Breakdown: Brings a high level of volleyball knowledge and experience to the Aggies...Will add immediate depth to the right side with her ability to attack and block...Could also see playing time as a middle hitter.

High School: Played three varsity seasons at Brebeuf Jesuit ...During her time there, she was a starter on Brebeuf Jesuit's  nationally-ranked team ...Named first-team All-County and second-team All-State as a senior in 2011...Named to the Indiana Junior All-Star team in 2010...Helped Brebeuf Jesuit win the 2009 State Championship title...A year later, the team was the state runner-up...Helped her Team Indiana 18-and-under Elite club team place third at the 2010 AAU Nationals.

Personal: Full name is Aleena Patrice McDaniel...She is the daughter of Maurice and Patricia McDaniel...Has two siblings, Ryan and Sydney...Majors in biology/pharmacy, and was born on December 28, 1993...Plans to have a career as a pharmacist and volleyball coach...Also plays the violin...Member of the Students Taking Responsibility Against Poverty club.