WASHINGTON - Georgetown University Head Women's Basketball Coach Darnell Haney will welcome eight newcomers to the Hilltop for the 2025-26 campaign. Seven of the newcomers will be transferring in, while the Hoyas will welcome one freshman to the squad.
 
Destiny Agubata                                                                                                                                                   
Guard
5-11 | So.
Moreno Valley, Calif. / Santiago (West Virginia)
At West Virginia:

• Appeared in 24 games for the Mountaineers averaging 2.5 ppg and 1.3 rpg
• Scored a season high eight points in win over ETSU
• Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll

Prior to College:

• Played for Santiago High School and the Cal Stars EYBL
• Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, and a member of the ESPN HoopGirlz Top 100 for the class of 2024, ranked No. 78 in the nation
• As a sophomore in 2021-22, averaged a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds adding four assists per game
• Missed her junior season due to injury
• Averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in her senior season before enrolling early at WVU

 
Haney on Agubata: Destiny brings an elite-level skill package, shooting ability, athleticism and size at the guard position that makes us extremely versatile on both ends of the floor. A power guard with Big 12 experience, Destiny can create and score in a variety of ways. We wanted her to be a part of our program badly coming out of high school this past season, but it didn't work out that way. Now she's officially a Hoya and we are so excited that she has decided to join us this time around. A top-100 recruit coming out of high school, Destiny is a great fit. Be sure to tune in Hoya Nation, Destiny will be a treat to watch with us!
 
Braelynn Barnett                                                                                                                                                  
Forward
6-1 | Fr.
Aurora, Colo. / Cherry Creek
Prior to Georgetown:  

• A four-year starter at Cherry Creek High School
• Team made it to the Class 6A Final Four
• Played AAU with Harwood as a four-year starter and captain as a senior
• Squad won the 3SSB Circuit in 2024
• Father, Norman, played football at the University of Colorado.

 
Haney on Barnett: It's extremely difficult to catch the eye of my staff and I as a high school player right now. Braelynn was able to do so from the start. Her combination of size, shooting ability and physicality made it evident to us that she fit as a player but once we got to know her we knew she fit as a person. We are super excited about Braelynn, she has so much potential and I can't wait to coach her. Hoya Nation, she is going to make you proud!
 
Brianna Byars                                                                                                                                                       
Forward
6-0 | Jr.
Paris, Ky. / George Rogers Clark (Cincinnati)
At Cincinnati:

• Played in 29 games as a sophomore averaging 2.0 ppg and 3.6 rpg
• Pulled down 11 rebounds in win over Texas Tech
• Appeared in 32 games, averaging 2.6 ppg and 2.7 rpg while shooting 36.8% from the field as a freshman
• Posted first career double-double with 11 points and career-high 10 rebounds versus Siena
• Tallied a season-high 13 points (4-7 FG) to go along with six rebounds in win over Tennessee State

Prior to College:

• Competed for George Rogers Clark High School averaging 14.6 ppg and 6.2 rpg
• Team finished as 40th District and 10th Region Champions and advanced to quarterfinals of the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls' Basketball Sweet 16 Tournament
• Played five seasons of varsity basketball, totaling 2,252 career points and 1,113 rebounds
• Named to the Courier Journal All-State team
• Father, Juan, played basketball at Norfolk State and Kentucky State

 
Haney on Byars: One word to sum up who Brianna Byars is and will be for us? Enforcer!! She imposed her will and displayed her rebounding, physicality and basketball IQ for two years in one of the most physical conferences in the country. Her experience, leadership ability and basketball pedigree made her a perfect fit for our program. She brings it every single night and is one of those types of players that every winning program has. She has no problem with doing the dirty work, but will definitely be a threat to score in our system. We were missing a piece to the puzzle and Brianna Byars is that missing piece. We are so excited to welcome Bri and her family to our family. Hoya Nation, the enforcer has arrived on the Hilltop!
 
