EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A busy offseason continued for the University of Evansville women’s basketball team as Purple Aces head coach Robyn Scherr announced the addition of Georgia Ferguson.
Ferguson, a native of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is a 6-foot-3 forward who will join the squad as a freshman this fall.
“I am pumped for Georgia Ferguson to join our squad! She has many of the skills that we covet in post players; physicality to defend in the post, athleticism to run the floor and finish at the rim, good footwork in the post, and the ability to shoot the 3,” Scherr exclaimed. “I believe she will be a part of carrying on our tradition of strong, versatile post players. Off the court, Georgia will represent us well in the classroom and in the community. She has a fun personality and our community will enjoy connecting with her!”
Bringing a solid amount of experience, Ferguson has earned numerous accolades as a member of the girl’s basketball team at Cairine Wilson Secondary School. A 3-time School Basketball Most Valuable Player, Ferguson was recognized in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Along with the MVP award in 2022, Ferguson was named a First Team All-Star JUEL that season while garnering District 8 MVP recognition. It marked her second District 8 honor following an MVP nod in 2021.
Her top accomplishment in high school was when her team won the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association (OSBA) Championship. Her Capital Courts Academy squ
