Wells, who was dismissed from the University of Toledo program in October, will not be eligible until the completion of the 2013 fall semester.
A 5-foot-5 point guard, Wells averaged 11.9 points, 7.2 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.1 steals per game as a senior for Notre Dame.
She led the Eagles to a 23-5 overall record and helped them advance to the state semifinals for the first time in school history. A four-year varsity player and three-year starter, Wells scored 924 career points.
UT coach Tricia Cullop suspended Wells indefinitely on Sept. 21 for breaking team rules. Wells was dismissed a month later.
Winthrop, which is located in Rock Hill, S.C, is 7-8 this season.