Turner Signs Five for 2025-26 Class

Murray State women's basketball announced five signees on Friday as part of their 2025-26 high school signing class. The signees consist of of talent from Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, Illinois and Australia.

Below are accolades and highlights of each of the five signees:

Katie Reed, Forward, 6-3, Washington, Indiana

Helped lead Washington High School to a 2025 sectional championship
Named to the IBCA Supreme 15 Underclassmen All-State Team
Earned ICGSA All-State First Team honors
Evansville Courier and Press girls basketball All-Southwest Indiana 1st team
Lettered four years in softball and two years in volleyball

"Katie adds great size and a strong, physical presence to our post position," said Coach Rechelle Turner. "She's a true competitor with a positive work ethic and relentless drive to improve. Katie can score at all three levels — using her strength inside, soft touch around the rim, and ability to stretch the floor — and she's a great teammate who elevates everyone around her."

"I chose Murray State because from the second I stepped foot on campus it felt like home," said Reed. "It has a great family atmosphere, a supportive community, and a winning culture that I'll be blessed to be a part of."

Alli Linke, Forward/Guard, 6-1, Mt. Prospect, Illinois

MSLE Conference Player of the Year
Named to the Daily Herald and Sun Times All-Area Teams
New Gazette All-State Team member
Holds the PHS single-season record for points, rebounds, and steals
Two-time all conference member in volleyball

"Alli delivers toughness and energy to our lineup with her high motor and physical presence," said Coach Turner. "She's a double-double machine who competes every possession and adds a strong interior presence on both ends of the floor. Alli's ability to stretch the floor offensively and play with relentless effort makes her a threat on both end of the court."

"I chose Murray State because of the coaches, the players, and their winning culture," said Linke. "The program not only develops good basketball players, but also good people."

Sophie Terry, Forward, 6-0, Raymore, Missouri

Earned All-District honors on three occasions
Named two-time All-Conference
Has scored over 1000 career points at RPHS
Four year varsity letter

"Sophie offers great size and a high basketball IQ to the court," said Turner. "She has the ability to get to the rim and finish through contact, while also being able to knock down shots from the perimeter. Sophie's versatility and feel for the game make her a dynamic player who consistently puts herself and her teammates in positions to succeed."

"I chose Murray State because of their tight knit culture,' said Terry. "I knew that I would feel at home."

Alice Magnanini, Guard, 6-0, Melbourne, Australia

Represented the state of Victoria for five years
Led the U18 team to state and national titles in 2024

"Alice provides a relentless motor and versatility to our lineup," said Turner. "She's a dynamic wing who can score at all three levels — a smooth shooter and explosive slasher who plays with great energy and purpose. Her competitiveness and drive make her a valuable addition to our team."

"I immediately knew Murray was somewhere I would be pushed to be my best, but also taken care of as my new home away from home," said Magnanini. "Murray has such a strong community feel."

Mary Grant, Guard, 5-8, Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Member of the U15 Adidas National Champions
Two-Time State Champion at Bishop Miege
Three-time 4A player of the year nominee
Named All-State First Team
Placed 11th in the state in swimming

"Mary brings energy and intensity every time she steps on the floor," said Turner. "She's a tenacious defender who takes pride in making stops and disrupting opponents, and she can also hurt teams with her ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc. Mary has the ability to score or create for others, and she gives her all every second she's on the court."

"I chose Murray State because it immediately felt like home," said Grant. "I love the family-like feel and winning culture."

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