IU women’s basketball announced today the addition of junior college guard Tyshee Towner. This comes one day after announcing that Marquette transfer Tia Elbert will be coming to IU as well.
Towner spent the past two seasons at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Ill., and will be eligible for the 2015-16 season. She earned First Team NJCAA All-America honors in 2014-15 with her 17.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game on the way to an NJCAA championship.
“Tyshee is an excellent addition to our program,” IU Coach Teri Moren said. “She is a strong guard who has the ability to defend multiple positions. Tyshee also is an explosive athlete who can get to the rim and finish. We are excited to be able to add an All-American to our roster who is going to help us raise our program.”
Towner is 5-foot-9, and Elbert is 5-foot-7. IU is attempting to reload the Hoosier backcourt after losing three guards this offseason to transfers.
“The Wabash Valley family is excited for Tyshee to attend IU,” Wabash Valley College Coach Zach Loll said. “Coach Moren and her staff do an unbelievable job with their hard work and dedication to their student-athletes.
“Tyshee is an outstanding young lady that will become a fan favorite with her defensive tenacity. I don’t think Tyshee has come close to reaching her potential, and I am excited to follow her progress as a Hoosier.”
Moren has said in the past the foundation of the program will be built on defense. She commended both new additions for their toughness and defense.
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