The St. John’s women’s basketball program announced on Apr. 16 the signing of Canadian high school prospect Yohana Fami to its 2026 recruiting class.
Fami is joining the Red Storm from Royal Crown School in Ontario, where she played a key role in her team’s victory at the 2026 Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association (OSBA) Championship. Her addition is seen as an important move for St. John’s as they look to strengthen their roster for future seasons.
Head Coach Joe Tartamella said, “We are excited about the addition of Yohana to our program. She is one of the top prospects coming out of Canada in the 2026 class. Her length and versatility fit exactly how we want to play on the offensive and defensive end of the floor. She is a hardworking blue-collar player that Johnny fans will love.”
Fami’s achievements include being named a First Team All-Star in OSBA for 2025 and Second Team All-Star in 2024, confirming her status among Canada’s top high school players. In addition, she earned MVP honors during the Grind Session circuit while leading Royal Crown to another championship title with notable performances such as recording 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals in a final game.
Internationally, Fami represented Canada at several elite events including playing seven games at the 2024 FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup and participating in both the prestigious Basketball Without Borders Americas Camp and Nike Future Games.
She joins Serenity Lancaster and Syvannah Dawson as part of St. John’s incoming rookie class for the upcoming season.
