NEWARK, NJ--The list of accolades for the five incoming NJIT women's basketball recruits has grown even longer as each have concluded their high school playing careers.
NJIT will add four guards –
Kenna Squier, Kennedy Cash, Kendle Dalrymple and
Marissa McDonald and forward
Dani Evans for the 2019-20 season.
Here is a closer look at the NJIT newcomers' senior accomplishments:
Kenna Squier, 5-9, G, Branchville, NJ | Pope John XXIII High School
Squier, capped her high school career at Pope John XXIII High School, leading Pope John to an undefeated season as NJAC American Division Conference Champions, marking the best season record in program history.
Pope John advanced to the 2019 Sectional State Championship and was named Mugs Media Team of the Year.
Squier was selected NJAC and NJ Herald Player of the Year, NJAC American Division and All-Area first-team, combining over 2,000 career points. A third-team All-Non Public honoree, Squier was selected to play in the NJ North vs. South All-Star game.
Kennedy Cash, 5-9, G, Charlotte, NC | Ardrey Kell High School
The 5-foot-9 combo guard from Charlotte, North Carolina, guided Ardrey Kell High School (23-6 overall) to the SoMeck 7 Conference Regular Season and Tournament Champions.
Ardrey Kell reached the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) State Tournament Class 4A Elite 8.
Cash was recognized as Scholar Athlete of the Week by the South Charlotte Sports Report and intends to major in biology or biomedical engineering at NJIT.
Kendle Dalrymple, 5-6, PG, Virginia Beach, VA | Ocean Lakes High School
Dalrymple capped her career at Ocean Lakes High School, reaching the 1,000-point and 500 career assist milestones.
The 5-foot-6 point guard led Ocean Lakes High School to the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Region A Champions and Class 6 Quarterfinals.
Dalrymple was selected to the Boo Williams Christmas Classic All-Tournament Team, All-6A Region first-team, All-District team and VHSL Class 6 Girls All-State Basketball Second Team.
Marissa McDonald, 6-0, G, West Chester, PA | West Chester East High School
McDonald, a 6-foot guard from West Chester East High School, was selected as a McDonald's All-American, leading West Chester East to its first postseason in five seasons and first district win in over 10 years.
An All-League first-team honoree, McDonald reached the 1,000-point milestone, finishing fourth in the West Chester East's all-time list with 1,139 career points.
McDonald averaged 16.6 points per game as a senior and was selected to play in the PA All-Start game.
Dani Evans, 5-11, F, Jackson, NJ | Jackson Memorial High School
Evans concluded her sensational career at Jackson Memorial High School, averaging 12.4 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per game as a senior.
A Shore Conference first-team All-A South Division and Senior All-Star East team selection, Evans led Jackson Memorial to the second round of the 2019 NJSIAA Girls Basketball State Championships.
She concludes her high school career with 933 points, 733 rebounds and was selected to play in the NJ North vs. South All-Star game.