By KEVIN JAKAHI
By KEVIN JAKAHI
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Lia Galdeira has decided to forego her senior season at Washington State to pursue professional opportunities in Europe, the school announced on Friday.
The 2012 Konawaena graduate has signed a contract with a sports agent, nullifying her NCAA eligibility, and will begin her pro career this fall. Galdeira would be the first BIIF female basketball player to play pro ball.
“I have made the decision to pursue my lifelong dream and play professionally, this year in Europe and then in the WNBA,” Galdeira said. ““I’d like to thank Washington State University for allowing me to be a part of the Cougar family, it has been an honor to represent the women’s basketball program. I am very thankful and blessed for being a part of such an amazing program and playing for one of the most respected and down to earth coaches, June Daugherty, and her staff.”