Cristen Carter                                                                                                                                                       
Forward
6-4 | Jr.
Indianapolis, Ind. / Ben Davis (Butler)
At Butler:

• Appeared in 32 of Butler's 34 games, making 14 starts and averaging 5.3 ppg and 4.2 rpg
• Ranked second on the team in total rebounds as a sophomore with 133 including 63 on the offensive glass
• Managed a team-best 20 blocked shots to rank 13th in the BIG EAST in blocked shots per game (0.6)
• Opened the season with a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double against Chicago State
• Played in 31 games, making 16 starts as a freshman averaging 3.2 ppg and 3.5 rpg
• Ended the year with 108 rebounds, 98 points, 22 blocks, 21 assists, and nine steals

Prior to College:

• A 2023 Indiana All-Star at Ben Davis High School where she averaged 18.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game as a senior
• Team captain and an Academic All-State selection in 2023
• Set the Ben Davis single-season rebounding record (355) as well as scoring a career-high 30 points in a game against Noblesville
• Helped Ben Davis win two sectional championships and a regional title during her time as a Giant
• Earned All-County and All-Conference honors as both a junior and senior
• Averaged 11.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game as a junior
• Named Indy Star "Supreme 15" All-State and to the Junior All-Star Team her junior season

 
Haney on Carter: Cristen has the size, athleticism, rebounding ability, finishing ability, toughness that screams a Georgetown Hoya! Easily one of the most dominant inside players in the BIG EAST the past two seasons, Cristen was a must have when we saw her name pop up in the portal. She brings a presence to our front court that will cause a tremendous amount of problems to our opponents. Two things that were evident when we got a chance to meet and recruit Cristen were her intelligence and willingness to be a part of something greater than herself. Hoya Nation, get excited! This young woman has everything it takes to be a Hoya great and you all are going to love her!
 
Indya Davis                                                                                                                                                           
Guard
5-10 | So.
Detroit, Mich. / West Bloomfield (Georgia)
At Georgia:

• Played in 18 games as a freshman
• Managed career-highs in all three categories, against N.C. Central, with seven points, four rebounds and two assists

Prior to College:

• A McDonald's All-American Nominee at West Bloomfield High School as a senior
• Miss Mitten Player of the Year (along with her sister) while also earning Detroit Free Press All North Team, Detroit News All-State Dream Team, Detroit News Division 1 MVP and MLive's 2024 Metro Detroit Dream Team
• Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Michigan as a junior and M-Live Metro Detroit, Player of the Year
• Among the ESPN Top 100 in 2023 and 2024 along with earning BCAM's Best of the Best and Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team
• Also named Detroit News All-North Team and Associated Press All-State First Team both seasons
• A four-time Academic All State honoree
• Team won the state championship in 2024 and 2022 while earning runner up in 2023
• Twin sister Summer is also a member of the Hoya squad

 
Haney on Davis: We are so excited to welcome Indya to the Hilltop. A two-time state champion and 2023 Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Michigan, Indya brings a much-needed scoring punch and depth to the wing guard spot in our program. She has a toughness to her that Hoya Nation is going to love and just has a knack for putting the ball in the basket. She is a great teammate and is willing to do whatever it takes to help the success of this program and that's what I'm most excited about. This one is a star Hoya Nation! I can't wait for you all to watch her flourish in our program!
 
Summer Davis                                                                                                                                                      
Guard
5-10 | So.
Detroit, Mich. / West Bloomfield (Georgia)
At Georgia:

• Appeared in 31 games with 13 starts as freshman
• Posted four double-figure scoring games, including 12 against Prairie View A&M
• Sank a career-high four 3-pointers against Prairie View A&M
• Finished one point off her career high with 11 points against Virginia Tech

Prior to College:

