WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue women’s basketball welcomed Ava Womack to the program, as the high school senior signed to play for the Boilermakers starting next summer.
“We’re excited to welcome Ava to the Purdue Family,” head coach Katie Gearlds said. “She is a dynamic player who has the ability to change a game on both ends of the floor. She is also the type of high-IQ and high-character individual we want in this program, and we can’t waitto get her on campus and start working with her.”
AVA WOMACK
Guard | 5-10 | Dallas, Texas
Lancaster High School
Womack brings an exciting combination of IQ, athleticism, scoring ability, and versatility to West Lafayette. Her ability to create her own shot, attack the basket, stretch the floor, and impact the game defensively will add another dynamic presence to our backcourt.
PREP
• Ranked No. 99 overall and No. 11 in Texas per ESPN
• A four-star prospect with a 91 scout grade from ESPN
• Won the Texas UIL 6A Division II State Championship in 2026 as a junior in her first season at Lancaster High School
• Named First Team All-District and to the All-Tournament Team for the state playoffs
• Averaged 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game as a junior in 2025-26
• Tallied 22 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 5.0 steals during her sophomore season at DeSoto High School
• Crossed the 1,000 point club for her career as a sophomore and was named district offensive MVP in 2024-25
• Named First Team All-District as a freshman in 2023-24
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Ava Javon Womack
• Parents: Corey and Sherrin Womack
• Father played football at Arkansas-Pine Bluff
• Her sister Mya ran track at East Texas A&M
• Intended Major: Criminal Justice