Northwestern women's basketball secured a commitment from 2027-point guard Ava Chang, a Colorado standout who earned Second Team All-State and Centennial League Player of the Year honors during her junior season.
Northwestern women’s basketball added another piece to its future recruiting class this week, securing a commitment from Colorado point guard Ava Chang.
Chang, a 5-foot-10 guard from Grandview High School in Aurora, Colorado, announced her commitment to the Wildcats after receiving offers from several Division I programs, including Rice, Boston College, UCF, UNLV, UC San Diego, Princeton, Harvard, SMU, Arizona State and Yale.
One of Colorado’s top guards in the 2027 recruiting class, Chang has established herself as a consistent playmaker and scorer throughout her high school career. She has been a member of Grandview’s varsity team since her freshman season, gaining valuable experience against high-level competition at an early age.
That experience has translated into production on the court. During her junior season, Chang appeared in 24 games and averaged 18.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 4.3 steals per game, showcasing her ability to impact games on both ends of the floor.
Her performance earned recognition beyond conference play, as she was named Second Team All-State, selected to the First Team All-Centennial League, and voted Centennial League Player of the Year following a standout junior season.
Chang consistently impacted games as both a scorer and playmaker, helping establish herself as one of Colorado’s top guards. Whether creating opportunities for teammates, generating offense as a scorer, or making plays defensively, she has shown a well-rounded skill set that has separated her from her peers.
For Northwestern, the commitment represents another important addition to the program’s future backcourt. After already securing key additions in the 2026 recruiting class, Chang provides another strong piece for the future as the Wildcats continue to build long-term depth and talent across multiple cycles.
Her ability to run the offense at the point guard position gives Northwestern a true floor general in its future recruiting class. Her experience playing varsity basketball since her freshman season also provides a strong foundation as she prepares for the next level.
Just as important, Chang still has her senior season ahead of her. With another year to continue developing her game, she will have an opportunity to further build on an already impressive résumé before arriving in Evanston.
Recruiting evaluations often focus on long-term potential as much as current production, and Chang’s track record suggests there is still room for growth.
Her scoring ability, playmaking instincts, and defensive presence have already helped her become one of the top players in Colorado, and another strong season could elevate her profile even further.
The Wildcats are adding a proven competitor who has earned recognition as one of the state’s top high school players. With another year remaining in her prep career, Northwestern fans will have plenty of reasons to follow Chang’s development before she eventually brings her talents to Evanston.
