An impact player from the Lower Mainland will find her way into the UNBC Timberwolves women’s basketball lineup next season.
The varsity team announced the commitment of Claire Huang.
“It’s really exciting. I feel like I have worked pretty hard for this moment, and it has led up to here. I have had one year of college experience, so I think next year is going to be fun. The last few years, I knew I wanted to go somewhere where I could finish my school and play at a high level. This has definitely been a goal of mine.”
Playing her first season with Langara College, Huang led the Falcons in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals.
Huang averaged 11.1 points, which was good for 10th in the conference, 6.0 rebounds – 12th in PACWEST, 2.1 assists – 11th in the league, and 2.1 steals, good for 12th in PACWEST.
Head coach Sergei Shchepotkin’s roster saw starters Alina Shakirova, Olivia Wilson, and Jenna Korolek graduate this year, leaving the Timberwolves’ coach with a need for a player who could play at the point guard or shooting guard position.
He jumped at the opportunity to add a member of the PACWEST All-Rookie Team to his rotation for the next four seasons.
“We are really excited to welcome Claire to our program. She has proven to be a great contributor at the post-secondary level, so I am looking forward to getting her in Timberwolves colours. Claire is a really intelligent guard who can score or create looks for teammates. I think she will be a really valuable piece for our team for years to come.”
Huang will enroll in UNBC’s biomedical studies program, and join her new teammates for training camp in late August.
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