York to Join Women's Basketball Next Season

Paul Smiths, NY ~ The Paul Smith's College Women's Basketball team has added another player to its roster for the upcoming season.  Jillian York '27 (Largo, FL) has signed her letter of intent to play for Coach Rideout and the Bobcats starting in the fall.  See details below:

Name: Jillian York

Hometown: Largo, Flordia

Height: 5'8"

Position: Guard

HS team: Largo High School

Senior stats/HS career stats (any other stats):

Ppg: 7.8   Apg: 4.8  Rpg: 7.6 steals per game: 3.8 

HS Athletic honors (ex. First team all-conference):

Second Team All-Conference for three years

Captain for three years

Senior All-Academic Team

HS academic honors (ex. Deans list):

15-time Honor Roll Recipient

7-time Dean List Recipient

National Honors Society

7-time Academic Letter Recipient

Expected major:

Environmental Science

HS coaches/AD quote(s):

Jillian is everything you could want in a student athlete and team leader.  She is driven, embodies toughness, and has been a true asset to both our school community and basketball teams.  Her leadership and presence will be sorely missed, but most certainly a welcome addition to her next team and campus

Why did you choose Paul Smith's:

I chose Paul Smith's College because it gives a different college experience.  Having a hands-on experience especially in the Adirondacks is an amazing and unique opportunity.  When visiting Paul Smith's College everybody was so welcoming and helpful.  I knew this was the place I wanted to be.  Coach Rideout and Mercedes were beyond helpful and understanding in the recruiting process and I cannot wait to be coached by both of them.

Coach Rideout's quote:

Jillian has a solid work ethic in the classroom and on the court.  Her basketball IQ allows her to understand and see the game in a special way.  She is committed to getting better on a daily basis and we are excited to have her joining our community this fall.