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Career Game-by-Game Stats

Awards

Senior Year (2017-18)

Consensus National Player of the Year (espnW, USA Today, AP, USBWA, Basketball Times)
Wooden Award
Naismith Trophy
Wade Trophy
Honda Sport Award – Basketball
All-America First Team (AP, WBCA, USBWA, ESPN, Wooden Award)
SEC Player of the Year (Coaches, AP) – first three-time selection in league history
SEC co-Defensive Player of the Year (Coaches)
All-SEC First Team (Coaches, AP)
SEC Tournament MVP
NCAA Albany Region All-Tournament Team
Three-time SEC Player of the Week

Junior Year (2016-17)

Naismith Award Finalist
Wooden Award Finalist
Wade Trophy Finalist
All-America First Team (AP, WBCA, USBWA, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Wooden Award)
SEC Player of the Year (Coaches, AP)
All-SEC First Team (Coaches, AP)
SEC All-Defensive Team
NCAA Final Four MOP
NCAA Stockton Region All-Tournament Team
SEC Tournament MVP
SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll
SEC Player of the Week (Mar. 2)
SEC Women’s Basketball Leadership Council Representative

Sophomore Year (2015-16)

Naismith Award Finalist
Wooden Award Finalist
Wade Trophy Finalist
All-America First Team (AP, WBCA, USBWA, ESPN, Wooden Award)
SEC Player of the Year (Coaches, AP)
SEC Defensive Player of the Year
All-SEC First Team (Coaches, AP)
SEC All-Defensive Team
SEC All-Tournament Team
Four-Time SEC Player of the Week
SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll

Freshman Year (2014-15)

All-America Third Team (AP)
All-America Honorable Mention (WBCA)
SEC Freshman of the Year (Coaches, AP)
All-SEC First Team (Coaches, AP)
SEC All-Freshman Team
USBWA National Freshman of the Week (Dec. 1-7)
Five-time SEC Freshman of the Week

High School

2014 National High School Player of the Year (WBCA, Naismith, Parade)
McDonald’s All-America (2013-14)
Parade All-America (2013-14)
Three-time South Carolina Independent Schools Association Player of the Year

International

USA Basketball National Team Pool
2017 USA Basketball U23 National Team
2015 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year
2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, MVP
2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, gold medal
2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship MVP
2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship, gold medal
2013 FIBA U19 World Championship, gold medal

In the Record Books

Career

1st – Points in a career (2,389)
1st – Blocked shots in a career (363)
1st – Blocked shot average in a career (2.6)
1st – Free throws made in a career (597)
1st – Free throw attempts in a career (835)
2nd – 20-Point Games in a career (47)
2nd – Field goals made in a career (893)
2nd – Defensive rebounds in a career (821)
2nd – Double-doubles in a career (54)
3rd – Rebounds in a career (1,195)
3rd – Games played in a career (138)
4th – Field goal attempts in a career (1,624)
4th – Offensive rebounds in a career (374)
5th – Scoring average in a career (17.3)
5th – Field goal percentage in a career (.550 (893-1624))
1st – Points in an SEC Career (1,020)
1st – 20-point games in an SEC career (23)
1st – Free throws made in an SEC career (249)
1st – Free throw attempts in an SEC career (357)
1st – Blocked shots in an SEC career (158)
1st – Blocked shot average in an SEC career (2.7)
2nd – Scoring Average in an SEC career (17.3)
2nd – Rebounds in an SEC career (540)
2nd – Rebounding average in an SEC career (9.2)
2nd – Offensive rebounds in an SEC career (177)
2nd – Defensive rebounds in an SEC career (363)
2nd – Double-doubles in an SEC career (21)
Most points in career NCAA Tournament games (306)
Most field goals made in career NCAA Tournament games (109)
Most field goal attempts in career NCAA Tournament games (203)
Most free throws made in career NCAA Tournament games (88)
Most free throw attempts in career NCAA Tournament games (113)
Most rebounds in career NCAA Tournament games (153)
Most defensive rebounds in career NCAA Tournament games (204)
Most blocked shots in career NCAA Tournament games (43)
Most steals in career NCAA Tournament games (22)
Most points in career SEC Tournament games (191)
Most field goals made in career SEC Tournament games (70)
Most field goal attempts in career SEC Tournament games (124)
Most free throws made in career SEC Tournament games (51)
Most free throw attempts in career SEC Tournament games (52)
Best free throw percentage in career SEC Tourn. games (.823 (51-62)
Most rebounds in career SEC Tournament games (96)
Most defensive rebounds in career SEC Tournament games (77)
Most blocked shots in career SEC Tournament games (42)

Season

1st – Free throws made in a season (186 in 2017-18)
1st – Free throw attempts in a season (254 in 2017-18)
1st – Defensive rebounds in a season (276 in 2017-18)
1st – Blocked shots in a season (105 in 2017-18)
1st – Blocked shots average in a season (3.2 in 2017-18)
1st – Games played in a season (37 in 2014-15)
2nd – 20-Point games in a season (21 in 2017-18)
2nd – Free throws made in a season (160 in 2016-17)

