Tempary Gunter of Tuscumbia is one of five players who have signed letters of intent to play women's basketball at Lincoln University.
Gunter, a 5-9 forward at Tuscumbia, averaged 15.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 1.9 assists per game during her three varsity seasons. She finished with more than 1,000 points in her prep career.
Gunter was part of a Tuscumbia team that finished 28-4 and third in the Class 1 state tournament earlier this year.
Bri'anna Erwin, a 5-8 shooting guard from Hogan Prep, is the other freshman in the recruiting class. Erwin averaged 15 points per game as a senior.
"Tempary and Bri'anna will add size to our guard position with tremendous work ethics and the ability to play multiple positions," Lincoln head co
ach Nicole Collier said in a release. "Both guards will contribute to our growing foundation in LU basketball and our continued progress toward success. We are excited about the future of LU basketball."
The Blue Tigers also added three junior college players - Kierra Adams (West Memphis, Ark./Mid-South Community College), Azaria Nave (San Antonio, Texas/Dodge City Community College) and Narel Santos (Itapema, Brazil/North Central Missouri College) - who will have two years of eligibility.
Adams averaged a double-double as a sophomore at Mid-South Community College. A 6-1 post player, Adams shot .563 from the floor and averaged 21.6 points with 12.3 rebounds.
Adams also averaged a double-double as a freshman, scoring 20.9 points with 10.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks while leading the Lady Greyhounds to the first regional championship in program history.
"Kierra is very talented post player that has the size and ability to finish at a high percentage and provide us a much needed presence inside," Collier said. "We look for Kierra to make an immediate impact."
A 5-5 guard, Nave averaged 14.2 points last season at Dodge City Community College. Nave appeared in all 31 of the team's games, including making 26 starts, and averaged 3.7 assists while posting a team-best 1.7 assist-to-turnover ratio.
That followed a freshman campaign in which she finished second on the team with 11.9 points and 3.8 assists per game.
"Azaria is a combo guard with a high motor and IQ that will fit perfectly into our offense," Collier said. "She is a natural scorer with exceptional court vision as well."
Santos, a 6-3 post player, averaged 9.6 points and 7.1 rebounds during her lone season at North Central Missouri College. Santos started 30 games and led the Lady Pirates to a 20-12 record and a berth in the District P Championship.
Santos spent her freshman season at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, appearing in 25 games.
"Narel brings a wealth of experience with her ability to shoot the three, put her back to the basket and distribute the ball," Collier said. "Her versatility will bring a new dynamic to our style of play."
Lincoln finished 12-14 overall last season, 7-12 in the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
"I am excited about this incoming recruiting class," Collier said. "I believe that we have filled our deficiencies from the 2014-15 year."