Princeton University Athletics
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Weledji '18 Signs With Caledonia Pride
September 28, 2018 | Women's Basketball
PRINCETON, N.J. – Tia Weledji '18 has a signed a professional contract with the Caledonia Pride of the Women's British Basketball League (BBL).
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Weledji will also be attending the University of Edinburgh to get her Master of Science Degree in Sport Policy, Management and International Development.
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"I can't wait to continue both my academic and athletic careers at such high levels," said Weledji. "I'm confident that with the strong foundation of discipline, toughness and knowledge that Princeton and the basketball team have instilled in me, I will be able to make the most of my first professional season and my masters' program."
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"It's so exciting that another Tiger has chosen to extend her playing career post-graduation," stated Princeton head coach Courtney Banghart. "Tia's growth as a player and leader has earned her this great opportunity. She is a well-conditioned athlete whose skill and versatility will help her new team in so many ways on both sides of the ball. I'm looking forward to watching her play and all of Tiger Nation is behind her!"
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The former Tiger finished her Princeton career with two Ivy League titles and three NCAA Tournament appearances. She saw action in 109 career games, making 28 starts. She averaged a career-best 6.9 points per contest in 2017-18 as the Tigers earned the conference crown and the Ivy League Tournament championship. During her senior season, Weledji shot a personal-high 44.6 percent from the floor and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. She also stole 20 passes and added 35 assists.
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Banghart has had seven players sign a professional contract in Blake Dietrick '15, Leslie Robinson '18, Annie Tarakchian '16, Devon Allgood '12, Addie Micir '11, Niveen Rasheed '13 and Weledji.
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Weledji will also be attending the University of Edinburgh to get her Master of Science Degree in Sport Policy, Management and International Development.
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"I can't wait to continue both my academic and athletic careers at such high levels," said Weledji. "I'm confident that with the strong foundation of discipline, toughness and knowledge that Princeton and the basketball team have instilled in me, I will be able to make the most of my first professional season and my masters' program."
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"It's so exciting that another Tiger has chosen to extend her playing career post-graduation," stated Princeton head coach Courtney Banghart. "Tia's growth as a player and leader has earned her this great opportunity. She is a well-conditioned athlete whose skill and versatility will help her new team in so many ways on both sides of the ball. I'm looking forward to watching her play and all of Tiger Nation is behind her!"
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The former Tiger finished her Princeton career with two Ivy League titles and three NCAA Tournament appearances. She saw action in 109 career games, making 28 starts. She averaged a career-best 6.9 points per contest in 2017-18 as the Tigers earned the conference crown and the Ivy League Tournament championship. During her senior season, Weledji shot a personal-high 44.6 percent from the floor and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. She also stole 20 passes and added 35 assists.
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Banghart has had seven players sign a professional contract in Blake Dietrick '15, Leslie Robinson '18, Annie Tarakchian '16, Devon Allgood '12, Addie Micir '11, Niveen Rasheed '13 and Weledji.
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