CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University women’s basketball head coach Kelly Bond-White has announced that the program has signed Ternadoo Agatha Agba, a 5-foot-9 guard from Lagos, Nigeria.
“I am beyond excited to welcome Ternadoo not only into our program, but on touching down in Carbondale,” Bond-White said. “She is the last of our guard core to be announced this year despite being one of the first to sign with us.”
Agba is a versatile guard that can play multiple positions. The Lagos, Nigeria native is considered explosive, has a strong first step, can get downhill, and has deep range.
Agba will also guard multiple positions, strengthening the team on the defensive end.
“She may be the fastest player baseline to baseline I’ve coached,” Bond-White said. “Watching her compete and understand spacing, angles of attack, moving without the ball excited us.”
Agba will be an incoming freshman with a multitude of high level experiences. Back home, Agba has had the opportunity to play for Nigeria’s national team. The guard was one of four players chosen from her area to compete in the country’s three-on-three competition.
Agba has also had the honor of being a part of the All-African games in Ghana, where her team placed second in its competition.
The guard’s versatility, athleticism, and work ethic allowed her to receive a silver medal with her national team and be recognized as one of the top five players in one of their women’s tournaments.
Academically, Ternadoo’s plans of study are still undecided. She will begin work on her core courses while choosing a major in Health or Business Administration at SIU.
“Our diverse Southern Illinois community continues to play a strong role in student-athletes giving us the nod,” Bond-White said. “Our CIE program, compliance, athletic advising, and our staff’s connections both local and abroad were tremendous throughout.
I slept with a big smile after watching the team and Ternadoo interact in my office knowing our present is shaping up nicely. Hopping on a plane this morning to take the Next Step (Bond-White’s foundation) in securing our future.”
