SMU standout Jessica Peterson has officially committed to the University of Miami, according to @On3sports. The 6’2″ senior center is coming off an astounding season with the Mustangs, where she averaged 10.3 points and an eye-popping 12 rebounds per game.
Peterson’s transfer is expected to have an immediate impact on the Hurricanes, who are continuing to build a strong foundation in the ACC.
SMU Star Jessica Peterson Commits to Miami: Canes Land Elite Rebounder
Last season, Peterson was one of the country’s most consistent rebounders. Her 12 rebounds per game not only led SMU but were also among the highest in Division I women’s basketball.
BREAKING: SMU transfer Jessica Peterson has committed to Miami, sources told @On3sports.
The 6-2 senior averaged 10.3 ppg and 12 rpg this season.
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On February 23, 2025, she put her name into the SMU record books by breaking the school’s single-season rebounding record with 341 boards. She also posted 13 double-doubles in the 2024–25 season.
Her ability to dominate the paint on both sides of the court made her an integral part of SMU’s success, and her determination, positioning, and high motor garnered her recognition from both coaches and analysts.
What Peterson Brings to Miami
Miami received more than simply a high-caliber rebounder. Peterson brings:
- Senior leadership and experience
- Rim protection and interior defense
- Offensive second-chance opportunities
- A proven track record of consistency and durability.
Her skill set tackles a crucial shortcoming of Miami, whose team lacked size and rebounding steadiness during crucial times last season.
Head coach Katie Meier and the Hurricanes coaching staff have highlighted defense and persistence in recent recruiting initiatives, and Peterson fits the bill perfectly.
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Her transfer additionally brings depth to a Miami team determined to make a stronger postseason push. With Peterson anchoring the paint, the Hurricanes have the potential to become an elite ACC power.
As summer practices approach, all eyes will be on how quickly Peterson adjusts to Miami’s system. If her performance at SMU translates to the ACC, she could be one of the most significant transfers for the 2025-26 season.
Jessica Peterson’s transfer to Miami represents a new chapter in her established career. Her journey from record-setting rebounder at SMU to an important addition for the Hurricanes illustrates perseverance, consistency, and outstanding skill.
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