2nd – Rebounds in a season (391 in 2017-18)
2nd – Double-doubles in a season (24 in 2017-18)
2nd – Blocked shots in a season (103 in 2015-16)
2nd – Blocked shots average in a season (3.1 in 2015-16)
3rd –  Points in a season (747 in 2017-18)
3rd – Blocked shots in a season (90 in 2016-17)
3rd – Blocked shots average in a season (2.6 in 2016-17)
3rd – Points in a season (747 in 2017-18)
4th – Field goal percentage in a season (.588 (233-396) in 2016-17)
4th – Offensive rebounds in a season (115 in 2017-18)
5th – Free throw attempts in a season (217 in 2016-17)
5th – Field goals made in a season (278 in 2017-18)
5th – Rebounding average in a season (11.8 in 2017-18)
1st – Points in an SEC season (287 in 2017-18)
1st – 20-Point games in an SEC season (9 in 2017-18)
1st – Field goal percentage in an SEC season (.635 (99-156) in 2016-17)
1st – Rebounding average in an SEC season (12.8 in 2017-18)
1st – Blocked shots in an SEC season (53 in 2015-16)
1st – Blocked shots average in an SEC season (3.3 in 2015-16)
2nd – Scoring average in an SEC season (22.1 in 2017-18)
2nd – Rebounds in an SEC season (166 in 2017-18)
2nd – Offensive rebounds in an SEC season (53 in 2017-18)
2nd – Double-doubles in an SEC season (9 in 2017-18)
2nd – Blocked shots average in an SEC season (3.2 in 2017-18)
3rd – Defensive rebounds in an SEC season (113 in 2017-18)
3rd – Blocked shots in an SEC season (42 in 2017-18)
4th – Blocked shots average in an SEC season (2.2 in 2016-17)
5th – Rebounds in an SEC season (136 in 2015-16)
5th – Points in an SEC season (260 in 2015-16)
5th – 20-point games in an SEC season (7 in 2016-17)
5th – Blocked shots in an SEC season (32 in 2014-15)
Most points scored by a senior (747 in 2017-18)
Most rebounds by a senior (391 in 2017-18)
Best rebounding average by a senior (11.8 in 2017-18)
Most double-doubles by a senior (24 in 2017-18)
Most free throws made by a freshman (131 in 2014-15)
Most free throws made by a junior (160 in 2016-17)
Most free throws made by a senior (186 in 2017-18)
Most free throw attempts by a freshman (198 in 2014-15)
Most free throw attempts by a senior (254 in 2017-18)
Most games played by a freshman (37 in 2014-15)
Most offensive rebounds by a senior (115 in 2017-18)
Most defensive rebounds by a sophomore (199 in 2015-16)
Most defensive rebounds by a senior (276 in 2017-18)
Most blocked shots by a sophomore (103 in 2015-16)
Most blocked shots by a junior (90 in 2016-17)
Most blocked shots by a senior (105 in 2017-18)
Most points in a single NCAA Tournament (115 in 2017)
Most rebounds in a single NCAA Tournament (53 in 2017)
Most offensive rebounds in a single NCAA Tournament (20 in 2017)
Most defensive rebounds in a single NCAA Tournament (34 in 2018)
Most free throws made in a single NCAA Tournament (33 in 2017)
Most free throw attempts in a single NCAA Tournament (41 in 2017)
Most blocked shots in a single NCAA Tournament (16 in 2017)
Most points in a single SEC Tournament (61 in 2018)
Best scoring average in a single SEC Tournament (20.3 in 2018)
Most field goals made in a single SEC Tournament (23 in 2018)
Most free throws made in a single SEC Tournament (19 in 2017)
Most free throw attempts in a single SEC Tournament (25 in 2017)
Best free throw percentage in a single SEC Tourn. (.938 (15-16) in 2018)
Most rebounds in a single SEC Tournament (31 in 2018)
Most defensive rebounds in a single SEC Tournament (25 in 2018)
Most blocked shots in a single SEC Tournament (16 in 2017)

Game

1st – Free throw percentage in a game (1.000 (14-14) vs. Hampton, 11/20/16)
1st – Defensive rebounds in a game (17 vs. LSU, 2/22/18)
2nd – Rebounds in a game (24 vs. LSU, 2/22/18)
2nd – Blocked shots in a game (8 at Temple, 12/21/17; 8 vs. Texas A&M, 1/17/16; 8 at Kentucky, 1/14/16)
3rd – Free throws made in a game (15 vs. Rutgers, 11/24/17)
3rd – Defensive rebounds in a game (16 vs. St. John’s, 11/25/17)
4th – Free throws made in a game (14 vs. Hampton, 11/20/16)
4th – Free throw attempts in a game (18 at Maryland, 11/13/17)
1st – Defensive rebounds in an SEC game (17 vs. LSU, 2/22/18)
1st – Blocked shots in an SEC game (8 vs. Texas A&M, 1/17/16; 8 at Kentucky, 1/14/16)
2nd – Rebounds in an SEC game (24 vs. LSU, 2/22/18)
3rd – Rebounds in an SEC game (19 at Kentucky, 3/1/15)
3rd – Blocked shots in an SEC game (7 vs. Arkansas, 1/25/18)
4th – Defensive rebounds in an SEC game (14 at Kentucky, 3/1/15)
5th – Blocked shots in an SEC game (6 vs. Missouri, 1/10/16/; 6 at Kentucky, 3/1/15)
Most rebounds by a freshman (19 at Kentucky, 3/1/15)
Most free throw attempts by a freshman (15 vs. LSU, 2/12/15)
Best free throw percentage by a freshman (1.000 (5-5) vs. Mississippi State, 2/26/15)
Most defensive rebounds by a freshman (14 at Kentucky, 3/1/15)
Most free throws made in a game at Colonial Life Arena (14 vs. Hampton, 11/20/16)
Most rebounds in an NCAA Tournament game (19 vs. Stanford, 3/31/17)
Most blocked shots in an NCAA Tournament game (5 vs. NC A&T, 3/16/18)
Best free throw percentage in an NCAA Tournament game (1.000 (10-10) vs. Quinnipiac, 3/25/17)
Most blocked shots in an SEC Tournament game (7 vs. Georgia, 3/3/17)

Career Summary

* Most decorated athlete of any sport at South Carolina, including first national player of the year selection in women’s basketball after unanimously collecting the honor in 2017-18

* First three-time SEC Player of the Year in league history

* Program’s first four-time All-American, three-time First-Team All-American and four-time First-Team All-SEC selection

* Holds 86 school records, including 11 career marks, and has a total of 166 top-five entries

* No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces, the first top pick in program history and the sixth in SEC history

* Was team’s top scorer and second-leading rebounder in 2016-17 National Championship season

Senior Year (2017-18)

* Unanimous national player of the year and First-Team All-America selection

* Became three-time SEC Player of the Year, the first in league history, and was SEC Tournament MVP for second-straight season

* Finished season ranked seventh in the nation in scoring average, 11th in rebounding average and fifth in blocked shots average – the only player ranked among the nation’s top 35 in all three categories

* Selected to be a team captain for the second-straight season

* Team’s top scorer in 25 of her 33 games and top rebounder 30 times

* 23 20-point games among her 32 double-digit scoring outings this season

* Averaged a double-double (22.8 ppg, 12.0 rpg) in the NCAA Tournament

* After a week away from the basketball court, was cleared the day of the SEC Tournament opener and went on to average 20.3 points and 10.3 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game off the bench to claim Tournament MVP honors

* Scored eight of her 16 points in the SEC Tournament title game against #2/2 Mississippi State (Mar. 4) in the third quarter as the Bulldogs looked to mount a comeback from an 11-point deficit and went on to focus on rebounding in the fourth quarter, pulling in four of her game-high eight in the final 10 minutes to seal the victory

* Broke the Gamecocks’ all-time scoring record in the SEC Tournament semifinals against #19/18 Georgia (Mar. 3), hitting the mark in one less game than Sheila Foster who held the record for 36 years

* Burst into the SEC Tournament with 24 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in just 19 minutes against #12/12 Tennessee (Mar. 2)

* Turned in a legendary Senior Night performance with 27 points and 24 rebounds against #24/- LSU (Feb. 22), becoming the first Gamecock to record a 20/20 game since Jan. 5, 1981, and just the fourth Gamecock ever to hit those marks … the last such game against a nationally ranked opponent was March 10, 1978 … needed just 12:02 of game time to get a double-double

* Recorded her 1,000th career rebound against Arkansas (Jan. 25) to become just the 13th player in SEC history to amass 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds

