About Benedict: The tallest player on the Lady Buccaneer team and brings a winning attitude to Johnson City, as she helped guide the Blazers to a state championship title in 2009 … the Rome, Ohio native played two seasons at Jefferson Area High School and her junior and senior year at Hathaway Brown … Benedict, a nationally ranked post player announced by ESPN, is also an Adidas All-American and posted a stellar performance at the Senior All-Star Game by recording 19 points and 10 rebounds … played on the successful AAU team – Next Level (Cleveland) – who took third at the 2008 Nationals Classic Division … was also named to the Adidas Class of 2009 Super 64.

Personal: Born May 7, 1991 … daughter of Chris and Robbie Benedict ... plans to major in Art.

Kemp on Benedict: “Ashley is a true center and will give us much needed depth at the post position,” said Kemp. “She has a great work ethic and we expect her step in and contribute right away.”