Anderson Women’s Basketball Lands 13 in Latest Recruiting Class

The Anderson University women's basketball program and head coach Jon Gin have announced the commitment of 13 players for the 2022-23 season. Izzy Davis, Kylie Hendrickson, Bella Larrison, Grace Marshall, Brooke Pocock, Emily Reed, Sydney Sierota, Lauren Smith, Maria Springer, Jada Stansberry, Amanda Thatcher, Mackinzie Toliver and Olivia Webb will represent the Anderson class of 2026.

"I'm PUMPED for this 2022 class and can't wait to get them on campus," Coach Jon Gin said. "Coach Morgan Douglass and Coach Emily Langolf did an amazing job on the recruiting trail this year.  This class will help build the foundation for AUWBB for years to come. I love their competitiveness, drive, and leadership capabilities on the court, but more importantly, all these players are great people and will help establish a positive, encouraging, family-like culture here at Anderson University."

Bishop Chatard HS: Received All-City honors as a senior … garnered all-Circle City Conference recognition as a senior … named to All-City Tournament team as a senior … team captured Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 3A regional title during senior season … team claimed IHSAA 3A sectional crowns during freshman, junior and senior seasons … team won City title during senior season … team secured City Tournament crown during junior season … led Bishop Chatard in scoring as a senior … averaged 6.5 points as a junior … team went 17-8 during junior season … scored season-high 16 points vs. Heritage Christian as a junior … dished out season-high eight assists vs. Crispus Attucks as a junior.

Majors: Criminal Justice/National Security Studies

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because it is a good distance from home and has a great academic program for Criminal Justice.

Coach Gin's Comments: Izzy brings high energy, strong character and just a fun personality. She has an uncanny ability to get into the lane and create for others.

Pana HS: Team captured third place in Illinois High School Athletic Association (IHSA) 2A State Tournament during senior season … team went 36-2 during senior season, breaking the school record in wins … team went 14-2 during junior season … team secured IHSA 2A sectional crown during senior season … team earned South Central Conference (SCC) title during senior season … team claimed IHSA 2A regional titles during freshman and senior seasons … team finished 25-8 during sophomore year … team compiled four-year record of 97-22 … averaged 3.6 points and 3.2 rebounds as a junior … competed in softball … two-year member of National Honor Society.

Major: Youth Ministry

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because everyone on campus makes me feel welcomed. Also, the basketball and Youth Ministry programs offer a lot. I'm looking forward to being a Raven!

Coach Gin's Comments: Kylie brings great size and character to the class. She is a terrific rebounder and can control the paint on both sides of the court.

Waldron HS: Named to Top 60 Senior Workout for Hoosier Magazine … garnered Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) All-State Honorable Mention as a senior … earned IBCA All-State Honorable Mention Underclass as a junior … received Prep Girls Hoops Indiana 1A All-State Honorable Mention as a junior … tabbed with Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association (HBCA) All-District 3 honors … three-time all-Mid-Hoosier Conference (MHC) selection (So.-Sr.) … garnered first-team all-Shelby County honors as junior and senior … received second-team all-Shelby County recognition as a sophomore … three-time all-sectional selection (So.-Sr.) … named Waldron Holiday Tournament MVP as a junior … team captured Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) A regional title during senior season … team locked up MHC crowns during junior and senior seasons … team claimed IHSAA A sectional title during senior season … named Summer Plumbing Heating & Cooling Athlete of the Month … averaged 11 points and 4.7 rebounds as a senior … posted averages of 12.3 points and 5.8 rebounds as a junior … converted 112-of-228 (49.1 percent) shots from the field as a junior … hit 38-of-80 (47.5 percent) attempts from the floor as a freshman … scored 8.2 points per game as a sophomore … team went 24-2 during senior season … team finished 18-4 during junior season … team went 17-7 during freshman season … team compiled four-year record of 71-25 … scored season-high of 21 points in two games as a junior … pulled down season-high of 10 rebounds vs. Shelbyville as a junior … drained 9-of-11 (81.8 percent) shots from the field in two games as a junior … competed in cross country for three years (Fr.-Jr.) … three-time all-MHC recipient (Fr.-Jr.) … three-time all-Shelby County recipient … top MHC Newcomer … top Shelby County Newcomer … team secured MHC title during junior season … team took Shelby County title during junior season … clocked 5K personal record (PR) of 21:17.5 during IHSAA Regional as a freshman … raced to 5K season best of 22:06.7 during MHC meet as a junior … turned in 5K season best of 24:09.6 during IHSAA sectional as a sophomore … competed in track and field for three years (Fr.-Jr.) … MHC 3,200 champion as a freshman (13:25.50) … MHC 1,600 champion as a freshman (6:00.72) … Shelby County 3,200 champion as a freshman (12:58.35) … Shelby County 1,600 champion as a freshman (5:57.71) … competed on MHC champion 4x800 team during freshman season (10:47.66) … competed on Shelby County champion 4x800 team during freshman season (11:43.21) … clocked 3,200 PR of 12:58.35 during Shelby County Championships as a freshman … raced to 1,600 PR of 5:52.80 during IHSAA sectional as a freshman … put together season-best 3,200 of 14:06.61 as a junior … ran to season-best 1,600 of 6:57.21 as a junior.

