Bradley Women's Basketball has officially closed out its 2025 recruiting class with the addition of four new players set to join the Braves for the upcoming season. The incoming group will complement a strong returning core of 10 players from last year's roster.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kali Fortson, Maya Foz, Mya Wardle, and Micah Cooper to our squad," said Head Coach Kate Popovec-Goss. "They each bring a unique skill set to our team and add tremendous depth to our roster. With this class, we've gotten bigger, faster, and more skilled. We have a strong core unit returning, and the increased depth this group provides will allow us to increase our pace and further our rotations. Most importantly, all of these athletes come from highly competitive backgrounds and winning programs. That mindset will enhance the competitive atmosphere of our program, and I cannot wait to see how they contribute to our success."
Micah Cooper – Guard | Carrollton, Texas/Southern Miss (SO)
Micah Cooper joins the Braves as a sophomore from Carrollton, Texas, after spending her freshman season at Southern Miss. She appeared in 29 games with six starts, averaging 11.0 minutes, 2.6 points, and 1.9 rebounds per game. Cooper shot 38.4% from the field and an efficient 57.1% from beyond the arc, while adding 24 assists and seven steals. Her top performance came against South Alabama, where she scored a season-high 13 points on perfect 3-for-3 shooting from three-point range.
Mya Wardle – Guard | Peoria, Illinois/Eastern Kentucky (SO)
Peoria native Mya Wardle returns to her hometown after playing her freshman season at Eastern Kentucky. She appeared in all 32 games for the Colonels, averaging 14.5 minutes, 1.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per contest. Wardle finished the year with 57 points, 46 assists, and 14 steals, while hitting 13 three-pointers and shooting 71.4% from the free throw line. A standout at Peoria Notre Dame, she led her team to a 2024 IHSA 2A State Championship and finished her prep career with 1,491 points and 775 assists—ranking ninth in Illinois high school history.
Maya Foz – Forward | Toronto, Ontario, Canada/Fort Erie International Academy (FR)
Incoming freshman Maya Foz arrives from Fort Erie International Academy in Canada, where she was a standout performer on one of the top prep programs in the country. She was named a Grind Session All-Star MVP, won the Grind Session 3-Point Contest, and earned All-Canadian honors. Foz was also selected as an NPA Second Team All-Star and played under head coach Handle Kipp for the Falcons, bringing proven shooting ability and international experience to the Hilltop.
Kali Fortson – Guard | Cincinnati, Ohio / Princeton High School (FR)
Incoming freshman Kali Fortson joins the Braves from Princeton High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she starred for one of the premier programs in the state. A dominant presence on both ends of the floor, Fortson was a two-time leading rebounder in her conference, earned First Team All-Conference honors, and was named MVP of the Division I state championship game. She helped lead Princeton to two state championship appearances during her four-year career and developed under a head coach with WNBA experience. Fortson also competed at the national level on a high-performance Nike EYBL team, bringing toughness, versatility, and a winning pedigree to the Hilltop.
