INDIANAPOLIS – IU Indianapolis Athletics has announced the addition of Hailee Brennen to the women's basketball program for the 2026–27 season.
 
Brennen, a 6-foot-3 forward, joins the Jaguars after most recently competing at the University of New Orleans, where she provided a strong defensive presence and valuable frontcourt depth during her senior campaign.
 
"Hailee is a tremendous addition to our program," said head coach Kate Bruce. "She has a strong presence around the rim and impacts the game on both ends of the floor with her ability to finish inside, rebound, and defend. Her toughness and work ethic make her a great fit for our team. Just as importantly, she is an outstanding person who will positively impact our culture. We're excited to have her join the Jaguar family."
 
During the 2025–26 season at New Orleans, Brennen appeared in 30 games with 14 starts, averaging 5.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. She led the team with 20 total blocks, showcasing her rim protection ability. Brennen reached double figures in scoring three times, including a season-high 15 points against Stephen F. Austin on Feb. 19. She also recorded 11 rebounds in a game twice, coming against Northwestern State and Southeastern.
 
Prior to New Orleans, Brennen's collegiate journey included stops at Charleston Southern, Florida A&M, and Daytona State College. She appeared in three games at Charleston Southern during the 2024-25 season after moving from Florida A&M, where she started 13 games during the 2023–24 season. In her debut with the Rattlers, she scored 13 points against Tennessee and finished the year averaging 2.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
 
Brennen began her career at Daytona State, where she shot 45 percent from the field and 34 percent from three-point range.
A native of Florida, Brennen prepped at Mainland High School, where she helped lead her team to its first district championship since 2008 during her senior season. She was named a McDonald's All-American nominee in 2022 and averaged 7.2 rebounds per game as a junior.
 
Brennen is set to join the Jaguars for the upcoming 2026–27 season.