Maddy Saracco

Position:
G
Height:
5-10
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Example Academy
Hometown:
Bolingbrook, Ill.

2023-24 (Freshman)
Played in 28 of 31 games as a freshman ... posted averages of 2.1 points, 0.7 rebounds, 0.4 assists, and 0.1 steals across 7.1 minutes-per-game ... made SIU debut on Nov. 7 vs. Southeast Missouri State ... scored first career points at home against SIUE on Dec. 6 ... scored in double-figures in two games, including a season-high 12 points vs. Illinois State on Feb. 29 ... also had 11 points at UIC on March 9 ... tallied points in 13 total games ... played a season-high 19 minutes vs. Illinois State on Feb. 29 ... made four three pointers on Feb. 29 against the Redbirds, the most by a Saluki freshman since Makenzie Silvey had five in 2018.

High School
Went to Example Academy prior to coming to SIU ... took third in IHSA her freshman year at state ... All-State and All-Conference in her sophomore year ... won back-to-back national championships her junior and senior years ... McDonalds All-American nominee ... had a 3.5 GPA.

Personal
Daughter of Jennifer and Dean ... has two brothers ... studying sports administration ... can draw, is outgoing, and enjoys listening to music ... full name is Madisyn Saracco ... born on Oct. 18, 2004.

Why Maddy Chose SIU
"I chose SIU for the family-like atmosphere, the want to always get better, and because it felt like home away from home."