Beavers Ink Outstanding Signing Class

CORVALLIS – Another trio of outstanding student athletes joined the Oregon State women's basketball family Wednesday, as the Beavers announced their 2016 signing class. Taya Corosdale, Aleah Goodman and Joanna Grymek will all join Oregon State for the 2017-18 season, and are currently the No. 17 ranked recruiting class in the nation according to Prospects Nation.

"This is an exciting day for Beaver Basketball, as we welcome in three incredible individuals who come from outstanding families, as well as highly rated basketball programs," said Oregon State head coach Scott Rueck. "They are all great fits for our program culture, with elite character and skill. As we look to the future, our goal is to continue building on the success our team has had both on and off the court, and this group of student-athletes will help us do that."

Taya Corosdale

Forward

6-foot-3

Bothell, Wash.

Bothell High School – Head Coach Kent Schaefer

Tree of Hope Basketball Club – Head Coach Damian Young

Taya Corosdale (Bothell, Wash.) joins the Beavers as the No. 27 ranked player in the nation (No. 8 among forwards) according to ESPN, with a five-star grade. The 6-foot-3 standout has earned KingCo 4A Conference MVP honors, as well as First Team All-State recognition in Washington. She has been named to the Seattle Times "Star Times" All-Area Team, and was a McDonalds All-American Nominee.

"The high quality of character Taya and her family exude fit perfectly into our team culture," Rueck said. "Taya's high basketball IQ, passing skills, and ability to stretch the floor with her shooting make her an elite national prospect. Her skill set combined with her physique make her a rare find amongst recruits. Those same qualities on and off the floor will allow Taya to make a huge impact for the Beavers, and we are excited to have a player of her caliber join the program."

According to ESPN, Corosdale: brings consistent offensive arsenal; finishes plays off the glass; defends, makes plays on both ends of the floor; among the elite prospects in the class of 2017.

Corosdale has been a Team USA Under-16 Finalist, and made the prestigious Nike Girls EYBL First Team. She averaged 18.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, 2.4 steals and 2.0 assists to help lead Bothell High School to a 24-3 record last season, and a fifth-place finish in the Washington State Tournament. Corosdale also helped lead Tree of Hope to a third-place finish at the EYBL Nike Nationals Tournament.

"I chose Oregon State for the family atmosphere that is cultivated by the coaches and the players," Corosdale said. "I feel that I will be able to develop as a player with the Beavers."

Aleah Goodman

Guard

5-foot-9

Milwaukie, Ore.

La Salle High School – Head Coach Kelli Wedin

Cal Stars – Head Coach Kelly Sopak

Aleah Goodman (Milwaukie, Ore.) is the No. 11 point guard and No. 63 overall player in the nation according to ESPN, earning a four-star ranking. The guard is a two-time Oregon 5A Player of the Year, and was a finalist for Prep Basketball Player of the Year at last year's Oregon Sports Awards. Goodman was named to the USA Today Oregon First Team as a junior, and has already accumulated over 1,000 career points and 500 career assists.

"Aleah is a dynamic guard who understands the game at an elite level," Rueck said. "She is a floor leader with outstanding passing and playmaking ability, as well as deep range on her three. Aleah has won at every level she has played, and is willing to do whatever it takes to help her team win. She is a tough competitor who possesses an outstanding work ethic. Furthermore, Aleah is the kid every coach wants in the locker room – she is full of humility, personality and joy that will only add to our culture here."

According to ESPN, Goodman is a: Confident floor-leader, executes in half-court game; drives and finishes in traffic; triple-threat attack with smooth stroke on jumper to the arc.

Goodman has led La Salle High School to a perfect 42-0 record in conference play over the last three seasons, and helped her squad win a State Championship in her sophomore campaign. She has been tabbed as her team's MVP each year of high school, and has earned the MAC Scholar Athlete Award.

"I chose Oregon State because of my connection with the coaches and players," Goodman said. "I know that in going to OSU I will be pushed both academically and athletically, and it's close to my family and friends."

Joanna Grymek

Center

6-foot-8

Krakow, Poland

Seward County Community College – Head Coach Toby Wynn

Joanna Grymek is heading into her redshirt-sophomore season at Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas. The 6-foot-8 center was among the top-10 in the nation last year in field goal percentage last season, shooting an astounding 60 percent from the floor. She scored 13.2 points per game, along with 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks. She comes to Oregon State as the No. 2 rated junior college player in the nation (No. 1 center) by Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.

"Jo is the seamless completion to this puzzle," Rueck said "She makes sense in every category - she brings size and presence in the paint, along with maturity, rebounding and skill. It's rare to find a 6-foot-8 kid who can truly play the game, run the court, execute on offense, and do all the little things well. These qualities make Jo a unique player with outstanding potential. Moreover, Jo has an amazing heart and respect for others. I have no doubt the environment we offer at Oregon State is exactly what she needs to continue her growth as a player and a person."

Grymek made the All-Jayhawk Conference First Team in 2015-16, and was named Second Team All-Region VI. She has represented her home nation of Poland the last five years on various national teams, playing most recently at the Under-20 FIBA World Championships in Portugal. Off the floor, Grymek has earned Kansas Jayhawk Community College All-Academic honors twice.

"I chose Oregon State because I believe that this is the best opportunity to improve and develop myself as a basketball player and a student," Grymek said. "I met awesome people at OSU who care about me, and I believe they will help me to achieve my goals."

The Beavers are coming off a 2015-16 season that saw them make the first Final Four in program history. Along the way, Oregon State notched Pac-12 regular season and tournament titles, and set a school record with 32 victories.

Oregon State will open the 2016-17 season against Lamar on Nov. 11. Tickets for all Oregon State home games can be purchased online at BeaverTickets.com.

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