Coach Carl Graves (L) poses with new Crusader Jennifer Redmond at her signing day Friday (Jan. 11).

LIVONIA, Mich. -- The Madonna University women's basketball program signed their fourth player for the 2008-09 season today (Friday, Jan. 11). Jennifer Redmond, a 5-11 center from Temperance, Michigan (Bedford HS) became the latest addition to a rapidly growing list of incoming freshmen.

"It seems that we are making a weekly habit of signing a talented student-athlete to continue their career at Madonna," said MU head coach Carl Graves. "Our coaching staff continues to recruit the Monroe area heavily and we came upon the talents of Jennifer through those efforts.  We are very much looking forward to see how she will add to our team next season.”

"Jennifer is a very talented player,” Graves continued. "She will be a great addition to our post presence and we fell she has the tools and ability to adapt to just about any situation the college game will throw at her.”

Coached by Bill Ryan at Bedford High School, Redmond is a two-year letterwinner for the Mules. She helped lead Bedford to Southeastern Conference and District basketball championships as a junior.  Redmond posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds in a 57-41 win over Adrian on December 6, 2007.  Redmond has helped lead the Mules to an 8-2 overall record including a 6-1 conference mark this season.

The daughter of Tom and Darlene Redmond, Jennifer will enroll in classes for the 2008-09 academic year and pursue a nursing degree.

Graves has recruited six players from the downriver and Monroe County areas since he took over the reins of the Madonna women's basketball program prior to the 2006-07 season.  Redmond joins Ida high school standout Erin Bentley as the second signing for 2008-09 from the Monroe corridor.

"Our coaching staff talked about recruiting this area from day one," commented Graves. “There is incredible talent in high school basketball in Michigan, and we feel there are hidden gems in the Monroe County corridor. We're working extremely hard to make contacts throughout the state, and especially in Monroe County."

Crusader fans who want a sneak peek at Redmond's talents can catch the Mules in action January 15th at home when they face Adrian at 7:00 pm.

2008-09 Madonna Women's Basketball Signings
Erin Bentley	5-4	Guard	Ida, Mich. (Ida HS)
Vanessa LaMay	5-11	Forward	Taylor, Mich. (Truman HS)
Brandy Ullum	5-10	Forward	Almont, Mich. (Almont HS)
Jennifer Redmond	5-11	Center	Temperance, Mich. (Bedford HS)