17 Meghan Niemann Class: Freshman Hometown: Jackson, Wis. High School: Kettle Moraine Lutheran Height: 6-1 Position: MH

Shymansky on Niemann:
"Meghan is a fantastic, hidden, local talent. We were fortunate to have a player of her caliber in our gym for a camp a couple of years ago and I knew then she had the ability to play at the Division I level.Meghan hits high and hard, especially when jumping off of one foot.That is such a key part of our offensive system that she will surely find a way to contribute to the program during her career. As a multi-sport athlete, she has a strong competitive streak and a wide range of skills."

High School: Niemann earned three letters in volleyball at Kettle Moraine Lutheran ... Was a three-time conference, sectional and regional champion at KML ... Served as team captain as a senior, during which she recorded 374 kills with 106 blocks while hitting .324 ...Named to the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Third Team as a senior in 2011 ... Also named conference player of the year as a senior ... Listed by PrepVolleyball.com as one of the nation's top-250 collegiate prospects ... Played for head coach Rachel Kuehl at Kettle Moraine Lutheran ... Played club volleyball with the West Bend Power (soph. year) and Fond du Lac Fusion ... Also earned three letters in both basketball and track and field ... Was the Wisconsin Division 2 state high jump champion as a senior and earned all-conference honors in both track and basketball.

Personal: Niemann, who was born in Overland Park, Kan., is the oldest of four children to Randy and Nancy Niemann ... Plans to major in elementary education.