Major: Undecided

Why I Chose AU: I fell in love with AU when I visited. loved the options for majors, the home and family feeling, and the coaches.

Coach Gin's Comments: Bella brings a lot of versatility to the table for us. She is a big guard who can play inside and out and has the ability to guard anyone on the floor.

Heritage Christian School: Competed in basketball as a senior … earned Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) all-state honorable Mention … named to All-City team … garnered all-Circle City Conference (CCC) honors … received IBCA academic all-state Honorable Mention … team claimed Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 2A sectional title … posted averages of 8.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.8 assists … converted 37-of-98 (37.8 percent) shots from 3-point range … team captured Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 2A sectional title … recorded career-high 18 points in two games … blocked career-high five shots at Blue River Valley … tallied career-high 11 rebounds vs. Crispus Attucks … pulled down 10 rebounds vs. Bishop Chatard … scored in double digits in 12 games.

New Palestine HS: Competed in basketball for three years (Fr.-Jr.) … team claimed IHSAA 4A sectional crown during sophomore season … provided averages of 6.0 points and 3.9 rebounds as a sophomore … turned in averages of 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds as a junior.

Career Stats: Put together career averages of 6.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.6 blocks … totaled 19 career double-digit scoring efforts.

Academic Highlights: Member of National Honor Society … 2021 graduate of Indianapolis Youth Leadership Academy.

Major: Pre-Law

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because I felt like that's where God wanted me to be. I believe in what Coach Gin is building and the group of incoming freshmen I believe is going to be a close-knit, fun and hardworking group. The focus and emphasis on faith campus wide stood out to me and I'm excited to be a part of the women's basketball team, hopefully bring home some championships, grow in my faith and build life-long relationships as a Raven.

Coach Gin's Comments: Grace brings incredible toughness and tenacity to the group. Her high basketball IQ will allow us to play her in multiple roles this year.

Carroll HS: Received Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) first-team academic all-state recognition as a senior … earned Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) academic all-state Honorable Mention as a senior … team captured Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 4A regional title during junior season … team secured IHSAA sectional crowns during freshman, sophomore and junior seasons … team claimed Summit Athletic Conference (SAC) title during junior season … team went 25-3 during junior season … team finished 17-7 during sophomore season … averaged 3.4 points as a senior … scored season-high 11 points vs. Columbia City during senior season … Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Student of the Year Campaign Mission Award winner … member of National Honor Society … in top 10 percent of class … Future Educator Award winner … excellence in Special Education award winner.

Majors: Elementary Education/Special Education

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because it illustrated the perfect place for me to continue my athletic career and grow in my faith, as well as providing an excellent program to excel in my future teaching career.

Coach Gin's Comments: Brooke brings an infectious smile and a great personality. She is an elite shooter and will help space the floor for us.

Whiteland Community HS: Received Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) academic all-state Honorable Mention as a senior … earned Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) academic all-state Honorable Mention as a senior … named a Mid-State Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete … averaged 7.6 points per game as a senior … drained 42 3-pointers as a senior, ranking third in school history … converted 42-of-105 (40 percent) shots from the perimeter as a senior … scored career-high 15 points in two games as a senior … contributed six double-digit scoring efforts as a senior … provided career average of 5.9 points … served as a class officer for three years.

