Three players left the University of New Mexico women's basketball team and a recruit signed a letter of intent to the play for the Lobos next season.
Junior forward Wande Olude and sophomore guard Lindsay Black cited severe physical ailments for their departure. Freshman guard Rachel Majewski is leaving for personal reasons, according to a UNM news release.
The trio were rarely-used reserves, with Black logging the most playing time by appearing in 31 games. Olude played in 19 games and Majewski appeared in 16 games.
Georonika Jackson, a 5-foot-11 guard from Elkins High in Sugar Land, Texas, signed a letter of intent to play for the Lobos next season.
"We've had some players who just physically couldn't keep up anymore, so they had to make some tough decisions," UNM coach Don Flanagan said today.
Jackson averaged 12.5, 4.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals and two blocks per game in her senior season with the Knights. Her team posted a 30-6 record in Texas' Class 5A competition.
Flanagan called Jackson a versatile and athletic defender who can play the point or shooting guard positions.
Black and Majewski were released from their scholarships, with Black expected to transfer to a Division II school in Colorado if she can recover from nerve damage in her back.
Olude will retain her scholarship and complete her senior year to earn her degree at UNM. Flanagan declined to comment on her injury but did say it had been a problem since her freshman year.
Check out the evening edition of the Tribune for more details.

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