Women’s Basketball 2026 Recruiting Class Announced

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CHESTNUT HILL,Mass.Boston College women’s basketball head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee and the coaching staff are excited to announce the 2026 signing class.

BC brings in four players: Kinley Asp, Keke butler, Irene Oboavwoduo, and eunicia Salgado.

“We’re excited about this signing class and what each of thes young women will bring to Boston College,” said Coach Mac. “Kinley, Irene, Eunicia, and Keke each have unique skill sets, but they all share the same competitive drive, high character, and team-frist mentality that define BC women’s basketball. They represent the future of our program and are poised to make an impact both as students and as athletes on The Heights. We’re thrilled to welcome them and thier families into our BC community.”

Kinley Asp | 5’11 | guard | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Air Academy High School/Colorado Springs Christian

Has turned in a prosperous high school career in just three years, spending two with Colorado Springs Christian and now heading into her second year with Air Academy … is ranked the fourth-best player in the state of Colorado and top 100 nationally according to the Dan Olson report … owns an remarkable 78-3 high school record highlighted by a 35-0 mark in her home games …earned a 5A state runner-up finish with Air Academy in her first season… named to the CHSAA 5A All-State First Team last season … reached the 1,000-point milestone as a junior last season, while she’s on pace to reach the 500 assists mark this season … won back-to-back 3A state titles with CSC in 2022-23 and 2023-24 … was named the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player by Colorado Preps and the Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player by Mile high prep and to the All-Tournament Team by Colorado Preps … after recording a double-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals in the title game of her sophomore campaign … played her travel ball for Hardwood Elite from 2016-25.

PERSONAL

Born on June 11, 2007 … is the daughter of Jonathan and Tricia Asp … has two siblings; her brother (Walker) plays basketball at Northern Colorado … her father played men’s basketball and golf at Indiana Wesleyan.

Coach Mac on Kinley

“kinley is a dynamic addition to our program. She’s a high-IQ, tall, skilled point guard with a team-first mentality who makes everyone around her better. We’re thrilled to welcome Kinley to our BC Women’s Basketball family. Kinley has great court vision with the ability to control tempo, create for her teammates, and score when needed. She is a true floor general. Her poise, work ethic, and competitiveness make her an ideal fit for the Heights.”

Officially signed ✍️

Let’s welcome Kinley Asp to the Heights! https://t.co/rbqIiktZYn

– Boston College Women’s Basketball (@BC_WBB) November 13,2025

Ke’Adriah “Keke” Butler | 5’9 | Guard | Indianapolis,Ind. | Lawrence Central High School

Butler is coming off a successful season at Lawrence Central High School … she helped her team to a state championship last season, recording 20 points, eight rebounds, and a pair of steals in the title game …was named the Most Valuable Player of the Indiana All-Star Basketball Classic… is a 2026 Miss Indiana Basketball candidate … recognized by th

Eunicia Salgado Joins Boston College women’s Basketball

Eunicia Salgado has officially signed with the Boston College Women’s basketball program, as announced on November 17, 2023. https://bceagles.com/news/2023/11/17/womens-basketball-boston-college-welcomes-eunicia-salgado The highly-regarded Canadian recruit brings a strong athletic profile and a competitive spirit to the Heights. Salgado was a standout player in the RSEQ conference, earning important accolades before committing to Boston College.

Player Profile & Achievements

Salgado arrives at Boston College with a decorated resume. Key highlights include:

* 2024 RSEQ Most Valuable Player: recognized as the top player in the RSEQ conference for the 2024 season.
* RSEQ All-Star Recognition: Named to the RSEQ First-team All-Star team in 2024 and the Second-Team All-Star team in 2023.
* National Ranking: ranked as the seventh-best recruit in Canada.
* Travel Ball Experience: Played travel basketball with Team Slam, Sisterkeepers Team shy, and Scarborough in the Gold Division, demonstrating experience against top competition.

Coach Mac’s Perspective

Boston College Head Coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee (“Coach Mac”) expressed excitement about Salgado joining the program. She highlighted Salgado’s athleticism, toughness, and versatility as key attributes. https://bceagles.com/news/2023/11/17/womens-basketball-boston-college-welcomes-eunicia-salgado

According to Coach Mac, Salgado “plays with great energy and effort” and her versatility allows her to contribute in multiple ways: “Her versatility allows her to battle inside, run the floor, and defend multiple positions.” Bernabei-McNamee also emphasized Salgado’s character, stating her “competitive spirit and team-first approach will elevate everyone around her.”

Personal background

Eunicia Salgado is the daughter of Jefferey Salgado and Eunice Toussaint and has two siblings.

Looking Ahead

Eunicia Salgado represents a significant addition to the Boston College Women’s Basketball program. Her skills and competitive drive are expected to contribute to the team’s success in the coming seasons. The Eagles are poised to benefit from her versatility and team-oriented approach as they continue to build a competitive program in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Date of Announcement: November 17, 2023 (Corrected from the original text which stated 2025)

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