Troy University Athletics

Koranga Named World Exposure Report Junior College Transfer of the Year Finalist
4/13/2022 9:17:00 AM | Basketball (W)
TROY, Ala. – After coming to Troy out of Tyler Junior College prior to the 2020-21 season, Felmas Koranga has been named a World Exposure Report NCAA D1 Junior College Transfer of the Year Finalist, the organization announced Wednesday.
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"Felmas is the ultimate example of what a junior college transfer can become," head coach Chanda Rigby said. "She has helped us win back-to-back championships, earned the team's highest GPA, graduated with her bachelor's degree and has completely elevated our team culture."
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Koranga, who spent the last two seasons with the Trojans, adds World Exposure Report Junior College Transfer of the Year Finalist to her long list of accolades.
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In her time at Troy, Koranga has led the Trojans to the 2021-22 Sun Belt Regular Season Championship, 2020-21 Sun Belt Tournament Championship, a NCAA Tournament appearance and a WNIT appearance.
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The Nakuru, Kenya native was dubbed a First Team All-Sun Belt selection this season after leading the league in rebounding, averaging 10.7 boards per game, and ranking ninth in scoring, averaging 12.6 points per game.
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Koranga was a two-time Sun Belt Player of the Week selection and was also named to the 2021 Sun Belt All-Tournament Team.
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During the 2020-21 campaign, the forward made her name known her first season in the league, being named the Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year and a Second Team All-Sun Belt selection.
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The winner will be announced on Friday, April 15 as a part of the World Exposure Report Awards.
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"Felmas is the ultimate example of what a junior college transfer can become," head coach Chanda Rigby said. "She has helped us win back-to-back championships, earned the team's highest GPA, graduated with her bachelor's degree and has completely elevated our team culture."
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Koranga, who spent the last two seasons with the Trojans, adds World Exposure Report Junior College Transfer of the Year Finalist to her long list of accolades.
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In her time at Troy, Koranga has led the Trojans to the 2021-22 Sun Belt Regular Season Championship, 2020-21 Sun Belt Tournament Championship, a NCAA Tournament appearance and a WNIT appearance.
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The Nakuru, Kenya native was dubbed a First Team All-Sun Belt selection this season after leading the league in rebounding, averaging 10.7 boards per game, and ranking ninth in scoring, averaging 12.6 points per game.
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Koranga was a two-time Sun Belt Player of the Week selection and was also named to the 2021 Sun Belt All-Tournament Team.
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During the 2020-21 campaign, the forward made her name known her first season in the league, being named the Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year and a Second Team All-Sun Belt selection.
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The winner will be announced on Friday, April 15 as a part of the World Exposure Report Awards.
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Women's Basketball Positional Preview - Transfers
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Women's Basketball Positional Preview - Returners
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Chanda Rigby Postgame Press Conference - AUM
Tuesday, October 28