• A McDonald's All-American Nominee and Gatorade Player of the Year in Michigan at West Bloomfield High School as a senior
• Miss Mitten Player of the Year (along with her sister) while also earning Detroit Free Press All North Team, Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team, Detroit News All-State Dream Team, Detroit News Division 1 MVP, BCAM's Best of the Best and MLive's 2024 Metro Detroit Player of the Year
• Also earned Player of the Year honors from Max-Prep and the Associated Press All-State
• Among the ESPN Top 100 in 2023 and 2024
• A DAC Michigan Athlete of the Year Nominee in 2024
• A four-time Academic All State honoree
• Team won the state championship in 2024 and 2022 while earning runner up in 2023
• Twin sister Indya is also a member of the Hoya squad

 
Haney on Davis: Summer went on a tear two summers ago and was one of our top recruits in the '24 class, and we are glad she eventually made it to the Hilltop. A combo guard, Summer brings a tenacity, passing and scoring ability that is tailor made for our style of play here at Georgetown. Some people just have an "it factor" to them that helps any program they are a part of succeed and Summer brings just that. A gym rat, great teammate, 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year & two-time State Champion with SEC experience Summer adds so many positives to our program. Hoya Nation get ready, Summer Davis is going to be one of the most exciting players you've seen wear the Blue & Gray and we're excited to have her with us!
 
Laila Jewett                                                                                                                                                           
Guard
5-10 | Gr.
Woodbridge, Va. / Bishop Ireton (Central Florida)
At UCF:

• Appeared and started in all 29 games for the Knights averaging 8.3 ppg and 2.6 rpg while also leading the squad with 99 assists
• Tallied a season-high 21 points against New Orleans going 7-10 from beyond the arc
• Finished the season with 10 games in double figures
• Appeared in all 29 games as a sophomore, earning the starting nod 16 times and averaging 8.4 ppg and 3.1 rpg
• Recorded a career-high 34 points against Samford to earn a spot on The American Honor Roll
• Her 34 points came via a 56 percent shooting from the field (9-16), including six made triples on 10 tries from beyond the arc
• Closed out the season with 11 games in double figures
• Played in nine games as a freshman

Prior to College:

• An ESPN four-star recruit sitting at 84th and as the fifth-ranked overall player in the Virginia 2021 player rankings
• Named First Team All-WCAC as a junior at Bishop Ireton
• Member of 2019 Nike National Championship Team Takeover squad under Ron James

 
Haney on Jewett: Laila brings size at the lead guard position, high basketball IQ, and a boatload of experience to our program and back home to the DMV. With big game, Big 12 experience Laila is just what we need to help take our program to the next level. In this new landscape it is very apparent that there are two kinds of players in my opinion. Those that kind of like the game, and those that are madly in love with it. Laila is the latter! Hoya faithful you are going to love this one!
 
Khia Miller                                                                                                                                                             
Guard
5-10 | Jr.
Woodbridge, Va. / Sidwell Friends (East Carolina)
At East Carolina:

• Appeared in 32 games, starting 23 and averaging 8.6 ppg along with 3.0 rpg as a sophomore
• Scored in double-figures 14 times on the season
• Tallied a career high 24 points against Elon and had nine assists against Tulane
•  Appeared in 33 games and started the final 10 games of the season averaging 4.5 ppg as well as 2.0 rpg
• Scored in double figures six times including five of the last seven games of the season
• Managed a season-high 19 points at North Texas including the game-tying buzzer beater to force double overtime.

Prior to College:

• Sidwell Friends ranked No. 1 nationally as a junior en route to a 30-0, State Championship season
• Miller was ranked No. 94 in the 2023 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings
• Rated 91 overall prospect by espnW
• Aunt Virginia Johnson is a University of Arkansas Hall of Famer in track & field.

 
Haney on Miller: One thing we knew, is that we needed to recruit with the graduation of Kelsey Ransom was what we call a "Shot Creator". Someone who, when the play breaks down, can find a way to muster up a bucket or a foul. Khia Miller is just that! A three-level scorer who can rack up points in a hurry, Khia brings the explosiveness and attack mentality we love out of our guards in this program. She also understands that being a stout and savvy defensive player is a prerequisite here in our program and Khia feeds off of her defense! The DMV native & high school National Champion is back home, Hoya Nation, and she is going to be a treat!