ORLANDO – UCF women's basketball has announced the program’s signing class for the upcoming 2027-28 academic school year as Head Coach Gabe Lazo's first freshman signing class.
Miraldina Buitchi | 6-6 | F | Luanda, Angola
One of three four-star recruits in the signing class, Buitchi attended Southeastern Prep Academy for high school, helping lead them to the 2025 ASIAA Girls State Championship. This season, she is averaging 6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest, providing size and versatility on both ends of the court.
Given a 91 scout’s grade by ESPN, the Angola native is 94th on the ESPN SportsCenter NEXT 100 list. The power forward played AAU ball for Essence EYBL and is the ninth-rated recruit in the Florida 2027 class.
“I chose UCF because I believe it is the place where I can grow, compete, fulfill my dreams and become the best version of myself.”
A’Zuya Blair | 5-6 | G | Houston, Texas
A four-star recruit according to ESPN, Blair played her first two high school years at Pearland High School, becoming the fastest 1000-point scorer in school history, a feat she accomplished in just her sophomore season. She has been a team captain all four years in high school, while also playing a season at Overtime for club ball.
After Pearland, she began playing at Houston Christian School and FAM Hoops Girls 3SSB on the Adidas circuit. Blair was invited to the 3SSB All-American Camp in 2025 after a standout season with FAM. ESPN SportsCenter scouts graded her 93, ranking 57th on the ESPN SportsCenter NEXT 100 list.
“I chose UCF because it gave me everything I was looking for in a program: the family aspect, genuine relationships and the opportunity to grow and make an impact at a high level. It wasn’t just about basketball, it was about finding an overall perfect fit.”
Jordan Speller | 5-6 | G | Sanford, NC
Attending Montverde Academy in Orlando, Speller was second on the team in scoring during the 2025-26 season, averaging 11.1 points per contest, adding in 5.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals each game. She shot 50 percent from the field in her 22 games played and was subsequently ranked 42nd on the SportsCenter NEXT 100 list as a top four-star recruit.
A two-time state champion with Montverde and Grace Christian School in her hometown of Sanford, N.C., she was named MVP in her freshman and sophomore seasons. Speller won the Overtime Select Championships in 2026 with Cold Hearts and was voted the 2024 UAA Champion MVP.
“I want to be coached by someone who’s going to get on me and I know that Gabe and the rest of the staff will do that. Being there on my visit, I felt so much love from the staff and the players that it was literally a no brainer to choose UCF.”
Naomi Boungou Tchanga | 6-7 | C | Congo
Boungou Tchanga comes from Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, Tenn. as a strong post player. At 6-7, she is able to impact the game around the rim, rebounding effectively and challenging shots with her blocking presence. With Grace Chistian, she helped lead the program to an Elite Eight appearance in the state championships for the first time in school history.
“I chose UCF for many reasons. I believe the coaching staff in building a special program that I want to be a part of. I also love the international community there and high-level academics.”