Nov 12 | Women's Basketball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers women's basketball head coach Gary Redus II has announced the signing of Emily Forrester. Forrester is a four-star prospect, ranked No. 77 in the 2027 SC Next 100.
"We are very excited to welcome Emily to our program," Redus said. "For someone who is relatively new to the game of basketball, her skill set is incredibly advanced, and we believe she is just scratching the surface of what she can become. She is a winner who will help fill an important void for us inside, but she also brings versatility to her game. She can score with her back to the basket, step away from the rim and knock down shots."
A 6-foot-4 forward from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, she joins Rutgers after competing at the St. James Academy in Springfield, Virginia. She previously spent two seasons at Long Island Lutheran in New York, helping the program compete among the nation's top high school basketball programs.
Forrester brings size, versatility and an inside presence to the Scarlet Knights. A member of Team Durant on the EYBL circuit, she has established herself as a talented frontcourt prospect with the ability to finish around the basket and impact the game on the glass.
During the 2026 season with Team Durant, Forrester averaged 10.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and a 58.1 percent field goal percentage in 22 games.
"Emily is used to playing alongside talented players and will pair well with the talent we have returning to our program and the weapons we will continue to bring in," Redus added. "She is also from the Tri-State area, and we love the opportunity to keep a talented player like Emily close to home."
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