PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley women's basketball head coach Paula Buscher picked up three commitments during the first day of the fall signing period with the announcement that 6-2 center Shelby Mustain (Jefferson City, Mo./Jefferson City), 5-8 guard Britney Scherber (Prior Lake, Minn./Bloomington Jefferson) and 6-1 forward Jenny Smith (Pewaukee, Wis./Arrowhead) have each signed National Letters of Intent to attend BU.

"I am very happy to add three quality individuals to our program," Buscher said.  "They are first and foremost tremendous students and have all shown they have the dedication, athleticism and ability to continue to improve their game.  Each is a very competitive individual, who will push to help the team in any way they can."

Mustain is a two-time letterwinner in basketball, averaging 8.4 points, 9.5 rebounds and one block per game last year as a junior.  She helped the Lady Jays to back-to-back district championships and earned all-district honors as a junior.  Mustain was an all-state performer in track and field, earning all-state honors in both the shot put (sophomore) and discus (junior).

A two-time team captain, Scherber was an honorable mention all-state honoree as a junior after averaging 17 points and seven assists per outing last year.  She is a two-time team MVP and enters her senior season needing 100 points to become the school's all-time leading scorer.  Scherber averaged 15 points per game as a junior and is a two-time all-conference pick.  She also lettered in volleyball and track, earning honorable mention all-conference honors in volleyball her sophomore and junior seasons. 

Smith was a first-team all-conference pick in 2010-11, averaging 14 points per game as a junior and was a second-team all-conference selection as a sophomore.  She earned three letters in volleyball, where she was an honorable mention all-state and first-team all-conference performer this fall.  In addition, Smith won conference, regional and sectional championships in the high jump as a two-time letterwinner in track and field. 

Bradley opens the 2011-12 regular season Saturday, facing Northern Colorado in a 2 p.m. game at Renaissance Coliseum. 

What people are saying about Shelby Mustain
"Shelby Mustain is a basketball player that has displayed the self-motivation and work ethic necessary to develop herself into a Division-I student-athlete. Her size, shooting touch and willingness to run the floor make her a tough match-up night in and night out. Shelby's abilities on the basketball floor are only surpassed by her magnetic personality and desire to be a part of a team. She is a complete person and will become an asset to the Bradley program." - Shane Meyer, Jefferson City High School head coach

"Bradley is very fortunate that Shelby Mustain only played competitive basketball for parts of one summer.  A kid with her combination of size, competitiveness and mobility would have been heavily targeted by BCS conference schools.  There is no doubt in my mind that Selby Mustain will have a tremendous career at Bradley." - Mark Dressler, Missouri Phenom head coach

What people are saying about Britney Scherber
"Britney Scherber is the best point guard I have ever had the pleasure to coach.  A true competitor and great teammate, she will be a great addition to the Bradley Braves basketball family." - Andy Meinhardt, Bloomington Jefferson High School head coach

"Britney is a player that does it all on both ends of the floor. She is aggressive and strong, has the ability to create shots and has a strong court sense. She plays with determination and will do whatever it takes to help her team  win." - Steve Reiter,  Minnesota Metro Stars head coach

What people are saying about Jenny Smith
"Jenny is an explosive player who makes an immediate impact on the team.  She is versatile and strong, playing both inside and on the perimeter.  She is excellent under pressure and the "go to person" when you need a win in a close situation.  Her strong work ethic and self-motivation have helped make her the player she is.  She will make an immediate impact at Bradley University both in the classroom and on the court."  - Heidi Hamilton, Arrowhead High School head coach

"Jenny Smith has a never give up attitude.  Her teammates benefit from her basketball ability.  A very coachable athlete! I know Jenny can be an impact player for Bradley the minute she steps on campus." - Lisa Truttman, Wisconsin Swing head coach