University of Memphis Athletics
Women's basketball recruits celebrate successful senior campaigns
Apr 03, 2020 | Women's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Despite seasons cut short due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, University of Memphis women's basketball recruits Coriah Beck, Endya Buford and Callie Wright all celebrated successful senior campaigns in preparation for their first season with the Tigers in 2020-21.
"We are even more excited today than we were in November about Endya, Coriah and Callie joining us as each of them had stellar senior campaigns," said head coach Melissa McFerrin. "Coriah & Endya both earned First Team All-State recognition, while Callie was selected as a First Team All-Canada Player. They are proven winners on and off the court and will continue to elevate the standards for the University of Memphis."
Coriah Beck
Guard | 5-11
Fayetteville, Ark. | Fayetteville High School
Beck and her Fayetteville High School squad earned a spot to compete against Bentonville High School for the 2020 6A Arkansas State Championship before the season was cut short just days prior. In the semifinal contest, Beck scored 24 points to lead Fayetteville to a 55-53 victory against Northside High School.
As a senior, Beck earned First Team All-State honors for the second-straight season. She finished her senior campaign averaging 14 points and five rebounds per game. Fayetteville ended with a 23-5 overall record and 12-2 mark in conference play.
Endya Buford
Point Guard | 5-7
Memphis, Tenn. | Olive Branch High School
Buford ended her high school career on a high note, posting a 40-point performance that led Olive Branch High School to its third state championship with Buford on the roster. She was also named the Most Valuable Player in the state championship game after adding eight steals, six rebounds and three assists to her 40 points scored in the 75-51 victory against Clinton High School.
During the month of January, Buford eclipsed 2,000 points scored at Olive Branch. She earned the distinction of Mississippi State Player of the Year and last year she was named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year.
Callie Wright
Forward | 6-1
Markham, Ontario | Bill Crothers Secondary School
Wright capped her senior season off with a Bio Steel All-Canadian Girls selection and she received an invitation to the Junior Canadian Team camp in Japan before it was ultimately canceled due to the pandemic.
On her senior night, Wright scored 27 points to pace Bill Crothers Secondary School. She is a two-time national champion with Team Ontario, a two-time All-Canadian selection and First Team All-Star. During her time at Bill Crothers, Wright turned in a career game with 30 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. She is also a member of her school's 1,000-point and 500-rebound club.
This recruiting class is currently ranked 31st-nationally per the All-Star Girls Report and first in the American Athletic Conference. The Tigers have had back-to-back top 35 recruiting classes with the addition of the 2020 class.
"We are even more excited today than we were in November about Endya, Coriah and Callie joining us as each of them had stellar senior campaigns," said head coach Melissa McFerrin. "Coriah & Endya both earned First Team All-State recognition, while Callie was selected as a First Team All-Canada Player. They are proven winners on and off the court and will continue to elevate the standards for the University of Memphis."
Coriah Beck
Guard | 5-11
Fayetteville, Ark. | Fayetteville High School
Beck and her Fayetteville High School squad earned a spot to compete against Bentonville High School for the 2020 6A Arkansas State Championship before the season was cut short just days prior. In the semifinal contest, Beck scored 24 points to lead Fayetteville to a 55-53 victory against Northside High School.
As a senior, Beck earned First Team All-State honors for the second-straight season. She finished her senior campaign averaging 14 points and five rebounds per game. Fayetteville ended with a 23-5 overall record and 12-2 mark in conference play.
Endya Buford
Point Guard | 5-7
Memphis, Tenn. | Olive Branch High School
Buford ended her high school career on a high note, posting a 40-point performance that led Olive Branch High School to its third state championship with Buford on the roster. She was also named the Most Valuable Player in the state championship game after adding eight steals, six rebounds and three assists to her 40 points scored in the 75-51 victory against Clinton High School.
During the month of January, Buford eclipsed 2,000 points scored at Olive Branch. She earned the distinction of Mississippi State Player of the Year and last year she was named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year.
Callie Wright
Forward | 6-1
Markham, Ontario | Bill Crothers Secondary School
Wright capped her senior season off with a Bio Steel All-Canadian Girls selection and she received an invitation to the Junior Canadian Team camp in Japan before it was ultimately canceled due to the pandemic.
On her senior night, Wright scored 27 points to pace Bill Crothers Secondary School. She is a two-time national champion with Team Ontario, a two-time All-Canadian selection and First Team All-Star. During her time at Bill Crothers, Wright turned in a career game with 30 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. She is also a member of her school's 1,000-point and 500-rebound club.
This recruiting class is currently ranked 31st-nationally per the All-Star Girls Report and first in the American Athletic Conference. The Tigers have had back-to-back top 35 recruiting classes with the addition of the 2020 class.
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