YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Former Young Harris College women's basketball standout Annalise Malone has signed a professional contract with Galitos Basketball Club in Aveiro, Portugal. 

"We are so proud of Annalise and can't wait to see her excel at the next level," Young Harris College women's basketball head coach Lindsey Huffman said. "Annalise made a lasting impact on our program. She's a winner in every sense of the word. I have no doubt she will be successful as she starts her professional career in Portugal."

During her two seasons with the Mountain Lions, Malone made an immediate impact, starting all 61 games and totaling 926 points and 451 rebounds. She averaged 15.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game while also recording 122 assists, 46 steals and 22 blocks. 

Malone logged 1,867 minutes during her Young Harris career, averaging 30.6 minutes per game. 

Malone now takes the next step in her basketball career as she joins Galitos Basketball Club and begins her professional career in Portugal. 

Young Harris College Athletics congratulates Malone on this achievement and wishes her continued success at the professional level.