SAN ANTONIO – UTSA head coach Karen Aston has officially signed three student-athletes for the 2024-25 recruiting class. Sema Udo, Sanaa Bean, and Adriana Robles all joined the early signing period.
Adriana Robles | 5-5 | G | Fort Worth, Texas | Fossil Ridge HS
Fossil Ridge HS Head Coach Valery Jackson on Robles:
"Adriana Robles will be leaving her legacy on Fossil Ridge Lady Panther Basketball. She has been one of the most prolific players in school history. Adriana has played points guard for Fossil Ridge for four years on varsity. She won't hesitate to put the team on her shoulders during games or practices. She is a natural-born leader who works hard to be better every day. She has a fun-loving personality and genuinely cares about others. The FRHS family is excited to witness and be part of her next chapter."
Robles on joining UTSA:
"I'm super blessed and excited to be a part of the Roadrunner family. I can't wait to learn from the coaches, create new memories and grow as an individual."
A four-year letter winner at Fossil Ridge High School, Robles heads to UTSA following a stellar career on and off the court for the Lady Panthers. At FRHS, she surpassed the 1,000-point milestone, winning a trio of First Team All-District awards in the process. Robles' junior season saw her win 2023-24 District Offensive Player of the Year honors after averaging 2.1 PPG, 5.7 RPG and 4.5 APG. Additionally, she claimed Academic All-District honors thanks to a 4.7 GPA at FRHS.
Robles has experience competing internationally, as she represented her native Puerto Rico at the FIBA U18 Americup, where she posted 10.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG and 2.5 APG en route to the quarterfinals. A year prior, at the U17 World Cup, she tallied 14.9 PPG, 4.3 RPG, and 3.6 APG. At the club level, Robles competed with Texas Lonestar.
At UTSA, she plans to study kinesiology, with the goal of transitioning to a job in athletics after her playing career. Robles is the daughter of Michelle Rivera and Edfren Robles and has one sister, Alanis Robles.
Head Coach Karen Aston on Robles:
"We are so pleased to welcome Adriana and her family to our basketball program. She has been such a pleasure to get to know during the recruiting process. Adriana is the epitome of a point guard and one that we targeted very early in the summer due to our specific needs. Her ability to run a team and understand the role of her position is unique. Adriana has been fortunate to experience international competition and is ready for the next level. I look forward to watching her grow here at UTSA."
Sema Udo | 6-0 | F | Plano, Texas | Plano East HS
Udo on joining UTSA:
"I'm so excited to officially be a Roadrunner! I'm looking forward to building new bonds with the team and working toward a successful season."
The sister of current UTSA women's basketball player Idara Udo, Sema will don orange and navy following four years on varsity at Plano East High School. She has two First Team All-District accolades under her belt, and as a freshman was a Second Team honoree. Udo won team MVP accolades in her sophomore and junior seasons while hoisting a District Championship. Udo clubbed with DC Queens and True Texas Hoops.
She is the daughter of Itoro Inim and Efiong Udo and plans to study biology at UTSA before pursuing a career in medical dosimetry.
Head Coach Karen Aston on Udo:
"Sema is a player we have kept our eyes on for quite some time. She is unicorn type player and I feel the sky is the limit regarding her potential. She can play multiple positions and has a knack for the ball. Sema clearly comes from a very high achieving family that has set her up for success in her next endeavor. Sema is a terrific student that hasn't even touched the surface of her potential on the court. We can't wait to get her here and watch her blossom at UTSA as a Roadrunner."
Sanaa Bean | 6-3 | F | New Orleans, La. | Edna Karr HS|
Bean on joining UTSA:
"I am looking forward to competing on a high level in a competitive conference, and I’m looking forward to the football games with the team!"
Edna Karr Head Coach Principal Antoine on Bean:
"Sanaa is brimming with potential. Her attitude and approach to the game of basketball scream, 'I want to get better!' She's a pleasure on and off the court. I'm super excited to see her growth over the next four years!"
A high-level prospect, Bean is listed as one of the top five recruits in the state by the Louisiana Girls Ranking. She's made the All-District First Team in all three seasons at Karr High School and has reached the state semifinals as a freshman and sophomore. Bean and the Cougars made the quarterfinals in 2023-24, and she clubs with IFN GUAA.
She is the daughter of Joynell and Terry Bean and has a sister, Tiri. Her father competed collegiately for Mary Holmes College. At UTSA, she plans to study kinesiology and become an athletic trainer.
Head Coach Karen Aston on Bean:
“We are so excited for Sanaa to get on campus. She is another player that we have had our eyes on for a long time. A player that also hasn’t scratched the surface of her potential yet, and in our system here at UTSA, she will thrive. Sanaa will fill a very important role of a paint protector-rebounder and has that defensive prowess that we love. Sanaa has a winning mindset and comes from a family that fits very well here at UTSA. We are so pleased she chose to further her career here as a Roadrunner.”
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