* Netted her 2,000th career point against Auburn (Jan. 11), becoming just the third Gamecock all-time to hit the mark

* Posted a career-high 34 points against #6/6 Notre Dame (Nov. 26) for her third entry on the Gamecocks’ list of 30-point games against nationally ranked foes – the most of any other player on the 10-game list

Junior Year (2016-17)

* Unanimous All-America selection and finalist for the three primary national player of the year awards

* Repeated as SEC Player of the Year from the league’s coaches and the AP

* Named NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player and SEC Tournament MVP, leading team to both championships

* Selected as a team captain

* Ranks 14th in the nation in field goal percentage and 19th in blocks, ranking third and first in the SEC, respectively

* Among league top 10 in scoring (2nd) and rebounding (8th) … in conference play, was second in blocked shots (2.2) and ranked in the top 10 in scoring (4th, 18.2) and rebounding (7th, 8.5)

* Was the team’s top scorer 20 times in her 35 games, scoring in double figures 31 times on the season

* Led team with 19.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game the NCAA Tournament, shooting 59.4 percent from the field at the event to power team to program’s first national championship

* Averaged 21.3 points on 63.2 percent shooting (48-of-76) to go with 9.7 rebounds per game from Feb. 19 – March 5 to help secure Carolina’s fourth-straight SEC regular-season title and third-straight league tournament championship

* Balanced scoring in each half of the national title game against #7/7 Mississippi State (Apr. 2), dominating the second and fourth quarters en route to a team-high 23 points to close out her 11th double-double of the season

* Was the Gamecocks’ rebounding presence in the first half of the national semifinal against #6/6 Stanford (Mar. 31) and finished with a career-high tying 19 boards in the game, including eight in the third quarter as the Gamecocks erased a nine-point halftime deficit … scored five points of a 7-0 fourth-quarter run after the Cardinal closed within three

* Protected the rim down the stretch in the NCAA Elite Eight against #10/13 Florida State (Mar. 25) with two blocks over the final 26 seconds to deny a late Seminole rally … finished with four blocks and scored 16 points in just 21 minutes of action after dealing with foul trouble throughout the night

* Delivered the game-winning bucket in the NCAA Tournament second-round against Arizona State (Mar. 19) after following her own shot to put Carolina up 69-68 with 48 seconds to play … knocked in two free throws with 15 seconds left to stretch the lead to 71-68 and finish 7-of-7 from the charity stripe … posted a double-double that was highlighted by a game-high 21 points

* Capped off a dominant showing at the SEC Tournament with seven points, eight rebounds and two blocks in the fourth quarter to rally the Gamecocks in the title game against #6/7 Mississippi State (Mar. 5) … finished with 15 points and added four blocks, all coming in the second half

* Thrived in the paint against #22/- Kentucky (Feb. 26) to notch her second-straight double-double after finishing with team highs in points (25) and boards (10) … went 4-of-4 in the final period to deny a Kentucky comeback

* Set the tone early at Texas A&M (Feb. 23) that team would control the paint even without the injured Alaina Coates, posting a double-double (12 pts/10 rebs) in the opening 20 minutes … finished with a season-high 15 boards

* Active on the defensive end against Vanderbilt (Feb. 16) with a career-best five steals, four of which yielded points

* Paced Carolina’s offense early at #1/1 UConn (Feb. 13), reaching double figures less than 11 minutes into the game … protected the rim with three blocks to help hold Huskies to a season-low 66 points

* Had her way inside early against #4/4 Mississippi State (Jan. 23) with 16 first-half points on 7-of-8 shooting … in second half, knocked down a tough turnaround jumper to extend lead late before converting two free throws to again push the advantage to three with two seconds to play

* Dominant performance at #14/15 Texas (Dec. 1), delivering on both ends of the court with a career-high 31 points with nine in the fourth quarter, including two crucial putbacks that stifled any chance of a Longhorn comeback

* Posted 11 of her team-high 17 points against #4/4 Louisville (Nov. 27) in first half to help build eight-point halftime lead … also handed out career-best five assist.

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* Sophomore Year (2015-16)

* Consensus All-America selection and finalist for the three national player of the year awards

* Second player in league history to earn SEC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in the same season

* Ranked 12th in the nation in blocked shots (3.12) and 38th in field goal percentage (.531), leading the SEC in both categories

* Was also among SEC’s top five scorers (5th, 16.1 pgg) and rebounders (4th, 8.7 rpg) and ranked 10th in free throw percentage (.723)

* In SEC play, was second in scoring (16.3 ppg) and fifth in rebounding (8.5), leading the league in field goal percentage (.545) and blocked shots (3.3)

* Team’s top scorer 15 times – Ohio St., UNCG, vs. Arizona St., vs. CSUB, at Hawaii, Duke, at Ky., Texas A&M, Ole Miss, at Texas A&M, UConn, at Tenn., at Ala., at Ole Miss, vs. Miss. St.

* Team’s top rebounder 14 times – Ohio St., vs. Arizona St., vs. CSUB, at Hawaii, Duke, Elon, Ark., at Ky., at Miss. St., at Texas A&M, Georgia, LSU, vs. Miss. St., Jacksonville

* Turned in a complete game in NCAA Sweet 16 against Syracuse (Mar. 25), contributing in assists, blocks and steals in addition to her double-double … posted nine of her 15 points and six of her 10 rebounds in the first half to help Gamecocks build double-digit lead

* Became the second player in program history to reach 1,000 career points as a sophomore during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Kansas State (Mar. 20)

* Shot 11-of-12 from the free throw line and nearly averaged a double-double (15.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg) at the SEC Tournament

* Led team in points (19) and rebounds (13) in the championship of the SEC Tournament against #16/16 Mississippi State (Mar. 6), falling just short of a first-half double-double with nine points and 10 boards in the opening 20 minutes

* Helped South Carolina build an early double-digit advantage in the SEC Tournament semifinals (March 5) against #13/13 Kentucky with eight first-quarter points … finished the contest 8-of-12 from the field

* Posted team’s best perfect shooting night of the season (8-8) at Ole Miss (Feb. 25), netting eight points in game-changing 16-3 run to close the second quarter

* Provided the team’s most consistent offense at #24/- Tennessee (Feb. 15), tallying 11 of the team’s 24 first-half points and added six of the second half’s first eight points to keep Lady Vols within reach

* Played just 23 minutes against #1/1 UConn (Feb. 8) due to injury, but tied for team-high honors with 13 points, including 4-of-4 shooting in first half

* Carried offense early at #10/10 Texas A&M (Jan. 31), scoring 17 of team’s 25 first-half points and all eight of its second-quarter points, adding a putback and key defensive boards late in the game

* Overcame tough shooting night at #10/10 Mississippi State (Jan. 24) to record two of her four blocks and two of her 11 rebounds in the final 2:08, including one of each in the final 13 seconds

