COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou women’s basketball has signed two recruits on National Signing Day, Katie Muller and Athena Thompson, head coach Kellie Harper announced on Wednesday.
Muller, a four-star recruit from West Des Moines, Iowa, is ranked No. 89 nationally in the Sportscenter NEXT 100 rankings and is the No. 2 ranked recruit in her home state according to PrepHoops Iowa.
The 6-foot-2 shooting guard is in her senior season at Dowling Catholic High School, she led the program to the 5A state final during her freshmen and sophomore years, and the semifinals as a junior.
“Katie is a talented scorer who brings tremendous competitiveness and poise to the court,” Harper said. “She has the ability to score in a variety of ways, and her approach to the game reflects the type of player we want in our program. Coming from a successful program like Dowling Catholic, she understands what it takes to compete and win. Katie will bring a lot to our team, and I’m excited about the impact she will make at Mizzou.”
Muller shot over 35% from the three-point range in 2025-26 and led Class 5A in assists, earning first-team all-state honors.
“I chose Mizzou because I know the coaches will push me to become the best player I can be, while also building relationships that go beyond basketball,” Muller said. “I love their style of play and can see myself fitting in and making an impact. Competing in the SEC against some of the best players in the country is something I’m really excited about, and having the opportunity to do it close to home makes it even more special. I’m excited to be a Tiger!”
Muller received 12 offers and chose Mizzou over Kansas, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Drake, Marquette.
Muller will join her sister Ellie, a current freshman on the 2026-27 roster.
Thompson is a 5’10” shooting guard from the United Kingdom. She has represented Great Britain on the Women’s National Team for the past four seasons. In 2025-26, she averaged 18.1 points per game on the U18 team.
“Athena brings a toughness and competitive edge that stood out to us,” Harper said. “She’s a shooting guard who can impact the game in multiple ways and reflects the character and work ethic we value in our program. She’s going to make an impact on our culture, and we’re thrilled to welcome her to Columbia.”
Thompson comes to Mizzou from Blair Academy in New Jersey, where she played for three years. She led the program to the Independent Exposure National Championships last season, knocking down 21 points in a championship game. Blair Academy also took home the Mid-Atlantic Prep League title.
“I felt like Mizzou was the place that would challenge me in ways I’ve never been challenged before and push me outside of my comfort zone to reach my full potential," Thompson said. “Leaving home and moving so far away has taught me how important it is to surround yourself with good people who make you feel supported and give you a sense of belonging. I knew I wanted to be somewhere that felt bigger than just a basketball program. After connecting with the coaching staff and players, I knew Mizzou was the environment where I could feel at home, be pushed to grow, and become the best version of myself.”
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