Ava Finger – 2026-27 – Women’s Wheelchair Basketball

2026-27 Women’s Basketball Roster

Ava Finger in action for Illinois Women's Wheelchair Basketball
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Ava Finger

Class:Sophomore
Classification:1.0
Hometown:Juneau, Wisconsin
Major:Food Science
High School:Dodgeland

2025-26 FRESHMAN

  • Named to the 2025-26 All-Rookie Team
  • Career-high 12 points (5-6 shooting) and 3 rebounds vs Arizona (4/3)
  • 9 points (100% shooting), 1 rebound, 1 assist vs Alabama (4/2)
  • 4 points, 2 rebounds vs UTA (3/15)
  • 2 points, 1 assist vs Alabama (3/14)
  • 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist vs UTA (2/14)
  • 2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists vs Arizona (2/14)
  • 3 rebounds vs Alabama (2/13)
  • Averaged 4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists at Big Cheese
  • 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist vs LWSRA (1/18)
  • 8 points (4-4 shooting), 2 rebounds, 1 assist vs Arizona Storm (1/17)
  • 2 points vs Alabama (12/6)
  • 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist vs UTA (12/6)
  • 4 points, 3 rebounds (2 offensive) vs Alabama (12/5)
  • 2 rebounds, 1 assist vs UTA (12/5)
  • 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist vs WASA (11/22)
  • First career points (4), 1 rebound, 1 steal in 30 minutes vs Arizona (11/21)
  • 3 rebounds vs LWSRA (11/15)

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Attended Dodgeland High School
  • Four time state medalist in academic decathlon
  • State Qualifier in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) her senior year
  • Won the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball National Championship (NWBA) her junior year

PERSONAL

  • Born August 25, 2006
  • Majoring in Food Science in the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
  • Parents are Janelle and Jeremy Finger
  • Has one brother, Evan
  • Favorite athlete is Becca Murray
  • Favorite artist is Hozier
  • Hobbies include reading
  • Proudest sports achievements are receiving a Team USA Women’s National Team Tryout invitation and winning the women’s national championship