Brianna James
St. Mark's School
Major: Biology
Position: Guard

Awards Won: Sun Chronicle 2018-2019 Basketball All-Star Team - Honorable Mention
Hockomock League 2019-2020 All-Star Honorable Mention
Extra-Curriculars: Admission Prefect, Admissions Tour Guide, Soccer, Lacrosse
Hobbies: Drawing and painting
Favorite Moment as an Athlete:When a big play happens the bench is screaming and the crowd is going crazy. 
Why Molloy: I chose Molloy because it's a great fit for me academically and athletically. I absolutely loved the campus and atmosphere on my first tour, and have been excited to go here ever since. 
 
St. Mark's head coach Joe Dicruttalo: "Brianna has emerged as one of the top guards across New England. Throughout the last two years, she has really worked hard to push herself and those around her in her pursuit of playing college basketball. Brianna has developed her game and her leadership qualities during this time. She has always been a really good athlete, but to watch her progression as a leader, teammate, and person has been the biggest reward for our entire coaching staff.
 
Sophia Yearwood
Northport
Major: Criminal Justice
Position: Guard/Forward

Awards Won:  Basketball: Four year Varsity All-County Player, four year All-League Player, three year All-Tournament Team Player, 2020 League II Champions, 2019 Suffolk County Champions, 2019 Suffolk County Shootout Tournament Team, Suffolk County 2018 AA Finalists, Newsday Top 100 Players 2019, 2020, 2021, Alzheimer's All Star Classic Team 2019, 2020. Volleyball: 3 Year Varsity Player - 2019, 2020 All-League Player
Extra-Curriculars: Since I started playing basketball, I have played on the local/community level as well as competitively. In regards to my community involvement, I have worked, volunteered, and played for Eatons Neck Youth Club. The various opportunities that ENYC has afforded me have been very beneficial. As a player, I learned to be a role model and leader. As a volunteer, I learned the importance of giving back to one's community and as a youth referee, I learned the importance of being a decision-maker and having confidence in my abilities to lead. Competitively, I played under the direction of the same AAU coach, Leon Martin from the time I was nine years old through my last AAU season, this past summer. I have played for my school team since seventh grade as a Northport Lady Tiger. I was a member of my school's volleyball Program for four years, participated in a club at my High School called Students for 60,000, I am a Member of The Junior National Honor Society, I also volunteered with premier basketball helping younger players develop their skills.
Hobbies: Physical Activities such as hiking, walks, running to clear my mind, swimming, paddle boarding, beach volleyball, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, baking with my mom.
 
Why Molloy: There are actually a few contributing factors that fostered my desire to further my education at Molloy College. The first one that I would like to share is simple! My older sister Ashlee Yearwood is a proud graduate of Molloy, Class of 2019. She attended Molloy College for five years earning her master's degree in Special Education and a minor in Theology and Religious Studies. Like my sister, I share a love of travel, I welcome opportunities to meet new people, and I embrace new experiences. Ashlee also shared her appreciation for the size of the College, describing that there were always opportunities to meet new people and try new things however there was also a family-type atmosphere. She shared that the professors took the time to get to know each of their students. This is something that is important to me as I believe that I will be most successful in a more personal college environment.
The next factor that leads me to Molloy is being recruited to represent the college, while playing for the women's basketball Program under the direction of Coach Joe Pellicane. Basketball has been a passion of mine since I first stepped on the court at age seven. As a committed student and multi-sport athlete, it has been my unwavering goal to play basketball at the collegiate level. Throughout my recruiting process, I have recognized that Molloy College is the right match for me academically and athletically. I know that I will shine on the court as well as in the classroom at Molloy. Being a student-athlete has become a way of life for me, one that I wish to continue as I further my education in college. I am a goal setter. I embrace challenges. I work continuously to refine my skills on the court and in the classroom. While I am an individual, I value being a part of a team in so many ways and hold my commitment to my team and coaches in the highest regard. In addition, I was born and raised on Long Island, so it is great knowing that my family and friends are nearby and can come to cheer my teammates and me on! 
The last significant factor contributing to my decision is the academic offerings at Molloy College. Currently, I am considering studying Criminal Justice. However, it is important to me that the college I attend also has a reputable Education program. I come from a family of educators. I consider it a blessing that Molloy's Education and Criminal Justice Programs are both highly regarded.    
During my time at Molloy, I hope to further my education, grow as a person, student, and athlete, form new relationships all while being part of the basketball team and playing the game I love.
Career Goals: I hope to work in the field of Criminal Justice possibly in the area of Forensics and/or the FBI. 
Favorite moment as an Athlete: Junior Nationals in July 2021 (Maryland) my AAU team's last tournament and the last AAU game we would ever play together. This was an intense game against a worthy competitor (Mid Atlantic Magic PA). There were four seconds left in the game we were down by two points, my coach Leon Martin called out an inbound play, the pass came to me, I drove to the basket and scored to tie the game and was fouled, resulting in an and-one. I made the foul shot, we won!
Premier AAU Basketball coach Leon Martin: "I had the privilege of coaching Sophia in travel since she was in fifth grade. During that time, I have watched Sophia grow not only on the court but off the court as well. Sophia has developed her game to the point where she is no longer a one-trick pony."           
 
