Get to Know: Women’s Basketball’s Six Newcomers

CINCINNATI – When the 2020-21 season gets underway, the University of Cincinnati women's basketball roster will feature six newcomers, including three from the high school ranks and three from junior college. All six bring a wealth of experience and success with them as the Bearcats will work toward building upon the growth the program has enjoyed in the two seasons Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard has guided the program, which includes 46 wins, the first back-to-back 20 win seasons for the program since 2003 and the program's first conference tournament final appearance in 17 years. The newest members of the team will join a strong group of returning Bearcats that features a pair of seniors in 2020 WBCA All-America Honorable Mention IImar'I Thomas and Arame Niang, who sat out last year after transferring in from Western Kentucky.
 
Get to know the newest members of the programs with their list of accomplishments and highlight reels below:
 
// RIANE BURTON
6-1 • G • Cypress, Texas • Cypress Ranch HS

Tales of the Tape:
Riane Burton

Riane is a versatile wing/forward that can play multiple positions. She has the ability to score from the paint & the perimeter. Riane is an aggressive rebounder and has a great motor!

We can't wait for our #Bearcats fans to watch her in action! pic.twitter.com/AcW5TvHfOc

— Cincinnati W. Hoops (@GoBearcatsWBB) May 11, 2020

MORE ON BURTON
• Nominee for McDonald's All-America
• First Team All-District 14-6A
• Academic All-District 14-6A
• All-Greater Houston Third Team
• TABC 6A All-Region II
• UIL Girls All-Region
• GHAGBA All-Star
• CW39 Houston Class Act of the Week
 
// CAITLIN ELSESER
6-4 • C • Findlay, Ohio • Liberty-Benton HS

Tales of the Tape:
Caitlin Elseser

Caitlin is an imposing scoring force inside that can affect the game on both sides of the ball. Her ability to rebound & run fits perfectly into our uptempo play.

We can't wait for #BearcatsNation to watch Caitlin in action! pic.twitter.com/3KMUw28KMx

— Cincinnati W. Hoops (@GoBearcatsWBB) May 12, 2020

MORE ON ELSESER
• Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Division III All-Ohio First Team
• Northwest Division III Player of the Year
• Northwest District First Team
• District 8 Player of the Year
• District 8 First Team
• BVC Player of the Year
• BVC All-Conference First Team
• Toledo Blade All-Area First Team
• North-South Ohio All-Star Game
• District 8 All-Star Game
 
// JILLIAN HAYES
6-1 • G • Loveland, Ohio • Loveland HS

Tales of the Tape:
Jillian Hayes

A Cincinnati kid, Jillian can score on all 3 levels. The 'Queen City Queen' is a double-double machine with great size & versatility that lets her play multiple positions!

We know #Bearcats fans will enjoy watching this local product play! pic.twitter.com/YzTSXwMYqI

— Cincinnati W. Hoops (@GoBearcatsWBB) May 13, 2020

MORE ON HAYES
• Nominee for McDonald's All-America
• Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Division I All-Ohio Second Team
• Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) Athlete of the Year
• ECC Co-Player of the Year
• ECC First-Team All-Conference
• District 16 First Team
• All-Southwest District First Team
• LaRosa's MVP
• LHS record holder for scoring (1,412 points), rebounds (778), free-throws made (400), free-throws in a single season (127) and points in a season (475)
 
// DESTINY HAYMER
5-8 • G • Tchula, Miss. • Holmes County Central HS • Jones College

Tales of the Tape:
Destiny Haymer

Destiny is a high IQ point guard who elevates the play of those around her. She can shoot with deep range and brings a championship mentality to the #Bearcats!

We can't wait for #BearcatsNation to see Destiny in action! pic.twitter.com/6T2wsEWV9T

— Cincinnati W. Hoops (@GoBearcatsWBB) May 14, 2020

MORE ON HAYMER
• WBCA Junior College All-America Honorable Mention
• NJCAA Region 23 First Team
• MACJC Second Team
• State Tournament All-Tournament Team
• Led the MACJC in assists and ranked #9 in the NJCAA
• Averaged 11.4 points, 6.8 assists and 5.0 steals per game
• Shot 40% from the field and 34% from three
 
// MILAN SCHIMMEL
5-8 • G • Mission, Ore. • Nixyaawii Community School • Eastern Florida State College

Tales of the Tape:
Milan Schimmel

Milan is a versatile guard who brings experience playing at a high level! She also is a stat sheet stuffer, piling up points, rebounds, and assists!

We are excited for our #Bearcats fans to see Milan in action! pic.twitter.com/t7C5EdLPuh

— Cincinnati W. Hoops (@GoBearcatsWBB) May 15, 2020

MORE ON SCHIMMEL
• All-Suncoast Conference First Team
• Second in NJCAA Region 8 in free-throw percentage (83.9)
• Eighth in NJCAA Region 8 in defensive rebounds per game
• Averaged 14.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists per game and bumped those averages up to 16.6, 8.4 and 5.0 in conference play
• Shot 45% from the field and 37% from three
• 1.7 assist-to-turnover ratio
 
// CAITLYN WILSON
5-11 • G • Cordova, Tenn. • Arlington HS • Chipola JC

Tales of the Tape:
Caitlyn Wilson

Caitlyn is a long, athletic guard that plays with toughness and has the ability to guard multiple positions. She also is a three-point shooter with deep range!

We know #Bearcats fans will enjoy seeing Caitlyn play this year! pic.twitter.com/F0E3Ajplao

— Cincinnati W. Hoops (@GoBearcatsWBB) May 18, 2020

MORE ON WILSON
• Panhandle Conference First Team
• Led NJCAA Region 8 in made three-pointers
• Averaged 13.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game
• Shot 37.5% from the field and 35% from three