FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State women's basketball team rounded out its 2024 signing class this week with five total additions dating back to November.
The Bison will welcome Claire Stern, Marisa Frost, Amelia Hobson, Molly Lentz and Sasia Vanderpool to the roster next fall.
“We are excited to add these five players to our team,” the head coach said. jolie collins. “They all have characteristics and attributes that will complement our returning roster. In addition to their basketball talent and skill level, we are just as excited about their quality. Our fan base I think you'll really enjoy getting to know this group of newcomers. ”
Stern was a four-year letterwinner at Maple Grove High School, averaging 9.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game during his junior season. The 6-0 forward is Minnesota's No. 6 rated prospect by prepgirlshoops.com and was named all-conference in her junior season.
Frost was a four-year letterwinner at Centennial High School, averaging 15.8 points, 2.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game during his junior season. Her 5-9 point guard is ranked as the No. 9 rated prospect in Minnesota by prepgirlshoops.com and the No. 229 best prospect in Dan Olson's College Women's Basketball Report. .
Hobson finished his career passing the 2,000 career point mark with 2,221 points. She was the fourth highest scorer in the Victorian Championship League last season with a total of 145 points. The Parkdale, Australia native was also selected in the Victoria under-18 team, which recognizes the top 10 players in the state.
Lentz appeared in all 34 games off the bench during his freshman season at Illinois State, helping the Redbirds to a 22-12 overall record last season. She averaged 14.1 minutes per game and reached scoring position in 26 of 34 games, including a season-best 13 points against Drake on February 10th. Lentz also contributed a total of 49 assists and 33 rebounds.
Vanderpool played three seasons at Wisconsin, appearing in six games after redshirting in 2021-22. Prior to attending the University of Wisconsin, Vanderpool was a two-time All-Conference selection at Byron High School in Byron, Minnesota, where he averaged 16.9 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game during his senior season and was named to the All-State honorable mention list. It was. .
The Bison finished the 2023-24 season with an overall record of 22 wins and 12 losses, the most wins in the NDSU Division I era, and qualified for the Women's National Invitational Tournament for the second consecutive year.
Complete Sign Language Class of 2024:
player | position | height | home town | High school/previous |
Claire Stern | forward | 6-0 | maple grove, minnesota | maple grove senior |
Marisa Frost | guard | 5-9 | Lino Lakes, Minnesota | centenary |
Amelia Hobson | guard | 6-1 | parkdale, australia | Parkdale Secondary College |
Molly Lentz | guard | 5-8 | Victoria, Minnesota. | Eden Prairie / Illinois |
sasia vanderpool | forward | 6-4 | Byron, Minnesota. | Byron / Wisconsin |