2007-08 Season Outlook: Pierlioni is a strong, physical guard who should bring good versatility to the freshman class. With her ability to shoot the three, Pierlioni's future is in her versatility.

Before Bryant: Graduated from Plainville High School in 2007 ... Played four years of basketball for the Blue Devils ... Helped her team capture the Northwest Conference Championship in 2006 and 2007 ... Set an all-time school scoring record with 1,356 points ... Named to All-State team as a sophomore and senior ... Earned All-Conference honors as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Named the Senior All-Star Most Valuable Player in 2007 ... Also named to the 2007 Academic All-State team.

Personal: Daughter of Laura Pierlioni and John Yaconiello ... Born January 16, 1989 ... Has one brother, Anthony, who played four years of basketball for Rhode Island College ... Native of Plainville, Conn. ... Is undecided in the College of Business.