National Champion Laura Molnárová Signs NLI with JMU Women’s Basketball

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Sean O'Regan announced the signing of Laura Molnárová for the 2024-25 season.

A native of Bratislava, Slovakia, Molnárová is a former national champion in the Hungarian First League, a two-time runner-up for National Youth Athlete of the Year and was a Division B MVP nominee at the FIBA U18 European Championship in summer 2023.

Molnárová will join transfers Ro Scott (Marshall), Zakiya Stephenson (Ole Miss) and Bree Robinson (Michigan State), and freshmen Alonna Poole and Angela Williams for the upcoming campaign.

Laura Molnárová | 5-11 | G | Bratislava, Slovakia | Gymnázium Imre Madácha

Two-time National Youth Athlete of the Year runner-up
Helped team finish second at the Hungarian National Championship in Hungarian First League in 2023-24
2023 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B MVP nominee
Finished third at U23 Hungarian National Championship in 2022-23
2021-22 Hungarian National Champion in Hungarian First League
Team placed third at U16 Hungarian National Championship, and was named to All-Star Five
Also played for Sopron Basket and Uni Gyor in EuroLeague
Attended Gymnázium Imre Madácha in Šamorín, Slovakia

O'Regan on Molnárová: "We are elated to announce a new member of our family! Laura has gone through a lot to be here with us and we're extremely happy she made it here. She's a versatile guard that has a wealth of experience. We are excited to get started with her."

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