MM 5.19: Maryland women’s basketball signs 2020 guard Taisiya Kozlova

Maryland women’s basketball made a late addition to its 2020 class, signing guard Taisiya “Tai” Kozlova on Monday.

Kozlova, a native of Moscow, Russia, averaged 13.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game at Elevation Prep Academy in Florida, where she led the team in minutes played and points per game while starting every game.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tai into our Maryland family,” head coach Brenda Frese said in a statement. ”She fits us perfectly and will be eligible immediately. She is a dynamic guard with tremendous length that can really shoot the ball and defend. She has an extremely high motor and is so unselfish. All she wants to do is win. We can’t wait for Tai to join our team and program and continue to help us compete for championships.”

Standing at 6’1, Kozlova will be another key addition to the defensive side of the ball for the Terps, where her length can shine in the new-look press.

“I chose Maryland because of the genuine coaching staff and I feel that I can grow there as a player and as an individual,” Kozlova said.

Frese and her staff add Kozlova to an offseason overall that includes transfer Chloe Bibby, graduate transfer Katie Benzan and 2020 forward Angel Reese, the No. 2 player in her class.

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