VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota head women's basketball coach Carrie Eighmey has announced the signing of transfer Josie Hill from Chicago State. Hill joins the Coyotes with one year of eligibility remaining.
 
Hill, a 6-1 center from Rapid City, appeared in 82 games for the Cougars. In her career, Hill averaged 10.1 points and nearly 6.8 rebounds in 29 minutes per game.
 
"We are excited to bring Josie back home to South Dakota!" Eighmey said. "She has valuable playing experience at the collegiate level. She takes a ton of pride in being a great defender and shot blocker. She's a great athlete that is willing to run the floor hard. She has the ability to score around the paint and can also stretch the floor."
 
During her junior season at Chicago State, Hill averaged 12.4 points and 6.4 rebounds on 50% shooting from the field. Hill recorded six double-doubles last season, including a 21-points, 12-rebound performance against Central Connecticut State and a 16-point, 14-rebound showing against Le Moyne.
 
Hill prepped at Rapid City Central, where she led the Cobblers to a 17-7 record and a state tournament appearance her senior year and was named first team all-state.
 
Hill was all-defensive team in the Northeast Conference (NEC) this season. She set the Chicago State single season and single game record for blocks during her sophomore campaign.