Marquette University Athletics
WBB Adds Three Transfers to 2024-25 Roster
5/15/2024 10:23:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Mason, Bediako and Perkins are newest members of Marquette women’s basketball
MILWAUKEE – Marquette University women's basketball head coach Cara Consuegra announced transfers Jaidynn Mason, Jada Bediako and Kennedi Perkins as the newest members of the program on Wednesday.
Bediako has three years of eligibility remaining while Mason and Perkins have two.
Jaidynn Mason
5-9 | Guard | Kansas City, Mo. | Blue Springs South | Southern Illinois
Mason played two seasons at Southern Illinois where she had 24 starts in 52 games for the Salukis. The Kansas City native was named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman Team and averaged 14.0 points per game as a sophomore in 2023-24.
"We are thrilled Jaidynn is coming to Marquette," Consuegra said. "Jaidynn is a dynamic guard who scores and defends at a very high level, and we can't wait to see her play her game in the BIG EAST."
Jada Bediako
6-3 | Forward | Brampton, Ontario | Southwest Academy | Georgia Tech
Bediako played her freshman season at Georgia Tech, appearing in nine games for the Yellow Jackets. She has national team experience with Canada and earned a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Spain.
"We are excited to bring Jada to Milwaukee," Consuegra said. "Jada has valuable experience in international play with Team Canada and immediately brings tremendous depth to our frontcourt."
Kennedi Perkins
5-6 | Guard | Bolingbrook, Ill. | Bolingbrook | Syracuse
Perkins comes to Milwaukee after two seasons at Syracuse where she played in 52 games with four starts. Perkins, from Bolingbrook, Illinois, averaged 2.7 points and 1.1 rebounds per game for the Orange.
"We can't wait to welcome Kennedi to Milwaukee," Consuegra said. "Kennedi has tremendous college experience and is a true competitor who will help our team in many ways at the guard position."
Keep up with the Marquette women's basketball program through social media by following on X (@MarquetteWBB) and Instagram (@marquettewbb) and `liking' on Facebook (MarquetteWBB).
Bediako has three years of eligibility remaining while Mason and Perkins have two.
Jaidynn Mason
5-9 | Guard | Kansas City, Mo. | Blue Springs South | Southern Illinois
Mason played two seasons at Southern Illinois where she had 24 starts in 52 games for the Salukis. The Kansas City native was named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman Team and averaged 14.0 points per game as a sophomore in 2023-24.
"We are thrilled Jaidynn is coming to Marquette," Consuegra said. "Jaidynn is a dynamic guard who scores and defends at a very high level, and we can't wait to see her play her game in the BIG EAST."
Jada Bediako
6-3 | Forward | Brampton, Ontario | Southwest Academy | Georgia Tech
Bediako played her freshman season at Georgia Tech, appearing in nine games for the Yellow Jackets. She has national team experience with Canada and earned a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Spain.
"We are excited to bring Jada to Milwaukee," Consuegra said. "Jada has valuable experience in international play with Team Canada and immediately brings tremendous depth to our frontcourt."
Kennedi Perkins
5-6 | Guard | Bolingbrook, Ill. | Bolingbrook | Syracuse
Perkins comes to Milwaukee after two seasons at Syracuse where she played in 52 games with four starts. Perkins, from Bolingbrook, Illinois, averaged 2.7 points and 1.1 rebounds per game for the Orange.
"We can't wait to welcome Kennedi to Milwaukee," Consuegra said. "Kennedi has tremendous college experience and is a true competitor who will help our team in many ways at the guard position."
Keep up with the Marquette women's basketball program through social media by following on X (@MarquetteWBB) and Instagram (@marquettewbb) and `liking' on Facebook (MarquetteWBB).
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