* Delivered second-straight 26-point, eight-block game, adding eight rebounds against #15/11 Texas A&M (Jan. 17), scoring team’s first six points of second half to reclaim lead and adding five during 1:12 span of fourth quarter

* Powered win at #9/9 Kentucky (Jan. 14) with six of her career-high eight blocks coming in second half, along with 15 of her game-high 26 points, including eight in 15-2 fourth-quarter run

* Named MVP of Rainbow Wahine Showdown, averaging 20.7 points on 65.0 percent shooting (26-of-40), 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks, helping her to SEC co-Player of the Week honors as well (Nov. 24-30)

* Grabbed three of her fourth-quarter rebounds, including two offensive, in the final seven seconds of tie game, getting fouled on the final one and hitting two free throws with 0.6 seconds to deliver the win over #16/18 Arizona State (Nov. 27)

* Hit from the left block to launch a 10-4 run that broke a 58-58 tie with 3:50 left to play and put the Gamecocks up for good at UCLA (Nov. 22)

* Scored 12 of her team-high 20 points against #6/10 Ohio State (Nov. 13) in the fourth quarter, including six of the team’s 10 points in the final 2:35 to deliver the win

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* Freshman Year (2014-15)

* Earned Third-Team All-America honors from the Associated Press, the first Gamecock freshman to capture the honor

* Named SEC Freshman of the Year (Coaches, AP) and a First-Team All-SEC selection by the league’s coaches

* Played in every game with one start (Southern Cal)

* Ranked 12th in the league in points (13.1) and rebounds (6.6) – only freshman among league’s top 20 in both categories – coming in second in blocks (1.8)

* Recorded five double-doubles

* Scored in double figures 29 times with five 20-point games

* Led the team in scoring 15 times – Clemson, vs. Wisconsin, NCCU, Charlotte, Savannah State, vs. Liberty, Auburn, at LSU, Texas A&M, Alabama, LSU, Vanderbilt, at Kentucky, Savannah State (NCAA), vs. Notre Dame (NCAA)

* Was the team’s top rebounder nine times – San Diego State, vs. Syracuse, NCCU, vs. Liberty, at LSU, at Alabama, Mississippi State, at Kentucky, Savannah State (NCAA)

* Posted three rebounds, two points and blocked the first potential game-winning shot in the final 3:45 of the national semifinal against #2/2 Notre Dame (Apr. 5)

* Averaged 3.0 blocks in the SEC Tournament (3 games), including four against Arkansas (Mar. 6) in quarterfinals

* Repeatedly turned away #5/5 Tennessee (Mar. 8) in the SEC Tournament championship, scoring the last four points of the first half as Gamecocks rallied for a three-point halftime lead, then scored four straight points after Lady Vols got within three midway through the second half

* Dominated at #13/15 Kentucky (Mar. 1) for fifth double-double of the season – grabbed school freshman-record 19 rebounds and posted six blocks, a Gamecocks freshman record in an SEC game

* Became first freshman in Gamecock history to post back-to-back 20-point games in SEC play with 20 points against Vanderbilt (Feb. 15), including seven during a 9-0 run that built a double-digit lead late in the first half

* Overpowered LSU (Feb. 12) with career-high 26 points in 25 minutes, including eight points of the Gamecocks’ 16-4 run that broke open the game midway through the first half

* Picked up fourth SEC Freshman of the Week award after averaging 15.3 points and 6.7 rebounds in wins over Texas A&M, Alabama and Ole Miss

* Captured SEC and USBWA National Freshman of the Week honors after leading team to three wins (Dec. 1-7)

* Capped the team’s comeback from four points down in the final 42 seconds at #9/8 Duke (Dec. 7) with a game-winning putback with two seconds left … three of her four made field goals gave team the lead at different points of the second half

* Recorded first career double-double against No. 22/22 Syracuse (Nov. 28), including critical play in final two minutes after Gamecocks had taken a narrow lead, recording a blocked shot, a putback and a steal

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High School

* Tabbed WBCA, Naismith and Parade Magazine Player of the Year as a senior (2013-14)

* Rated No. 1 recruit in the nation by espnW HoopGurlz (Class of 2014)

* Named 2014 McDonald’s All-American and South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year (2013-14)

* Earned state player of the year honors from South Carolina independent School Association (SCISA) the last three years of her career (2012-14)

* Guided Heathwood to 2014 state championship in 2013-14, erasing the runner-up finish of her junior year

* Averaged 34.4 points 13.9 rebounds and 5.0 blocks as a senior, shooting 57 percent in 2013-14

* Was a five-time South Carolina Independent School Association All-State selection (2010-14)

* Also earned all-state and all-region honors in volleyball in 2012

Personal

* Daughter of Eva and Roscoe Wilson, Jr., has an older brother, Renaldo

* Father played basketball professionally in Europe for 10 seasons

* Majoring in mass communications

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BIG LI WBCA FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICAN

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NaLyssa Smith: first-ever Baylor player to win the WBCA/Naismith Katrina McClain Award.

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2012 WBCA All-Americans: Alyssa Thomas, Nneka Ogwumike, Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner, Chiney Ogwumike, Glory Johnson, Odyssey Sims, Bria Hartley

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"Teenage disc jockey contest is being aired five nights a week over WPTR, Albany, N. Y. Moderated by Martin Ross, WPTR disc jockey [above], programs each week feature two teenage contestants who compete for listeners' letter votes... Prizes awarded to the final winner include assorted gifts, a scroll, and an opportunity to do a regularly scheduled WPTR disc show." – Radio Showmanship, October 1949

Born Martin Schwartz, Ross began his broadcast career in 1942 at 14 with WBCA-FM radio in Schenectady, NY. Two years later, he joined WPTR in Albany and changed his name to Ross at the station's request. In 1948, Ross won the Ohio State University award for outstanding programming while news director at WPTR. He became news director at WNYS-TV in Syracuse in 1962, then joined WJW-TV in Cleveland in 1965. He became co-anchorman on the Cleveland station's City Camera News in 1967.

