AAMU Women's Basketball adds three players for the 2014-15 season

NORMAL, Alabama  -- Head women's basketball Coach Semeka Randall announces three more additions to her inaugural class for the 2014-15 season.

Combo guard Jaylan Snowden (Wallace State Community College; Mobile Alabama), power forward Janie Myles (Conumnes Community College; Milwaukee, Wisconsin), and center Deborah Martin (Volunteer State Community College; Jefferson City, Missouri) will provide much needed depth and experience to the roster in the efforts to compete against a highly competitive non-conference and Southwestern Athletic Conference schedule.

Snowden, a 5'8 combo guard finished her 2014 season at Wallace State with a team leading of 4.3 assists while scoring 8.4 points a game. Her efforts contributed greatly for a balanced team and successful campaign at Wallace State with a 27-5 overall record.

"Jaylan's versatility allows her to play the 1-2 or 3 position on the court, but her unselfish nature and pass first mentality will make her most effective in our team schemes," Randall mentioned.

Myles, the 5'11 power forward looks to help shore up the rebounding deficiencies that plagued the team at crucial moments last season.

Myles was named to the California Community College Athletics Association Northern Cali. All-State First Team with averages of 20.7 points, 53.4 percent in field goals, and led the CCCA in rebounding with a 16.2 per game. Her abilities are a welcome addition to a developing front court for the Lady Bulldogs.

"Janie is truly a throwback type player with her abilities to finish at the basket and rebound out of her area which what makes her special," said Randall.

Martin, a 6'2 center from Volunteer State Community College, provides the Lady Bulldogs with some much needed length and athleticism at the center position. Deborah finished her 2014 campaign averaging 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds a contest.

"Deb's ability to defend not only in the post but also on the perimeter makes her a vital piece to what we will try to do defensively nightly," Randall quoted. "Her shot blocking and rebounding will be essential in our efforts to dictate tempo in our games next season."

"All three of these young ladies have the potential to contribute greatly next season for our program. They are great individuals and students but I am even more encouraged that they chose Alabama A&M to complete their degree studies which to me continues to show the appeal of our university.


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