Illinois State Freshman Forward with Elite HS Pedigree and Rim-Protecting Upside
Madison Austin, a 6-foot-3 athletic force and Illinois State freshman, brings proven dominance from her Sterling HS days where she averaged 16.3 PPG, 8.8 RPG, and 61 blocks in the 2025 season, earning SVM Player of the Year and Class 3A All-State honors while leading her team to 30-6 and a spot in the 1,000-point club. Currently posting 3.4 PPG and 2.3 RPG with a stellar 49.4 FG% in 2025-26, her length, rebounding instincts (743 career HS boards), and shot-blocking prowess (113 career) make her a high-upside interior defender and scorer—perfect fit for teams needing versatile bigs with immediate motor and growth potential.
