Kateri Poole is a college basketball guard for the Houston Cougars women's basketball team, as of February 2025. Kateri Poole began her high school basketball career at South Shore High School in Brooklyn, New York. As a senior, she averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. Poole earned recognition as a five-star recruit and was ranked as the No. 24 player in the 2020 class by ESPN. She was named Miss New York by the Basketball Coaches Association and received first-team All-State honors in 2020, following a second-team selection in 2019. She achieved a rare quadruple-double during her senior year, recording 13 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals in a single game against Truman. Prior to her time at South Shore, Poole played for Monsignor Scanlan High School, where she led her team to a runner-up finish in the state tournament in 2019, averaging 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game as a junior.
Kateri Poole began her collegiate journey at Ohio State University in 2020, where she played for two seasons. In her freshman year, she averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game over 20 games. During her sophomore season, Poole's role expanded as she played in 25 games, starting 13, and averaged 4.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. After transferring to Louisiana State University (LSU), she played for the Tigers during the 2022-23 season, where she averaged 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 35 games, playing a key role in the team's success, including their national championship run. In her senior season, Poole's playing time was limited due to injury, resulting in averages of 2.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in just four games before her season was cut short. Poole transferred to the Houston Cougars for the 2024-25 season.
Kateri Poole NIL deal 2024-2025
According to On3 data, Kateri Poole has signed deals with Crocs, Bumble, Moolah Kicks, Adrianne Ross, and Outback Steakhouse among others, as of February 2025.
Kateri Poole NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 3/26/23 | Moolah Kicks |
| 1/04/23 | Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys |
| 12/13/22 | Geaux Enterprises |
| 10/23/22 | Adrianne Ross |
| 8/27/22 | crocs |
| 6/24/22 | Outback Steakhouse |
| 6/23/22 | Bumble |
| 3/20/22 | Wizeprep |
| 2/24/22 | Ricart Automative |
Kateri Poole notable NIL deals
Moolah Kicks
Kateri Poole partnered with Moolah Kicks, a brand dedicated to elevating women's basketball through performance sneakers designed specifically for female athletes on March 26, 2023, according to On3.
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
Kateri Poole has secured an endorsement deal with Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, a firm that specializes in cases of personal injuries and losses.
Geaux Enterprises
Kateri Poole announced her endorsement deal with Geaux Enterprises which is a real estate firm.
Adrianne Ross
Kateri Poole has recently entered into an endorsement deal with Adrianne Ross, a former professional basketball player and current entrepreneur. The endorsement is expected to focus on promoting both Poole's brand as an athlete and Ross's business ventures, which include sports training and mentorship programs for young athletes.
FAQs on Kateri Poole
A. Ross is from Bronx, New York.
A. Ross is 5ft 6 inches.
A. Ross plays as a Shooting Guard.
