ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women’s basketball program and head coach Colleen Mullen have announced three signees coming in for the 2025-26 season. Joining the Great Danes will be Nila Giraud, Amaya Stewart, and Laura Vera Ramirez.

Undefeated at home in the 2024-25 season, UAlbany is coming off three consecutive 20-win seasons. The Great Danes made their way to the WNIT in each of the past two years after going to the NCAA Tournament as America East Champions in 2022. 

UAlbany will continue the 2024-25 season at Binghamton on Saturday, February 1.

Nila Giraud

F | 6-0 | Irvington, N.J. | Immaculate Conception HS | Team Sharp S40

Quick Background: A two-time midseason post player of the year, Giraud was named the Essex County Player of the Year, First Team All-New Jersey, first team all-group, and First Team All-Essex County following her junior season. The Irvington, N.J. native led her team to a county championship and was named the Most Valuable Player.                                                                 

Mullen on Giraud: “Nila is a strong, athletic, versatile player. She has the ability to play both inside and out and can score in a variety of ways. Her size and versatility will allow her to play multiple positions.”

Amaya Stewart

F | 6-1 | West Reading, Pa. | Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior HS | K-Low Elite

Quick Background: A two-time Berks County Player of the Year, Stewart is a strong and dynamic forward who creates at the basket and has been a prolific high school scorer. Leading the county in scoring as a junior, she led her team to their second consecutive Berks County title and District 3 Class 4A Championship.

Mullen on Stewart: “Amaya is a talented rebounder at both ends of the floor. She has terrific footwork in the paint and has an explosive face-up game. She will add critical depth at the forward position.”

Laura Vera Ramirez

G | 5-11 | Estepona, Spain | CAB Estepona

Quick Background: Vera Ramirez has played at a high level in her country and is an experienced winner. Most recently playing with CAB Estepona, a professional basketball team in Spain, she is a terrific three-pointer shooter who can score in a variety of ways. With an ability to get her shot off with very little space, she will bring Spanish National Team experience to the Great Danes.

Mullen on Vera Ramirez: “Laura is a three-level scorer. She can shoot the three, has a solid mid-range game, and can attack the basket to finish. Her length and athleticism will allow her to create at both ends of the floor.”

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