ALLENDALE, Mich. – Grand Valley State head women's basketball coach
Mike Williams announced the signing of five student-athletes to the program during the signing period. The Lakers will bring in a trio of guards and a pair of post players to help bolster a roster that will lose eight players to graduation.
"As always, we are excited about our incoming recruits especially with this class that brings a wealth of assets to our program," said coach Williams. "Bringing in these 5 players, it's as close to a great fit as you can get. The three perimeter players have size and speed, complimented by two post players that provide a great inside out combination. We believe all 5 signees are committed to excellence, being their best, and continuing the great competitive culture that Grand Valley has had over the years."
Joslyn Brennan • Forward/Center • 6-5 • Saint Clair Shores, Mich. / Lakeview HS
Brennan will be a three-year letter winner at Lakeview HS under head coach Joe Charrette…Helped team to a district, regional, and city championship in 2019…Was named team captain and most improved player during her junior season…Averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds, and five blocks per game last season…Undecided on major
Rylie Bisballe • Guard/Forward • 6-2 • Lake City, Mich. / Lake City HS
Bisballe will be a four-year letter winner at Lake City HS under head coach Bill Tisron…Has been named All-Conference on three occasions, while being named All-State first-team by the Detroit Free Press after junior season…Was elected captain last season…Scored 15.9 points per game, averaged 9.6 rebounds per game, and 2.6 blocks per game during junior season… Averaged 16.2 points and 11.5 rebounds her sophomore year…Also played four years of volleyball and ran track for one season…Plans to major in allied health at GVSU
Ellie Droste • Guard • 5-8 • Westphalia, Mich. / Pewamo-Westphalia HS
Droste will be a four-year letter winner at Pewamo-Westphalia HS under head coach Steve Eklund…Named All-Conference three times, All-State honorable mention after sophomore season, and All State first-team during her junior campaign...Elected captain during junior season…Has helped guide team to a 76-5 record through her first three seasons including a state championship in 2018-19…Averaged 14 points per game last season…Member of the National Honors Society…Undecided on major.
Hadley Miller • Guard • 5-9 • Three Rivers, Mich. / Three Rivers HS
Miller will be a four-year letter winner at Three Rivers HS under head coach Jason Bingaman…Earned All-Conference honors on three occasions, while earning All-State honorable mention two times, and named to the Kalamazoo Dream Team three times…Named team captain…Averaged 18.9 points per game as a junior and 18.6 points per game as a sophomore, while averaging at least seven rebounds per game each season of her career…Also ran four years of track and played three seasons of soccer and volleyball…Plans to major in pre-med at GVSU
Kaylee Bakker • Forward • 6-1 • Zeeland, Mich. / Zeeland West HS
Bakker will be a four-year letter winner at Zeeland West HS under head coach Brooke Ross…Earned All-Conference honors after sophomore and junior seasons while being named All-State honorable mention last season…Elected team captain during junior and senior year…Averaged 13 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, and 4.8 blocks per game as a junior…Also earned All-Conference and All-Region honors in volleyball…Undecided on major
