RICHMOND, Va. – VCU Women's Basketball Head Coach Beth O'Boyle has announced the signings of Cyriah Griffin and Isabel Whitelaw to their National Letters of Intent.
 
Griffin, a two-time state champion guard, signs from Menchville High School in Suffolk, Virginia while Whitelaw, a forward who plays for Shepparton Gators Basketball Club, signs from Australia.
 
Griffin averaged 19 points, nine assists and seven steals in helping King's Fork reach the Class 4 state semifinals last season. She was named first team All-Tidewater. As a sophomore, Griffin averaged 15 points, eight assists and five steals per game leading King's Fork to the VHSL Class 4 championship.
 
Griffin also played a key role in Princess Anne's VHSL Class 5 State Championship as a freshman. Griffin played AAU for Team Durant.
 
"Cyriah is a dynamic point guard with great quickness and a high basketball IQ. Offensively, she has the ability to score off the bounce and from the 3-point line. Her tenacious defense and athleticism will excel in our up-tempo style of play," O'Boyle said.
 
Whitelaw plays in the Country Basketball League in Shepparton, Australia for the U18 Girls Division I Shepparton Gators. She played in AAU tournaments in the U.S. for ATC Academy and has also appeared for the Hawthorn Magic. Whitelaw has also played for the Victoria Country U18 team in the Australian Junior National Championships. Whitelaw has been a Victoria national performance player and was named the female GSBA 2018 Rising Star.
 
"Issy is extremely versatile and can stretch the defense with her ability to shoot it with range and play off the bounce. Her vision and playmaking ability with be a great addition to our program," O'Boyle said.