FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball head coach Raina Harmon announced the signing of Abigail Netherton on Wednesday.

Abigail Netherton | 5-9 | G | Van Buren County HS | FBC Reign GUAA | McMinnville, Tenn.
Netherton comes to FGCU as a BCAT Class A Player of the Year Finalist in 2026, and a 2025 and 2026 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State and BCAT All-State selection. She was tabbed to the UCR First Team All Upper Cumberland in 2026, and was named to the All-State Tournament team in 2025, and the Region 6A All-Tournament team in 2024 and 2025. The District 6A MVP and Tournament MVP in 2025 and 2026, she also earned a 2024 All-District selection. As a junior, she averaged 20.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.8 steals per game. She enters her senior campaign with 1,758 career points.

"Abigail is an exciting addition to our program," Harmon said. "She is an elite perimeter shooter with a quick release who will help us continue to build on our tradition of shooting the three at a high level. She also has the ability to create off the dribble, play downhill, and put pressure on the defense in multiple ways. We're excited about what she will bring to our backcourt and our program."

Netherton chose to come to FGCU because "I really connected with Coach Raina and really all of the coaching staff and also felt like the style of play was a good fit for my game. Once I visited campus and got to spend time with the team and coaches in person I knew it was the right fit. Being close to the beach is a nice bonus, too."

She plays for coach Tyler Sapp at Van Buren County HS, and plays club for coach Rachel Vann at FBC Reign GUAA. She credits her favorite sports memory as making a buzzer-beater in the state semifinals as a sophomore to send her team to the school's first state championship game.

The daughter of Michael and Sarah Netherton, Abigail has three siblings, David, Lydia and Susanna. Her brother, David, played two years of tennis at Covenant College.

Academically, she has a 4.0 GPA and has been on the All-A Honor Roll every semester. Off the court, Netherton would like to meet Caitlin Clark, she loves puzzles, and aspires to be a veterinarian, as she's always loved animals.

Season tickets, mini plans, and single-game tickets for FGCU women's basketball are on sale now. Tickets to see FGCU face Tennessee and either Houston or Creighton during Coconut Hoops at Alico Arena are also on sale now.

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