Buffs Ink British Hooper Powell

BOULDER — Colorado head coach JR Payne added to the Buffaloes incoming freshman class on Monday, announcing the signing of forward Erin Powell (Hampshire, UK).
 
"We are really excited to finally announce that Erin is joining our team this year," Payne exclaimed. Erin is one of the hardest working, most intrinsically motivated players we have ever recruited. Her energy is infectious, and she will have a positive impact on everyone around her. Buff fans, you will love this gal!"
 
Powell, a 6-foot forward from Hampshire, UK, will come to CU, having played for the Loughborough Riders (WNBL DI) and Charnwood College (WEABL). She's averaging 23.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 2.6 steals per game in 2023-24.
 
She was named to the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic Game the last three seasons and played in the Rebound Women's All-Star Game as a junior and senior.
 
Powell was the WEABL's U17 Player of the Year as a sophomore. She helped her team to a Northern Conference championship in 2023-24 and was named to the Northern Conference First Team in both her junior and senior seasons. Powell was the WEABL MVP in her senior season.
 
She set WEABL records as a junior, totaling 28.5 points and a 35.0 efficiency rating. She finished that season fourth in the WEABL with 18.8 rebounds per game.
 
Internationally, Powell represented Great Britain at the U18 level as a sophomore and junior. She was a U20 selection as a senior.  
 
Powell becomes the fourth member of the incoming freshman class, joining Tabitha Betson (Melbourne, Australia), Lova Lagerlid (Sigtuna, Sweden), and Grace Oliver (Norwell, Mass.).