Maryland transfer, a native of Russia, latest to join Williams-Jeter’s Dayton roster

Kozlova entered the transfer portal April 5. She spent two seasons at Maryland. As a freshman, she averaged 2.3 points in 9.8 minutes in 20 games. As a sophomore, she averaged 1.3 points in 10.4 minutes per game in 21 games.

Kozlova is a native of Moscow, Russia. She shared her feelings about Russia’s war against Ukraine in March by writing “No war” and “Stand with Ukraine” on her shoes before her game. She flew back to Moscow in February to be with her family.

Kozlova has been in the United States for three seasons. She attended Elevation Prep Academy in Sarasota, Fla., as a senior and averaged 13.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game.

Kozlova joins freshman Nayo Lear, whose signing was announced Tuesday, and Ohio State transfer Anyssa Jones, whose signing was announced last week, among Dayton’s newcomers.

Dayton has one other incoming freshman: Saija Cleveland. There are five returning players listed on the roster: Capria Brown; Shannon Wheeler: Mariah Perez; Destiny Bohanon; and Maliya Perry.

NCAA women’s basketball teams can have as many as 15 scholarship players, so Dayton has six spots open.