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Compton Signs Pro Contract with Leicester Riders

CLINTON, S.C. – Former Presbyterian College women's basketball forward Jade Compton signed a two-year deal with the Leicester Riders in the Women's British Basketball League (WBBL) on Tuesday.

"First and foremost I would like to thank God. He continues to bless me with new opportunities to show my capabilities," commented Jade Compton. "My support team is forever strong and I love it. I'm excited to be joining the Leicester Riders and can't wait to make something special with my new team. The sky is the limit. Let's go Riders!!"

She joins the Riders after setting a Blue Hose DI single-season record with 16.2 points/game during the 2021-22 season. Compton also set a single-season DI program record for field goals with 179. The Garland, Texas native finished tied for the team-lead with 51 threes as she totaled 22 double figure scoring games highlighted by matching her career-high with 32 points against Longwood in Clinton.

Compton totaled four double-doubles last season which included a pair of 15 rebound performances in conference play against Longwood and Charleston Southern. She earned honorable mention all-conference following the 2022 season.  

"We are really proud of Jade and the growth that she has made as a person, student and player. Her drive and work ethic to reach this goal was amazing to be a part of. I am excited to follow her pro career," commented head coach Alaura Sharp.
 
The Leicester Riders women's basketball team was founded in 2011 and started off playing in the NBL Division Two. After one year in the league, the team gained promotion to Division One in which they finished fourth and earned a spot in the playoffs. For the 2013/14 season – the last in the NBL, the team finished fourth in the regular season and shocked England Basketball by winning their first-ever playoff title against the perennial champions Sheffield Hatters.  

The Riders joined the newly founded Women's National Basketball League in 2014/15 and have made playoff appearances in every season. 2017/18 proved the Riders' most successful season to date, after finishing with a 19-1 record and winning the WBBL Trophy Final. In club history, the Leicester Riders have won four Titles, including three consecutive Trophy Titles and the 2021 Cup Title against Sevenoaks Suns.

Through the establishment of the Loughborough Basketball Programme, players who compete in BUCS Premier are also able to represent the Leicester Riders in the WBBL.
 
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Jade Compton

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