FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks women's basketball program has announced another signing in 6-0 forward Marney Rees. Rees joins the 'Nooks after spending two seasons with the Central Maine Mustangs.

"We're excited to welcome Marney to the Nanook family," said head coach Michael Ricks. "She brings a combination of size, skill, and toughness that will elevate our frontcourt. Her championship background shows she knows what it takes to win, and we're looking forward to her bringing that mindset to Alaska."

Rees hails from Glenelg North, Australia, and attended Adelaide High School in Adelaide, Australia. In her first season at Central Maine, she appeared in 26 games, averaging four points per game on 47.2% shooting while knocking down 61.3% of her free throw attempts. She grabbed 3.4 rebounds per game and tallied 11 assists, nine steals and six blocks. In her sophomore campaign, she also averaged four points per contest, increasing her field goal percentage to 53.1%. She collected 4.5 rebounds per game and added 15 steals, three blocks and 37 assists. In 2024-25, Rees notched double-digit points on four occasions, including a 22-point, 11-rebound double-double vs. Washington County CC on Nov. 9.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to represent the University of Alaska Fairbanks and am excited to extend my basketball and academic journey in a unique part of the world!" said Rees on joining the Nanooks.

The 'Nooks will continue to announce signings throughout the coming weeks.

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