Coquese Washington added some much-needed firepower and experience to her Rutgers women’s basketball roster this offseason.
In their first season under Washington, Rutgers flashed in what was very obviously a rebuilding season. They finished the season 12-20 (5-13 Big Ten). Last spring, Washington took over for the legendary Vivian C. Stringer.
This was the first full offseason for Washington, allowing her to fully attack the transfer portal. As such, Rutgers was very active in the transfer portal, adding Destiny Adams and Mya Petticord.
“Rutgers added high-major talent in the transfer portal, which is massive,” Big Ten Network Megan McKeown told Rutgers Wire.
“Mya Petticord from Texas A&M played 15 minutes a game in the SEC her freshman year. Destiny Adams played 17 minutes a game at UNC. Experience at the ‘Power Five’ level will be huge for Coach Washington in year two.”
Adams in particular adds some intrigue to this roster.
With her athleticism and high work rate, Adams fits the greater team scheme. But she is also a talented scorer.
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A former four-star recruit from New Jersey, she averaged 4.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game off the bench for North Carolina. She shot a very, very healthy 46.5 percent from the floor.
“Huge for Rutgers to get New Jersey-native Destiny Adams. What’s good about getting a player like Adams is she has played impactful minutes in the ACC, which is one of the best conferences in the country,” McKeown said.
“She understands how hard you have to compete in an elite conference, plus she has size and a great motor. Her faceup game and ability to drive by players at 6-foot-3 makes her difficult to guard. The Big Ten doesn’t necessarily have a ton of players at 6-foot-3 who can effectively defend on the perimeter against a player as quick as Adams. Her game will allow Rutgers to continue to try and play fast.”
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