ITHACA, N.Y. – Dayna Smith, The Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 Head Coach of Women's Basketball, has announced the addition of four newcomers to the Big Red program for the 2021-22 season.

The incoming class is forward-laden, with Jada Davis, Arianna Linoxilakis, and Summer Parker-Hall bringing a combination of size and skill that will increase Cornell's presence in the paint. Lexi Green, a dynamic guard/forward with a knack for scoring the basketball, completes the Class of 2025.

"We are really looking forward to not only what this incoming freshmen class brings to our program, but to what we can and will become as a cohesive unit," said Smith. "Coming off the pandemic year, we could not be more excited to have the opportunity to work together and build our identity as a whole. These four young women will add to the character and work ethic of our program, and we cannot wait to get started. We believe that the trust that they put in us through the recruiting process will carry over into the connections that we are able to develop as a team. We look forward to the possibilities of the season ahead and can't wait to be back on the floor together!"

Smith's talented incoming class comes from all over the country, as the newcomers hail from four different states, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York.

When combined with the four student-athletes that were due to debut for Cornell in 2020-21, the Big Red will have eight new faces to watch this season on its 14-player roster.

Meet the Class of 2025

Jada Davis – 6-2 – Forward
San Diego, Calif. (The Bishop's School)

Prior to Cornell
• Two-time team captain at The Bishop's School.
• Twice named to the San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Team (2019-20, 2020-21).
• Competed on the club circuit for the Elite Basketball Organization (EBO).
• Helped EBO to a top five finish in the Adidas Gauntlet in 2020.
• Guided EBO to a pair of championships in 2018.
• Also competed in track & field at The Bishop's School, helping her 4x400-meter relay team to a third place finish at the 2021 D3 CIF Championship.

Coach Smith on Davis:  "Jada's length and versatility will be a welcomed addition to our frontcourt this season. She competes on every possession and is a solid rebounder on both ends of the floor. Her instincts make her a tough defender and she has a solid motor. Her ability to run the floor and finish well around the basket will fit into our system extremely well. We look forward to seeing what Jada will bring to our lineup this year!" 

Lexi Green – 5-9  – Guard/Forward
Pittsford, N.Y. (Pittsford Mendon HS)

Prior to Cornell
• Earned First Team All-State distinction at Pittsford Mendon HS in 2020.
• Integral member of a Pittsford Mendon team that went 111-7 over her five seasons on the team.
• Amassed 1,458 career points at Pittsford Mendon.
• Named the 2021 All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year.
• Two-time Monroe County Player of the Year, winning the honor for Division 2 in 2021 and Division 3 in 2020.
• Three-time All-Monroe County honoree (2018, 19, 21), including first-team distinction in 2021.
• Helped Pittsford Mendon clinch the 2019 New York State Class A title, the program's first in school history.
• Also guided Pittsford Mendon to the 2019 Class A Federation Championship, the first by any Section V team (boys or girls) at the Class B level or higher.
• Named to the All-Tournament Team for both the State Championship and Federation Championship in 2019.
• Guided Pittsford Mendon to five consecutive sectional titles.
• Twice earned a spot on the Section V Championship All-Tournament Team (2018, 20).
• Selected to the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Section V Tournament Team in 2018 and 2019.
• Named to the 2019 New York State All-Star Third-Team.
• Earned a place on the All-Greater Rochester team four times, earning first team honors on three occasions (2019, 20, 21).
• Tabbed a three-time scholar-athlete (2018, 19, 20).
• Competed on the AAU circuit for City Rocks.

Coach Smith on Green: "Lexi is a physical and steady guard that can score at all three levels on the floor. Her ability to play inside-out, combined with her solid feel for the game, makes her a threat on multiple levels. We are really excited about Lexi's toughness and what her mindset will add to our perimeter core this season. Coming from such a successful high school program, we feel her work ethic and experience will allow her to adapt to our system immediately. We can't wait to get started and see what Lexi brings to the table this year!" 

Arianna Linoxilakis – 6-1 – Forward
Weston, Mass. (Weston HS)

Prior to Cornell
• Four-year letterman at Weston HS, serving as team captain during senior campaign.
• Tabbed a Dual County League (DCL) All-Star.
• Awarded the Peter Condakes Memorial Award and Scholarship, given to a Weston senior who has a passion for both basketball and academics and is determined on the court and in the classroom.
• Named Weston's Best Women's Athlete as a senior.
• Played AAU basketball for B2L.
• Earned honorable mentions for her performances at the US Junior Nationals (Hershey) and GymRat Challenge.
• Recognized among the top 15 players to be considered for the Greek National Team in the summer of 2019.

Coach Smith on Linoxilakis: "Arianna's ability to run the floor and score on the move will be a huge asset in our system this season. She is tenacious on both ends of the court, and we are excited about adding her offensive variety to our frontcourt. Arianna's ability to put the ball on the floor, score in the paint, as well as hit the mid-range jumper, will add to the overall depth of our lineup. We are excited to have Arianna as part of our program this year!"

Summer Parker-Hall – 5-11  – Forward
Chicago, Ill. (Loyola Academy)

Prior to Cornell
• Two-time 4A Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) All-State selection (2019-20, 2020-21).
• Two-time GCAC All-Conference honoree (2019-20, 2020-21).
• Graduated from Loyola Academy ranked sixth all-time in career rebounds.
• Helped Loyola Academy to the 2020-21 Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) Championship.
• Guided Loyola Academy to back-to-back Jesuit Cup Championships in 2019-20 and 2020-21.
• Named the MVP of her Loyola Academy team.
• Also competed in two years of rowing and one season of cross country in high school.

Coach Smith on Parker-Hall: "Summer's ability to score in the low post, as well as stretch the floor as a perimeter threat, will definitely fit well into our overall offensive scheme. We were drawn to Summer's work ethic and determination on the floor. She knows how to utilize her skillset to make things happen on the court. We believe that she has the potential to be a solid threat in our league and we are looking forward to having her as part of our forward core this year!"