Major: Exercise Science

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because when I first stepped on campus, it felt like home. The people were very welcoming and they had the major I desired. The coaching staff at AU was also very welcoming and it is very evident that they create a family atmosphere with this team! I also chose AU for the Christian aspect! A big factor in my decision is where I thought I would grow in my faith and I have confidence that au will do just that!

Coach Gin's Comments: Emily brings a fun, positive, infectious attitude to the class. She also can let it fly from anywhere on the court.

Silver Creek HS: Garnered Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) third-team all-state honors as a senior … received Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) all-state Honorable Mention as a senior … collected first-team all-Mid-Southern Conference (MSC) honors as a senior … earned ICGSA first team academic all-state recognition as a senior … received IBCA academic all-state Honorable Mention as a senior … team captured Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 3A state title during junior season … team finished second in IHSAA 3A state tournament during senior season … team claimed IHSAA 3A regional titles during junior and senior seasons … team locked up MSC crowns during junior and senior seasons … team earned IHSAA 3A sectional titles during junior and senior seasons … put together averages of 8.5 points, 3.5 steals, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists as a senior … broke school's single-season steals record … team went 25-3 during senior season … team finished 25-3 during junior season … team went 20-4 during sophomore season … team compiled four-year record of 85-18 … member of National Honor Society.

Major: Accounting

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because it feels like home. Everyone I've met has made me feel welcomed and that they have my back. They all believe in me and I have complete trust in them.

Coach Gin's Comments: Sydney brings a championship pedigree and mindset to the group. We love her ability to control the tempo of the game and make her teammates better with her high-level passing skills.

Cowan HS: Member of Delaware County Athletics Hall of Fame … member of Cowan Athletics Hall of Fame … garnered Prep Girls Hoops all-state honors as a junior and senior … earned first-team all-Mid-Eastern Conference (MEC) honors as a junior and senior … received all-MEC Honorable Mention as a sophomore … collected first-team all-Delaware County recognition as a junior and senior … received all-Delaware County Honorable Mention as a sophomore … four-time academic all-MEC recipient … team put together best record in school history during junior season … team claimed Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) A sectional title during freshman and senior seasons … eclipsed 1,000 career-point barrier … turned in best field-goal percentage in school history … led MEC in field-goal percentage during senior year … averaged 15 points, four rebounds and two assists as a senior … led team in free-throw percentage as a senior … averaged 4.9 points as a freshman … competed in cross country for four years … MEC champion as a junior (5K – 21:06.7) … earned Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (IATCCC) all-state Honorable Mention three times (Fr.-Jr.) … three-time all-MEC recipient (Fr.-Jr.) … three-time all-Delaware County recipient (Fr.-Jr.) … three-time IHSAA semi-state qualifier (Fr.-Jr.) … team captured MEC title during sophomore season … locked up fourth in IHSAA sectional as a sophomore (5K – 20:21.0) … took fifth in IHSAA sectional as a freshman (5,000 – 21:25.1) … clocked 5K personal record (PR) of 20:21.0 as a sophomore … raced to 5K season best of 20:36.6 as a freshman … posted 5K season best of 20:54.6 as a junior … turned in 5K season best of 22:39.0 as a senior … competed in softball for four years … four-time academic all-MEC recipient … team captured IHSAA A regional crowns during junior and senior seasons … team secured IHSAA A sectional titles during junior and senior seasons … went 22-for-73 with a .301 batting average as a senior … provided .520 slugging percentage as a senior … delivered five doubles and three homers as a senior … notched 22 runs and 19 RBI's as a senior … stole eight bases on eight attempts as a senior … finished with 52 runs, five homers and 16 stolen bases during career … went 49-for-187 with a .262 batting average during career … valedictorian.

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because God led me here. I get to grow my faith while competing for championships. AU is a perfect opportunity to flourish my academic and athletic career.

Coach Gin's Comments: Lauren brings a much-needed competitive fire to our group. She is a hard worker and has a gift for scoring the ball.

