Scarsdale’s Hannah Wasserman to Join Yale Bulldogs Basketball Team

Scarsdale’s Hannah Wasserman is among six incoming first-years for 2025-26 to join the Yale women’s basketball program. The Bulldogs announced the class Wednesday.

The incoming Bulldogs have been a part of successful teams, with four having won championships at various levels. They have excelled on the court, with three earning MVP honors. They have leadership experience, as five have been team captains.

The newest Bulldogs have contributed to their communities in a variety of ways, including volunteering as camp counselors and tutors and at a food pantry. They have been involved with organizations such as Girls Who Code.

The class joins the Bulldogs for the team’s fourth season with Dalila Eshe as Yale’s Joel E. Smilow, Class of 1954 Head Coach of Women’s Basketball.

Asked Why Yale? Wasserman said, “Why Yale? “Yale is my dream school! It’s the ideal balance of outstanding academics, an incredible basketball program, and extraordinary people. I feel so lucky to join Yale's dynamic, collaborative community.”

Here’s more on Hannah:

Hannah Wasserman
5-11
Guard
Scarsdale, N.Y.
Scarsdale High School

Scarsdale High School: Basketball team captain senior and junior years… All-section sophomore and freshman years… All-league sophomore and freshman years… Richard McNichol Christmas Tournament All-Tournament Team 2021… Kari Pizzitola Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team 2022… Honorable mention Westchester/Putnam All-Star Team 2022… Lohud NY Section 1 Watchlist of Top Underclassmen 2022… Led high school team in scoring, rebounds and blocked shots for both seasons played… Injured 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Notes: Volunteered at Bread of Life food pantry and founded an annual food drive at a local day camp… Volunteered as sports coach for special needs children… High school class treasurer… President of Girls Who Code… Mother ran track at Yale and father played basketball at Amherst College.