Leicester Riders today announce the signing of Kaia Harrison for the 2024-25 season. 

The American guard joins the Riders for her first professional season after playing five years at Wake Forest. In her graduate year, Harrison averaged 8.9 points per game, and finished her collegiate career with 145 games played, the second most in school history. 

Harrison, a New York native, helped the Demon Deacons to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 33 years as a sophomore. She was the team’s second-leading scorer in her final collegiate season, adding electric energy to both ends of the court.

She commented: “I am thrilled to announce my signing with the Riders. I’m super excited for the opportunity to compete in this league and contribute my best to this team’s success. I look forward to showcasing my talent and I’m ready to get to work!”

Heading into his second season as Head Coach, Harrison is Ben Stanley’s first addition to the Riders’ 2024-25 roster.  

He added: “We’re really looking forward to having Kaia join us this year. She comes from a fantastic school, and we know that she’s had a big impact for Wake over the last couple of years. 

“We expect to see a lot of the same things from her for us, with her ability to handle the ball and her defensive acumen. We think she’ll be a fantastic addition to the squad. 

“She’s also an incredibly vibrant person, and she’ll have a big impact on the local community as well as Leicester Riders women.”