North Carolina Central University

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

     ATLANTA -- North Carolina Central University senior forward Cassie King has been selected to the 2007 NCAA Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Team, claiming Honorable Mention status for the third consecutive season, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced Wednesday (March 21).
     A native of Wendell, N.C., King led the Lady Eagles to their first CIAA Championship in 23 years, earning Tournament M.V.P. honors after averaging 21.7 points per game during the three-game title run. She also helped the team to a second straight NCAA Division II playoff appearance and the program's highest-ever national ranking of No. 19 in the USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches' Poll (March 7).
     Among the CIAA statistical leaders, the three-time all-conference honoree finished second in scoring (16.5 points per game), third in blocked shots (2.0 blocks per game), sixth in field goal percentage (50.4 percent), 11th in rebounding (7.9 boards per game) and 11th in steals (2.31 steals per game).
     On Jan. 6, King recorded just the second “triple-double” in Lady Eagles history by amassing 26 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocked shots at Fayetteville State.
     The school's all-time leading scorer, King's 2,150 career points ranks fourth all-time in the CIAA, while her 1,076 career rebounds ranks seventh in league history.  King is only the second player in CIAA history and 15th player in NCAA Division II women’s basketball history to amass more than 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

Career: 
- Fourth leading scorer in CIAA history with 2,150 points (18.1 ppg).
- Seventh leading rebounder in CIAA history with 1,076 rebounds (9.0 rpg).
- Only second player in CIAA history and 15th player in NCAA Division II women’s basketball history to amass more than 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
- Two-time All-State, All-Region and All-America Honorable Mention.
- Four-time CIAA All-Tournament Team selection.
- Scored school and conference tournament record 59 points versus Bowie State on March 1, 2005.
- Amassed 44 career double-doubles.

WBCA and Kodak Announce NCAA Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Team

ATLANTA, Ga. - The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Eastman Kodak Company announced today the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team. This year’s team marks the 25th year of the Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team, which began in 1983.  Selection committees in each of the eight WBCA geographical regions select ten of the top women’s basketball players in the nation to be honored.  The members of the 2007 NCAA Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team are as follows:

Name Institution Year Pos. Height

Inga Buzoka Missouri Western State Sr. C 6-3

Leora Juster University of California, San Diego Sr. G 5-8

Kate Lynch Southern Connecticut State University Jr. F 5-10

Erika Quigley St. Cloud State University Sr. F 6-2

Rachel Redick Glenville State College Sr. G 5-8

Jennifer Rushing Delta State University Jr. G 5-8

Darcee Schmidt Lewis University Sr. F 5-10

Kate Schrader Florida Gulf Coast University Sr. F 5-11

Michelle Stueve Emporia State University Jr. F 6-2

Celeste Trahan Elizabeth City State University Jr. C 6-2

“There are many great student-athletes in the game of women’s basketball, but few that possess the qualities to help their program excel athletically,” said WBCA CEO Beth Bass.  “This year’s Kodak/WBCA NCAA Division II All-America Team represents the best of women’s basketball and we are delighted to present each of these student-athletes with this honor.”

"For the past 32 years, Kodak has partnered with the WBCA to celebrate the best in women's college basketball.   Kodak is in the business of helping people capture and share memories.  It is gratifying for us to help honor these student-athletes whose highlights have thrilled us for so many years," said Carl Gustin, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President at Kodak."  We are proud to recognize the accomplishments of these young women and the positive recognition they bring to their schools, their communities and the game."

The following have been recognized as Kodak/WBCA All-America Team Honorable Mentions for NCAA Division II:

Name Institution Year Pos. Height

Alison Adamson Augustana College Sr. G 5-5

Mindy Allee University of South Carolina Aiken Sr. G 5-4

Amanda Behnke Concordia University, St. Paul Jr. C 6-2

Leada Berkey Western Oregon University Jr. G 5-8

Emily Brister West Texas A&M University So. G 5-8

Alexis Castro American International College Jr. F 6-0

Rachel Folcik Ferris State University Jr. F 6-1

Tiara Good Lander University Jr. G 5-9

Kaneetha Gordon Armstrong Atlantic State University Jr. F 5-10

Ashley Hilton University  of New Haven Sr. F 6-0

Shamika Jackson Southern Connecticut State University Jr. G 6-0

Christina Jackson Gannon University Sr. F 6-0

Lena Kalvans West Liberty State College Sr. F 6-1

Cassie King North Carolina Central University Sr. F 6-0

Deidra Langston Anderson University Sr. F 5-10

Johannah Leedham Franklin Pierce College Fr. G 5-11

Diana Lopez Regis University Sr. G 5-8

Larissa McDonough Rollins College Sr. F 6-1

Mary Moskal Lewis University Sr. F 5-9

Jeannie Saunders Salem International University Jr. G 5-9

Amber Shelton Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Jr. F 5-10

Steffi Sorensen Florida Gulf Coast University Fr. G 5-10

Mollie Stelmack Western Washington University Sr. G 5-11

Corkey Stiger Washburn University Jr. G 5-9

Casey Taylor Glenville State College Sr. C 6-2

Brooke Ubelaker Washburn University Sr. F 5-10

Sheena Walton University of Tampa Jr. C 6-1

Katie Wilder Humboldt State University Sr. G 5-7

Vanessa Wilt California  State Univ., San Bernardino Jr. C 6-1

Katie Winkelman University of  Minnesota, Duluth Sr. F/C 6-1
 

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