"We are excited to welcome the class of 2021 to Northern Kentucky University Women's Basketball,” said Whitaker. “This talented group brings versatility, athleticism and a diverse set of skills that will have an immediate impact in our program."
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Camryn Whitaker announces the signing of four student-athletes to join the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team in fall 2021. Kailee Davis, Paige Hodgson, Khamari Mitchell-Steen and Trinity Thompson each signed their National Letters of Intent to become Norse.
"We are excited to welcome the class of 2021 to Northern Kentucky University Women's Basketball,” said Whitaker. “This talented group brings versatility, athleticism and a diverse set of skills that will have an immediate impact in our program."
Kailee Davis
- Davis hails from Detroit where she plays prep hoops for Renaissance High School
- As a junior, 5-foot-4 point guard was named to the AP All-State First Team, the Detroit Free Press Dream Team and was one of 16 players garnering recognition as the “Best of the Best” by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan
- After averaging 16.8 points, 3.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game last year, which included leading Renaissance to a city title with a 34-point showing in the championship, Davis was named Miss PSL and highlighted the all-league first team
Whitaker on Davis
"Kailee's ability to score in a variety of ways from the point guard position will be invaluable to our team. She has a high IQ and great feel for the game on both ends of the court which is extremely exciting for our future! We couldn't be more excited to welcome Kailee to our family."
Paige Hodgson
- A native of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Hodgson brings a familiarity with Horizon League territory
- Hodgson is a 6-foot-2 power forward who helped the Golden Beavers reach the WIAA Division 2 state tournament and go 23-3 overall
- An All-Badger North Conference averaged 5.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game
Whitaker on Hodgson
"It didn't take long to know what a great fit Paige would be in our program when we started recruiting her this summer. At the stretch-4 position she can run the floor, shoot the three and use her length in the paint both offensively and defensively. It will be exciting to watch her game grow and develop over four years!"
Khamari Mitchell-Steen
- A 5-foot-7 guard, Mitchell-Steen joins the Norse from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Oak Ridge HS
- She is a two-time all-district, all-region and all-state honoree who also has a District MVP nod on her resume
- Mitchell-Steen averaged 20 points, three assists and five rebounds per game as a junior, improving on marks of 15 points, three assists and five boards an outing as a sophomore
Whitaker on Mitchell-Steen
"We are thrilled to add Khamari to our well-rounded class! She brings speed, athleticism and scoring from the guard position that will be critical to the success of our backcourt for years to come. The thing that excites me the most is her defensive intensity. Khamari will be an exciting player to watch for our NKU fans."
Trinity Thompson
- Thompson is a 6-foot forward/center coming out of Gary, Indiana, and Michigan City High School
- She averaged 28.3 points and 15.8 rebounds per game as a junior
- Thompson was also an Indiana All-Star and all-state honoree
Whitaker on Thompson
"What I love most about Trinity's game is the fact that she can play facing the basket or in the post. She has the size, physicality and potential to be a dominating player in the Horizon League. Trinity also has a passion for the game that is contagious, and I can't wait for her to bring that to NKU."