Texas Tech University Athletics
Lady Raiders Ink Pair Of Highly-Regarded Signees
November 11, 2015 | Women's Basketball
Nov. 11, 2015
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech women's basketball head coach Candi Whitaker announced on Wednesday the signings of high school seniors Brittany Brewer and Grayson Bright, both of which are slated to join the Lady Raiders for the 2016-17 season.Both athletes are ranked among the top-75 in their position group nationally by ESPNU HoopGurlz, with Brewer being the No. 97 player overall in the nation to go along with being the nation's No. 14 post player.
"We're really excited to have both Brittany and Grayson," Whitaker said. "They are both extremely talented. Not only that, they are also both fantastic people and great students. They really excel in the classroom, which is always so important."
This is the second-straight year in which Whitaker has brought in at least one signee ranked in the nation's top 100, after Japreece Dean signed in 2014.
"Brittany is an outstanding young lady," Whitaker said. "She is exactly what we look for in a Lady Raider. She brings a high-level skill set, defensive presence and athleticism to our team. Her game and strengths translate well to the collegiate level. We could not be happier to have the opportunity to coach Brittany for the next four years."
Brewer and Bright will join the Lady Raiders for the 2016-17 season along with three high-profile transfers who were signed earlier this year and are on campus, in McDonald's All-American Recee' Caldwell, who came to Lubbock from UCLA, Jada Terry, an imposing post player who transferred in from Texas A&M and Larryn Brooks, who was an All-Big 10 performer while becoming the first Indiana freshman to score 500 points in a season.
"Grayson brings size, athleticism and skill to the wing position," Whitaker said. "The energy and passion she plays with make her special. She takes great pride in playing defense and helping her team win. We are ecstatic that she decided to join the Lady Raider family. You add her and Brittany to Recee' [Caldwell], Jada [Terry] and Larryn [Brooks] who become eligible next year and you have five newcomers who create an instant impact."
The Lady Raiders will begin the 2015-16 regular season this Friday, Nov. 13, against Niagara at 11 a.m. at the United Supermarkets Arena. It will be Texas Tech's annual Education Day celebration. Visit www.TexasTech.com for the latest news and information on the women's basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com/LadyRaiderWBB and @LadyRaiderWBB on Twitter.
Brittany Brewer -- C -- 6'4" -- Abilene, Texas (Wylie HS)
No. 14 post player in the nation, No. 97 player overall -- ESPNU Hoopgurlz
Brittany Brewer, to the Abilene Reporter-News
What They're Saying
"Left-handed low-post prospect with soft touch in key; mobile in transition game; a shot blocker, defensive presence in key; a skilled finesse post, disruptive defender, agility with next level impact; among the elite low-post prospects in the 2016 class." -- Dan Olson, ESPN.com scouting report
"She's felt comfortable with them. Just talking to her she's felt comfortable with them the whole time. I know Coach Whitaker. I've known her a long time. I know assistant coach Matt Corkery. They're both great people. They know what they're doing. I think Brittany's ceiling is way up there. I think she's going to get better and better between playing against that talent every day and with those guys coaching her." -- Wylie head coach Kurt Richardson, to the Abilene Reporter-News
CHOSE TEXAS TECH OVER: Texas, Stanford, Kansas, Wake Forest, Duke, Texas A&M, among others
We are very excited to welcome the newest member of the Lady Raider family, Brittany Brewer! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/GmnBE7TCBS
-- Lady Raider WBB (@LadyRaiderWBB) November 11, 2015
Lane Bourland, Mac Mueller, Brittany Brewer, and Hanna Sanchez all signing Division I LOIs this morning at Wylie pic.twitter.com/Qv1VY3q6Rh
-- Brad Cesak (@bradcesak) November 11, 2015
Grayson Bright -- Wing -- 5'11" -- Fort Worth, Texas (Fossil Ridge HS)
No. 73 guard in the nation-- ESPNU Hoopgurlz
Grayson Bright
What They're Saying
Versatile combo-guard manufactures, elevates in mid-range game to the arc; crafty, executes in half-court game; handles and passes in transition; competes on both ends of the floor." -- Dan Olson, ESPN.com scouting report
Grayson is a great leader on and off the floor. She is a person of integrity with a great work ethic. She leads by being the hardest worker on the floor day in and day out. It has been very exciting to watch Grayson grow and mature not only as a player, but more importantly as a person." -- Fossil Ridge head coach Stacy Henson, to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
CHOSE TEXAS TECH OVER: TCU
Fossil Ridge's Grayson Bright signing her letter of intent to Texas Tech. Congratulations Grayson!!!!🏀 pic.twitter.com/uOuRV2sgpb
-- FRHS Panthers (@ridgepanthers) November 11, 2015
Join us in welcoming Grayson Bright to the Lady Raider family! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/G9CItLooI7
-- Lady Raider WBB (@LadyRaiderWBB) November 11, 2015
Thank you everyone that came this morning! It really meant a lot to me! #WreckEmTech
-- Grayson (@G_Bright2) November 11, 2015