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Sheryl Denise Swoopes (born March 25, 1971) is a former professional basketball player. She was the first player to be signed in the WNBA, is a three-time WNBA MVP, and was named one of the league's Top 15 Players of All Time at the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game. She has won three Olympic gold medals and is one of ten women's basketball players to have won an Olympic gold medal, an NCAA Championship, and a WNBA title. She was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2017, she was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Born in Brownfield, Texas, she was raised by her mother, Louise Swoopes, and played basketball with her three older brothers. She began competing at age seven in a local children's league called Little Dribblers. She played basketball at Brownfield High School. Initially recruited by the University of Texas, she left the school shortly after her arrival without playing a game and enrolled at South Plains College. After playing at South Plains for two years, she transferred to Texas Tech. She made an appearance on Shirts & Skins. She mentored the San Francisco Rockdogs. She was an assistant basketball coach at Mercer Island High School in Washington. She was a color analyst for the Texas Tech women's basketball broadcast during the 2012–2013 season. She became head coach of the Loyola University Chicago women's basketball team. She returned to her alma mater, Texas Tech, hired as the women's basketball program's Director of Player Development, where her job included resuming work as broadcast color analysis for Lady Raiders games. She was promoted to regular assistant coach. She won the female Associated Press Athlete of the Year award. She won the Honda Sports Award for basketball and the WBCA Player of the Year award. She was named one of the 20 female athletes of the decade from 2000-2010 by Sports Illustrated. She was named an LGBT History Month Icon by the Equality Forum. She married her high school sweetheart (1995-1999) with whom she has one son. She married longtime friend Chris Unclesho (2017-). #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #womenhistorymonth https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOGx1FrW_H/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wausau East's Rozwadowski, coaches from East, D.C. Everest to participate in WBCA All-Star games

Girls and boys games will be played at JustAGame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells on June 26-27.

By Paul LeckerWausau Pilot & Review WISCONSIN DELLS – The 2024 Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Games will be held June 26 and 27 at JustAGame Fieldhouse. Five girls all-star games will be played Wednesday, June 26, beginning with a Division 5 contest at 9 a.m. and wrapping up with the Division 1 game at 4 p.m. The boys all-star games are set for Thursday, June 27, following…

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babes i am STRESSING about tomorrow like i'm so nervous because i want it so bad for them but i'm so scared. also i feel like keep underestimating iowa and i feel like i'm jinxing uconn and ughhhhhh please talk me off of a ledge 😭😭😭

Well my whole thing for all of March has basically just been stress, panic, pray and it's worked out well so far so...

But idk I think with Iowa vs UConn, every time they've played, it's always been about who does what beyond Caitlin vs Paige or in last year's case Caitlin vs Azzi. If you go back to 2021, Caitlin and Paige basically cancelled each other scoring wise but Christyn-Aaliyah-Evina all had brilliant games as well and that was the difference maker. Last year, the reason the game was a lot closer was because Kate Martin was insane that first half and in general Iowa's starters were contributing well. On the UConn side, same thing, Aaliyah-Lou-Caroline-Aubrey all had great games.

I think it'll eventually come down to the same thing this year. Outside of Paige and Caitlin, who will both do what they always do, what does the rest of their team do.

And for me, the answer is 1st Team WBCA All-American Aaliyah Edwards. If Aaliyah is Aaliyah, no one can stop her and I have no doubt she will be so babes if you're standing on the ledge, look behind you and you'll see Aaliyah Edwards there to reel you in.

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In the year 2457, Earth had become a crowded nexus of human and bio-engineered animal life, coexisting in a delicate balance of technology and nature. Amidst the bustling urban landscapes, a unique event garnered global attention each year: the WBCA High School All-America Game, where young athletes showcased their talents in a blend of traditional sports and advanced biotechnological competitions.

This year, however, the event included a novel participant, an extraordinary eagle named Aero, engineered with synthetic intelligence and unmatched physical prowess. Aero was the product of Project Skybound, a secretive initiative aimed at integrating bio-engineered animals into competitive human sports. With its dark, imposing feathers and keen, intelligent eyes, Aero was more than just a mascot; it was a competitor in a special demonstration event designed to test agility and precision.

The stage was set in the grand stadium of New Olympia, where thousands had gathered to witness history. Aero's event was simple: navigate a complex obstacle course designed in mid-air, requiring sharp turns, sudden stops, and tactical decisions, all while being guided by neural-linked commands from its handler, a young prodigy named Elara from the local high school.

As the competition commenced, Aero took flight amidst cheers and gasps. It maneuvered through holographic hoops and dodged laser grids that mimicked enemy attacks, its movements a blur to the naked eye. Elara, equipped with a neural control headset, directed Aero with thoughts alone, her focus and Aero's instincts blending into a seamless symphony of flight.

However, an unexpected challenge arose. A rival school had entered their own bio-engineered creature, a sleek, metallic falcon named Talon. Midway through the course, Talon engaged Aero in a breathtaking aerial duel, their circling and swooping a dance of both competition and survival instincts rekindled by their engineering.

The climax of the event was near the finish line where Aero and Talon raced towards the final hoop. With a burst of speed and a strategic feint, Aero outmaneuvered Talon, passing through the hoop mere milliseconds ahead. The stadium erupted in applause, not just for the victory, but for the spectacle of harmony between human intellect and engineered nature.

Aero's success opened a new chapter in the integration of bio-engineered entities in human affairs, not as tools or novelties, but as equals in skill and spirit. The WBCA High School All-America Game thus evolved, setting a precedent for future competitions where biological and technological marvels could coexist and compete, enhancing both the thrill of sports and the possibilities of biotechnological advancements.

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White said Caldwell will build a program that competes with the “extremely formidable opponents” in the SEC and “get back to competing for national championships.” Her five-year contract paying $750,000 a season makes very clear what is expected. Caldwell winning a national championship will result in an almost immediate pay hike at least matching the Division I’s highest-paid women’s coach. Caldwell won the 2024 Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year award for going 26-7 at Marshall, earning the program’s second NCAA Tournament berth ever and first since 1997. She is 217-31 in eight seasons as a head coach with NCAA Tournament berths in each season. She led her alma mater Glenville State to the 2022 Division II national title. Caldwell won the Pat Summitt Trophy for the 2021-22 season as the WBCA’s NCAA Division II coach of the year. She runs an up-tempo style she’ll need to keep Tennessee as the only program never to miss an NCAA Tournament.

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Holidays 2.16

Holidays

Akiyoshidai Yamayaki (Japan)

Archbishop Janani Luwum Memorial Day (Uganda)

Bir Chilarai Divas (Assam, India)

Bumper Car Day

Cheque Day

Citizenship Day (Canada)

Cyclamen Day (French Republic)

Day of the Shining Star (North Korea)

Do A Grouch A Favor Day

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (Alaska)

First 911 Call Day

Gator Nation Giving Day (Florida)

Gold Standard Day

Harvey the Hound Day (Canada)

Heart’s Day (Elder Scrolls)

IEEE Foundation Day

Innovation Day

International Black Aviation Day

International Jewish Day of Constructive Conflict

Kick Day

Kyoto Protocol Day

LOINC Day

Makha Bucha Day (Thailand)

National Buna Day (Ethiopia)

National No One Eats Alone Day

Nine-One-One Day

Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood Day

Tutankhamen’s Tomb Day

216 Day (Ohio)

Wear Purple for Kyoto Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Feast of Sticky Buns

International Syrah Day

National Almond Day

Tartar Sauce Day

Tim Tam Day (Australia)

3rd Friday in February

Care Day (UK) [3rd Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

Global Divestment Day (UK) [Friday of Go Green Week]

Heritage Day (Yukon Territory, Canada) [3rd Friday]

