Imani Lester

Freshman Year (2022-23)

High School:

A four-star prospect and is ranked No.57 overall and the eighth best post player by espnW HoopGurlz
Played varsity basketball since the seventh grade and reached 1,000 career points in her freshman season at North Raleigh Christian Academy
Named to the NCISAA 4A All-State team and the TISAC Player of the Year in 2019
As a senior, was named to the Charlotte Observer North Carolina first-team Super Team
Helped her team to a 25-8 record and the 2022 NCISAA state title, had 23 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocks in the final
As a junior, averaged 16.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, 4.3 assists, and 2.7 steals a game for North Raleigh, her team finished 19-2 and were runner-ups in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association state tournament
She was also a standout volleyball player at North Raleigh
Her father Avie Lester played at NC State and is the head coach at North Raleigh Christian Academy
Chose Louisville over North Carolina, Clemson, Duke, Connecticut, Mississippi State, N.C. State, Wake Forest, East Carolina, Florida, Florida State, and N.C. A&T