SAN DIEGO – Head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson has announced the signing of four players to National Letters of Intent: guards Kaelyn Hamilton, Naomi Panganiban and Natalia Martinez and forward Bailey Barnhard.
MEET THE NEW AZTECS
Bailey Barnhard | 6'1" Forward | San Diego, Calif. | Del Norte HS
Barnhard is coming off a junior year where she averaged 20.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.1 blocks per game which earned her First Team All-CIF honors. In her high school career, she has averaged a double-double with 15.7 points and 11.7 rebounds per game.
As a team captain and two-time first team all-league selection she helped her team take second place in the CIF Open Division last year and win the CIF San Diego Section as a sophomore, recording a double-double (15 points and 10 rebounds) in the championship game.
Her father Brooks was a standout at Escondido High School and went on to play at USD where he averaged 14.3 points per game as a senior.
Why Barnhard Chose SDSU
"I chose SDSU because of the coaching staff, the team and everything the program has to offer. I saw myself fitting into every aspect of the school and am so excited to be an Aztec."
Kaelyn Hamilton | 5'9" Guard | McKinney, Texas | McKinney North HS
Hamilton is a two-time district MVP and All-State TABC/TGCA selection. She averaged 16.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.2 steals per game last year. As a freshman, she was named the 10-5A offensive player of the year.
Over the last two years, she has helped her school go 62-9 and win two district championships while playing for her mother Veronica Reed-Hamilton
Why Hamilton Chose SDSU
"I chose San Diego State because I believe my skill set combined with Coach Stacie's system will give me an opportunity to make an impact. I also think I can grow and develop as an overall player under the Aztec staff. I felt a connection with the girls on the team and they really made me feel welcome. I believe that I just fit, and San Diego State felt like home!"
Natalia Martinez | 5'7" Guard | San Leandro, Calif. | Piedmont HS
Martinez averaged 20 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals last season at Piedmont High, where she teamed up with current Aztec Trinity Zamora, and earned WACC Player of the Year honors.
Last year she helped her school go 27-1 after going 24-7 the previous year. As a sophomore she averaged 24 points, eight rebounds, four steals and three assists per game and was named to the San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro Team. Martinez, who is a 4.0 student, also made the WACC First Team as both a freshman and sophomore.
Why Martinez Chose SDSU
"I chose to play basketball at SDSU because of their strong program and the chance to continue playing at a high level. The immediate connection with the coaching staff made me feel that I belonged."
Naomi Panganiban | 5'7" Guard | San Diego, Calif. | La Jolla Country Day
Panganiban comes to SDSU from La Jolla Country Day, one of the best women's basketball programs in the county. She is a two-time all-league selection and was selected to the All-CIF San Diego Section Second Team. Panganiban has also played for the Philippines National Team.
As a team captain, she has helped LJCD win three league championships, two San Diego Open championships and finish second in the state twice. Last year, playing with two five-star prospects, they were ranked No. 6 in the country and No. 9 the year prior.
Panganiban was tabbed by Sports Illustrated as one of eight shooting guards in the nation set to break out in 2023-24.
Panganiban is also a standout track and field athlete. She competes in the high and long jump and 100 and 200-meter sprints and holds the school record in the 100-meter dash (12.68).
Why Panganiban Chose SDSU
"I chose SDSU because of the amazing coaching staff, family bond and the opportunity to compete at a high level. Being a San Diego native, I look forward to playing for my hometown, which has been a dream of mine. Since I'm able to stay close to home, I know that I'll have the support to thrive."