Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Head Coach Kenny Brooks announced the signing of 6-foot-0 guard Ashley Owusu Wednesday afternoon. Owusu starred at Maryland for the last three seasons where she was a 1,000-point scorer, two-time AP All-American, and was honored as the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award winner in 2021.
"I am thrilled to add Ashley to our already talented and experienced squad," Coach Brooks said of Owusu. "Ashley's experience and abilities will tie directly to the philosophies we desire. Her versatility will give us the ability to play multiple people in multiple positions. She adds an element that we haven't had here before. Her desire to win and willingness to do what's best for the team will elevate our program."
This past season, Owusu averaged 14.3 points per game, 3.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 42% from the field. She scored in double figures in 20 of 27 games played and registered eight 20-point games, scoring a season-high 30 points vs. Stanford in November.
In 2022, Owusu was named to the Big Ten's Second Team.
For her career, Owusu averages 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game and also shoots 76% from the free throw line.
A native of Woodbridge, Virginia, Owusu played her high school hoops at Paul VI.