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Deacs Sign Danielewicz to Complete 2026 Signing Class
4/23/2026 11:47:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Helena Danielewicz, a versatile wing from Poland, has a wealth of experience at the club and international level including being a member of the senior national team for 2027 EuroBasket Qualifying.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest women's basketball head coach Megan Gebbia announced the signing of incoming freshman forward Helena Danielewicz from Poland on Friday.
Danielewicz becomes the fourth member of the incoming freshman class. Gebbia and the Deacs have also signed Nigerian center Awele Okoh last Friday, the Demon Deacons inked guard Oshauna Holland in November and the recently signed guard Adora Nwude on last Wednesday.
Additionally, it is the fifth scholarship addition to the 2026-27 roster overall as the Deacs also added Cincinnati guard/forward Ramiyah Byrd last Friday.
Danielewicz comes to Wake Forest with a vast amount of international experience including most recently competing for the Polish senior national team in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifying round.
Throughout her youth career, Danielewicz has been one of the best players in all of Poland. Most recently, she was named MVP at the 2025 Polish U17 National Championship Final Tournament, posting a 26-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double as she helped lead her team to the national title.
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Helena Danielewicz | F | 6-2 | Kościerzyna, Poland/Paweł Adamowicz Secondary School
"I chose Wake Forest because of its strong combination of academic excellence and high-level athletics. The university provides an environment where I can develop both as a student and as an athlete. I was also impressed by the coaching staff, team culture and the opportunities for personal growth on and off the court." - Helena Danielewicz
From Coach Gebbia
"Helena is a very versatile wing but that can help us in a lot of different areas. She is great with the ball in her hands, understanding how and when to distribute the ball but also knows when to go and score herself. Her athleticism will help us in the open floor so we can run and attack disadvantages. On the defensive end of the floor, her fluidity and length will allow her to guard a number of positions and it will enable us to be creative in how we guard other teams. We have enjoyed getting to build a relationship with not only Helena but her entire family throughout the process and we look forward to getting her here this summer."
Danielewicz becomes the fourth member of the incoming freshman class. Gebbia and the Deacs have also signed Nigerian center Awele Okoh last Friday, the Demon Deacons inked guard Oshauna Holland in November and the recently signed guard Adora Nwude on last Wednesday.
Additionally, it is the fifth scholarship addition to the 2026-27 roster overall as the Deacs also added Cincinnati guard/forward Ramiyah Byrd last Friday.
Danielewicz comes to Wake Forest with a vast amount of international experience including most recently competing for the Polish senior national team in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifying round.
Throughout her youth career, Danielewicz has been one of the best players in all of Poland. Most recently, she was named MVP at the 2025 Polish U17 National Championship Final Tournament, posting a 26-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double as she helped lead her team to the national title.
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Helena Danielewicz | F | 6-2 | Kościerzyna, Poland/Paweł Adamowicz Secondary School
- Fixture in the Polish national basketball program throughout her career.
- Member of the senior national team, most recently competing for Poland in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifying round.
- In three games, she averaged 7.3 points per game, 2.0 rebounds per game and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 56.3 percent from the floor.
- Represented Poland at the European U16 Championship in 2023 and 2024.
- At the 2024 Championship, she averaged 10.3 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game and 2.1 assists per game with three double-double performances against Latvia, Finland and Israel.
- Helped lead Poland to a fifth place finish at the European U18 Championship in 2025.
- Earned the Gold Medal at the European Youth Olympic Festival 3x3 U18K.
- Member of the senior national team, most recently competing for Poland in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifying round.
- Named the MVP of the 2025 Polish U17 National Championship Final Tournament.
- Led her team to the national title and delivered a dominant performance in the championship game with a triple-double
- (26 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists).
- Claimed MVP honors at the 2022 Polish National Youth Olympics (OOM) Final Tournament.
- Proven winner throughout her youth career:
- Gold Medal at the 27th National Youth Olympics, 2022, Jelenia Góra.
- Gold Medal at the Olympic Hopes Tournament, 2023, Slovenia.
- Named MVP of the tournament.
- Gold Medal at the 2022 Polish U17K Championship 5x5.
- Named Championship Game MVP.
- Gold Medal at the 2022 Polish U17K Championship 3x3.
- Gold Medal at the 2023 Polish U15K 5x5 Championship.
- Placed on the All-Star Team for the tournament.
- Gold Medal at the 2023 Polish U17K 3x3 Championship, Warsaw.
"I chose Wake Forest because of its strong combination of academic excellence and high-level athletics. The university provides an environment where I can develop both as a student and as an athlete. I was also impressed by the coaching staff, team culture and the opportunities for personal growth on and off the court." - Helena Danielewicz
From Coach Gebbia
"Helena is a very versatile wing but that can help us in a lot of different areas. She is great with the ball in her hands, understanding how and when to distribute the ball but also knows when to go and score herself. Her athleticism will help us in the open floor so we can run and attack disadvantages. On the defensive end of the floor, her fluidity and length will allow her to guard a number of positions and it will enable us to be creative in how we guard other teams. We have enjoyed getting to build a relationship with not only Helena but her entire family throughout the process and we look forward to getting her here this summer."
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