Jaya Perkins (Lakeville, Minn.) Signs with Golden Eagle Women’s Basketball

(Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women’s basketball coach Mike Roysland announced today the signing of Jaya Perkins to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2011-12 season.
 
Perkins is a 5-10, guard from Lakeville North High School in the South Suburban Conference (formerly the Lake Conference). She was named a Lake Conference Honorable Mention basketball player and was a state champion in 2010 following a 32-0 season. She was named All-Conference in track and is a four-year letterwinner in track and basketball.
 
“Jaya Perkins is an extremely athletic and versatile player. Her length and speed will fit our style of play in great fashion,” says Coach Roysland. “She also has the ability to attack the rim and pull-up on a dime to shoot mid-range jump shots.”
 
Perkins is undeclared on a major at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Troy and Michele Perkins.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
 
All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.