Caffe Moak Luxol will stick with their successful tradition of bringing American point guards to the team after signing Brandy Lynn Huffhines.
“We’re excited to officially announce our women’s team import for the 2024-2025 season – Brandy Lynn Huffhines!” A Luxol statement read.
“Brandy (Huffhines) brings her talents to the champions after a standout season with the Tech City Giants. With her skill, speed and court vision, Brandy is ready to make a big impact on our team. Welcome to Luxol, Brandy! Let’s make this season one to remember.”
The signing, announced by the Violets on Tuesday brings to the club a Chico State University (NCAA Division Two) alumni who started 28 out of the 30 games she played last season, averaging a team-second-most 30.3 minutes.
Last season, Huffhines averaged 11.9 points on 41.3% shooting from the field and 88.6% from the freethrow line. Added to that, she garnered 2.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and close to a steal per game.
The 5’5 guard was also voted to the California Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) All-Tournament team.
WPBA reunion
After her college experience, Huffhines prepared for her first full professional campaign in Malta with a stint in the Women’s Premier Basketball Association (WPBA) with the Tech City Giants where she splayed with new Starlites signing Makaila Napoleon.
The team ended its commitments in the quarterfinal of the summer tournament and Huffhines was on court for nine games. Across the tournament, she averaged 17.4 points a game with 58.6% shooting from the field and 64.1% from three-point range.
Now she joins a Luxol side in transition after the departure of long-term coach Santino Coppa. The club opted to hand youth coach Roderick Vella a promotion which will now see him take over the senior team and the Under-23 as the MAPFRE MSV Life Women’s League and John Tabone Shield champions look to defend their titles.
Huffhines will make her official debut against Depiro in this year’s Super Cup before the league and cup campaigns begin.