AMERICUS, Ga.- Georgia Southwestern head women's basketball coach Kelly Britsky has announced the addition of Mallory Diamond, a transfer from L.B. Wallace Community College, to the 2016-17 roster.

"I am thrilled to add Mallory to our family," Britsky said. "We are excited to put her to work and see what she will accomplish."

Diamond, a 5-foot-9 junior from Colquitt, Ga., averaged 11 points and eight rebounds per game last season. She scored double figures in 13 games, including a season high of 20 points verse Faulkner State Community College and 19 points against Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

"Mallory is not afraid to compete and work for what she wants," Britsky said. "I believe you will see her at multiple positions this season, but her ability to rebound and score the basketball is huge."

Diamond had an impressive freshman season pulling down double figure rebounds nine times including a game high of 18 rebounds verse CVCC.

"I want Mallory to reach her full potential as a student athlete," Britsky said. "We are thrilled that she has decided to do that at Georgia Southwestern."

Diamond played her high school career at Miller County High School where she averaged 28 points and five rebounds per game. Her achievements at Miller County saw her reaching 1,000 points during her junior year and was selected First Team All-Region all four years.

Diamond played for the Georgia Power Shocks and the Southeastern Lady Blazers during AAU ball. Her most memorable high school moment was when she scored 50 points during her junior year in one game.