Maddie Wise has joined the Butler women's basketball staff as the Coordinator of Recruiting and Creative Content.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Maddie to our Butler family," said Butler head coach Austin Parkinson, who enters his second season leading the Butler program. "Having had the opportunity to coach her in her graduate season, I saw firsthand her knowledge, work ethic and passion for the game of basketball. Being from Indiana she has excellent ties in the community and is going to be a great addition to our staff." 
 
Wise spent the 2021-22 student playing for Parkinson as a member of the IUPUI team. She started all 28 games that she played in, finishing second on the team at 4.8 rebounds per game. She added 6.4 points and 2.1 assists per game as Jaguars went 24-5, won the Horizon League title and earned an NCAA Tournament berth.
 
She appeared in 113 games and made 68 starts in four seasons at Iowa State before joining the Jaguars as a graduate transfer. Wise averaged 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Cyclones with 723 career points and 459 rebounds. She was a three-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team honoree and three-time Big 12 Freshman of the Week her first season. 
 
A four-year letterwinner at Greenfield Central High School, Wise was rated as a five-star prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz and the No. 42 overall prospect nationally in her class. She was a finalist for Miss Basketball in Indiana.
 
"I am beyond excited and blessed to have the opportunity to join Coach Parkinson and the Butler Staff! This staff has a rich tradition of winning and outstanding leadership, and having the opportunity to learn and grow from them is something I am greatly looking forward to," said Wise. "With Butler's prestigious academics, enriching community, and incredible support, being a part of the Butler Community is a dream come true!" 
 
Once her playing career at IUPUI ended, Wise interned for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever in the Game Day Operations Department. Her most recent role has been as the Basketball Operations Coordinator at Optimum Performance Sports in Fort Wayne, Ind. In this position, Wise helped to oversee 34 AAU basketball teams and 10 basketball trainers.