North Carolina State University Athletics
Women's Basketball Inks Three Signees
11/10/2000 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
"With this class of recruits we have met some specific skill needs that will compliment the skills we already have in our program," commented Yow. "All three of these players are able to score, two of whom have great range with their shot which will fill a need on the perimeter for us."
Bell is a 5-6 point guard that has recorded almost 1,000 points and 500 assists in three seasons at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville. During that time she has led her team to a 81-9 record. She is a three-time Mid-South Conference All-Tournament Team selection and All-Region selection. She was named the MVP of the GlaxoWellcome Invitational last year. Bell is ranked as the top player in the state of North Carolina and chose NC State over North Carolina, Florida, Virginia Tech, UNC Charlotte and East Carolina.
"Kendra has skills on both ends of the court and is one of the most durable players I've seen," stated Yow. "Some people think she is too small, but she doesn't play small and she has a big heart."
Greathouse is the most heralded of the three recruits. Women's Basketball Magazine ranks her as one of the top 10 high seniors in the country. The 6-3 power forward from Ventura, Calif. is ranked as the 36th best player in the country by Blue Star recruiting service and 40th by AllStar Girls Report. A year ago she averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, 2 assists and 1.5 steals in leading Ventura Buena to a 22-6 mark. Greathouse chose NC State over Stanford, Penn State, Notre Dame and UC-Santa Barbara.
"It is very valuable to have a power forward that can not only score in the post, but can shoot the three and has good passing skills," said Yow. "We are thrilled that Kelly has chosen NC State."
Stockdale is a 5-11 shooting guard from High Point's Central High. She averagaed 17.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.6 steals per game last year. She is rated as the second best player in the State of North Carolina behind Bell. She is a three-time All-Conference selection and member of the Northwest North Carolina team. She has been named the Central Piedmont 4A Player of the Year in back to back seasons. Stockdale chose NC State over North Carolina, Clemson, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, East Carolina and UNC Charlotte.
"Rachel has tremendous range and is a very accurate shooter," commented Yow. "But she also has the ability to put the ball on the floor and create for herself or other people."
"We are excited to have these three players join our program," said Yow. "These three are not only great players, but great people. They have good attitudes and work ethic and have a passion for the game and for NC State."
