UNM Women's Basketball Signs Three Players for 2027 Class

The University of New Mexico women's basketball program signed three players for the fall of 2027, the first class under Coach Amy Eagan.

The incoming group consists of two forwards and one guard: Jada Brown from Quincy, Illinois, Peyton Ward from Marshfield, Missouri, and Pfeiffer Greene from Richmond, Texas.

“We couldn’t be more excited about our first signing class here at The University of New Mexico,” Eagan said.

“Peyton Ward, Jada Brown, and Pfeiffer Greene represent exactly the type of young women we want to build this program around,” Eagan said.

Brown, a 6-0 forward from Quincy Senior High School, earned first-team all-conference honors three times and was named player of the year twice. She also garnered a 4A all-state third-team nod while helping her team capture the Western Big 6 Conference championship in 2026.

During her high school career, Brown has scored over 1600 points. She maintains averages of 20.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, alongside a 3.8 GPA in the classroom.

“I chose UNM because of the coaching staff making it feel like home and I really liked the atmosphere of the basketball program,” Brown said.

Ward brings a 6-2 frame to Albuquerque from Marshfield High School, where she collected two all-state, three all-conference, and three all-district selections. Her high school tenure includes three district championships and two third-place finishes at the state championships.

Ward averages 21 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

“The coaches and players made it feel like a home away from home. It’s a great environment to help me grow as an athlete and person,” Ward said.

Greene rounds out the class as a 5-11 guard from Fulshear High School in Texas. Last season, she posted averages of 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. As a sophomore, she recorded 16.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game.

Greene said that it felt like home.

“When we took over this program, we talked about building a culture centered around toughness, togetherness, and an everyday commitment to getting better,” Eagan said.