA Division I at UC Davis — showcasing her rebounding, strength and inside-out scoring. College highlights included team-high scoring displays against Stanford and Long Beach State, and clutch free throws to seal a Big West Tournament upset over Hawaii. A powerful, athletic presence who made a big impact in the Eagles' first Super League season.
EuroBasket stats →College stats (UC Davis) ↗ESPN stats ↗Soleil Barnes
A 5'7" guard from Southfield, Michigan, known for elite scoring, defensive grit and leadership. She played NCAA Division I at the University of Toledo and Bradley University, averaging 15.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in her senior season at Bradley. Her energy, clutch shooting and team-first mentality made her a standout in the Eagles' first Super League campaign, including a sensational 33-point display and a 32-point night in an overtime win over Waterford.
EuroBasket stats →College stats (Bradley) ↗ESPN stats ↗2024/25
Lanetta Williams
A 6'3" forward/centre from Arlington, Tennessee, Lanetta Williams brought size, athleticism and experience to the Eagles' 2024/25 campaign. She played NCAA Division I at the University of Memphis and Old Dominion — 113 college games at 43.6% shooting — before turning professional in Europe. A physical, defensive-minded frontcourt player known for her interior defence, rebounding and efficient finishing, she formed one of the league's most balanced inside-outside combinations with Rahmena Henderson and was a key figure as Cavan Eagles won the Division One League, National Cup and Champions Trophy and earned promotion to the Super League. Her season was recognised with selection to the Women's Division One All-Star Second Team.
College stats ↗ESPN stats ↗Rahmena Henderson
A 5'8" guard from Neptune, New Jersey, Rahmena Henderson was the driving force behind the Eagles' historic 2024/25 season. She played NCAA basketball at Sam Houston State and Southeast Missouri State before finishing at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. An explosive two-way guard, she led the team in scoring — averaging around 21.1 points and 9.4 rebounds a game — while guarding the opposition's best perimeter player. She starred in the club's first-ever national title (16 points in the Cup Final win over Swords Thunder) and its unbeaten league campaign, and was named Domino's Women's Division One Player of the Year and to the All-Star First Team. She later continued her professional career in Cyprus and with Orlovi.
College stats (Sam Houston) ↗ESPN stats ↗2023/24
Emilia Sexton
A 5'4" guard from Louisville, Kentucky, Emilia Sexton played four years of NCAA Division I basketball at Butler University in the Big East, developing into one of the team's primary perimeter shooting threats and an 84.6% career free-throw shooter. A fundamentally sound guard with a high basketball IQ and composure under pressure, she brought experience, leadership and reliable outside shooting to the Eagles' Women's National League campaign — valued for her off-ball movement, disciplined defence and team-first approach.
Destiny Robinson
A 5'7" guard who played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Toledo, Destiny Robinson brought pace, athleticism and perimeter shooting to the Eagles. A young, energetic combo guard — quick to the basket, strong in transition and committed defensively — she added backcourt depth and is well regarded for her professionalism, coachability and competitive mindset.
2022/23
Alarie Mayze
A 5'10" guard/forward from Arlington, Texas, Alarie Mayze was one of the standout players of the Eagles' inaugural 2022/23 National League season — and the club's first-ever USA professional. She played NCAA Division I at Southern Miss and later featured for DCU Mercy in the Super League while studying at DCU. An athletic, versatile two-way player, she delivered in the biggest moments: 31 points including the game-winner in a double-overtime win over St Paul's Killarney, 29 against Swords Thunder, and a last-second winner against Griffith College Templeogue. A Basketball Ireland Division One All-Star (Second Team), she helped establish the culture and standards that underpinned the club's rise.
College stats (Southern Miss) ↗ESPN stats ↗Carnethia “Neenee” Brown
A 5'6" guard from Louisville, Kentucky, Carnethia “Neenee” Brown was among the early American imports who helped establish the Eagles' women's programme in 2022/23. She played NCAA Division I at Alabama A&M in the SWAC after leading Moberly Area Community College in scoring and earning First-Team All-Conference and NJCAA All-Star honours. A quick, athletic guard with strong ball-handling and perimeter shooting, she also gave back through coaching in local Cavan schools, helping lay the groundwork for the club's later success.
Imani Dixon
An athletic, attack-minded guard, Imani Dixon was one of the first American imports to drive the Eagles' early National League growth in 2022/23. Arriving as a replacement for Carnethia Brown, she made an immediate impact with her scoring and athleticism, forming an effective partnership with Alarie Mayze — including a 13-point display alongside Mayze's 31 in a double-overtime win over St Paul's Killarney. A combo guard who could score off penetration and in transition, she was part of the group that shaped the ambition and culture behind the club's climb to the Super League.
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.