Pensacola state women's basketball team in US signs Yadav

The Pensacola state women's basketball team in the United States Thursday announced the signing of Vaishnavi Yadav, who hails from Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav has represented India in the FIBA Asia U18 3x3 Championship, FIBA Asia U16 Championship and the FIBA U16 Asia Cup, a media release issued here stated.

She is the India national team leader for most points scored in a single game with 71 and was the MVP Award winner at the first ever NBA Academy India as well as the MVP of the U-18 State Nationals. Yadav credited the NBA Academy for motivating her to believe in herself and providing her with the opportunity to learn from legendary and highly experienced coaches.

"I hope to take India to the next level by learning all I can about the game and then sharing the knowledge with other basketball players from my country," Yadav was quoted as saying in the release. "We are very excited to have Vaishnavi join the Lady Pirate family. She will bring a wealth of playing experience and excitement for the upcoming season," head coach Penny Belford said.