ELON – The Elon women's basketball team signed two future additions to its program from the Class of 2027 this week. The two signees – Olivia Yancey from Durham, N.C., and Brooklyn Twitty from Columbus, N.C. – will join the Phoenix's roster ahead of the 2027-28 season.
"We are elated to welcome the two members of our 2027 signing class to Elon University," said head coach
Charlotte Smith. "My staff and I have meticulously handpicked Brooklyn Twitty and Olivia Yancey to join us next year. These are two incredibly accomplished young women who embody our program's culture both on and off the floor. We are blessed that they chose Elon, as they hail from two exceptional families."
Olivia Yancey
Durham, NC • NC GBB Academy • 5'7" • Guard
- Four-year varsity player at C.E. Jordan High School and NC GBB Academy
- 2025 Conference MVP at C.E. Jordan HS
- All-conference all four years of high school
- Runner-up state champs for the 25-26 season with NC GBB
- Four-year Honor Roll Student
- Played AAU for Carolina All-Stars
- 2026 Carolina All-Stars MVP
Brooklyn Twitty
Columbus, NC • Gaston Christian School • 6'2" • Forward
- Four-year varsity player at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and Gaston Christian
- 2023-2026 All-Conference
- 2026 All-State
- Four-year Honor Roll Student
- Member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society
- Played AAU for Western PA Bruins
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