University of Memphis Athletics
Merriweather Signs Welch for 2022-23 Season
Apr 13, 2022 | Women's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn.- Head women's basketball coach Katrina Merriweather and staff is excited to announce the signing of Tanyuel Welch for the 2022-23 season.
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"We are adding another stellar individual to our freshman class in Tanyuel," said Merriweather. "She is a winner and comes from one of the top powerhouses in Indiana. She has a tremendous love for the game and will push for playing time immediately with her IQ, skillset, and athleticism. It's always great to add another Hoosier to our Tiger Family."
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Welch, a 5-10 guard out of Indianapolis, Ind., racked up quite the resume during her prep career; a 2022 Miss Indiana Basketball Candidate, Welch was named to the All-State First Team, was an All-USA Central Indiana Super Team First-Team pick and was selected to the very prestigious Indiana All-Star Team this past season. She was also named to the All-Indiana Showcase Team and was an MIC Top-Five Player in her senior season.
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A member of the North Central High School 1,000-point club, Welch was named to the All-Marion County Team in 2020, 2021 and 20222, was an MIC All-Conference Team selection in 2021 and 2022 and was a member of the Supreme 15 All-State Team in her junior and senior seasons.
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Welch finished her prep career averaging 17.3 points per game while shooting 46% from the field and 36% from long range. She also grabbed nearly 6.5 rebounds and picked up three steals per contest. Her performance on the court helped lead her to two Marion County Championships and two Indiana Sectional Championships.
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"I can't wait to be a part of this family and get to work. The program has a bright future ahead of itself and I'm excited to contribute. I'm more than blessed and can't thank God enough for guiding me in the process of finding my home," said Welch.
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Welch chose Memphis over Ball State, Butler, Belmont, Cleveland State, Indiana State, IUPUI and Toledo.
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How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and  Facebook.
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"We are adding another stellar individual to our freshman class in Tanyuel," said Merriweather. "She is a winner and comes from one of the top powerhouses in Indiana. She has a tremendous love for the game and will push for playing time immediately with her IQ, skillset, and athleticism. It's always great to add another Hoosier to our Tiger Family."
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Welch, a 5-10 guard out of Indianapolis, Ind., racked up quite the resume during her prep career; a 2022 Miss Indiana Basketball Candidate, Welch was named to the All-State First Team, was an All-USA Central Indiana Super Team First-Team pick and was selected to the very prestigious Indiana All-Star Team this past season. She was also named to the All-Indiana Showcase Team and was an MIC Top-Five Player in her senior season.
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A member of the North Central High School 1,000-point club, Welch was named to the All-Marion County Team in 2020, 2021 and 20222, was an MIC All-Conference Team selection in 2021 and 2022 and was a member of the Supreme 15 All-State Team in her junior and senior seasons.
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Welch finished her prep career averaging 17.3 points per game while shooting 46% from the field and 36% from long range. She also grabbed nearly 6.5 rebounds and picked up three steals per contest. Her performance on the court helped lead her to two Marion County Championships and two Indiana Sectional Championships.
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"I can't wait to be a part of this family and get to work. The program has a bright future ahead of itself and I'm excited to contribute. I'm more than blessed and can't thank God enough for guiding me in the process of finding my home," said Welch.
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Welch chose Memphis over Ball State, Butler, Belmont, Cleveland State, Indiana State, IUPUI and Toledo.
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How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and  Facebook.
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