CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki women’s basketball announced the signing of two student-athletes for the 2014-15 season on Wednesday — Kylie Giebelhausen of East Peoria High School in East Peoria, Ill., and Celina Van Hyfte of Annawan High School of Annawan, Ill.
SIU women’s coach Cindy Stein
Giebelhausen and Van Hyfte are the first two signees of the Cindy Stein era at SIU.
Kylie Giebelhausen
East Peoria High School
East Peoria, Ill.
Pronunciation: Gable-housen
Intended Major: Physical Therapy
Giebelhausen was a 2012-13 First-Team All-Mid Illini Conference honoree after an impressive junior season at East Peoria High School in which she lead her team in scoring, rebounds, blocks, assists, and steals. Her average of 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks per game earned her 2012-13 third-team All-Area and the 2012-13 Manual Holiday All-Tournament Team, in addition to her all-conference distinction. A three-year varsity letterwinner, Giebelhausen also earned second-team all-conference honors her sophomore season, was a 2013 IHSA state tennis qualifier and she currently ranks 10th in her graduating class. Giebelhausen is the niece of Drake head men’s basketball coach Ray Giacoletti, who is in his first season in Des Moines in 2013-14.
“Kylie is a competitor and determined young lady,” head coach Cindy Stein said.”She has the potential to play any of the guard spots as well as the four spot for us.Kylie has a high basketball IQ, sees the floor very well, can get to the basket or shoot the three.Her rebounding ability is another great asset and her length provides the ability to be a great defender. Kylie is also an outstanding student and will most likely finish in the Top 10 in her senior class. We are looking forward to her being a part of our Saluki family.”
Celina Van Hyfte
Annawan High School
Annawan Ill.
Pronunciation: Van HEFF-tee
Intended Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Science
“Celina will be a force for us inside,” Stein said. “She has incredible natural strength and presence.Celina has a variety of post moves and will have the ability to step out and shoot the three with accuracy.Celina is also a natural vocal leader and has a tremendous work ethic. We see her being able to step in and be a vital part of our team immediately. Celina has broken so many records already at her high school and she has the potential to enhance those accomplishments even further after another year.We can’t wait for her to get on campus and join us in our championship pursuit.”
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