HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point University women's basketball head coach DeUnna Hendrix has announced the addition of four transfers to the 2018-19 roster on Tuesday.
 
Junior college transfer Miya Bull (Iowa Western CC) will be eligible immediately while Bria Gibson (VCU), Danielle Deoul (George Mason) and Zaria Wright (Toledo) will serve a year in residency during the 2018-19 campaign before joining the active roster for the 2019-2020 season.
 
"We're excited about our new additions to the program," Hendrix said. "They all come in with valuable experience that will be greatly beneficial in our continued growth as a program."
 
The four transfers, along with four incoming freshmen – Skyler Curran, Jenson Edwards, Mya Grimes and Mikaela Johnson – join a roster full of veterans for the 2018-19 season.
 
Miya Bull | 5-11 | Forward | Charlotte, N.C. | East Mecklenburg (Iowa Western CC)
Prior to HPU: Averaged 8.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in helping the Retrievers to a 25-5 mark during the 2017-18 campaign … Shot 57.7 percent from the floor including a 9-of-10 shooting outing against State Fair Community College late in the 2017-18 season.
 
Prep: Played four seasons of basketball at East Mecklenburg while earning all-conference accolades as a junior and senior … Competed in high jump and long jump for the track and field team … Ranked in the conference and region in blocked shots.
 
Personal: Daughter of Anthony Bull and Brenda Bookert-Bull … Has an older sister named Ebony … Intends to major in Human Relations at HPU.
 
Hendrix's Thoughts: "Having played at Iowa Western CC, a traditionally strong JUCO program, Miya knows how to win. She's the type of kid who everyone wants on their team. She brings versatility, athleticism, grit and selflessness to our program."
 
Bria Gibson | 6-1 | Forward | Columbia, Md. | Sanderson (VCU)
 
Prior to HPU: Appeared in 63 games with 31 starts during her three seasons with the Rams … Averaged 4.0 points per game in her time in Richmond posting career-best numbers in points (5.8/game) and rebounds (6.1/game) in 2017-18.
 
Prep: Earned First Team All-Conference honors since starting her prep career at Sanderson High School … Named the CAP-8 Player of the Year, averaging 19 points, 10 rebounds and two steals last season … Scored her 1,000th point during her junior season.
 
Personal: Daughter of Eddie and Jacqueline Gibson … Has a twin brother named Brian … Intends to major in Computer Science at HPU.
 
Hendrix's Thoughts: "Bria is someone we had recruited hard out of high school and I'm grateful that things have come full circle. Bria just knows how to work. She creates her own rebounding opportunities, wins 50/50 balls and uses her strength and athleticism to create mismatches."
 
Danielle Deoul | 6-2 | Forward | Washingtonville, N.Y. | Immaculate Conception (George Mason)
 
Prior to HPU: Played in four games for the Patriots... Averaged 2.8 minutes... Scored a career-high four points against Rhode Island (Jan. 14), making two shots from the field, while also grabbing a career-high three rebounds in the matchup.
 
Prep: Averaged a double-double during her high school career, which included stops at Saddle River Day (N.J.) and Washingtonville (N.Y)... Rated as one of the top centers in New Jersey... Played AAU ball for iExcel... Made the Dean's List, honor roll and been named a New York and New Jersey scholar-athlete … Was a two-sport athlete playing varsity volleyball for three seasons.
 
Personal: Daughter of Paul and Catherine Deoul … Intends to major in Criminology … Brother Derek plays football at the University of Maine.
 
Hendrix's Thoughts: "Danielle is a type of post presence we haven't had since Stacia Robertson. She has size, strength and versatility. We look forward to all that she'll bring to us, especially after a redshirt year of developing within our system."
 
Zaria Wright | 5-8 | Guard | Concord, N.C. | Concord (Toledo)
Prior to HPU: Appeared in nine games off bench ... Averaged 0.7 points, 0.1 rebounds, 0.2 assists and 0.1 steals in 2.6 minutes per contest ... Tallied three points, one board and one helper vs. Louisiana in consolation round of Preseason WNIT (Nov. 18).
 
Prep: Starred for head coach William Middlebrooks at Concord First Assembly Academy ... Four-year letterwinner in basketball ... Four-time all-state selection .... Totaled 2,989 career points … Averaged 20.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.6 steals per game ... Shot 45.8 percent (238-of-520) from field in 30 contests ... McDonald's All-America nominee.
 
Personal: Parents are Percy and Tonai Wright ... Has two sisters, Aryanna and Amaya, and one brother, Torren ... Undecided on academic major.
 
Hendrix's Thoughts: "Zaria is a strong, scoring combo guard who will be fun to watch. She possesses a high basketball IQ and should make everyone on the floor better. I'm eager to get her acclimated to our program knowing what she could eventually become."