GILLETTE, WY, June 22, 2023 – Gillette College women's basketball coach Liz Lewis is pleased to announce the signing of 6'4" Janina Vergara Virgil for the 2023-24 season. The Barcelona, Spain native played high school basketball for Albert Illa at IES Viladecavalls. She also competed as part of the Terrassa Swimming Club, Sabadell Swimming Club, Mollet Basketball Club, Femeni Maresme, Advisoria Boet, and Cej Hospitalet A, during her high school career. Janina is a very well-rounded individual who serves in her community back home. She has volunteered at her local Food Bank, Toy Bank, and Blood Bank. She also enjoys spending time at the Company for Elderly. In high school, Janina was the winner of the 2019 award for the best poem in all of Spain.

"Janina will be a great addition to our team on and off the court and will add so much to our campus community. She is a very well-rounded person and excels in everything she does. Athletically she brings great size and her length will be pivotal to our inside game. Her drive and willingness to improve will be seen throughout the season." stated Coach Lewis.  

Janina is the daughter of José Ramón Vergara Hernandez and Susana Virgil Cajo. Throughout her career, Janina has played center for her high school and many club teams. In 2017, Janina and her team were Champions of the Logroño Tournament. Her team also won 3rd place in the F4 of "Preferente B" Catalonia.

Janina plans to study Criminal Justice while attending Gillette College.

Janina on Gillette College: "The confidence that the coach gave me, her concern for her players made me definitely decide to sign for Gillette College. Gillette has a familiar and cozy atmosphere and I think it will be ideal for my stay. At a sporting level, I firmly believe that I will improve my individual technique both on and off the court. I have also opted for this college because of the good experiences of other players who have passed through there."