EVANSVILLE - On National Signing Day, University of Evansville head women's basketball coach Robyn Scherr-Wells has announced the signing of three players for the 2023-24 season.

"I am thrilled with our signees in the class of 2023! They are exactly the type of players we are looking to continue to build our program with," said Scherr-Wells. "All three of them are winners and will fit seamlessly into our uptempo style of play. Bigger than basketball, all three possess great character and will be wonderful representatives of the Aces on and off the court."

The three newcomers to the Purple Aces program include a pair representing the state of Wisconsin and one joining from Australia. 

Coming to Evansville from Kenosha, Wis., the first signee for the Aces is Nevaeh Thomas. Playing for Mary D. Bradford High School, Thomas has been named all-conference each of her three prep seasons, while earning all region player of the year in 2022 and receiving all-state honorable mention recognition a year ago. Thomas averaged over 20 points and 12 boards per contest last season, while adding just shy of four assists per game.

"Nevaeh brings great versatility and athleticism to the forward spot for us," mentioned Scherr-Wells. "She is quick and long and versatile on the offensive end. She will fit very well into our press defense. But perhaps what I am most excited about is her ability to rebound the basketball."

The second addition to the 2023-24 roster from Wisconsin is Maggie Hartwig from Sauk City, Wis. Hartwig plays her prep basketball for Sauk Prairie High School and has proven to stuff the stat sheet. A first-team all-conference selection in 2021-22, Hartwig nearly averaged a double-double last year, accumulating 12 points and just shy of 10 boards per game. A talented volleyball player as well earning second-team all-state honors, Hartwig stands at 6'1" and comes from an athletic family, including both parents playing collegiately at SIUE.

"Maggie adds a true inside out game for us in the forward position," stated Scherr-Wells. "She is strong and posts up well where she can then use her quickness and athleticism to score. She also shoots the 3 well. She will be a tough match-up for defenders. She is versatile and can defend multiple spots on defense. She is a really nice rebounder and brings a lot of toughness to our team."

Becoming the third member of the team from Australia, Evansville's final addition is Maddie Ford from Kilmore, Australia. At 5'9", Ford has proven to fill it up, averaging 33 points per game this season in The Big V, a semi-professional basketball league in Australia. Ford was named Big V blue carpet twice, rewarded to the league's player of the week and was named the MVP in the 2018 grand final of the VJBL.

'Maddy is a versatile wing and a really good, tough, all-around athlete." expressed Scherr-Wells. "She will be a catalyst in our press defense. Offensively, she has a very balanced game. We expect her to attack the rim well for us, but also stretch defenses with her ability to shoot the 3."
 

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