Ezell Announces a Pair of Signees to Recruiting Class

UW signs a wing and post 

LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 11, 2026) – Wyoming Cowgirl Basketball Head Coach Heather Ezell has announced the signings of a pair of student-athletes who will be joining the Cowgirls in 2027. Sloane Miller (Highland Village, Texas) and Mahala Speredon (Heber City, Utah) both signed their National Letters of Intent.

Sloane Miller | 6-1 | Guard | Highland Village, Texas | Marcus High School
Miller is a three-time First Team all-district selection who was also a TABC All-Region honoree, as well as a TGCA All-State selection following her junior season. Through just three seasons, Miller has 1,493 career points, 482 rebounds and 233 made 3-pointers. She is also the single-game school record holder at Marcus for points (37), rebounds (18) and 3-pointers made (8). Miller is also a member of the National Honor Society.

“We are very excited about Sloane and her family joining the Cowgirls,” said Ezell.

“Her skillset allows her to play multiple positions within our system. She can score in multiple ways, which is something we are always looking for to fit in our system. Her IQ on the offensive end will translate well to our system and help her be successful right when she steps on campus.  She has competed at the highest level in the summer circuit, as well as playing in 6A Texas high school basketball, where she is one of the top players in her conference.”

Mahala Speredon | 6-3 | Center | Heber, Utah | Deer Creek High School
A First Team All-State selection following her junior season, Speredon is a two-time team captain at Deer Creek High School. Speredon, who was the first female at Deer Creek to receive a D1 scholarship, scored a career-high 43 points in a game last season. Speredon, who is also a highly-decorated track & field athlete, is an honors member at her high school and is a multi-time all-conference honoree.

“Mahala is a great fit for our Cowgirl family,” said Ezell.

“She brings an inside presence and skillset that fits very well within our system. She has had a lot of success in both high school and with her summer team, where she plays at the top level in the Adidas circuit. She also comes from a great family, with a history of successful basketball, as her mom was a college basketball player, so she has grown up around the game. With that, she has a great IQ for the game, which helps her on both ends of the court.”

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