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Bernhard, UND Women's Hoops Sign Two in Class of 2021

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - University of North Dakota interim head women's basketball coach Mallory Bernhard announced the signing of guards Jodi Anderson (Centerville, Minn./Centennial HS) and Allie McCarthy (Grand Falls, N.B., Canada/Lincoln Prep) to the program Signing Class of 2021.

"I have prioritized recruiting and really feel it has paid off with the addition of these players," said Bernhard. "Both of them have competed at the highest club level on the EYBL circuit with North Tartan and Kia Nurse Elite.

"I love the athleticism they bring, I love their speed, and their length will be instant assets for us," Bernhard added. "They're both very effective and multi-dimensional offensive players. Jodi can play any of our guard spots, and Allie can play four positions on the floor."

The guards are the Fighting Hawks' first signees since "The Magnificent Seven" Class of 2019. A breakdown of Anderson and McCarthy with quotes from Coach Bernhard and her previous coaches is listed below.

UND's 2020-21 roster features three seniors - including Preseason All-Summit League forward Julia Fleecs - three juniors, eight sophomores, and one freshman.

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UND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SIGNING CLASS OF 2021

Listed alphabetically

Jodi Anderson Class of 2021

JODI ANDERSON

FR | 5-11 | G
Hometown (High School):Centerville, Minn. (Centennial HS)
Club Team: North Tartan EYBL
Coaches: Jamie Sobolik (HS); Bill Larson (AAU)
Intended Major: Economics

ANDERSON'S TOP-5

· Holds single game school records for points (41) and field goals (15)
· Named team captain as a junior and ahead of senior season
· All-Northwest Suburban Conference her sophomore and junior years
· Helped Centennial to a sectional championship and third place state finish in 2018-19
· Averaged 15.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game as a junior

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

Jodi really impressed us with her ability to defend initially and as we continued to watch her, it became evident she is a very polished offensive player as well. Coming from a very strong high school program at Centennial, that has advanced to the Minnesota AAAA state tournament and playing for North Tartan, she will come in seasoned and ready to contribute.
- Mallory Bernhard, Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach, UND
Jodi has been a special talent to be able to work with. She is an incredibly selfless player, the hardest worker on the team, tough competitor, and amazing team leader.
- Jamie Sobolik, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Centennial High School
Jodi is an athletic player who has the ability to get to the basket and shoot the three. She is also an elite defender that can guard multiple positions because of her toughness and athleticism.
- Bill Larson, Head Coach, North Tartan EYBL
Allie McCarthy Signing Day Class of 2021

ALLIE McCARTHY

FR | 6-0 | G
Hometown (High School): Grand Falls, N.B., Canada (Lincoln Prep)
Club Team: Kia Nurse EYBL
Coaches: Richard Nurse (HS); Nathan McKibbon (AAU)
Intended Major: Kinesiology

McCARTHY'S TOP-5

· Playing her senior season at Lincoln Prep (Ontario) after standout prep career at Fredricton and John Caldwell High Schools
· Won five New Brunswick Provincial Championships: three 1A titles at JCHS and two 3A championships at Fredricton
· Averaged 19.4 points, 12.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game as junior at Fredricton
· Represented Basketball New Brunswick at the 15U and 17U Canadian Basketball Nationals
· Squad member on Kia Nurse Elite, Canada's only Nike Elite Youth Basketball League team

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

We were lucky to discover Allie earlier than most schools, and our persistence paid off. She is very long and fast, and has very deep range. Her versatility is her greatest strength and we will take full advantage of that. She is a relentless rebounder and has a super motor and stamina. She has received outstanding, high-level coaching and her experience with the National ID program in Canada, provincial basketball, Kia Nurse Elite, and now Lincoln Prep to make her college-ready too. All she has done throughout her career is win, and that can’t be overlooked as we build a program to bring championships back to Grand Forks.
- Mallory Bernhard, Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach, UND
Allie is a hard working, dedicated kid who brings her hard hat to work everyday. She is a joy to coach. She understands the game and competes on every possession.
- Richard Nurse, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Lincoln Prep