We’ve watched Danika numerous times this winter, both live and online, and the progression from start to finish has been gratifying to see. It’s not easy being the little sister of a college bound standout like junior Audrey Shindelar Audrey Shindelar 6'0" | CG Stewartville | 2026 State MN , who has committed to South Dakota State, but Danika has now emerged from the shadows and made it clear she, too, can play a little. Shindelar is third in scoring on the Tigers, and on many nights has been their best player. Danika can create, she can defend, and she can fire the three-ball like nobody’s business. Now she’s in the top 50.

It’s not easy following in the footsteps of an outstanding older sibling who has set the bar so high as to be practically unreachable. That’s the situation Danika finds herself in after top-10 ranked sister Audrey Shindelar Audrey Shindelar 6'0" | CG Stewartville | 2026 State MN , who recently committed to South Dakota State, has set the world on fire. Gradually, though, Danika is forging her own path. She is a crafty combo guard who can handle the basketball, distribute at a high level, and weave her way through traffic to score at the rim. She can also shoot the three-ball. Her defensive abilities are impressive, as well. Danika gained significant varsity experience last year and her confidence has spiked accordingly.