SAN MARCOS, Texas – Ninth year Texas State women's basketball head coach Zenarae Antoine announced the addition of three student-athletes as part of the 2019-20 recruiting class.

Presley Bennett | 5'7" | Guard | Austin, Texas

During high school career totaled over 1,000 points, 407 assists, 365 rebounds and 315 steals at Westlake High School… Finished junior campaign with a 29-8 team record at Westlake for head coach Katie Hensle… As a junior was named to the to the UIL 6A Region IV All-Region Team, District 25-6A First Team All-District … As a sophomore was tabbed to the UIL 6A Region IV All-Region Team and named District 25-6A Offensive MVP… Also collected District 25-6A All-District First and Academic Team Honors and was named New Braunfels Tournament MVP… As a freshman was named District 25-6A First Team All-District, All-Academic Team and Co-Newcomer of the Year… Played club basketball for Cyfair Elite EYBL… In addition to basketball, played club soccer… Comes from athletic family, Dad James was a three-time Southwest Conference Champion football player at Texas A&M and mom Angie won a state volleyball championship at Westlake.

What they are saying about Presley Bennett

 "Adding Presley to the Texas State women's basketball program is exciting on many fronts.  Like her Westlake counterparts, (Brooke Holle and Bailey Holle), she comes from an excellent high school program and she will be prepared for the rigors of being a student-athlete. Presley's basketball IQ and passion for the game is the immediate impact that our program will see at the point guard & 2-guard position."
- Coach Antoine, Texas State Head Coach

"Presley is the type of point guard every coach dreams of. Her first goal on the court is to make the team better. She has a feel for when the team needs her to score, or when someone has the hot hand and needs the ball. She is constantly building up those around her and has a feel for the game that you can not teach. She cares deeply for her team and the program and IQ makes her a coach on the floor. Off the court, Presley is a servant leader just like she is on the court. She looks for ways to help her school, younger athletes who look up to her and our Westlake community. I am thankful every day for the opportunity to coach her. Texas State is getting a winner on and off the court."
- Coach Katie Hensle, Westlake High School Head Coach

"Presley shows up to the gym, no matter what kind of day she has had ready to work and focused to get better. Presley attacks every single workout, drill, practice and game with a mindset to compete at the highest level. What makes me even more fired up about Presley than her work ethic, high IQ, leadership skills, and every other on court intangible is the type of young woman she is. Presley Bennett is an all-american young woman with a world class family. She has a selfless servant heart and loves everyone around her. Presley is the epitome of what BYC (Believe You Can) Basketball embodies. Texas State could not have gotten a better guard, basketball player, and young woman to lead this program!
- Jaron Vierra, Director of BYC (Believe You Can) Girls Basketball

Sierra Dickson | 5'7" | Guard | Carrollton, Texas

Averaged 13.7 points per game for head coach Lisa Branch at Carrollton High School… Reached the 1,000 point plateau in January of her junior season… Scored a career-high 28 points in the championship game against The Colony… Part of a team that finished 27-5 last year… Named to the District 6-6A First Team her sophomore and junior seasons… As a freshman was selection to the All-District Second Team… Received Academic All-District honors every year… Played club basketball for AD Elite.

 What they are saying about Sierra Dickson

"Sierra is a highly driven player that plays with purposeful intensity. Sierra's ability to score off the bounce and defend will help on both ends of the floor. I'm excited to coach her and be a part of her college journey as a student-athlete."
- Coach Antoine, Texas State Head Coach

"Texas State has a gem in Sierra Dickson. I've enjoyed coaching Sierra the past two years and watching her improve in every statistical category. Texas State's style of play is one that Sierra is accustomed to and I can't wait to see her wearing the maroon and gold."
- Coach Lisa Branch, Hebron High School Head Coach

"Sierra is an amazing kid who is very mature and eager to learn more and grow daily. I'm very thankful for the summer of basketball we spent together. I am thrilled that she has an opportunity to further her basketball career and education at her dream school of Texas State. I am happy and thankful to be a part of her journey and look forward to watching her do big things at Texas State. She's one of my favorite kids to come through our program at AD Elite and I can't wait to see her play at the next level."
- Michael Duque, Operation Manager, AD Elite 

 Nicole Leff | 6'0" | Forward | Cedar Park, Texas

As a junior averaged 14.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.4 steals per game… Last two seasons member of a Cedar Park High School squad that had a combined record of 59-11… During that stretch also went 28-0 in district play… Was named the District 17-5A MVP... Burleson Centennial San Marcos Tournament MVP… Recognized to the TABC All-Region First Team… Played for head coach Donny Ott at Cedar Park… Played club for Cyfair Premiere Austin.

 What they are saying about Nicole Leff

 "Nicole is a highly skilled forward that plays with toughness and energy! She can score in all three layers of the floor, which makes her tough to defend, and if you add in her aggressive high motor mentality you will see that she can make an impact right away."
- Coach Antoine, Texas State Head Coach

"We couldn't be any happier for Nicole, her family, and the Texas State Women's Basketball Program. We are extremely confident that she will be an asset to the Bobcat family, and we will dearly miss her at Cedar Park High School. Go Bobcats!"
- Coach Donny Ott, Cedar Park High School Head Coach

"Sometimes we can forget the joy the game of basketball can provide. Nicole is a player who lives the joy. Her positivity rubs off on teammates and coaches. Her amplified voice will help with communication on the court or cheering for teammates from the bench. A combination of desire, wanting to improve, and working her tail off led Nicole to this fabulous institution. She is a product of "trusting the process" and training consistently. Nicole will be stellar in the classroom as well. She understands that being a student first, and then an athlete, is the norm on the collegiate level. Bobcat nation, you're getting a future alumna you can be proud of!
- Coach Terry Smothers, Cyfair Premier Austin

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