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[Dmills]

Her numbers were actually better as a freshman at 12.7/6.2. Hopefully she takes a step forward this year. This seems to be who will replace Wilson. I'm expecting her to battle with McGowan for minutes.

 

[cubird]

Had a medical redshirt first year. Photos playing with a knee brace. Nursing major may be another factor picking ISU.

 

[Reggie Redbird]

I would venture Drew Cole being here is a big reason. He would have recruited her to ACU before coming here. I like that she’s a true post. Wide open minutes for her to take on, and she is someone who can average 30+ minutes.

 

[SgtHulka]

 

[TbooMarshall]

Looks like Neveah Thomas from Evansville joining us as well. MVC All Freshman Team. 16 ppg and 7 rpg. Great get for the Birds.

 

[Bdub777]

Nevaeh Thomas becomes second transfer to commit to ISU women's basketball

Illinois State women's basketball picked up its second transfer commitment of the offseason as former Evansville forward Nevaeh Thomas announced her commitment to the Redbirds Wednesday.

www.videtteonline.com

Very good pickup!! Welcome Nevaeh!!!

 

[Reggie Redbird]

Having Wong, Dowell, and Bullman all back would give us a chance no matter who we lost. We’re going to need to bring in another post. We have good FR talent coming in at PG and SG, but a combo guard who can run in both spots would be helpful.

I’d be a-ok going after some Valley talent in the portal, starting with Naveah Thomas from UE.

Nevaeh Thomas - Women's Basketball - University of Evansville Athletics

Nevaeh Thomas (22) Forward - PREP • Played four years for Mary D. Bradford High School • Named to the WIAA Southeast all-conference team each of her four prep

gopurpleaces.com

What is interesting - we have 4 players departing as seniors. We then lose 2 FR and 2 SO. Boles was expected, but to lose all 3 of Lenz, Coffey, and Aalsma is surprising.

Can I say I called Neveah Thomas?

If I can ask for one more player to consider: Jayden Marable. IL player, can handle the ball and score. You could run a lot of sets with Wong and Marable on the court together.

 

[TbooMarshall]

D3 POY. 5’8 Grad Transfer. Averaged 26ppg at Millikan.

 

[cubird]

WOW! Very skilled and herald Div III talent taking a big jump up. Guess Philo is really the center of the universe More size in the back court should. Hopefully, she will be able to transition up as well as Paige.

 

[normalbird]

I hate to lose Aalsma, especially to Drake, but Coach Gillespie continues to demonstrate why she is so outstanding: reloading with incredible talent. And I believe she still has two slots to fill.