WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head women's basketball coach Ed Swanson announced the signing of Madison Magee (Avondale, Ariz./ Valley Vista), Danielle McTeer (Hampton, Va. / Hampton), Ruthie Montella (Palatine, Ill./Fremd) and Ava Stevenson (Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Trinity) to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.
 
"We are excited to welcome Dani, Maddy, Ruthie and Ava who are exceptional and accomplished winners to our program," Swanson said. "These players are the perfect fit for William & Mary. They want to pursue some of the best academics in the nation while playing a high level of Division I basketball in the CAA. This class will help us continue to move the program forward and accomplish more 'firsts' throughout their careers. We have multiple high school state champions in this signing class. They are all workers and winners. This signing class is consistent with our program goals of recruiting, coaching highly motivated student-athletes, who are successful on the court and in the game of life."
 

Madison Magee
Forward
6-1
Avondale, Ariz./ Valley Vista
 
Prep
Helped Valley Vista to the 6A State Championship in 2020 after sitting out following a transferring from Avondale Westview … As a freshman at Avondale Westview, earned second team all-region honors … Named the team's rookie of the year and was a member of the student leadership team … As a sophomore, was named a scholar-athlete … In 2020, garnered a spot on the all-academic team … Selected to the honor roll in 2019 and 2020 … Played AAU for Aim High and Arizona Select … In high school, part of the AIA (Athletes in Action) committee and the National Honor Society.
 
Personal
Daughter of Dan and Melissa Magee … Enjoys going camping, watching different Netflix series, playing on playgrounds and going on bike rides … Intends to major in psychology or business.
 
Swanson on Magee
"Madison is always working on her game. She won a high school state championship and her team is hoping to pursue a repeat. Madison can play around the basket with solid back to the basket moves. At the same time, she can stretch the defense with her shot and ability to handle the ball. Madison's size will help us and be a match up problem for opponents."
   
Danielle McTeer
6-0
Guard/Forward
Hampton, Va. / Hampton
 
Prep
Earned all-state first team honors in 2019-20 after averaging 13.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game  her junior season… Upped her averages to 19.4 points and 14.0 rebounds per game in the post season, helping Hampton finish as Class 4 state co-champions … Earned all-district and all-region first team honors and was selected to the All-Tidewater Second Team in 2020 … Selected to the Boo Williams Christmas Tournament All-Tournament Team and was selected as the Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week Nominee … Selected to the all-district second team in 2019 …  Competed for Boo Williams Nike AAU team… Served as her class president and was the vice president of the Spanish Honor Society … A member of the Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Spanish Club and National Honor Society … An honor roll student, who ranked among the top three in her class with a GPA of 4.65.
 
Personal
Daughter of Damon McTeer and Nicole Story … Born in Ramstein, Germany … Her hobbies include shopping, getting nails and hair done, tutoring, volunteering at the Salvation Army and working at Chipotle … Enjoys going to the beach and working out for fun…  Intends to major in psychology or biology.
 
Swanson on McTeer
"From our own backyard, Dani brings some great athletic ability to our program. She has excellent rebounding ability and the grit to get the job done. She will play multiple positions inside and out. A Class 4-A Virginia state champion, while also playing for the nationally competitive Boo Williams Nike AAU programs, she has worked hard in the classroom and on the court to develop into the player that can have an impact in our program. Her work ethic, athletic ability and versatility will help us right away."
 

Ruthie Montella
Guard/Forward
6-0
Palatine, Ill./Fremd
 
Prep
A four-year varsity starter, who helped Fremd to the 2020 Illinois 4A State Championship … Averaged nine points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal per game as a junior … Shot 65% from the field, 30% from 3-point range and 78% at the free throw line as a junior … Named to the Illinois All-State Special Mention in 2019 … A three-time Mid Suburban League All-Conference selection (2018, 2019, 2020) … Named to the Northwest Suburbs All-Area team in 2019 … Led Fremd to back-to-back Mid Suburban League Conference Championships in 2019 and 2020 … A varsity captain in both 2020 and 2021 … Played AAU for Illinois Elite … In the Blue Star League, averaged 9.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game as a team captain … A member of the National Honor Society (2018-21) and selected to the Academic Honor Roll each of the last three years … Involved in the Viking Advisory Mentorship Program in high school.
 
Personal
Daughter of Bruce and Sherry Montella … Father, Bruce, lettered in both football and baseball at the University of Chicago and had a brief NFL career with the Chicago Bears … He was an All-American in 1985 and Sports Illustrated Player of the Week in Sept. of 1981, before earning a spot in the school's hall of fame in 2005 … Cousin, Kelsey Bogdon, played basketball at Harvard from 2015-18 … Enjoys watching college football, going to siblings' sports games and going tubing in Lake Michigan.
 
Swanson on Montella
"Ruthie comes from another state championship program at Fremd. She plays an aggressive style on both sides of the ball and takes pride in her defense which will allow her to defend the other team's best players. Her size at the guard position and ability to slash to the basket will help us with our aggressive style of play. She can score at the rim, mid-range and three. Ruthie is an accomplished contributor to her high school team and for the national competitive Illinois Elite AAU team. We are excited to welcome her high intensity style of play. She will be able to play multiple guard positions while being a defensive specialist." 
 
Ava Stevenson
Guard
6-0
Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Trinity
 
Prep
A Miss PA Basketball Nominee as a junior in 2019-20 … Selected to the Penn Live Big 15 All Star Team and was named the Linglestown Gazette Co-Player of the Year … Averaged 12 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a junior … A team captain who was named to the Carlisle Sentinel All Star First Team and the Mid Penn Capital Division All Star First Team ….As a sophomore, selected to the Carlisle Sentinel All Star Second Team, Penn Live All Star Second Team and the Mid Penn Capital Division All Star Second Team … In 2019, helped Trinity to the Mid Penn Capital Division Championships, Mid Penn Conference Championship and the PIAA District III crown … Selected to the Carlisle Sentinel All Star First Team as a freshman in 2017-18 … Set a school record, connecting on 88% at the free throw line … Helped her team to the Mid Penn Capital Division Championships and the PIAA District III Championships in 2018 … Played AAU for the Mid-Penn Motion for eight years … Named to the USJN All Star Team on six occasions … A member of the National Honor Society Foreign Language, Biomedical Club and Spanish Club in high school … Was the Senior Activity Leader and is an honor roll student.
 
Personal
Daughter of Jeff and Michelle Stevenson … Father, Jeff, played basketball at Trevecca University, while her mother, Michelle, was a swimmer at West Virginia …Enjoys volunteering, going to the beach, baking, movies and spending time with kids … Intends to major in kinesiology and health sciences.
 
Swanson on Stevenson
"Ava has great size and an accurate 3-point shot that can stretch defenses at the two guard spot. She will help add depth to our guard positions and comes from a winning high school program and a successful AAU club. She is a winner and we are glad to welcome her to our Tribe Family."