| Danielle Ben-Tsvulun |
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OVERVIEW:
Tough, physical post who will give Irish added depth down low on the blocks ... likes to use size to her advantage for creating space in the paint ... active offensive presence with good hands and a soft touch around the basket ... also strong on the boards and as a shot blocker ... early contributions will be felt most on defense ... showed solid development during latter stages of her high school career and will look to continue that growth as a collegian.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Averaged 12.1 ppg., 9.3 rpg. and 3.1 bpg. during her final two seasons at Harding High School in Fort Wayne, Ind. ... two-time all-state selection (2005, 2006) ... two-time all-Northeast Indiana honoree by Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (2005, 2006) ... two-time all-city pick (2005, 2006) ... Summit Athletic Conference Player of the Year (2006) ... two-time all-Summit Athletic Conference choice (2005, 2006) ... Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 40 selection (2006) ... Regional Roundball Review Super Senior 25 Team (2006) ... as a senior in 2005-06, ranked among top 10 in Class 2A in rebounding (9.2 rpg.) while also logging 11.8 points per night ... led Summit Athletic Conference in rebounding (9.3 rpg.) and blocked shots (3.2 bpg.) and added 12.1 ppg. as a junior ... led Harding to consecutive sectional titles (2005, 2006), as well as school's first-ever regional title and subsequent berth in 2A state semifinals (2006) ... member of 2005 Indiana Junior All-Star North Team ... National Honor Society ... one of three Indiana natives in 2006-07 women's basketball freshman class, the most Hoosier State products for one incoming group in program history.
PERSONAL DATA:
Born Aug. 11, 1987 in Fort Wayne, Ind. ... youngest of five children ... daughter of Anna Bekan and Ovadyahu Ben-Tsvulun ... first Fort Wayne native ever to sign with the Irish ... enrolled in the First Year of Studies program at Notre Dame ... the most notable Irish player who previously wore No. 31 was Letitia Bowen, who is the program's career leader in rebounding average (8.8 rpg.) and ranks No. 2 all-time at Notre Dame in total rebounds (999).
