STATESBORO - Georgia Southern Head Women's Basketball Coach Anita Howard today announced three transfers who will join the Eagles for the upcoming 2022-23 campaign.
6-0 forward D'Shara "Shy" Booker (Charlotte, N.C. / Austin Peay State), 5-10 guard Le'Andrea Gillis (Adrian, Ga. / Savannah State) and 6-3 forward Diamond Stokes (Chicago, Ill. / Wright State) will all suit up for the Eagles this Fall, joining a squad that went 18-10 a season ago, the best campaign for Georgia Southern women's basketball in more than a decade.
Read about the three newest Eagles below!
Shy Booker
6-0 • Forward
Charlotte, N.C. / Austin Peay State
Spent four years at Austin Peay State, seeing action in three seasons for the Governors ... After redshirting her freshman year, played in 27 games as a sophomore in 2019-20, averaging 4.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game ... Started 11 of 21 games as a junior, averaging a career-best 8.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 60% from the field ... During her redshirt junior season in 2021-22, averaged 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 64.2% from the field. Scored in double figures in her last five games of the season and recorded a pair of double-doubles ... All-Conference performer at Ardrey Kell HS and played AAU ball for NC Spartans.
Coach Howard: "We're extremely happy to welcome Shy to our family. She's a tough, physical presence who will serve as an enforcer for us in the paint. Shooting 66% from the field, she has an innate ability to finish around the rim. Shy is a veteran that has post-season experience who will bring her winning ways to Statesboro!"
Le'Andrea Gillis
5-10 • Guard
Adrian, Ga. / Savannah State
Played for four seasons at Savannah State and will join Georgia Southern as a graduate transfer ... Two-time All-SIAC honoree for the Tigers ... Scored 1,120 points over four seasons ... Led the team in scoring as a sophomore in 2019-20 (18.1 ppg) while averaging 5.9 rebounds per game ... Played in only seven games in 2020-21, but averaged 15.1 ppg ... Played in 30 games as a senior in 2021-22, averaging 14.3 points per game and hitting 66-of-159 three-pointers (42%) while also hitting 83% from the free throw line ... Was the 2014-15 Region 3A Player of the Year for Treutlen County HS, also earning All-State honors.
Coach Howard: "Lee is a true sniper with great size who will stretch defenses in the Sun Belt Conference. Her efficiency from the three-point line at 42% will open up opportunities for our post players. As a grad transfer who led her team in scoring, she will experience on the perimeter. Coming off of a 27-3 season, Lee knows how to win. It's always great to have in-state players stay home and excel!"
Diamond Stokes
6-3 • Forward
Chicago, Ill. / Wright State
Played two seasons at Wright State before joining the Eagles ... Appeared in 24 games as a freshman in 2020-21, averaging 5.2 minutes, 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds per game ... Played in 22 games as a sophomore in 2021-22, making five starts ... Hit 50-of-59 shots from the floor (51%) while averaging 5.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game ... Scored a career-high 12 points at Milwaukee on Nov. 18 ... Two-time Chicago city champion while playing for Simeon HS ... Hit the game-winning shot to help secure the 2020 State Championship for the Wolverines.
Coach Howard: "Diamond will shine bright for us in the post! She brings length and athleticism to our interior and rebounds with the best of them. Her exceptional footwork and ability to alter and block shots will add to our defensive efforts. She truly embodies that BLUE COLLAR mentality, having played for a tough Toi Baylor program out of Chicago."