National Caregivers Day [3rd Friday]

National Woman’s Heart Day [3rd Friday]

World Porter Day [3rd Friday]

Weekly Holidays beginning February 16

Girl Scout Cookie Weekend [thru 2.18]

National FFA Week [thru 2.24]

Independence & Related Days

Lithuania (from Russia & German Empire, 1918)

Sovereignty Day (Serbia)

Festivals Beginning February 16, 2024

Adelaide Fringe Festval Adelaide, South Australia) [thru 3.17]

Babcock Ranch Seafood & Music Festival (Punta Gorda, Florida) [thru 2.18]

Carnevale di Venezia (Venice, Italy) [thru 3.5]

Festival du Voyageur (Winnipeg, Canada) [thru 2.25]

Fiddler Crab Festival (Steinhatchee, Florida) [thru 2.18]

Great Backyard Bird Count [thru 2.19]

Inter Varsity Folk Dance Festival (York, UK) [thru 2.18]

New Zealand Fringe Festival (Wellington, New Zealand) [thru 3.9]

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (Capas, Philippines) [thru 2.18]

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival (Indio, California) [thru 2.25]

WBCA Jalapeño Festival (Lardeo, Texas)

Wine & Chowder Trails (Florence, Oregon) [thru 2.18]

Feast Days

Abda of Edessa (Christian; Saint)

Armand Guillaumin (Artology)

Bonten Matsuri festival begins (Asking for Good Crops; Japan)

Charles Todd Quintard (Episcopal Church (USA))

Cremation Wednesday (Church of the SubGenius)

Devil’s Dance (Everyday Wicca)

Elias, Jeremy, Isaias, Samuel, and Daniel (Christian; Egyptian Martyrs)

Friday after Shrove Tuesday (Western Christianity) [44 Days before Easter (a.k.a. ... 

Friday Fish Fry Day (Midwest US)

National Tartar Sauce Day

Kissing Friday

Nippy Hug Day (Westmoreland, UK)

Gilbert of Sempringham (Christian; Saint)

Gregory X, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Guru Ravidas Jayanti (a.k.a. Magha Purinma; Parts of India)

Hash Wednesday (Church of the SubGenius)

Iace (a.k.a. Tatto) of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Iain Bank (Writerism)

Juliana of Nicomedia (Catholic Church; Virgin & Martyr)

Juvenal (Positivist; Saint)

Kanō Eitoku (Artology)

Michelangelo Cerquozzi (Artology)

Onesimus (Christian; Saint)

Platypus Pondering Day (Pastafarian)

Respectable Tales of Kelp-Koli (Shamanism) [5 Minutes]

Richard Ford (Writerism)

Secret Patience Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Three Good Deaths Day [Salmon, Pigs, Robbers] (Celtic Book of Days)

Vasant Panchami (a.k.a. Saraswati Puja; Celebrating harvest goddess Saraswati; Hindu)

Victoria — Nike’s Day (Pagan)

Warren Ellis (Writerism)

Zowie-Zown the Upside-Down Clown (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 47 [15 of 72]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Ants in Your Pantry (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1945)

Black Panther (Film; 2018)

The Bostonians, by Henry James (Novel; 1885)

Bridge to Tarabithia (Film; 2007)

Bringing Up Baby (Film; 1938)

Carousel (Film; 1956)

Cher (TV Series; 1975)

Down to Earth (Film; 2001)

The Duck Doctor (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1952)

Early Man (Animated Film; 2018)

Factory Girl (Film; 2007)

Fit to be Toyed (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1959)

Ghost Rider (Film; 2007)

Gift Wrapped (WB LT Cartoon; 1952)

Happy Gilmore (Film; 1996)

Jersey Bounce, by Shep Fields and His Orchestra (Song; 1942)

Let’s You and Him Fight (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)

The Little Red Hen (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1934)

The Mad Hatter (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1948)

The Man Who Folded Himself, by David Gerrold (Novel; 1973)

Muppet Treasure Island (Film; 1996)

My Mom’s Having a Baby (DePatie-Freleng Animated TV Special; 1977)

The Saint and the Hapsburg Necklace, by Christopher Short (Novel; 1976) [Saint #46]

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo (WB Animated Film; 2010)

Sexual Politics, by Kate Millett (Political Theory; 1970)

Spanish Harlem, recorded by Aretha Franklin (Song; 1971)

Sweet November (Film; 2001)

Time Regained, by Marcel Proust (Novel; 1927)

The Venture Bros. (Animated TV Series; 2003)

Werther, by Jules Massenet (Opera; 1892)

When the Cat’s Away (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1935)

The Witches (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Adalbert, Juliana, Liane, Philippa (Austria)

Julijana, Miljenko, Samuel (Croatia)

Ljuba (Czech Republic)

Juliane (Denmark)

Alda, Aldi, Miralda, Miranda, Valda, Velda (Estonia)

Kai (Finland)

Julienne, Lucile, Onésime (France)

Juliana, Liane (Germany)

Pamfillie, Pamfillos, Sele (Greece)

Julianna, Lilla (Hungary)

Faustino, Giorgia, Giovita, Sigfrido (Italy)

Aloizs, Alvils, Olafs, Olavs, Ulafs (Latvia)

Girdenė, Girdenis, Jovita, Jurgita, Vytis (Lithuania)

Sigbjørn, Sigfred (Norway)

Faustyn, Georgia, Georgina, Jordan, Jowita, Józef, Klaudiusz, Przybyrad, Sewer (Poland)

Onisim (Romania)

Pravoslav (Slovakia)

Claudio, Faustino (Spain)

Sigfrid (Sweden)

Georgette, Georgia, Georgina, Jovan, Jovita, Siegfried, Sigrid, Sue, Susan, Susana, Susanna, Susie, Suzanne (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 47 of 2024; 319 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 7 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Bing-Yin), Day 7 ()

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 7 Adair I 5784

Islamic: 6 Sha’ban 1445

J Cal: 17 Grey; Threesday [17 of 30]

Julian: 3 February 2024

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 19 Homer (2nd Month) [Juvenal]

Runic Half Month: Sigel (Sun) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 58 of 89)

Week: 2nd Week of February

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 26 of 28)

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Holidays 2.16

Holidays

Akiyoshidai Yamayaki (Japan)

Archbishop Janani Luwum Memorial Day (Uganda)

Bir Chilarai Divas (Assam, India)

Bumper Car Day

Cheque Day

Citizenship Day (Canada)

Cyclamen Day (French Republic)

Day of the Shining Star (North Korea)

Do A Grouch A Favor Day

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (Alaska)

First 911 Call Day

Gator Nation Giving Day (Florida)

Gold Standard Day

Harvey the Hound Day (Canada)

Heart’s Day (Elder Scrolls)

