FAIRBANKS - The Nanooks women's basketball team has announced two more signings for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Ekko Hopkins and Taryn Lindsey have made their commitments official and will join the 'Nooks this upcoming fall. 

Hopkins is a 6-0 forward who will come in as a freshman. She hails from SkyView Academy and calls Highlands Ranch, Colo. home. "I couldn't be more excited to have Ekko joining our team!" Said head coach Amy Donovan, "She comes from a talent-rich area in Colorado and is a very well-rounded athlete. She averaged 16.8 points and 4.7 steals per game last season, so we're looking forward to adding her versatility to both ends of the court!"

Also joining Hopkins will be Taryn Lindsey, a 5-5 point guard from Colorado Springs, Colo. She played high school ball at Doherty High School before attending McCook Community College. "Adding Taryn to our Nanooks WBB family is a home run for us." Added Donovan, "She's going to add depth at our point guard position, as well as some veteran leadership and scoring ability. One of my favorite things about Taryn is her ability to get into the paint off the bounce, so she's going to be a great playmaker for our team. On top of her basketball abilities, she's a great student and will be a calming presence on and off the court. We can't wait for the fans to see her in the blue and gold!"

At McCook, Lindsey posted 12.1 points per game, a 35.5 field goal percentage, an 85% clip from the free-throw line, 4.6 rebounds per game and 1.5 assists per game. 

Hopkins and Lindsey join Anna Nevison and Halle Waram as the women's basketball signings for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Additional signee announcements for the women's basketball team and other sports will be announced throughout the summer months. 

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