#2
Nakyra Mitchell
Age: 18
Position: Point Guard
Height: 5’3″
Hometown: Pembroke, North Carolina
High School: Purnell Swett High School
Personal: Mitchell was born in Lumberton; she’s also Native American, a vibrant culture the city is known for. Mitchell plans to study physical therapy and in her spare time, she’ll do what she loves most as a hobby – play basketball.
#3
D'Asia Jackson
Age: 18
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 5’6″
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
High School: South View High School
Personal: Outside of basketball, Jackson enjoys writing music and connecting circuits. Those who know her best nicknamed her “Bama,” an ode to the state she was born in. Jackson plans to study engineering during her time as a student-athlete.
#10
Mylasia McNair
Age: 18
Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Height: 5’5″
Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina
High School: Fayetteville Christian School
Personal: McNair aspires to own her own daycare someday. Her first step at achieving that goal is by pursing a double major – early childhood education and entrepreneurship. She also enjoys food, dancing and spending as much time as she can with family and friends.
#11
Larryea Inman
Age: 27
Position: Guard / Forward
Height: 5’4″
Hometown: Kingston, New York
High School: West Florence High School
Personal: This year marks Inman’s sophomore and last year with the Lady Trojans. She’s a Navy veteran and mother of a 5-year old daughter, “Ma’Kaya.” Inman hopes to transfer to a four-year university and continue playing basketball, but if not, she will purse playing the sport internationally.
#12
Taylor Rowe
Age: 18
Position: Small Forward
Height: 5’6.5″
Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina
High School: South View High School
Personal: Rowe was born in Miami, Florida, and she plans to study computer science while playing at FTCC. In addition to basketball, her hobbies include soccer. She can also speak German.
#15
Emiyah Brown
Age: 19
Position: Power Forward
Height: 5’10”
Hometown: Elizabeth City, North Carolina
High School: East Wake High School
Personal: Brown, similar to some of her teammates, wants to transfer to a four-year university or school to continue playing basketball after her time at FTCC. She’s studying to be an athletic trainer while she plays for the Lady Trojans.
#20
Jada Peterson
Age: 21
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 5’7.5″
Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina
High School: Village Christian Academy
Personal: Peterson plans to join the U.S. Navy after graduating from FTCC, a similar path her teammate, Larryea Inman has taken. Peterson is studying health & fitness at the college and when she’s not studying, enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
#21
RaShara Gilbert
Age: 18
Position: Center
Height: 6’0″
Hometown: Jacksonville, North Carolina
High School: White Oak High School
Personal: Gilbert is the tallest player on this year’s team. She’s currently studying health science and chose working as a pharmacist for her future career path.
#22
Kiani Gravely
Age: 18
Position: Point Guard
Height: 5’1″
Hometown: Jacksonville, North Carolina
High School: Jacksonville High School
Personal: Gravely has been playing basketball since she was seven years old. She plans to study at FTCC for two years before transferring to a four-year university where she can continue to play basketball.
#23
Chalae Lawson
Age: 22
Position: Guard / Post
Height: 5’5″
Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina
High School: Cape Fear High School
Personal: Lawson chose Health Programs as her avenue of studying with plans to become a registered nurse. When she’s not playing basketball, Lawson said she likes to sing and hangout with her friends.
