May 10, 2018
SAN DIEGO - San Diego women's basketball grew stronger with the additions of Aminata Dosso, Jordyn Edwards and Leticia Soares, as announced recently by head coach Cindy Fisher.
"We are thrilled to add three amazing individuals to our roster," said Fisher. "All three ladies are wonderful people inside and out. Working with these ladies every day is going to be such a wonderful experience for all of us."
Dosso is from France but joins the Toreros from Mission Hills, California, where she prepped at Bishop Alemany. Edwards played her first two years at Colorado State before transferring to the Toreros. Soares is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but joins USD from Odessa Junior College in Texas.
The trio joins a talented Toreros team that was a game away from the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the WCC Tournament championship.
AMINATA "MIMI" DOSSO» Paris, France
» 5'9" | Guard
» Bishop Alemany High School
- Member of the French National Team for two years
- Two-time state champion of Paris and national champion (France)
- Prepped for two years in France and two years at Bishop Alemany in Mission Hills, California
- Averaged 12 points per game, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists during 2017-18 season
- Earned second team All-Mission League honors
- Led team to 19-11 record and the second round of the CIF Division-I Playoffs
- Also competed in track
- Interested in studying neuroscience at USD
- Enjoys reading books, spending time with her friends, having dinner with her family and drawing
In the words of Coach Fisher …
"Mimi is an exceptional athlete and amazing young talent that will make an immediate impact on our program. Mimi's high energy and love for USD and life is going to be a pleasure to be around everyday."
Why Aminata chose USD …
"I chose the University of San Diego because I liked the staff, the team, the campus, and the support for international students like me."
In the words of her high school coach, Johnny Garcia …
"Mimi will be a great addition to the University of San Diego women's basketball program as she is a fierce competitor and imposing defender. Along with her positive and happy-go-lucky persona, Mimi always looks to do the intangibles for the team such as hustle, diving for loose balls, and aggressiveness."
JORDYN "JOJO" EDWARDS» Redmond, Washington
» 5'8" | Guard
» Colorado State (two years)
- Attended Colorado State for the first two years of college
- Redshirted her freshman year
- Averaged 4.7 points per game, 1.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals during the 2017-18 season
- Prepped at Lynnwood High School in Seattle, Washington, under head coach Everett Edwards
- Two-time Adidas All-America selection (2014-15, 2015-16)
- Helped lead Lynnwood to a state title in 2014-15
- Averaged 11 points per game, 4 assists, 4 rebounds and 3.4 steals during her senior year of high school
- Played club basketball for the Northwest Blazers Orange under head coach Steve Klees
- Also competed on her high school's track and field team and won state titles in the 400 meter and 4 x 400 meter
- Won district championships in the 400 meter three times (2013, 2015, 2016)
- Won district championship in the 200 meter twice (2015, 2016)
- Owns five of her high school's track and field records, including the long jump
- Interested in studying psychology and counseling
In the words of Coach Fisher …
"We are thrilled to add Jordyn to our roster. I have been a huge fan of Jordyn since her days at Lynnwood High School. Jordyn's strength is her ability to defend 94 feet. Our style and philosophy on the defensive end is a perfect fit for her to do what she does best!"
Why Jordyn chose USD …
"During my junior year of high school I had the pleasure of talking to Coach Fisher and Coach Falcosky to discuss the University of San Diego. At the time, it was very high on my list of universities to attend so now, I feel very blessed and excited to be a part of the women's basketball program as well as the chance to attend a highly respected university."
In the words of club coach Steve Klees …
"Jordyn has blinding speed and plays with as much intensity as anyone I have coached in over 30 years."
LETICIA SOARES» Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
» 6'1" | Center
» Odessa Junior College (Texas)
- Has represented the Brazilian National Team at the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship, 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and 2012 South America U15 Championship
- Played two season at Odessa Junior College in Odessa, Texas, under head coach Ara Baten
- Led team to a 23-11 record and the second round of the NJCAA DI Women's Championship in 2017-18
- Averaged 9.5 points per game, 6.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 2017-18
- Interested in studying physical education and general studies
In the words of Coach Fisher …
"Leticia is going to be an incredible addition to our post game. Leti's ability to be a powerful scorer on the block but also stretch the floor with her three point range will make her a tough match up. The moment Leti stepped on campus we felt like she had been part of the USD family for years."
Why Leticia chose USD …
"I chose to go to the University of San Diego because it was a place where I felt like a part of their family, and it is where my heart told me to go. I believe that I made a good choice and that I will be trained by good professionals. I cannot wait to put on a Torero shirt, I'm ready for this new family!"
In the words of Odess College head coach Ara Baten …
"Leticia is a great kid and has had an outstanding two-year career at Odessa College. Her growth as a student and an athlete has been amazing and I couldn't be more proud of her. We will miss her here but I am incredibly excited for Leticia as she begins her new journey at the University of San Diego."
