Saint Louis head women's basketball coach Lisa Stone has announced the signing of four student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to attend the University and play for the Billikens beginning next fall.

The new Billikens are guard Kiley Bess (Poplar Bluff, Mo./Poplar Bluff High School), forward Peyton Kennedy (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic High School), guard Natalie McNeal (Germantown, Wis./Germantown High School) and forward Nya Toang (Des Moines, Iowa/Dowling Catholic High School).

"We are very excited with what this group has to offer, and we welcome them and their families to our Billiken family," Stone said.

Kiley Bess • Guard • (@KileyBess) • Poplar Bluff High School • Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Coach Stone says: Kiley is a player that comes from a very successful coaching tree. Her grandfather Gene Bess is one of the most successful coaches of all time, entering his 50th season at Three Rivers College with a career record of 1,281-404 (.760). The Raiders have reached the Final Four in the NJCAA Tournament nine times during Gene's time, winning two national championships. Kiley is a lefty that can shoot, drive and flat out score. She has a great basketball IQ and is a proven winner. Kiley will be a great addition to our perimeter game and will allow us to stretch the floor due to her range.

Peyton Kennedy • Forward • (@PeytonKennedy) • Boylan Catholic High School • Rockford, Ill.

Coach Stone says: Peyton is a small forward with three-point range. She will play a stretch four for us and bring a great deal of toughness to our inside game. Peyton is a player that 'just gets it done.' She has been compared to former Billiken Olivia Jakubicek. She does the little things and will defend, rebound and get loose balls. Peyton competes at a very high level and will be a great addition to our team.

Natalie McNeal • Guard • (@NMcNeal2501) • Germantown High School • Germantown, Wis.

Coach Stone says: Natalie is an outstanding combo guard with abilities to play off guard, as well. She is extremely tough both offensively and defensively, and she is one of the fastest players with the ball I have ever recruited. Natalie can get to the basket, finish and score, but she has the skill to also sink a pull up jumper and post up. She also is a three-point threat and will be a great addition to our guard count. Natalie is a winner and a player that shares our championship philosophy.

Nya Toang • Forward • (@Nyajuok_) • Dowling Catholic High School • Des Moines, Iowa

Coach Stone says: Nya is a high motor, strong presence post player that plays at a very high level. I love her energy on the floor. Her commitment to her teammates and her effectiveness in the paint. Nya can score on the block and from the perimeter. She can rebound and run and crash the offensive glass. Nya comes from a winning program and knows what it takes to be successful.