Taya Corosdale

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."

Related Videos