Sheffield Hatters Sign Lashayla Wright-Ponder
The Sheffield Hatters have announced the signing of Lashayla Wright-Ponder for the 2024/25 season.
The 27-year-old American forward joins the Hatters for the 2024/25 season. Wright-Ponder graduated from the University of Tampa in 2021 and has played professionally in Australia, Serbia and most recently Sweden. During the 2023-24 Swedish season, Lashayla averaged 14.9 points per game along with 7.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game.
Lashayla is excited to join the Hatters, stating, “I’m very happy to have signed with the Sheffield Hatters. I have heard great things about the club and the team so I’m really excited for this season.
“I understand from speaking with Vanessa the history of the club and the standard she expects from the team as a result of this. I think it’s great how Vanessa is continuing the ethos of the club and I can’t wait to play a part in that”.
Sheffield Hatters Head Coach Vanessa Ellis stated “Lashayla has some good experience in Europe and further afield, and will be a valuable player within the team.
“I think her game will translate well to our league, and I'm sure she will be an effective member of the roster throughout the season. The team is shaping up very nicely so I’m looking forward to this season”.