LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State head women's basketball coach Mark Trakh bolstered his roster for the 2017-18 season with the additions of Kalei Atkinson, Shanaijah Davison, Makayla Mabry, Pam Wilmore and Jaelyn Royal on national signing day. The signings feature three guards and two forwards with a pair being ranked in the top-150 nationally.
When asked about the recruiting class, Trakh said, "We are very excited about this class. This could be the best recruiting class that we have brought in since I have been at New Mexico State. We have speed, quickness, athleticism, length and shooting ability.