![All-Missouri Valley Conference freshman team selection Shakeela Fowler is leaving the ISU women's basketball team. (goredbirds.com)](https://www.wjbc.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/389/2016/04/ShakeelaFowler630.jpg)
By ISU Sports Information
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State women’s basketball player Shakeela Fowler is transferring from the program, it was announced Monday by head coach Barb Smith.
“We thank Shakeela for her contributions to the program and wish her luck moving forward,” Smith said.
Fowler was a member of the Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman Team, after averaging 11.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game while seeing action in 27 contests.
“Although I have had a great season here at ISU, I have decided that I will not be returning next year,” Fowler said. “The opportunities have been great. However, I have decided to continue the remainder of my collegiate playing career elsewhere.”