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Rachael Rose

Position:
Guard
Height:
5-7
Class:
Sr.
Hometown:
Scranton, Pa.
Major:
Psychology
High School:
Scranton Prep (USC Upstate, Wofford)

A highly accomplished guard who earned back-to-back Southern Conference Player of the Year honors at Wofford, setting multiple single-season program records, including points, assists, and free throw percentage. She was named a finalist for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award and earned CSC Academic All-America honors. Prior to Wofford, she was Big South Freshman of the Year at USC Upstate and a standout high school athlete with multiple all-state selections.

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2024-25 Season (Wofford)

  • Appeared in just six games due to injury, averaging 12.5 ppg and 4.3 rpg.
  • Had 28 assists against just 12 turnovers and scored 20 or more twice in six games.

2023-24 Season (Wofford)

  • Led SoCon in scoring (22.3 ppg), assists (5.4 apg), steals (2.13 spg), and FT% (87.0%), ranking 7th nationally in scoring.
  • Set program single-season records in points (670), assists (163), and free throw percentage.
  • Recorded Wofford’s first-ever triple-double (19 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Furman).
  • Southern Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
  • Finalist for Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year; watch list for Ann Meyers Drysdale USBWA Player of the Year.
  • Scored career-high 38 points in SoCon Tournament semifinal vs. UNCG.
  • Registered eight double-doubles during the season.
  • Named CSC Academic All-America Second Team and CSC Academic All-District.
  • Seven-time SoCon Player of the Week, three-time Player of the Month.
  • Achieved career milestones of 1,000th career point and 500th career rebound.

2022-23 Season (Wofford)

  • Started all 32 games; set program records in single-season minutes (1,097).
  • Led team in scoring (17.2 ppg), shooting percentage (51.3%), three-point percentage (41.3%), assists (133), and rebounds (5.7 rpg).
  • Named Southern Conference Player of the Year; All-SoCon First Team selection.
  • Second-most points (550) in a single season in program history.
  • Recorded five double-doubles; scored in double figures 30 times.
  • Program record for consecutive double-digit scoring games (19+).
  • Posted career-high 32 points at Chattanooga, Wofford’s first 30-point game since 2019.
  • Helped secure Wofford’s first-ever SoCon Regular Season Championship with 25 points and 10 rebounds vs. Mercer.
  • Two-time SoCon Player of the Month, including first-ever for program.
  • Earned SoCon All-Tournament Team honors.

Before Wofford (USC Upstate and High School)

  • Big South Freshman of the Year at USC Upstate, averaging 13.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.6 apg.
  • Eight-time Big South Freshman of the Week honoree.
  • Named Honorable Mention All-Big South and All-Freshman Team.
  • Shot 54.6% FG, 40.3% from three, and 81.9% FT as a freshman.
  • Starred at Scranton Prep, earning all-league, all-region, and all-state honors all four years.
  • Averaged career-high 19 ppg junior year; 16 ppg, 7 rpg, 5 apg as senior.
  • Led Scranton Prep to four consecutive state playoff appearances, including two quarterfinals.
  • Team went perfect 28-0 during junior season before COVID-19 ended postseason run.
  • Scored in double-figures all four seasons at Scranton Prep.
  • Highly decorated high school athlete, consistently recognized for leadership and scoring.

Personal

  • Born June 28, 2002; majoring in psychology.
  • Daughter of Tim and Kathy Rose; has four siblings.
  • Comes from athletic family: aunt Missy (UConn basketball), uncle Craig (Army basketball), brother Timmy (Binghamton basketball).
  • Values achievement of team championships; part of first-ever SoCon women’s title at Wofford.
  • Academically distinguished: SoCon Academic Honor Roll, CSC Academic All-America.
  • Holds multiple program and conference records across scoring, assists, and minutes.
  • Recognized nationally among elite mid-major players.
  • Demonstrated significant leadership on and off the court.
  • Known for high basketball IQ, work ethic, and clutch performances.
  • Career highlighted by historic firsts and individual milestones across multiple institutions.