 
Casey Campo
Mount Sinai High School
Major: Secondary Education Mathematics/Special Education
Position: Guard/Forward

Awards: Three-year varsity captain Mount Sinai Girls Basketball, Newsday Top 100 Girls Basketball on Long Island (2020) (2021) (2022), Newsday Statistical Scoring Leader Girls Basketball Suffolk County (2020) (2021), Suffolk County Alzheimer's All-Star Team Selection, All-League, All-Conference, and All-County Selection, Mount Sinai High School MVP Girls Basketball (2020) (2021), Mount Sinai High School Girls Basketball Defensive Player of the Year (2019), New York State Scholar-Athlete, Helped Mount Sinai Girls Basketball reach two Suffolk County Class A finals (2018, 2019) and one Long Island Class A Championship final (2019) and capture two League Championships (2018, 2019) and one Suffolk County Class A Championship (2019) and Suffolk County Small School Championship (2019)
Hobbies: Boating, going to the beach, playing the ukulele, Orange Theory Fitness, hanging out with my friends, and watching Netflix.
Other Interest: Works as a lifeguard and swim instructor
Why Molloy: I chose to commit to Molloy because I will be able to obtain my New York State Teaching Certification while at the same time continue my basketball career playing for one of the most well-respected and veteran coaches in basketball, Joe Pellicane, while also remaining close enough to home so that my parents, and grandfather, a former Adelphi Basketball player, can watch my games.
Career Goals: High School Mathematics and/or Special Education Teacher
Favorite Moment as an Athlete: Winning the Suffolk County Class A Girls Basketball Championship in 2019
Premier AAU Basketball coach Leon Martin: "Casey's athleticism is second to none, and the tutelage of the Molloy coaching staff will allow Casey to excel at the next level. The best compliment I could attribute to Casey is that she has the potential to be a left version of Molloy senior Gabriella Aspuru."

Rosa Rizzitelli
Sacred Heart Academy
Major: Criminal Justice
Position: Guard

Awards: All-conference (SCC), All-State Honorable mention, Sacred Heart Academy Girls Basketball MVP, Playoffs MVP
Extra-Curricular: Playing soccer, a leader of the seniors retreat for my class, volunteering as a CCD teacher for fifth and sixth graders, and coaching sixth and seventh-grade boys' basketball in my hometown.
Why Molloy: I am choosing Molloy because I like the basketball program, and I feel like Coach Pellicane believes strongly in who I am as a player and person and is the best person to further my athletic abilities. Also, I like the Criminal Justice program at Molloy.
Career Goals: I want to become a lawyer, and I have an interest in private investigative work.
Favorite moment as an Athlete: Getting on Top 10 ESPN as #5 plays my junior year from my game buzzer-beater three-pointer.
Sacred Heart coach Jason Kirck: "Rosa is a player who has all the tools you need to be successful at the next level.  She has the competitive drive to work to improve every day.  She has the athleticism to compete against the best players night in and night out.  Last season, Rosa averaged a double-double in points and rebounds - leading our team to the Conference Championship and the #5 spot in the Final Connecticut Top 10 Poll.  Rosa is a leader in our program - always setting an example by her consistent hard work and dedication to our program.  We can't wait to see what her senior season at SHA brings and in the long run - Molloy is getting a winner.  A player who will help to continue the excellent tradition established by Coach Pellicane.  Can't wait to see her in action at Molloy!"