Virginia Tech women's basketball secures commitment from Jessica Dimaro
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Virginia Tech women's basketball has announced the signing of 6-foot-4 center Jessica Dimaro on July 7, 2026. Dimaro, a native of Yenagoa, Nigeria, played for the Toyota Boshoku Sunshine Rabbits in Japan's W League, earning Rookie of the Year honors for the 2024-25 season. She averaged 12 points and 9.7 rebounds per game last season. This signing comes after head coach Megan Duffy faced offseason challenges, including the transfer of two key players. Dimaro's addition aims to strengthen the Hokies' frontcourt.
- •Jessica Dimaro joins Virginia Tech from Japan's W League.
- •She averaged 12 points and 9.7 rebounds last season.
- •Virginia Tech lost players to the portal, impacting roster depth.
- •Dimaro's signing is aimed at enhancing the frontcourt.
- •She is the only center listed on next season's roster.
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech women’s basketball: Hokies land commitment of 6’4” center Jessica Dimaro
"A big addition for Megan Duffy and the Lady Hokies.
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