Holy Name HS: Received all-Great Lakes Conference (GLC) Honorable Mention as a junior and senior … selected to Northeast Ohio All-Star Game as a senior … earned Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association (OHSBCA) Scholarship Society award as a junior and senior … named a GLC Scholar Athlete as a junior and senior … team earned OHSBCA Top Free-throw Percentage award … team was one of five teams recognized as an all-academic team with above a 4.0 GPA … put together averages of 5.8 points and 2.4 steals as a senior … converted 32-of-48 (66.7 percent) free-throw attempts as a senior … averaged 3.7 points as a junior … finished with career average of 4.9 points … notched career-high 22 points at Parma as a senior … collected career-high six steals in two games as a senior … knocked down 4-of-5 (80 percent) shots from 3-point range at Villa Angela-St. Joseph as a senior … scored in double-digits three times as a senior … provided four career double-digit scoring efforts … competed in club soccer … written published literature.

Major: Criminal Justice

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because during the process of finding colleges, I looked for my new home. On my first visit I was genuinely welcomed by Coach Gin and Coach Morgan and as many jokes were made along the tour, I realized that this would not only be my second family, but also my home for the next four years. Also, with knowing the background of the faculty and staff, it made my decision much easier due to the opportunities I knew I could have to grow and learn in my career.

Coach Gin's Comments: Maria brings all energy all the time. She is tough and competes every possession, especially defensively.

Alexandria-Monroe HS: Received Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) all-state Honorable Mention as a senior … earned The Herald Bulletin first-team all-area honors as a senior … garnered first-team Central Indiana Conference (CIC) honors as a junior and senior … named to The Herald Bulletin (THB) Elite 11 as a senior … received Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) academic all-state Honorable Mention as a senior … selected to Class Basketball All-Star Classic as a senior … produced career totals of 1,029 points, 432 steals and 336 assists … posted averages of 17.2 points, 6.3 steals and 3.2 assists as a senior … notched averages of 12.1 points, 5.4 steals and 4.6 assists as a junior … contributed averages of 8.2 points, 4.0 steals, 4.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists as a sophomore … provided averages of 6.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.6 steals as a freshman … converted 164-of-343 (47.8 percent) shots from the field as a senior … turned in career averages of 11.1 points, 4.6 steals and 3.6 assists … hit 401-of-1,033 (38.9 percent) shots from the floor during career … team went 22-3 during junior season … team finished 17-6 during senior season … scored career-high 35 points vs. Anderson Prep Academy as a senior … recorded career-high 16 steals vs. Muncie Burris as a senior … dished out career-high eight assists in three games … knocked down 10-of-11 (90.9 percent) shots from the floor at Eastern as a senior … contributed 30 points at Madison-Grant as a senior … scored 20+ points in seven games as a senior … scored 20+ points in eight games during career … scored in double digits 19 times as a senior … scored in double digits 19 times as a junior … posted 50 double-digit scoring efforts during career … collected double-digit steals three times as a junior … totaled double-digit steals in five games during career .. recorded 6+ steals in 12 games as a senior … collected 6+ steals in 12 games as a junior … tallied 6+ steals in 28 games during career … competed in track and field as a senior … captured ninth in the 400 in the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) state meet with a school-record time of 57.79 seconds, garnering Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (IATCCC) all-state honors … selected to Midwest Meet of Champions … tabbed as THB Track & Field Athlete of the Year as a senior … charged to 200 school record of 25.68 seconds in IHSAA Regional … sprinted to 100 school of 12.56 seconds … claimed 400 CIC title and CIC record (58.85) … locked up 200 CIC title and CIC record (26.13) … took second in 200 in IHSAA Regional (25.68) … secured second in 400 in IHSAA Regional (58.44) … earned first in 400 in IHSAA Sectional (57.87) … claimed first in 200 in IHSAA Sectional (25.68) … took Madison County title in 400 … placed first in 100 in CIC Meet … competed on Madison County Champion 4x400 team … tabbed Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling Athlete of the Month … competed in softball … competed in tennis.