IEEE Foundation Day

Innovation Day

International Black Aviation Day

International Jewish Day of Constructive Conflict

Kick Day

Kyoto Protocol Day

LOINC Day

Makha Bucha Day (Thailand)

National Buna Day (Ethiopia)

National No One Eats Alone Day

Nine-One-One Day

Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood Day

Tutankhamen’s Tomb Day

216 Day (Ohio)

Wear Purple for Kyoto Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Feast of Sticky Buns

International Syrah Day

National Almond Day

Tartar Sauce Day

Tim Tam Day (Australia)

3rd Friday in February

Care Day (UK) [3rd Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

Global Divestment Day (UK) [Friday of Go Green Week]

Heritage Day (Yukon Territory, Canada) [3rd Friday]

National Caregivers Day [3rd Friday]

National Woman’s Heart Day [3rd Friday]

World Porter Day [3rd Friday]

Weekly Holidays beginning February 16

Girl Scout Cookie Weekend [thru 2.18]

National FFA Week [thru 2.24]

Independence & Related Days

Lithuania (from Russia & German Empire, 1918)

Sovereignty Day (Serbia)

Festivals Beginning February 16, 2024

Adelaide Fringe Festval Adelaide, South Australia) [thru 3.17]

Babcock Ranch Seafood & Music Festival (Punta Gorda, Florida) [thru 2.18]

Carnevale di Venezia (Venice, Italy) [thru 3.5]

Festival du Voyageur (Winnipeg, Canada) [thru 2.25]

Fiddler Crab Festival (Steinhatchee, Florida) [thru 2.18]

Great Backyard Bird Count [thru 2.19]

Inter Varsity Folk Dance Festival (York, UK) [thru 2.18]

New Zealand Fringe Festival (Wellington, New Zealand) [thru 3.9]

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (Capas, Philippines) [thru 2.18]

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival (Indio, California) [thru 2.25]

WBCA Jalapeño Festival (Lardeo, Texas)

Wine & Chowder Trails (Florence, Oregon) [thru 2.18]

Feast Days

Abda of Edessa (Christian; Saint)

Armand Guillaumin (Artology)

Bonten Matsuri festival begins (Asking for Good Crops; Japan)

Charles Todd Quintard (Episcopal Church (USA))

Cremation Wednesday (Church of the SubGenius)

Devil’s Dance (Everyday Wicca)

Elias, Jeremy, Isaias, Samuel, and Daniel (Christian; Egyptian Martyrs)

Friday after Shrove Tuesday (Western Christianity) [44 Days before Easter (a.k.a. ... 

Friday Fish Fry Day (Midwest US)

National Tartar Sauce Day

Kissing Friday

Nippy Hug Day (Westmoreland, UK)

Gilbert of Sempringham (Christian; Saint)

Gregory X, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Guru Ravidas Jayanti (a.k.a. Magha Purinma; Parts of India)

Hash Wednesday (Church of the SubGenius)

Iace (a.k.a. Tatto) of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Iain Bank (Writerism)

Juliana of Nicomedia (Catholic Church; Virgin & Martyr)

Juvenal (Positivist; Saint)

Kanō Eitoku (Artology)

Michelangelo Cerquozzi (Artology)

Onesimus (Christian; Saint)

Platypus Pondering Day (Pastafarian)

Respectable Tales of Kelp-Koli (Shamanism) [5 Minutes]

Richard Ford (Writerism)

Secret Patience Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Three Good Deaths Day [Salmon, Pigs, Robbers] (Celtic Book of Days)

Vasant Panchami (a.k.a. Saraswati Puja; Celebrating harvest goddess Saraswati; Hindu)

Victoria — Nike’s Day (Pagan)

Warren Ellis (Writerism)

Zowie-Zown the Upside-Down Clown (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 47 [15 of 72]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Ants in Your Pantry (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1945)

Black Panther (Film; 2018)

The Bostonians, by Henry James (Novel; 1885)

Bridge to Tarabithia (Film; 2007)

Bringing Up Baby (Film; 1938)

Carousel (Film; 1956)

Cher (TV Series; 1975)

Down to Earth (Film; 2001)

The Duck Doctor (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1952)

Early Man (Animated Film; 2018)

Factory Girl (Film; 2007)

Fit to be Toyed (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1959)

Ghost Rider (Film; 2007)

Gift Wrapped (WB LT Cartoon; 1952)

Happy Gilmore (Film; 1996)

Jersey Bounce, by Shep Fields and His Orchestra (Song; 1942)

Let’s You and Him Fight (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)

The Little Red Hen (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1934)

The Mad Hatter (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1948)

The Man Who Folded Himself, by David Gerrold (Novel; 1973)

Muppet Treasure Island (Film; 1996)

My Mom’s Having a Baby (DePatie-Freleng Animated TV Special; 1977)

The Saint and the Hapsburg Necklace, by Christopher Short (Novel; 1976) [Saint #46]

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo (WB Animated Film; 2010)

Sexual Politics, by Kate Millett (Political Theory; 1970)

Spanish Harlem, recorded by Aretha Franklin (Song; 1971)

Sweet November (Film; 2001)

Time Regained, by Marcel Proust (Novel; 1927)

The Venture Bros. (Animated TV Series; 2003)

Werther, by Jules Massenet (Opera; 1892)

When the Cat’s Away (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1935)

The Witches (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Adalbert, Juliana, Liane, Philippa (Austria)

Julijana, Miljenko, Samuel (Croatia)

Ljuba (Czech Republic)

Juliane (Denmark)

Alda, Aldi, Miralda, Miranda, Valda, Velda (Estonia)

Kai (Finland)

Julienne, Lucile, Onésime (France)

Juliana, Liane (Germany)

Pamfillie, Pamfillos, Sele (Greece)

Julianna, Lilla (Hungary)

Faustino, Giorgia, Giovita, Sigfrido (Italy)

Aloizs, Alvils, Olafs, Olavs, Ulafs (Latvia)

Girdenė, Girdenis, Jovita, Jurgita, Vytis (Lithuania)

Sigbjørn, Sigfred (Norway)

Faustyn, Georgia, Georgina, Jordan, Jowita, Józef, Klaudiusz, Przybyrad, Sewer (Poland)

Onisim (Romania)

Pravoslav (Slovakia)

Claudio, Faustino (Spain)

Sigfrid (Sweden)

Georgette, Georgia, Georgina, Jovan, Jovita, Siegfried, Sigrid, Sue, Susan, Susana, Susanna, Susie, Suzanne (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 47 of 2024; 319 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 7 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Bing-Yin), Day 7 ()

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 7 Adair I 5784

Islamic: 6 Sha’ban 1445

J Cal: 17 Grey; Threesday [17 of 30]

Julian: 3 February 2024

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 19 Homer (2nd Month) [Juvenal]

Runic Half Month: Sigel (Sun) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 58 of 89)

Week: 2nd Week of February

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 26 of 28)

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Deja Kelly, the talented guard for the University of North Carolina (UNC) Women's Basketball team, has captured the hearts of fans with her electrifying performances on the court. Beyond her skills as a player. Kelly's vibrant personality and love for creating Tik Tok videos have endeared her to a wider audience.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Deja Kelly discovered her passion for basketball at an early age. Growing up in a sports-loving family, she was exposed to various athletic activities but found herself drawn to the game of basketball. With unwavering support from her parents and siblings, Kelly honed her skills through countless hours spent practicing on neighborhood courts.

