Ball State University Athletics
Women's Basketball Signs Four During Early Signing Period
November 12, 2009 | Women's Basketball
"I am pleased to welcome four tremendous young women to our Ball State women's basketball program," says Packard. "The success of the 2008-2009 season combined with the increasing talent level within our conference demanded a very strong 2010 recruiting effort. This is an extremely gifted class fully capable of substantial success during their careers here at Ball State."
Hitchens, a 6-0 forward from St. Louis, Mo., averaged 14.2 points per game and 6.6 rebounds last season. She was also named to the Associated Press First Team All-State.
"Jazmin brings a very tenacious and aggressive style of play to the court," said Packard. "She is visibly passionate and creates an energy of competiveness. Her size and skill level will offer significant versatility, and allow her the opportunity to play multiple positions on the court. Jazmin is a complete fit for our tempo style with her ability to run the floor with ease, and to transition into our half court strategy on the inside or on the perimeter."
Huber, a 5-7 guard from Indianapolis, Ind., averaged five points per game while helping Ben Davis High School to a 33-0 record, a No. 1 national ranking and the Indiana State Championship.
"Jordan is a gifted pure shooter, and possesses the mentality of a shooter," says Packard. "She understands her strength in the game, and has great confidence in stepping forward in her strength. Defensively, she is scrappy and demonstrates her knowledge and maturity in the game. Jordan has benefitted from her involvement in a tremendously successful high school program (Ben Davis), and is familiar with championship basketball."
Murphy, a 6-0 forward from Peoria, Ill., averaged 10.4 points per game and 7.6 rebounds in 2008-09. She helped Peoria Richwoods High School win the Illinois State Championship.
"Katie has a very high level of productivity on both ends of the floor," says Packard. "Her involvement and impact per possession, whether defensively or offensively, is substantial. Katie is physical inside and has great pursuit of the ball coming off the rim. She complements her inside abilities with a strong face up game, and has a scorer's mentality. She has her eye on the rim with each touch on the ball."
Woody, a 5-6 guard from Thorntown, Ind., averaged 19 points per game while pulling down 8.8 boards and dishing out 7.8 assists last season at Western Boone. She also was an Indiana Junior All-Star.
"Toughness and an attitude of competitiveness define Brandy's style of play," said Packard. "Her presence defensively establishes an elite level of intensity. Brandy has a great combination of perimeter abilities that will allow her to contribute at both the point guard and wing positions. She thrives in a transition offense, and naturally looks to advance the ball down the floor."
