Women's Basketball Signs Three on National Signing Day

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas women’s basketball head coach Mike Neighbors has announced the program’s 2025 signing class that features three signees from three countries.

Coach Neighbors on the Class

“There have been many seismic shifts in college athletics in the last three years,” Neighbors said. “But throughout those changes, one thing that has remained the same is that relationships matter in building your teams. Our class of 2025 is a result of our staff’s relationships to identify the best prospects in the world that fit in Fayetteville and at the University of Arkansas.

“Our three newest Razorbacks come from diverse backgrounds and basketball experiences but all three found in common that this was the best place for them each to continue their education and development. On their visits, our city welcomed them and our University inspired them. From the restaurants where we dined to the hotels where they stayed, Razorback fans united in showing what makes their time as student-athletes different than the other places they considered. I’m thankful for my staff’s efforts and sacrifices. We all ask you to welcome our three newest Razorbacks.”

Bonnie Deas

5’9 | Guard | Melbourne, Australia | Centre of Excellence | Sydney Flames

• Invited to play in WNBA ALL-STAR Weekend as a Top 40 player in the world
• Chose Arkansas over Syracuse, Washington, and Mississippi State
• She averaged 13.8 points, 6 rebounds and 2.4 assists for Australia in the FIBA 18-under Asia Cup in China in June and helped her nation defeat China 96-79 in the finals.
• Shot 52.5% from the field and 75% from the free-throw line. 
• Deas signed a one-year amateur deal with the Sydney Flames of the WNBL in August

“Bonnie has the great ability to play downhill, she’s dynamic and she does a great job getting into the lane. She also stretches the floor with her ability to shoot from deep. Bonnie is a true competitor, she is not averse to taking the big shots or making big plays, and she is a tremendous teammate.”      

Cinnamon Lister (NBA International Elite Women’s Operations Lead)

Aisha Salem Hassan

5-7 | Guard | Alexandria, Egypt | Sacred Heart Academy | Alexandria Sporting Club

• Chose Arkansas over Yale & Columbia
• Played for the Egyptian National Team
• Named camp MVP at Basketball Without Borders, South Africa
• Aisha Mohamed Salem Gabr Hassan player in Egypt (EGY) | FIBA.basketball

“Aisha plays at the pace Coach Neighbors loves. She can push the tempo and facilitate in a way that resembles Destiny Slocum. She has an edge to her. Her aggressiveness is noticeable, and she does an exceptional job of getting to the paint to create. Aisha is a terrific leader and makes her teammates better.”        

Cinnamon Lister, NBA International Elite Women’s Operations Lead

“Arkansas is gaining an exceptional player and person in Aisha. She wreaks havoc on both sides of the ball. She is a true 3-level scorer and a lockdown defender who plays with relentless passion and energy. Her ability to elevate everyone around her—whether on the court, in the locker room, or in the classroom—will make an immediate impact. I am thrilled to see her join Coach Neighbors and his outstanding staff and can’t wait to watch her flourish at Arkansas and thrive under their tutelage.”

Coach Ayo Hart, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Sacred Heart Academy

Harmonie Ware

5-10 | Guard | Cleveland, TN | Bradley Central HS | Alabama Southern Stars

• Chose Arkansas over California, Florida Atlantic, James Madison, Kentucky, Alabama-Birmingham, Southern Miss, Middle Tennessee, Furman and other programs
• She was named the Class 4A State tournament MVP after she scored a career-high 29 points and had 9 rebounds during a 58-43 victory over Bartlett in the title game
• She set a state tournament record for consecutive free throws made with 22

“Harmonie comes from one of the top high school programs in Tennessee fresh off of back-to-back Class 4A titles. Her leadership mixed with her playmaking ability will fit right in with Coach Neighbors’ system. Harmonie is a versatile guard with the capability of scoring from anywhere on the floor. She is a great defender that can guard multiple positions and competes for rebounds every possession.”

Tim Lownsdale, Tennessee Basketball Reporter

Up Next

Arkansas will host UT-Arlington on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Bud Walton Arena. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. and the game will be streamed live on SEC Network+.

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