Kelly attended Duncanville High School in Duncanville, TX where she quickly made a name for herself as one of the top players in Texas. Her exceptional scoring ability, ball-handling skills, and court vision earned her recognition as one of the nation's premier high school prospects. Throughout her high school career, she received numerous accolades and was named an All-American by multiple organizations.

In 2020, Deja Kelly committed to play college basketball at the University of North Carolina under head coach Courtney Banghart. Her arrival brought excitement among Tar Heels fans who eagerly anticipated witnessing her dynamic style of play on their home court.

During her freshmen season with UNC in 2020-2021, Kelly showcased flashes of brilliance that hinted at what was yet to come. She averaged 11 points per game while demonstrating versatility as both a scorer and facilitator on offense. Playing in all 24 games and earning 23 starting positions, she showcased her talent and potential. These stellar performances led to well-deserved recognition as she was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team and All-ACC Academic Team.

It was clear why she was included as one of the five freshmen on the ACC's Newcomer Watch List. In her college debut against Radford, she immediately made her mark by leading the team in scoring with an impressive 19 points. The outstanding performance was followed by another noteworthy game against South Carolina State, where she led the team with 16 points in just 13 minutes of play, showcasing her efficiency on the court.

As she entered sophomore year (2021-2022), expectations were high for Kelly to make significant strides in her game. She did not disappoint. With her improved shooting, play-making abilities, and tenacious defense, Kelly emerged as a key contributor for the Tar Heels. Her performances garnered attention from national media outlets, further solidifying her status as open of the rising stars in women's college basketball.

In her sophomore year, she continued to make waves on the basketball court, earning prestigious accolades and showcasing her growth as a player. Her standout performances led to being named WBCA Coaches' All-America honorable mention, a remarkable achievement that speaks to her talent and impact. Recognition for her outstanding play continued as she was named to the All-ACC first team. Averaging 16.5 points per game, she stood fourth in the league, demonstrating her scoring prowess and impact on the team's success. Her consistent contributions did not go unnoticed, earning her a well-deserved spot on the highly competitive All-Acc team.

During the Greensboro Regional, she was instrumental in leading her team, earning a spot on the All-Tournament Team. In a thrilling Sweet 16 battle against South Carolina, she stood out with a team-high 23 points. With an impressive shooting display, making 9 of 18 field goals and all four free throws, she showcased her ability to perform under pressure. Additionally, she contributed to the game in various aspects, recording five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block.

As a junior, she continued to make her presence felt on the basketball court, earning recognition and showcasing her skills. Her outstanding performances and impact on the game led to her being named WBCA All-America honorable mention for the second year in a row, solidifying her status as one of the top players in collegiate women's basketball.

In addition to her All-America accolade, she earned a spot on the All-ACC first team. Starting in all 32 games she appeared in, she showcased her durability and importance to the team. Leading the team in both scoring and minutes played, she averaged an impressive 16.5 points and 35.4 minutes per game. Her ability to rise to the occasion against tough competition was evident through her scoring averages against AP Top-25 teams, were she averaged 15.9 points per game. This demonstrated her ability to perform at a high level against elite opponents.

Her incredible talents and impact on the court have once again gained recognition as she was named to the Nancy Lieberman Award Watch list, solidifying herself as one of the top point guards in the nation. This prestigious honor marks the second consecutive year she has been included on the list, highlighting her consistent excellence in the role. In addition to her recognition as a top point guard, she was also selected for the Preseason All-ACC Team. This recognition showcases her respect and standing within one of the most competitive conferences in college basketball. Her inclusion on this team is a testament to her skills and abilities as a player.

Her talents and abilities have caught the attention of experts and analysts alike, as she was ranked as one of the top 25 players in the nation by ESPN.com. This acknowledgment further highlights her skill, impact, and status as one of the best players in college basketball. Adding to her remarkable achievements, she has been selected as a team captain for the upcoming 2023-24 season. This honor speaks to her leadership qualities, as she will be entrusted with guiding her team both on and off the court. Her teammates and coaches recognize her as a leader and a player to be relied upon.

Beyond her prowess on the basketball court, Deja Kelly has also captured attention with her infectious personality and love for creating Tik Tok videos. Known for showcasing her dance moves and engaging with fans through social media platforms, she has built a strong following off the court. This connection with fans allows them to see a different side of Kelly and further enhances her popularity.

Deja Kelly's journey from childhood to becoming a standout guard at UNC is a testament to both her natural talent and unwavering dedication to the game of basketball. From honing her skills in San Antonio to making an impact on the national stage, she continues to captivate audiences with both her on-court performances and vibrant personality showcased through Tik Tok's videos. As she progresses through her college career at UNC, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing Deja Kelly's continued growth as an athlete while enjoying glimpses into her life off the court through social media platforms like Tik Tok and Instagram.

Deja Kelly's journey in college basketball has been nothing short of remarkable. From her sophomore to junior year, she has continued to elevate her game, earning prestigious accolades, recognition on national watch lists, and the honor of being selected as a team captain. Her consistent impact on the court as one of the top point guards in the country has solidified her status as a rising star in the world of women's college basketball. With each season, she has showcased her skills, leadership, and ability to perform under pressure. The future is undoubtedly bright for Deja Kelly, and fans can anticipate even greater accomplishments from this extraordinary athlete.

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Hoy disfrutaron las familias de los 2 Laredo el tradicional WBCA Stars & Strips Air-show. En donde desde muy temprano empezaron a llegar a ver todos los Aviones Militares , los niños y adultos pudieron subir a algunos aviones y platicar con algunos Pilotos. También hubo un espectáculo de aviones en donde demostraron su destreza en el aire. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJjifmsrGH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Refuerzan lazos de hermandad entre los Dos Laredos con encuentro deportivo binacional

Con la presencia del Embajador de México en Estados Unidos, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán y su esposa Cecilia Morfín como testigos de honor, inició este evento binacional que oficialmente formará parte del WBCA.

NUEVO LAREDO, TAM.- Niñas y niños deportistas de Nuevo Laredo y Laredo, Texas se unieron en los “Juegos de la Amistad” con el que ambas ciudades refrendan sus lazos de amistad y colaboración en el marco de los festejos por el natalicio de George Washington. Con la presencia del Embajador de México en Estados Unidos, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán y su esposa Cecilia Morfín como testigos de honor,…