Fairfield University Women's Basketball Signs Three to National Letters of Intent

Sam Kramer, Erika Schlosser, and Nicole Bus have all signed their National Letters of Intent to join the Stags next season, Head Coach Joe Frager announced today. The trio will bring added experience for each position on the court, as they become the Fairfield Class of 2020.

“We are very pleased to welcome these three new student-athletes into our program,” Coach Frager said. “They are not only unselfish and talented players, but they are all also outstanding students.”

Sam Kramer (Gill St. Bernard’s High School; New Jersey)

Kramer is coming off a career year for Gill St. Bernard’s High School, as she averaged 13.6 points and 5.5 assists per game in her junior season as she led the Knights to a top-20 state ranking. Throughout her career, she has been named to the All-Conference First Team, All-State Third Team, and All-Area Honorable Mention. Kramer is a point guard who was described by her coach as a “3-point shooter who can play off the ball and can create points by her shot or by getting to the basket.”

“Sam is a very skilled player who brings true combo guard skills to our program in that she is equally capable of playing both the off guard and point for us,” Frager said. “She can shoot it, handle it, and is an adept passer.”

Erika Schlosser (Eastview Senior High; Minnesota)

A 5-9 guard out of Minnesota, Schlosser earned an ESPN Hoopgurlz Scouts Grade of 89 and a 3-star recruit. A 2014 All-Conference Honorable Mention, Schlosser was voted as the team’s “Best Passer” after leading the squad with 85 assists that season. She helped the Lightning to a 31-1 record and a Class 4A Minnesota State High School League Championship.

“Erika will contribute size and shooting ability at the wing for us,” Frager said. “Both her high school and AAU programs play styles similar to ours, so we feel she can adapt quickly.”

Nicole Bus (Sarnia North Collegiate Institute, Ontario)

Bus will join fellow Canadian Samantha Cooper (Sudbury, Ontario) and former Stag Brittany MacFarlane (Hamilton, Ontario) representing the country north of the US border. The 6-0 forward helped the London Ramblers, part of JUEL prep, to win gold in 2010 and was named the Player of the Year. Most recently, Bus helped Juel Prep to the 2014 Provincial Championship.

“Nicole will be a post player for us. She is a true stretch 4 in that she shoots the three very well,” Frager said. “Nicole will also add a physical presence for us inside.”

The three players will develop under Joe Frager, the only coach in league history to have eight-straight winning conference seasons to begin a career.