Monroe University Bronx

2024-25: Second season playing collegiate basketball for the Express…was the recipient of the Most Improved Player Award at the Express Awards Lunch (4/17)… scored 10 points and snatched two boards against Borough of Manhattan (11/14)... tallied seven points and six rebounds against Bronx CC (12/5)... grabbed seven rebounds at nationally ranked No. 8 Hostos (12/3). scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds at Herkimer (2/12)… added eight points and nine rebounds against Nassau (2/18).

2023-24: First season competing in collegiate basketball for Monroe University - Bronx... played 28 games while averaging 14.3 minutes per contest... scored eight points, grabbed six rebounds, forced two steals, and dished out one assist against LaGuardia (2/1). 

Who is Da’Mya?
Native Country: Dominican Republic & Jamaica 
Academic Major: Sports Management
High School: East New York Family Academy 
Why did you choose Monroe?: I chose Monroe because Coach Ling recruited me, and after our conversation, I felt confident I would thrive under his leadership. He places a strong emphasis on being a student-athlete, prioritizing academics before basketball. This focus on structure and mindset resonated with me and aligned perfectly with what I needed to grow as a player.
Career Goals After Graduation: My career goal after graduation is to have an internship with a physical therapy clinic.
Dream Job: My dream job is to become a physical therapist for the WNBA or for overseas players.
High School Sports Played: In high school I played women’s varsity basketball.
Instagram: Mya_Bernice

My Favorite:
Athlete: Kevin Durant and Kamilla Cardoso
Sports Team: Chicago Sky
Movie: The Blind Side
TV Show: Dexter or Grey's Anatomy
Food: Jerk Rasta Pasta
Musical Artist: Rod Wave
Candy: Snickers, Twix, and blue raspberry sour straws.
Color: All shades of purple and emerald green.
Quote: “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” - Maya Angelou
Hobbies: Playing basketball and hanging out with my friends.