Women's Basketball 5/14/2025 11:00:00 AM

Jenkins and Chacha Sign with Highlanders for Upcoming 2025-26 Season

RADFORD, VA. – Radford Women's Basketball Head Coach Mike McGuire has announced the exciting signing of two new Highlanders for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Anaiah Jenkins, a 6'0 forward from Odenton, Md. and Anna Chacha, a 6'2 forward from Tanzania, East Africa, are the pair of new Highlanders who will be making their red and white debuts next season.

Anaiah Jenkins
Forward | 6-0 | Odenton, Md. | Towson
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While at Towson, appeared in 55 games and started in 18 for the Tigers totaling 142 points over two seasons.
Set a career-high with 13 points in a win over American. Pulled down a career-best eight rebounds in conference action against Delaware.
Scored seven points, four assists and five rebounds in CAA Tournament action with the Tigers.
Shot 40% overall during her freshman 2023-24 campaign.
Highlighted her freshman season with an eight-point effort over Campbell and eight rebounds at UNC Wilmington.
Prior to her time at Towson, helped McDonogh win the 2022 AAM A Conference Championship and was ranked as the No. 9 recruit in the state of Maryland.

ANAIAH ON RADFORD: "The Radford coaching staff made me feel like I can accomplish anything basketball-wise. They believed in me in a way that a lot of coaches have not. I'm not flashy, I'm not famous, but I'll do everything that's required to win a game. This staff will give me some tough love, and I will definitely be able to grow here!"

MCGUIRE ON ANAIAH: "When evaluating our team needs for the upcoming season, our staff knew we must sign a forward with experience. Anaiah Jenkins is exactly what our team needs. I have followed Anaiah for years and have been drawn to her competitive fire, versatility, and upside as a player. After having conversations with her, we knew she would be a great fit for our program moving forward. Anaiah will bring immediate versatility, physicality, and rebounding to our team. She is a fantastic addition."

Anna Chacha
Forward | 6-2 | Tanzania, East Africa | Mountain Mission School
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Was named the Most Improved Player during her debut season at Mountain Mission School.
Named Team MVP during her sophomore season.
Earned the Distinguished Christian High School Student Award for outstanding achievement in athletes.
Collected various hardware during her junior season including Team MVP and a NACA Division 4 Tournament Championship.
Was named WBCA Player of the Week for March 13th, 2025, during her senior season.

ANNA ON RADFORD: "I chose Radford University because it will help me financially and I believe it could make a difference in my life. When practicing and talking with the team, it felt like this wasn't my first time with them; they made me feel welcomed. Also, the environment felt like it was the right place for me."

MCGUIRE ON ANNA: "Anna has been a hidden gem in southwest Virginia at Mountain Mission School and we have been very fortunate to learn about her. Anna is from Tanzania and has been in the United States since 3rd grade. She has an amazing story! Anna is an athletic, versatile 6'2 forward with incredible upside. She has a lot of high-level natural ability and we look forward to Anna being in a competitive environment where she can thrive on and off the floor. We are excited to welcome Anna to our program and we thank the entire staff at Mountain Mission for their tireless work to guide Anna to Radford."

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