Temple University Athletics
10.26.26 | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple women's basketball team announced the addition of Saij through Team IMPACT on Tuesday afternoon.
Saij officially signed with the Owls in the women's basketball film room at McGonigle Hall. She will participate in various team activities, including games, practices and other events throughout the season.
Team IMPACT is a national nonprofit organization that matches children facing serious illnesses and disabilities with college athletic teams through a unique, multi-year program. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT fosters relationships between student-athletes and children that promote socialization, empowerment and resilience.
"Saij is a part of our Temple basketball family, and we're very proud to have her on our team," said head coach Diane Richardson. "Through Team IMPACT, we have the opportunity to build a relationship that goes far beyond basketball. We want Saij to know that she matters to us and that she has an entire team cheering her on. We are excited to share this journey with her and her family."
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear program signs children facing serious illness and disability onto college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win, effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched more than 3,000 children with 750+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
Saij officially signed with the Owls in the women's basketball film room at McGonigle Hall. She will participate in various team activities, including games, practices and other events throughout the season.
Team IMPACT is a national nonprofit organization that matches children facing serious illnesses and disabilities with college athletic teams through a unique, multi-year program. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT fosters relationships between student-athletes and children that promote socialization, empowerment and resilience.
"Saij is a part of our Temple basketball family, and we're very proud to have her on our team," said head coach Diane Richardson. "Through Team IMPACT, we have the opportunity to build a relationship that goes far beyond basketball. We want Saij to know that she matters to us and that she has an entire team cheering her on. We are excited to share this journey with her and her family."
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear program signs children facing serious illness and disability onto college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win, effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched more than 3,000 children with 750+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
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