Hillsdale College announced the signing of Jasmine Becotte and Kate Scharf to its women's basketball roster, a move that bolsters the squad ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
Becotte, a 5‑foot‑9 guard who transferred from St. Michael's College in Vermont, brings two years of collegiate experience after appearing in 23 games as a freshman, where she posted averages of 5 points and 4 rebounds per contest.
Scharf, a 5‑foot‑7 incoming freshman from Spearfish High School in South Dakota, arrives with a decorated high school career that includes back‑to‑back appearances in the SDHSAA Class AA State Tournament and a record‑setting performance from beyond the arc.
Both athletes are expected to contribute immediately, giving the Chargers depth at the guard positions as the program eyes a fifth consecutive winning season and a run at the Great Midwest Athletic Conference title.
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Becotte earned New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization Division II Player of the Year honors in 2023 and was recognized as an All‑New England Prep School Athletic Council Class B honoree in 2025, underscoring her impact at the prep level before her collegiate transition.
Scharf, meanwhile, captured three straight All‑Black Hills Conference selections, set her school’s single‑game three‑point record, and helped her team reach the state championship game while also winning the South Dakota state title in the We the People competition.
The additions come as the Chargers continue to leverage relationships with institutions such as Pelham High School, Lawrence Academy and Spearfish High School, all of which have supplied talent pipelines in recent years.
Program leadership expressed confidence that the new roster pieces will enhance competitiveness within the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and sustain the team's trajectory toward a conference championship.