Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba has etched her name into the record books, earning WBCA Honorable Mention All-American honors, making her the first player in 36 years from Sac City to receive this prestigious recognition. Mulumba led all levels of women's college basketball in rebounding during the 2024-25 season, further solidifying herself as one of the most dominant post players in the nation.
Mulumba was the only player in the country (across NCAA Divisions I, II, III, NAIA, NJCAA, and 3C2A) to surpass 500 rebounds in the regular season, finishing with 516 total boards. She also became the first player in California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) history to surpass 1,000 career rebounds while leading the state in both offensive (224) and defensive rebounds (292).
Her dominance on the glass was evident as she topped the 3C2A in rebounding for the second straight season, averaging 18.4 rebounds per game as a sophomore, following a nation-leading 21.3 RPG as a freshman.
Beyond her rebounding prowess, Mulumba was named to the BIG-8 Conference First Team, led the league in rebounding (20.0 RPG), and was recognized for her excellence in the classroom as a BIG-8 All-Academic selection with a 3.48 GPA.
Season Highlights & Notable Performances:
- BIG-8 Conference Leader in Rebounds – 20.0 RPG
- Shot 44.9% from the field in the state's toughest conference
- Averaged 35 minutes per game, playing against the top competition in the state
- Dominated against ranked teams:
- #9 Sierra: 25 rebounds
- #9 San Francisco: 17 points, 10 rebounds (Win)
- #2 Mt. SAC: 15 rebounds
- #5 Laney: 21 rebounds
- #7 Delta: 14 rebounds
- Two 30+ rebound performances:
- 32 rebounds vs. Diablo Valley
- 30 rebounds vs. Merced
- Performances vs. Playoff Teams:
- 13 Points, 19 Rebounds (6-13 from the Field), 2 Blocks vs. Napa Valley
- 7 Points, 18 Rebounds (3-6 from the Field), 2 Blocks vs. Modesto
- 10 Points, 9 Rebounds (5-9 from the Field) vs. Siskiyous
Mulumba's incredible consistency and defensive dominance have not gone unnoticed, as she has received multiple NCAA Division I scholarship offers. Her legacy is cemented at two institutions, holding all-time and single-game rebound records at Las Positas College and Sacramento City College.
As she moves on to the next chapter of her career, Joyce Mulumba leaves Sacramento City as one of the most decorated and dominant players in program history.
