WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue head women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp announced that the Boilermakers have signed two nationally-ranked high school student-athletes, both from the state of Indiana. Courtney Moses from Sweetser, Ind., and Dee Dee Williams from Indianapolis, signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday and will join the Boilermakers in the fall of 2010.

Moses, a senior at Oak Hill High School in Converse, Ind., and Williams, a senior at Ben Davis High School made their commitments to the Boilermakers official during the early signing period, which began Wednesday and continues through Nov. 18.

Both student-athletes are rated among the top 100 players in the country by the All-Star Girls Report and the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report. Purdue’s signing class, which includes transfers Antionette Howard and Drey Mingo is ranked as high as No. 6 nationally.

This season, the Boilermakers are ranked 23rd in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches’ poll and are coming off a 25-11 record in 2008-09 that was highlighted by a second-place finish in the Big Ten Conference, a runner-up finish in the Big Ten Tournament and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the second time in three years.

Purdue won its only exhibition game this preseason, 74-39 over Lindsey Wilson College and will host its season opener against Western Illinois at 1 p.m. on Sunday in Mackey Arena. Tickets for that game, as well as all home games and the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis can be purchased through the Purdue Athletics Ticket Office (800-49-SPORT) or at purduesports.com.

A look at the two newest additions to the Purdue women's basketball program follows:

Courtney Moses, 5-foot-7, Guard, (Sweetser, Ind./Oak Hill High School)

Statistics/Records: Averaged 18.4 points, 6.3 assists and 3.8 steals as a junior … is Oak Hill’s all-time leading scorer with 1,195 career points … has a career average of 14.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 steals, while shooting 54.3 percent (438 of 806) from the field and 85.0 percent (243 of 286) from the free throw line … helped lead high school team to a three-year record of 77-5 … last year, led Oak Hill to a 27-2 record and a runner-up finish in the class 2A state tournament… also finished second in the class 2A state tournament as a sophomore … …holds the records single-game and season records for points (36 and 533) and assists (12 and 184).

Awards/Honors: Ranked No. 22 at her position and No. 95 overall by HoopGurlz Basketball, ranked 35th overall by Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and ranked 99th overall by the All-Star Girls Report… was a member of the 2009 Indiana Junior Core All-Star team…named 2009 IGCSA first team All-State and first team Hoosier Basketball Magazine …named Chronicle Tribune Female Athlete of the Year and Basketball Player of the Year … named first team all-conference and first team Chronicle Tribune as a freshman, sophomore and junior … also competed in cross country, track and soccer … four-year class president …member of National Honor Society and student council …selected for Hoosier Girl's State in 2009 … active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is highly involved in multiple volunteer activities.

Personal Data: Born May 6, 1992, in Sweetser, Ind. … parents are Tim and Cheryl Moses…has a brother Corbett who attends Indiana Wesleyan …. major is undecided at this time.

Versyp on Moses… “Courtney is a true point guard who is tough, focused and determined. She can score off the dribble and has very good three-point range. We are so excited for Courtney to become a Boilermaker because she brings a hard-nosed, tough mentality and leadership qualities that we need from a point guard. She has great passing skills and knows how to set up the defense, whether it is in the half court or in the open floor, getting her teammates involved. She is a great all-around player. She fits our Purdue style and will add to our up-tempo pace. She is a three-sport athlete, has been elected class president all four years, is an honor roll student, an active member in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and makes it a point to give back to the community. ”

DEE DEE WILLIAMS, 6-0, Forward, (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis High School)

Statistics/Records: Helped lead team to a 30-0 record as a junior that included a class 4A state championship and recognition as the high school girls basketball national champions … part of the first high school girls team in Indiana to win 30 games in a season … has helped lead high school team to a three-year record of 72-7 ... as a junior averaged 7.6 points and 4.0 assists … area leader in assists as a sophomore with 94 on the season … as a freshman averaged 6.8 points, a team-high 4.1 assists and 5.4 rebounds.

Awards/Honors: Ranked No. 8 as a shooting guard and No. 39 overall by Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and ranked No. 8 as a power forward and 81st overall by the All-Star Girls Report … named all-state, all-county and all-conference as a junior… was a member of the 2009 Indiana Junior Core All-Star team…won USSSA 15U national championship and was named MVP… member of National Honor Society ... also plays volleyball.

Personal Data: Born Aug. 12, 1992, in Indianapolis, Ind. … full name is Dorothy Yvonne Williams… parents are Richard and Charlene Williams…has two brothers Russ and Richard Williams II and four sisters Chakysha, Octavia, Cierra and Christi…major is undecided.

Versyp on Williams… “Dee Dee is one of the most versatile players that we have recruited. Her natural position is small forward. She is a slasher with the ability to drive to the basket to create her own shot and she should be one of the best defender’s on the team. Dee Dee can play point guard and shooting guard. Her athletic ability, her length and quickness can cause havoc for opponents. She has strong offensive and defensive skills, is an excellent ball handler and a strong rebounder. She is a very hard worker and will add to our up-tempo pace and defensive pressure. Her size will cause mismatch problems when playing the point or shooting guard position, which is a big asset. We are thrilled to have Dee Dee in our program. She always wanted to be a Boilermaker and we’re glad that the time is now here. She is an amazing person who gives a lot of herself to her school and community activities. Dee Dee has been on the honor roll every year and is involved with volleyball and many community service initiatives as well.”

 

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