Freddie Wallace Joins Arizona Women’s Basketball Program

In a significant development for the Arizona women’s basketball team, new head coach Becky Burke has secured a commitment from post player Freddie Wallace. This announcement marks an important addition to Burke’s roster, which has seen several promising guards join through the transfer portal.

Wallace’s Journey to Arizona

Freddie Wallace’s commitment to Arizona was officially announced on Friday morning. She becomes the second transfer to join the team from a Power 4 school, following guard Kamryn Kitchen. Notably, both players spent their first year at their previous institution as redshirts. Wallace’s redshirt season was primarily due to health concerns, according to reports from KUSports.com.

Achievements at Butler Community College

Before her time at Kansas, Wallace had an impressive career at Butler Community College, where she excelled as a standout player. The 6-foot-2 forward was a two-time juco All-American, earning third-team honors as a freshman and advancing to second-team status as a sophomore. This achievement places her among a select group of players in BCC’s history, as only two have received All-American recognition on multiple occasions.

• Average of 17.1 points per game during the 2023-24 season, ranking fourth in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.
• Shooting accuracy of 47.2% from the field.
• Rebounding average of 6.8 boards per game.
• Finished her juco career as Butler’s all-time leading scorer with 1,138 points.

Impact on Arizona’s Roster

With the addition of Wallace, Arizona now features two forwards on its roster, as she joins returning player Montaya Dew. Additionally, Burke has brought in four guards to further strengthen the team.

Wallace’s transfer to Arizona is expected to enhance the team’s competitiveness as they prepare for the upcoming season. Highlights from her tenure at Butler Community College can be accessed on her Instagram page, showcasing her skills and accomplishments on the court.