FAIRFAX, Va. – Head women's basketball coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis has announced the signing of five members of the 2025 incoming class. Included in this group are
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"FAIRFAX, Va. –
Head women's basketball coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis has announced the signing of five members of the 2025 incoming class. Included in this group are three players from the DMV area, a former teammate of a current player, and five players from the AAU circuit.
Sanyiah Littlejohn
A 5'8" point guard from Philadelphia, Pa., Littlejohn attends Lansdale Catholic and played AAU for Books and Basketball on the Under Armour circuit.
'George Mason is excited to introduce Sanyiah to our program,' said Blair-Lewis. 'She possesses a rare combination of point guard vision, leadership skills, and scoring ability at all levels. Her size, athleticism, and length will significantly affect the game's outcome on both offense and defense. We expect her to be a vital component of our team's success!'
Sara Blair A 6'5" center from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Blair attends St. Thomas Aquinas and played AAU for Essence on the Nike circuit.
'Sara Blair is a versatile power forward/center with a soft touch near the rim, impressive mobility, and shot-blocking prowess," said Blair-Lewis. "She currently competes at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and concluded her AAU season with Essence Girls Basketball, two prominent basketball programs. Sara possesses the potential to significantly impact the game on both ends of the floor. Her strong work ethic and dedication to improvement make her a valuable addition to our program.'
Mary AmoatengA 5'6" point guard from Baltimore, Md., Amoateng attends Bishop McNamera and played AAU for Team Takeover on the Nike circuit.
'Mary Amoateng is a highly sought-after point guard joining us from two nationally-renowned programs, competing in high school basketball at Bishop McNamera in the DMV and participating on the top AAU basketball circuit with Team Takeover," said Blair-Lewis. "Her skill set will integrate seamlessly our returning backcourt, showcasing her ability to compete on both ends of the floor with exceptional speed. Undoubtedly, she is one to watch. We eagerly anticipate coaching and developing her throughout her career.'
Makayla JohnsonA 5'9" shooting guard from Upper Marlboro, Md., Johnson attends Elizabeth Seton and played AAU for FBC DMV on the Under Armour circuit.
'Makayla Johnson is one of three exceptional recruits from the DMV in our 2025 recruiting class," said Blair-Lewis. "We are thrilled to continue attracting local talent and retaining the region's best players. Her lifelong immersion in DMV basketball has provided invaluable experience, which we hope will seamlessly translate to our program at George Mason. Makayla boasts a winning mentality, impressive three-level scoring capabilities, and crafty defensive instincts. We are enthusiastic about her future impact. Alongside our four freshmen, Makayla embodies the future of George Mason Basketball!'
Leah Keyes
A 5'10" small forward from Stafford, Va., Keyes attends Virginia Academy and played AAU for GTS Fusion on the Under Armour circuit.
'Last season, Leah played alongside GMU freshman WBB player
Sarah Oduro at VISAA State Champion Virginia Academy in Ashburn, less than 20 miles from campus," said Blair-Lewis. "Leah is a dynamic guard with size and athleticism, boasting a 3-level scoring ability and lockdown on-ball defensive skills. Her immense potential will be cultivated and nurtured. Mason fans will appreciate her energetic and passionate playing style. We eagerly anticipate coaching these talented young women.'
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