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Physical & Mental: Very tough both mentally and
physically. A great leaper. Great endurance, stamina and
athleticism.
Ball Skills: Decent ball handling. Can push the ball
up the court herself, but does not always make the best
decisions with it. Does not put it on the floor much in a
half-court set.
Offense: Great movement on offense. Always looking
for the ball. Always looking for position. Good post-up player.
Very strong. Very difficult to contain in the paint.
Rebounding: Very strong. Incredible explosiveness off
the ground. She has the mentality that no one will out-rebound
her.
Defense: Good both off and on the ball. Anticipates
well. Gets off the floor to protect the basket. Gets a lot of
blocked shots. Good footwork. Stays low on defense.
Game Knowledge: Great student of the game. Is very
knowledgeable but always looking for more ways to improve.
Always wants to be a step ahead. Never complacent.
Understands intricate concepts of both offense and defense.
Strengths: Leadership (very vocal player). Physical
strength. Stamina. Rebounding.
Opportunities for Improvement: Shooting and range.
Open-court ball handling and passing.
Overall Comments: Great
overall athlete. Very coachable. Great team player. Interacts
great with everyone. Ready to play overseas and in the US
minor leagues NOW.
| Small
Forward |
Score |
Power
Forward |
Score |
| Shooting |
6 |
Post-Up
Ability |
8 |
| Shooting
Range |
6 |
Shooting |
6 |
| Runs
Floor |
9 |
Shooting
Range |
6 |
| Def. on
Ball |
7 |
Def. on
Post |
7 |
| Create
Shot |
7 |
Shot-Blocking |
8 |
| Def. off
Ball |
7 |
Def.
Rebounding |
9 |
| Post-Up
Ability |
8 |
Off.
Rebounding |
8 |
| Passing |
7 |
Set
Screens |
7 |
|
Rebounding |
9 |
Passing |
7 |
| Driving |
7 |
Toughness |
9 |
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Outlet
Pass |
7 |
Scale = 1-10, 1 low, 10
high. Scale is indicative of players strengths relative to
other skills at the same position. It is not a comparison to
other players, but a blueprint of the individuals' strengths.
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College & Amateur Basketball Career: |
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University of Memphis (NCAA Division
I) (Final Season: 2001-02)
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Head Coach:
Joye-Lee McNelis (901) 678-4120
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Sports Information Director:
Jennifer Rodrigues (901) 678-2397
SENIOR (2001-02):
Started all 28 games... Averaged 21.6 minutes... Shot .509 from
the field and .609 from the free throw line... Averaged 7.6
rebounds and 7.9 points... Had 25 assists, 25 blocked shots and
34 steals. JUNIOR (2000-01): Sixth-leading scorer
on the squad, averaging 5.1 points per game…Started the last 10
games of the season…Averaged 17.5 minutes per game…Hit on 45
percent of her shots from the field and was a 61-percent shooter
from the charity stripe…Best game from the free-throw line was
an 8-of-10 effort versus Charlotte…Was 6-of-9 from the field in
12-point effort against Tennessee Tech…Hit four or more field
goals in seven games…Played a season-high 35 minutes against
Charlotte and totaled 10 points, 12 rebounds and a blocked
shot…Third-leading rebounder on the team, pulling down an
average of 5.3 boards per meeting…Pulled down a career-high 20
rebounds (nine offensive and 11 defensive) against USF…One of
just four Lady Tigers in school history to haul in 20 or more
rebounds in a game…Averaged 6.1 rebounds in the last nine
games…Recorded three double-doubles to bring career total to
five…Scored in double digits in seven games…Led the team in
blocked shots with 27…Also totaled 21 assists and 27 steals…Ran
track for the third straight season…Named to the Tiger Academic
30 for the 2000 fall and spring semesters. SOPHOMORE
(1999-2000): Easily one of the biggest defensive threats in
Conference USA...Led the Lady Tigers in rebounding with 6.2
boards a game...Led the squad in rebounding in 11 different
games...Pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds against UALR,
tying the fourth-best school record for rebounds in a
game...Also led the team in blocked shots with 20...Recorded two
double-doubles with 17 rebounds and 12 points versus UALR and 19
points and 11 rebounds against Tulane..Boasted six games in
which she pulled down 10 or more rebounds...Scored in double
figures in 10 games, including a career-high 19 points versus
Tulane...Recorded at least one rebound in all but four of her 62
career games...Jumped into the starting lineup in a hurry and
ended the season with 28 starts in 30 games played...Averaged
21.4 minutes per game...Fourth-leading scorer on the team with
7.6 points per game...Also dished out 21 assists and recorded 30
steals...Received the Hustle Award at the Lady Tiger banquet.
FRESHMAN (1998-99): Considered as one of the best examples
of a "diamond in the rough" with a tremendous amount of raw
talent and sheer athleticism...Made major contributions to the
squad in her initial season on the Lady Tiger roster...One of
just three freshmen to play in all 32 games...Recorded her first
and only start of the season against Southern Miss
(1/10/99)...Led the Lady Tiger true freshmen in scoring with 6.0
points a game...Honored with the 6th Man Award in the
post-season team banquet...Usually the first or second Lady
Tiger off the bench, averaging 17.2 minutes a game as a
reserve...An explosive defender who ranked second on the squad
in blocked shots with 29...Blocked a season-high five shots
against Middle Tennesee State in the first round of the WNIT...Blocked
at least one shot in 18 of her last 29 games...Hit a crucial
layup with two seconds left in the 76-73 victory over UAB
(12/29/98)...Playing time picked up in the latter half of the
season, seeing 20 or more minutes of action in 11 of the last 25
games...Scored a career-high 16 points against Austin Peay St.
(12/19/98)...Also averaged 4.0 rebounds a game while totaling 18
assists and 34 steals...Honored as a Tiger Academic 30 selection
for the Fall 1998 semester with a 3.41 gpa....Ran track this
season for Memphis, competing in the 100-meter dash, the
200-meter dash and the 4x100 relay. AT WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL:
Played for coach Larry Williams at Westbury High School...Was a
four-year starter on the basketball court ... Led her squad to a
28-8 record and a district co-championship during her senior
year, averaging 11.2 points and 6.0 rebounds a game...Scored a
career-high 27 points versus Katy High School in her final prep
season...Honored as an all-district and all-area
selection...Earned all-district honors all four years at
Westbury...Once voted the Reebok Female Athlete of the
Month...Also honored as a member of the Adidas Blue Chip
all-tournament team...Served as co-captain of her junior and
senior Lady Rebel squads...Mostly pursued for her track
ability...Secured the district championship in both the
100-meter and the 200-meter dashes during her freshman and
sophomore seasons...Holds the school record and won the district
championship in the 200-meter dash as a junior...Finished the
Texas state track meet as runner-up in the 200-meter dash in
class 5-A track...Also holds the school record in the
4x200-meter relay as well as the Texas Relays record for that
same event...As a junior, she was listed as one of the top 15
junior sprinters in the nation in the 200-meter dash...Was a
finalist for the Junior American track team as a
senior...Personal best in the 100-meter dash is 11.6, and in the
200-meter dash is 23.9...Also a two-year letterwinner on the
volleyball team...Underwent surgery over the summer to repair a
torn anterior cruciate ligament she suffered while trying to
dunk in a game. |