GRAND FORKS, N.D. -  University of North Dakota head women's basketball coach Mallory Bernhard announced the signing of a future Fighting Hawk. The newcomer is Darcy Jardine from Cheyenne, Wyo. She will join newcomers Amanda Roach from Brighton, Mich., Mikayla Aumer from Mora, Minn., Rakiyah Beal from Detroit, Mich., and Nakiyah Hurst from Milwaukee, Wisc.

Darcy Jardine, 6-4, C, Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East HS/Colorado Premier)
"We are thrilled to see Darcy go to UND! They are getting a young woman who is constantly trying to improve her game and is never satisfied," said Jardine's current head coach at Cheyenne East HS, Eric Westling. "Her drive was vital to our success at East, and we can't wait to watch her continue her success at North Dakota."

Jardine led Cheyenne East to back-to-back state championships. Cheyenne East went 28-0 this season to become the first girls' team in Wyoming history to have an undefeated season. Jardine also led the team to becoming two-time regional champions. Individually, Jardine was named to the all-conference team during this past season.

Bernhard on Jardine: "Darcy was a kid that came to our Elite Camp and immediately impressed us with her work ethic. Because she's played for the top high school program in Wyoming and a good EYBL program, we feel she is ready for this level of competition. Coupled with her work ethic and drive, we feel her best basketball is ahead of her. Best of all, this is where she wanted to be, and you can never disregard that in the recruiting process."