Oregon State women’s basketball added three more pieces to its future on Thursday, with coach Scott Rueck signing a class of 2027 group that includes Daniella Farcourt, Berkley Jones and Tess Stephenson.
Rueck said the trio fits exactly what the Beavers were looking for.
“They are perfect fits in every way. The highest character.
The highest level of competition. They are exactly what this group needs to complement what we already have,” Rueck said.
“Today was a great day, even before the game tonight.”
Farcourt, a 6-foot-3 forward from Abia, Nigeria, has been playing for the Darrow School in Albany, New York. She led her team to a state title last year and was a NEPSAC all-star.
“She is a power post with excellent touch and has a great motor and feel for the game. Whether it’s scoring down-low or being an imposing presence on defense, she has the capacity to be a game-changer every possession,” Rueck said in her signing announcement.
Jones is a 6-foot-0 guard from Eagle, Idaho, ranked as the No. 20 recruit in the country and rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN. She also led her team to a state championship and was the 2024 player of the year in Idaho.
“She is the consummate teammate who is always determined to make everyone around her better. When it comes to making big-time plays, she is fearless,” Rueck said.
Stephenson, a 6-foot wing from Houston, was named all-state as a junior and has twice been ranked as one of the top 20 players in Texas.
“ Tess is an awesome addition to our program. Her athleticism and timing for rebounds partnered with her ability to take a tough matchup for any opponent,” Rueck said.
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