BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M women's basketball head coach Joni Taylor announced the signing of 2023 prospect Vanessa Saidu to the 2023-24 roster on Saturday.
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"We are extremely excited to add a prospect like Vanessa in the late signing period," Taylor said. "She is a hidden gem and will have a great future at Texas A&M. Her potential is untapped, and we can't wait to get her on campus and get to work. 12th Man, you will adore her infectious personality and love for Aggieland!"
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The Minneapolis native played her senior campaign at Robbinsdale Cooper High School where she helped lead her team to a 19-6 record and advanced to the second round of the 4A Section 6 state playoffs. The 6-2 forward earned 2023 CCX All-Area Girls Basketball Team Honorable Mention this year.
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Saidu averaged 14.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.8 steals per game during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Saidu joins Erica Moon, Kylie Marshall and Solè Williams as the incoming freshman class. The class was ranked as 20th in the country by espnW prior to Saidu's addition.
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"We are extremely excited to add a prospect like Vanessa in the late signing period," Taylor said. "She is a hidden gem and will have a great future at Texas A&M. Her potential is untapped, and we can't wait to get her on campus and get to work. 12th Man, you will adore her infectious personality and love for Aggieland!"
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The Minneapolis native played her senior campaign at Robbinsdale Cooper High School where she helped lead her team to a 19-6 record and advanced to the second round of the 4A Section 6 state playoffs. The 6-2 forward earned 2023 CCX All-Area Girls Basketball Team Honorable Mention this year.
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Saidu averaged 14.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.8 steals per game during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Saidu joins Erica Moon, Kylie Marshall and Solè Williams as the incoming freshman class. The class was ranked as 20th in the country by espnW prior to Saidu's addition.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M women's basketball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's basketball team on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter by following @AggieWBB.