Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Women's Basketball Welcomes Wallace to 2026-27 Recruiting Class
04/01/2026 | 5:50:00 | Women's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois women's basketball head coach Kelly Bond-White announced the addition of Fredriecka Wallace, a 6-foot-2 forward and two-time junior college All-American, on Wednesday.
"Our staff's relationships brought Freddie back to Carbondale," says Coach Bond-White. "We had her on campus out of junior college but lost her at the last minute to Kansas. We are excited; she could see the development of Laniah [Randle], portal transfers Gift [Uchenna], Jeniah [Thompson], and now Indy [Green] consistently excel at her positions in our system. As a veteran, who is already enrolled and taking classes at SIU, she will be able to learn our system this off season and help anchor our 2026 recruiting class.
Prior to attending Arizona, Wallace spent the 2024–25 season at the University of Kansas, where she did not compete due to medical reasons. Before that, she played two years at Butler Community College and established herself as one of the top junior college players in the country. At Butler, Wallace earned NJCAA All-American honors twice and became the Grizzlies' all-time leading scorer with 1,138 career points. During her sophomore season, she averaged 18.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, and, as a freshman, she was named the Jayhawk Conference Freshman of the Year.
A Lincoln, Nebraska native, Wallace is a dynamic, versatile forward capable of playing multiple positions. Her ability to score efficiently and rebound at a high level will be a valuable addition to the Saluki roster. Wallace brings a strong veteran presence to the 2026 class. She is currently enrolled in the School of Justice & Public Safety, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice.
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