Arizona Wildcats land basketball recruit from Iceland

Adia Barnes locked up another verbal commitment for the 2019 class — from Iceland, of all places.

Birna Benonysdottir, a four-star recruit, verbally committed Friday afternoon. The 6-foot-4-inch post player should help the Wildcats in having a presence inside — something they needed last season. She's a natural center, but can also play forward if needed. Scouting reports say she is quick, can score, and is a top defender.

In the 2017 FIBA U18 women's basketball European Championships, she scored 16.6 points and grabbed 7.7 rebounds. She was also the 2016-17 Úrvalsdeild Women's Young Player of the Year. She plays for Keflavík, Iceland's most successful women's team.

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Arizona's 2019 class now contains two players, both of whom hail from overseas. The UA has also landed a commitment from Latvian guard Mara Mote, who was listed as a four-star by ProspectsNation.com.

Assistant coach Salvo Coppa led the recruiting efforts for both players.