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Racers Welcome New Signee to 2023-24 Roster
4/27/2023 10:24:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Murray State women's basketball officially announces the signing of Ava Learn
Murray State women's basketball and coach Rechelle Turner announced the signing of Ava Learn on Thursday morning. Learn joins the Racers after two seasons at Big Ten side Purdue.
Ava Learn, 6-1, G/F, Pleasant Valley, N.Y.
Tabbed as the 153rd-best prospect in the nation out of Our Lady of the Lourdes in Pleasant Valley, New York in the 2021 class, Learn spent her first two seasons of collegiate basketball at Purdue.  Averaged 19.4 points, 11 rebounds and 3.8 blocked shots in 2019-20 as she helped guide the Warriors to a 66-26 record throughout her prep career.Â
While at Purdue, Learn shot nearly 59 percent from the field as she scored 195 points and grabbed 116 rebounds as a Boilermaker while shooting over 80 percent from the free-throw line.Â
"Ava will be a tremendous two-way addition to our frontcourt, capable of impacting the game on offense and defense," Head Coach Rechelle Turner said. "She possesses the versatility and intelligence to play multiple positions, and she brings a tenacious approach to rebounding to our lineup. Ava's experience in the Big Ten has given her a chance to compete at a high level and will leave her well-prepared for the rigors of the Missouri Valley schedule. We are thrilled that she has chosen to be a Racer."
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Ava Learn, 6-1, G/F, Pleasant Valley, N.Y.
Tabbed as the 153rd-best prospect in the nation out of Our Lady of the Lourdes in Pleasant Valley, New York in the 2021 class, Learn spent her first two seasons of collegiate basketball at Purdue.  Averaged 19.4 points, 11 rebounds and 3.8 blocked shots in 2019-20 as she helped guide the Warriors to a 66-26 record throughout her prep career.Â
While at Purdue, Learn shot nearly 59 percent from the field as she scored 195 points and grabbed 116 rebounds as a Boilermaker while shooting over 80 percent from the free-throw line.Â
"Ava will be a tremendous two-way addition to our frontcourt, capable of impacting the game on offense and defense," Head Coach Rechelle Turner said. "She possesses the versatility and intelligence to play multiple positions, and she brings a tenacious approach to rebounding to our lineup. Ava's experience in the Big Ten has given her a chance to compete at a high level and will leave her well-prepared for the rigors of the Missouri Valley schedule. We are thrilled that she has chosen to be a Racer."
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