NORMAL — Having just secured its 2021 recruiting class in November, the Illinois State women’s basketball team has two commitments already for 2022.
High school juniors Abbie Aalsma of Waupun, Wis., and Taylor Veach of DeWitt, Iowa, both have announced their intention to sign with the Redbirds.
The 5-foot-9 Aalsma was the East Central Conference’s Player of the Year as a sophomore after averaging 19.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.7 assists. She also won the award as a freshman.
“I felt really confident,” Aalsma said of making her decision before her sophomore season began.