Drake University Athletics

Coach Stephens on Janusz ? “Claire gives us a true center that we have not seen at Drake for a number of years. It will take time for her transition to the pace of the college game, but we look forward to helping her in this process.”

High School ? A three-year starter, averaged 9.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 6.8 blocks at Resurrection High School...named a Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times all-area selection as a senior...tabbed by the Chicago Sun-Times as one of the top-50 players in the Greater Chicagoland area...named a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference all-league performer her senior campaign...four-time conference all-academic team performer...named to compete in the GCAC’s All-Star game...connected on nearly 62 percent of her shots from the floor as a junior and helped spark her Resurrection High School team to a 22-9 mark.

Personal ? Given name is Claire Anne Janusz...born on Nov. 11, 1988, in Chicago, Ill....daughter of Mike and Ruth Janusz...has one brother, Nick (21)...undecided on a major.