“We are excited to have this caliber of off guards in our 2010 recruiting class,” Stephens said. “All four guards bring different strengths that will improve our guard play and each young woman exemplifies everything we're looking for in our student-athletes: academic commitment to excellence, great character and strong work ethic.”

ANGELA CHRISTIANSON

6-0 • Guard

Alexandria High School

Alexandria, Minn.

Four year starting guard for Alexandria who averaged 20.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game while shooting 52.3 percent from the floor in 2008-09…earned three-straight Central Lakes Offensive Player of the Year awards, along with three-straight all-conference nods from 2006-09…named to the Associated Press all-state Second Team during the 2007-08 season, in addition to an honorable mention nod in 2008-09…shot 79.4 from the line a season ago.

“Angela can score in many ways,” Stephens said. “She has the ability to shoot the three, the pull up jumper and draw fouls.  She also has an uncanny ability to find open players with her passing ability.”

CARLY GRENFELL

5-8 • Guard

York High School

York, Neb.

Off guard who averaged 13.3 points and 4.3 assists for York High School in 2008-09…earned first team all-Central Conference honors as a junior and second team laurels as a sophomore…named to the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World Herald Honorable Mention all-state Team following the 2008-09 season… scored a career-high 26 points vs. Centennial High Dec. 9, 2008…an ace from three-point range, Grenfell drained 42 of York's 65 threes a season ago…Tallied 50 steals in 20 games as a junior.

“Carly is our first Nebraska recruit since I've been at Drake so we're excited to add her name to next year's roster,” said Stephens. “Carly can shoot the three ball as well as any player I have recruited  and she is an excellent passer.”

ALYSSA MARSCHNER

5-10 • Guard

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School

Minneapolis, Minn.

Off guard average 12 points, 4.4 rebounds in 2008-09…multi-sport star at Armstrong High School with letters in lacrosse and soccer in addition to basketball…earned all-Classic Lake Conference honors as a junior in addition to Honorable Mention honors as a sophomore…ranked fifth on Armstrong's all-time assist list with 254 assists (3.8 pg)…scored a career-high 20 points vs. St. Francis as a junior…helped her team to a 21-5 record as a junior…all-conference goalkeeper in soccer for 2008…has played with the AAU Minnesota Metro Stars for six years, helping the team to four-straight AAU state titles.

“Alyssa can play either the point or the off-guard position so she will give us added depth and versatility to our guard play,” Stephens said. “She is a tremendous passer and can get the ball to the right players in the right position.”

MORGAN REID

6-0 • Guard

North Kansas City High School

North Kansas City, Mo.

Off guard averaged 18.7 points and 9.1 rebounds per game at North Kansas City High School in 2008-09… earned two-straight first team all-Suburban Big 7 Conference nods as a sophomore and junior…tallied a career-high 31 points and 17 rebounds last February against Oak Park High School…won the Missouri State championship in the triple jump last spring.

“Morgan also will add size and athleticism to our guard line-up,” said Stephens. “She has good speed and quickness and a great jump shot.  Her versatility is her greatest strength.”