Major: Elementary Education

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because it felt like home and the campus is beautiful. I could tell the basketball team is like a family and meeting all of them, I knew it was right.

Coach Gin's Comments: Jada brings elite speed and quickness to the team.  She is a great defender with a knack for getting deflections and steals and has the ability to finish at the other end.

Northrop HS: Garnered second-team all-Summit Athletic Conference (SAC) honors as a senior … received Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) academic all-state Honorable Mention … earned Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) academic all-state Honorable Mention … produced averages of 10.0 points, 2.8 steals, 2.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds as a senior … put together averages of 7.5 points and 3.9 rebounds as a junior … averaged 6.4 points as a sophomore … turned in scoring average of 6.8 points for career … scored 576 career points … scored career-high 25 points vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger as a sophomore … put together double-digit scoring in 14 games as a senior … totaled 26 career double-digit scoring efforts … collected career-high five steals in three games as a senior … graduated in top 10% of class … won Delta Scholarship … won Human Agricultural Cooperative Scholarship.

Major: Elementary Education

Why I Chose AU: I picked AU, because I loved the culture. The coaching staff was amazing and welcoming. The girls are amazing people to be around. It felt like home and it's not too far away from home!!

Coach Gin's Comments: Amanda brings a tough competitive attitude to the squad. She is tremendous at getting to the rack and finishing or creating for others.

Norwell HS: Garnered first-team all-Northeast Eight Conference (NE8) honors as a senior … earned second-team all-NE8 recognition as a junior … team locked up Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 3A regional title during junior season … team captured NE8 title outright during junior season … team claimed share of NE8 crown during senior season … team secured IHSAA 3A sectional titles during sophomore and junior seasons … team went 19-4 during freshman season … team finished 22-5 during sophomore season … team went 23-6 during junior season … team finished 19-5 during senior season … team compiled four-year record of 83-20 … competed in tennis for four years … received Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association (IHSTCA) all-state Honorable Mention as a junior and senior … garnered IHSTCA all-District 2 honors as a junior and senior … team claimed NE8 crowns during freshman, junior and senior seasons … team secured IHSAA sectional titles during freshman and senior seasons … team went 16-2 during freshman season … team earned IHSTCA Academic Award three times (Fr., Jr.-Sr.) … competed in volleyball for four years … received second-team all-NE8 recognition as a senior … averaged 4.0 digs per set as a junior … scattered 3.7 digs per set as a senior … collected 2.7 digs per set as a sophomore … scattered 948 career digs … averaged 3.5 digs per set in career … recorded 46 service aces for average of 0.5 service aces per set as a senior.

Major: Business Marketing

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because I really loved the atmosphere and the people I got to meet were very nice and welcoming. I also chose AU because it has a great Business program and that is what I want to major in.

Coach Gin's Comments: Mackinzie brings a quiet focus and determination to the squad. She is an incredibly hard worker and will do whatever the team needs to get a win.

Cardinal Ritter HS: Selected as East vs. West All-Star as a junior … received Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) first-team academic all-state recognition … team secured Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 3A sectional title during sophomore season … provided averages of 9.6 points and 2.4 assists as a senior … averaged 4.0 points as a junior … scored career-high 18 points vs. Indianapolis Lutheran as a senior … contributed double-digit scoring in nine games as a senior … provided double-digit scoring in 12 games during career … hit 11-of-12 (91.7 percent) attempts from free-throw line vs. Indianapolis Arsenal Tech as a senior … competed in volleyball for four years … received Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association (IHSVCA) academic all-state recognition … team earned IHSAA 3A sectional titles during junior and senior seasons … averaged 1.9 digs per set during senior season … vice president of National Honor Society.

Major: Nursing

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because from my first step on the campus, it felt like home. Not only do I get to play the sport I love, but I also get to grow in my faith as well. AU was a no-brainer choice for me when it came down to deciding. I love all the people at AU and I can't wait to start in the fall.

Coach Gin's Comments: Olivia brings a tremendous amount of heart and hustle to the group. She also has the ability to score at all three levels.

Anderson University Prospective Student-Athletes comply with NCAA D-III rules regarding no athletic scholarships, no athletic financial aid adjustment and only signed the NCAA D-III Celebratory Form.