George Washington University Athletics
Women's Basketball signs Nyanna Robertson, Caia Loving to National Letters of Intent
11/19/2021 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Colonials introduce first members of Class of 2022
WASHINGTON - GW women's basketball head coach Caroline McCombs announced the signings of Nyanna Robertson and Caia Loving to national letters of intent on Friday. The additions of Robertson and Loving capped off a signing period that saw George Washington bring home one of the program's highest-ranked recruiting classes according to the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report, including a top-50 signee.
"We are thrilled to welcome Nyanna and Caia to Foggy Bottom," McCombs said. "It was important for us to attract the right people to continue to develop our program's overall culture, and these two young women will help us build upon our foundation. Our staff did a terrific job finding a point guard and a center, which were priorities for us."
Nyanna Robertson
5'7" // G // Ft. Worth, TX // Boswell HS
A native of the Lone Star State and one of the highest-ranked recruits to sign with GW, Robertson joins the Colonials with an impressive high school resume that includes two district MVP awards, two First Team All-District honors, and two Fort Worth Star Offensive MVP awards. She entered the 2021 signing period as the #37 overall ranked recruit and the #8 overall ranked guard according to the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.
What they're saying:
"Nya is a smooth guard. She has the ability to score the ball in a variety of ways and also, as floor general, to get her team involved. Her dynamic athleticism and defensive prowess will continue to elevate our team's overall style of play." - Caroline McCombs
"I think GW is a good fit for me because of the coaching staff and leadership they have towards their players. GW's coaches and players treated me like family from my first moments on campus, and I am excited to be part of the Buff & Blue's amazing culture!" - Nyanna Roberston
"GW is a good fit for Nyanna because the coaching staff understands how to use her and recognizes her strengths. Her dynamic playmaking abilities will fit right in with the GW style of play." - John Resse, Boswell HS Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach
"Nyanna will be bringing a lot of energy to the basketball court as well as bringing a lot of energy into the classroom. She's a very smart kid who has grown as a player and person. She has a lot to offer George Washington, and I know she will keep working to become the best person she can become alongside the outstanding coach staff that GW has."- Earl Allen, Director of CyFair Elite EYBL (Robertson's AAU team)
Caia Loving
6'3" // C // Upper Marlboro, Md. // Riverdale Baptist
A native of the DMV, Loving brings a combination of smarts and skills to George Washington's recruiting class. On the court, Loving's high school resume includes success at Henry Wise High School, where she took home a WElite Showcase Championship and an MPSSAA Playoff victory. This year, Loving will be playing at Riverdale Baptist, where she'll be facing off with some of the best competition in the DMV. Meanwhile, in the classroom, Loving has excelled academically with 4.1 GPA.
What they're saying:
"Caia has an unmatched work ethic. She has tremendous leadership qualities that will continue to grow not only her own game but her standing within our program. She will make an immediate impact with her length and her ability to defend, rebound and run."- Caroline McCombs
"I chose George Washington because of its rigorous academics and the opportunity to play within an incredible athletics department. There's a great family environment, loving coaching staff, first-rate players, and from the moment I arrived on campus It felt like home!"- Caia Loving
"GW will be getting one of the hardest-working players I ever coached in my 16 years of coaching the sport. I know Caia will have an incredible opportunity to work and grow at GW." - Shawn Wright, Riverdale Baptist Basketball Head Coach
"GW provides the academic rigor and standards in conjunction with the athletic component for competing at the D-I level for women's basketball. Caia's maturity and infectious personality will not only add to GW's team's, but I anticipate her being an active member of the George Washington community." - Cortez Quarles, Director of Team Durant (Loving's AAU team).
"We are thrilled to welcome Nyanna and Caia to Foggy Bottom," McCombs said. "It was important for us to attract the right people to continue to develop our program's overall culture, and these two young women will help us build upon our foundation. Our staff did a terrific job finding a point guard and a center, which were priorities for us."
Nyanna Robertson
5'7" // G // Ft. Worth, TX // Boswell HS
A native of the Lone Star State and one of the highest-ranked recruits to sign with GW, Robertson joins the Colonials with an impressive high school resume that includes two district MVP awards, two First Team All-District honors, and two Fort Worth Star Offensive MVP awards. She entered the 2021 signing period as the #37 overall ranked recruit and the #8 overall ranked guard according to the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.
What they're saying:
"Nya is a smooth guard. She has the ability to score the ball in a variety of ways and also, as floor general, to get her team involved. Her dynamic athleticism and defensive prowess will continue to elevate our team's overall style of play." - Caroline McCombs
"I think GW is a good fit for me because of the coaching staff and leadership they have towards their players. GW's coaches and players treated me like family from my first moments on campus, and I am excited to be part of the Buff & Blue's amazing culture!" - Nyanna Roberston
"GW is a good fit for Nyanna because the coaching staff understands how to use her and recognizes her strengths. Her dynamic playmaking abilities will fit right in with the GW style of play." - John Resse, Boswell HS Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach
"Nyanna will be bringing a lot of energy to the basketball court as well as bringing a lot of energy into the classroom. She's a very smart kid who has grown as a player and person. She has a lot to offer George Washington, and I know she will keep working to become the best person she can become alongside the outstanding coach staff that GW has."- Earl Allen, Director of CyFair Elite EYBL (Robertson's AAU team)
Caia Loving
6'3" // C // Upper Marlboro, Md. // Riverdale Baptist
A native of the DMV, Loving brings a combination of smarts and skills to George Washington's recruiting class. On the court, Loving's high school resume includes success at Henry Wise High School, where she took home a WElite Showcase Championship and an MPSSAA Playoff victory. This year, Loving will be playing at Riverdale Baptist, where she'll be facing off with some of the best competition in the DMV. Meanwhile, in the classroom, Loving has excelled academically with 4.1 GPA.
What they're saying:
"Caia has an unmatched work ethic. She has tremendous leadership qualities that will continue to grow not only her own game but her standing within our program. She will make an immediate impact with her length and her ability to defend, rebound and run."- Caroline McCombs
"I chose George Washington because of its rigorous academics and the opportunity to play within an incredible athletics department. There's a great family environment, loving coaching staff, first-rate players, and from the moment I arrived on campus It felt like home!"- Caia Loving
"GW will be getting one of the hardest-working players I ever coached in my 16 years of coaching the sport. I know Caia will have an incredible opportunity to work and grow at GW." - Shawn Wright, Riverdale Baptist Basketball Head Coach
"GW provides the academic rigor and standards in conjunction with the athletic component for competing at the D-I level for women's basketball. Caia's maturity and infectious personality will not only add to GW's team's, but I anticipate her being an active member of the George Washington community." - Cortez Quarles, Director of Team Durant (Loving's AAU team).
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