Rutgers Prep’s Katie Ledden Picks Up Fifth D I Hoops Offer from Lafayette

Katie Ledden of Rutgers Prep (NJ) has worked tirelessly to fulfill her aspiration of playing Division I basketball one day, leaving nothing to chance.

Well, the hard work continues to pay dividends, as the rising junior has received an offer from Lafayette College Women’s hoops after an unofficial visit today, she Tweeted.

Grateful to receive an offer from Lafayette College!! Thank you so much coaches @Key_ah_Tweets @Tom_Lochner @katielowkz @Coach_Jay21 for a great unofficial visit today and the opportunity to be a leopard!! @philly_rise @tonyleeone @klhoops @fran_burbidge @emb_nj pic.twitter.com/RjfZmyZeoi

— Katie Ledden (@KatieLedden) June 30, 2021

This is the fifth hoops offer for Ledden, who now has the St. Joseph’s Hawks (PA), Quinnipiac, and Rhode Island under her belt.

The 6-foot, 135-pound rising junior also play hoops for the AAU Philly Rise 16u team, which is part of the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) circuit.

To watch Ledden’s highlights, visit her YouTube link.

The Lafayette Leopards posted a 5-8 overall record and went 5-7 in Patriot League Conference (PLC) action this past season.

— Jerry Del Priore

(Photos: Ledden Family).