On Wednesday, Miami University head women's basketball coach DeUnna Hendrix announced the addition of four student-athletes to the program. Cristen Carter, Madison French, Madison Huhn and Amber Tretter will join the RedHawk family for the 2023-24 season.
 
"This class is special," said Hendrix. "All four embody all that we are; relentless competitors who understand the importance of winning habits while deeply caring for others. This incredibly skilled group will undoubtedly raise our level of competitiveness and help establish us as a force for years to come."
 

Cristen Carter, Center, 6-3, Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis
 
High School:
 

• Currently attends Ben Davis High School
•  Coached by Stan Benge
•  Team Captain
•  Averaged 11.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game as a junior. 
•  Named Indy Star "Supreme 15" All-State as a junior
•  Named to the Junior All-Star Team

 Personal:
 

• Daughter of Crystal and Timothy Carter

 
 
What are They Saying?
"Cristen is a rare player that improves every day. Very intelligent and hard working. A great player and person."

--Stan Benge-Head Coach (Ben Davis High)


"Cristen displays a passion and intensity on the court that is contagious and at the same time, she has a friendly, outgoing attitude off the court. She is a strong, level headed forward who works very hard to expand her game. Her back to the basket game is tailored off of old-school hard nose players that is hard to find with today's youth. Yet, her jump shot is developing quickly and will increase her versatility, making her an offensive threat. She is a quiet leader, often leading by example. She is very coachable and extremely smart. A face of the program type player!"

-- Stephanie Roach-Head Coach (Ty Harris Elite- AAU)


Madison French, Guard, 5-11, Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East
 
High School:
 

• Currently attends Lakota East High School
•  Coached by Dan Wallace
•  Averaged 11.3 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 steals per game as a junior
•  Named to First-Team All-Greater Miami Conference
•  District 15 All-Star honoree
•  All Southwest Honorable Mention her junior year

  
Personal:
 

• Daughter of Jessica and Shawn French

  
What are They Saying?
"I loved coaching Madison! She has a fun/goofy personality then transforms into this gritty/intense competitor during games! That's why I have no doubt she'll be successful at Miami. Her teammates will enjoy being around her off the court and will love playing with her on it!"

--Brooks Hall, Program Director (Ohio Elite Basketball)


"Miami is gaining a tremendous talent in Madison French.  She has continued to grow her game every year and her competitive nature provides her with the energy and focus that others feed off of. Madison has been a wonderful player and is also a very good student here at Lakota East. She will no doubt have a positive impact on the Miami program but also within the University and the Oxford Community."

--Dan Wallace, Head Girls Basketball Coach (Lakota East High School)


Madison Huhn, Guard, 5-8, Carlsbad, California/Carlsbad
 
High School:
 

• Currently attends Carlsbad High School
•  Coached by Donna Huhn
•  Two-time team captain
•  Named First-Team All-Conference and All-CIF San Diego Section honoree
•  Averaged 19.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game as a junior
•  Holds school record for most points in a single game with 38, most three pointers in a single game with 10, most points in a season with 610 and most triples in a career
•  Named Player of the Year in her conference as a sophomore

 
Personal:
 

• Daughter of Donna and Jay Huhn

  
What are They Saying?
"It's been a blessing to not only coach Madison as a player but as a daughter in both AAU and High School for all these years. She is the best pure shooter I've ever coached and has the ability to shoot deep from anywhere on the court. She has been a leader and student of the game from an early age and her high basketball IQ gives her the ability to see the floor and get her teammates involved. Her great work ethic has been shown by extra work in the weight room, and countless hours in the gym. Watching Madison excel and develop on and off the court has been a great gift as a coach and mother".

--Donna Huhn-Head Coach (Carlsbad High) (Relentless AAU)



Amber Tretter, Forward, 6-1, Ferdinand, Ind./Forest Park
 
High School:
 

• Currently attends Forest Park High School
•  Coached by Tony Hasenour
•  Indiana Class 2A State Champion and matched a state final record for most rebounds in a contest.
•  Indiana Junior All-Star
•  Averaged 17.2 points and 10.1 rebounds per contest as a junior
•  Courier and Press SWI Player of the Year
•  Named First Team All-Conference
•  Southwest Indiana Sports Network Player of the Year
•  Named team MVP

 
Personal:
 

• Daughter of Heather and Matt Tretter

 
What are They Saying?
"Amber has been a dream to work with over the past several years. She has consistently improved her game and makes her teammates better. She is one of the hardest-working and competitive players I've been around. She can defend, rebound, and score and her teammates love her.  With that being said, she's an even better person than she is a basketball player. She devotes time to her faith, community, and school. She has gone on numerous mission trips and is currently ranked first in her class. Miami is getting a great one!"

--Tony Hasenour, Head Coach (Forest Park High)


"Miami is getting a true winner in 2023 Amber Tretter. She is a competitor with great length, intelligence, skill, and a motor that never stops. In addition, Amber is a great teammate with high character. Miami fans are going to love her!"
 
--Coach Britton (Indiana Swish- AAU)