Madigan commits to NCAA Division I basketball at Northern Illinois

Seventeen-year-old Fiona Madigan of North Bay has accepted a full-ride scholarship to play NCAA Division I basketball for the Northern Illinois Huskies; she plays as a combo guard with the Orangeville Bears and leads her team in minutes, scoring and steals.

Seventeen-year-old Fiona Madigan of North Bay has accepted a full-ride scholarship to play NCAA Division I basketball for the Northern Illinois Huskies. She currently plays as a combo guard with the Orangeville Bears in the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association. Madigan previously played for West Ferris Trojan and Spartans teams in North Bay. She is also an accomplished track athlete with multiple NDA titles. Key details: - Madigan is 17 and has committed this week to Northern Illinois on a full ride. - She plays as a combo guard for the Orangeville Bears and is leading her team in minutes played, scoring, and steals. - Madigan said she takes pride in defending opposing teams' top players and credited family, coaches and teammates for their support. - She is hoping to be named an All-Canadian, an announcement expected in February. - As a track athlete, she won NDA gold in the 100m, long jump and triple jump last year for the third consecutive year and earned the Fergie Dowdal award in grade 9. Summary: The commitment marks a step up to NCAA Division I competition and highlights Madigan's multi-sport success at the high school and club levels. An All-Canadian announcement is expected in February, and she will join Northern Illinois as part of her college athletic plans.