WASHINGTON – Georgetown University Head Women's Basketball Coach James Howard announced the signing of four student-athletes to National Letters of Intent for the 2022-23 season. They will come to GU in the fall of 2022 for Howard who is currently in his fifth season on the Hilltop.

KENNEDY FAUNTLEROY
Guard
5-7
Upper Marlboro, Md. / New Hope Academy
Prior to Georgetown: Ranked #74 overall by ESPN Hoopgurlz and is #17 at her position … A two-year captain and starter at New Hope Academy … The 2020-21 MaxPreps Maryland Player of the Year … Averaged 16.4 points, 4.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 3.8 steals per game while shooting 38.3 percent from 3-point distance as a junior … Team won the 2020 IE National Championship … A three-year starter and captain for Boo Williams.
Howard on Fauntleroy: "We are excited to have Kennedy join the Hoya family. She will bring great leadership skills and a high basketball IQ to the point guard position. She is a triple-threat player who can score from all three levels on the court. She is known as a good on-ball defender who takes pride in her defense. We are looking forward to her making an immediate impact."

MORGAN LEE
Center
6-5
Kent, Conn. / Kent School
Prior to Georgetown: A four-year starter and two-year captain at Kent School … Two-time team MVP … Named an NEPSAC All-Star Class A as a freshman and sophomore … Averaged 15.2 ppg and 11.0 rpg as a freshman and 20.4 ppg and 12.4 rpg her sophomore season … Also a starter on the volleyball team … Member of the high honor roll.
Howard on Lee: "Morgan is a player with an extremely high basketball IQ as well as an ability to score from the blocks and stretch you out to the 3-point line.  Standing at 6'5, she is a tremendous passer who gets her teammates involved and is such a great team player.  We are looking forward to watching her continue to grow as a player as well as her impact in the BIG EAST Conference."

MODESTI MCCONNELL
Guard
5-7
Edmond, Okla. / Casady
Prior to Georgetown: A four-year starter and senior captain at Casady … Named MVP her sophomore year earning All-SPC honors as a sophomore and junior … A member of the Lincoln Christian Tournament and the Ardmore Tournament All-Tournament teams … Team won the SPC Northzone as a junior … Averaged 19.0 ppg, 4.0 spg, 3.0 apg and 5.0 rpg … Played AAU with Banshees Basketball Club … Team was the 2020 War Games Champion … Member of the Honors Society … Ran cross country as a freshman.
Howard on McConnell: "Modesti is known as a 3-point shooter with range out to the NBA line.   She shoots the ball with great accuracy and confidence.  She has a great basketball IQ as well as the ability to create space to get her shot off.  We are looking forward to her having an immediate impact within the program."

VICTORIA RIVERA
Guard
6-0
Pasadena, Texas / Dobie
Prior to Georgetown: A four-year starter and two-year captain at Dobie High School … Earned district MVP, VYPE Player of the Year, and academic all-district honors … Was the district's leading scorer … Team went undefeated in district play … Played with Cy Fair Elite for one season and Pro Skills EYBL for two as a four-year starter and two-season captain … Also a member of the track & field and cross country teams … A member of the honor roll and serves as student council vice president.
Howard on Rivera: "Victoria will bring a much-needed sharp-shooting presence to the Hilltop.  She has deep range and consistency behind the arc as well as the ability to get to her midrange game.  Her basketball IQ, passion and work ethic is contagious and we can't wait to see what the future holds for her."