Roanoke College

2025-26: Played in 18 games for the Maroons...Made her first collegiate appearance and tallied her first points at William Peace (Nov. 12)...Had her first double-double performance against Warren Wilson (Jan. 3)...Finished the season shooting .444 from the field...Also grabbed 60 rebounds and recorded 10 blocks.

Before Roanoke: Named Defensive Player of the Year...Selected as First Team All-Region and Second Team All-District...Was a team captain. 

Personal: Daughter of Cherie and Osmar Staples...Mother, Cherie, played basketball at Hampton and father, Osmar played football at San Jose State...Has a sister, Nila...Majoring in Criminal Justice. 
 
Other Information 
Hobbies / Non-Athletic Interests: Reading / Spending time with family / Watching TV shows / Baking 
Favorite TV Show(s): Criminal Minds 
Favorite Movie(s): Avatar 
Favorite Professional Sports Team(s): The Las Vegas Aces 
Favorite Sports Figure(s): A'ja Wilson / Giannis Antetokounmpo 
Greatest Personal Sports Moment: Committing to play college basketball 
Why did you choose Roanoke?: The great coaches, players, and academics was my reason for choosing Roanoke 
What do you want to do after Roanoke?: I want to become a forensic analyst