General: Talented newcomer who adds valuable depth to the Rams backcourt... Great defender who will be a big part of the future of the Black and Gold

Prior to VCU: Played basketball for four seasons at Thompson High School... Played volleyball for one season... Helped the Warriors win 72 games during her final three seasons... Scored a school-record 1,757 career points during her four years at Thompson High School in Birmingham... Averaged 17.4 points per game during her final season with the Lady Warriors... Shot 94 percent from the free throw line during her final two seasons, helping Thompson make back-to-back appearances in the area championship... Named All-State in Alabama during her final two campaigns at Thompson.

Personal: Daughter of Robert and Valerie Watts... Majoring in sports medicine and physical therapy... Born July 5, 1990.

COACH CUNNINGHAM ON WATTS: “We really feel that the addition of Rhonda will give us another guard who will leave a lasting impact on this program. She is a tough, hard-nosed kid.”