The Virginia Cavaliers have made their first offseason addition by recruiting Maryland center Hawa Doumbouya from the transfer portal. Standing at 6’7, Doumbouya, a sophomore next season, played a limited role with the Terrapins, averaging 2.1 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. Despite her limited collegiate production, her potential was recognized by Coach Mox during high school. Doumbouya will be a valuable addition to the Virginia frontcourt as they aim to replace the production of Camryn Taylor, the team's second-highest scorer this season.

By the Numbers
  • Doumbouya averaged 2.1 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in 13 games
  • She shot 57.9% from the floor
State of Play
  • Doumbouya's addition maintains Virginia's scholarship total for 2024-25 at nine
  • The frontcourt will likely continue to be a point of emphasis for the team
  • Doumbouya joins Taylor Lauterbach and Edessa Noyan as the only frontcourt players on next season’s roster to have played college basketball in 2023-24
What's Next

Virginia’s scholarship total for 2024-25 remains at nine, leaving the team with more work to do in the offseason, particularly in strengthening the frontcourt.

Bottom Line

The addition of Hawa Doumbouya presents an opportunity for the Cavaliers to enhance their frontcourt and overcome the challenge of replacing a key player's production, indicating a significant move to bolster the team's strength for the upcoming season.