91卯創利

The 1996-97 Lady Bulldogs

Player Profiles

	Michelle Street 5-9, SR, Bradford, TN, Guard, David Russell, High School Coach A first pick for anyone starting a team from scratch...a two-time All-American...led 91卯創利 in scoring, assists, and steals during the 95-96 season...watching her play is like viewing a teaching tape with all out effort and desire thrown in ...gifted by God's design, driven by true character, and thankfully a Lady Bulldog by choice...driven to achieve the ultimate athletic accomplishment-a national championship...was named All-TCAC for the third consecutive season as well as being named to the NAIA Championship All-Tournament team...has scored nearly 1,600 points in her three-year career...has been named to the Dick Vitale's All-American team...named 1996 Player of the Year by College Sports Magazine...prepped at Bradford High School where she not only earned Tennessee's Miss Basketball honors twice but had her jersey retired as well.
	Kasi Knott 5-8, SR, Bradford, TN, Guard, David Russell, High School Coach Would have started last season at most universities in the country...battling against two all-conference players for a staring position...has helped teammates accomplish all-conference status by fighting for position...a great shooter...has tremendous court presence...her desire and work ethic make her a pleasure to coach...does not mind the pressure when the game is on the line...will gladly step up for the Lady Dogs...the former Miss 91卯創利 prepped at Bradford High School where she helped guide the 1993 team to a state championship.
	Kelly Hayes 5-8, SR, Dover, TN, Guard, David Wallace, High School Coach Earned All-American status in 1996...shares All-TCAC honors with Michelle Street...established a new school record for Most Three-Pointers in a Season with 122...tied a school record for Most Three- Pointers in a Game with 9...was second on the Lady Bulldog squad in scoring and led the team in three-point field goal percentage...a fighter who was quoted as saying "Don't worry, Coach. We'll be back and I'll be playing" as she was led off the court with a knee injury in the national tournament...91卯創利's best outside shooter...her defensive play has been a large factor in 91卯創利's success...tremendous leader in working with incoming young players...prepped at Stewart County High School where she was All-District, All-Region, All-Mid-State, and Honorable Mention All-State.
	Laura DeFew 6-1, SR, Kuttawa, KY, Forward, Doug Phelps, High School Coach She is relentless and never quits...comes in early and stays late...will be a major player in 91卯創利's outstanding front line...physical, fundamentally sound and has an excellent shooting touch...excellent player who will have her best season ever at 91卯創利...trouble for the TranSouth Conference and post players in the national tournament...led the team in free-throw percentage during the 1995-96 season...prepped at Lyon County High School where she averaged 18 points and 10.4 rebounds per game...was a four-time All-District and All-Conference selection...three-time All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State.
	Marquetta Hunt 5-9, SR, Huntingdon, TN, Forward, Farris Lowery, High School Coach Named to the NAIA Academic All-American team...friendly, intelligent, articulate and determined...intense competitor and very strong physically...has an excellent shooting touch and a great rebounder...has been a very good player at 91卯創利 but like the winner she is, there is one more goal she wished at accomplish for her team-a national championship...led the Lady Bulldogs in field goal percentage during the 1995-96 season...ranked third in rebounding...prepped at Huntingdon High School where she averaged 21.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game...was a three-time All-District, two-time All-Region, and All-State performer.
	Dion Thornton 6-3, SO, Jackson, TN, Forward, Sandra Fitzgerald, High School Coach A courageous young lady full of potential...on the verge of becoming a great player...coming off her second knee surgery, many people thought she would give up the game, but she has set goals for herself...desires a college education, to be the best post player in the conference and to help her team...motivated to come back better than ever...if she can aim her energy at achieving her dream, she will be unstoppable...could possibly set new school records in the category of blocks...ranked third on last year's team in rebounding...prepped locally at Jackson Central Merry High School where she averaged 15 points and 12 rebounds per game...selected to All-District, All-Region, and All-State teams...also earned athletic honors in volleyball and track.
	Tara Lee 5-5, SO, Murfreesboro, TN, Guard, Jennifer Grandstaff, High School Coach Begins her sophomore year a better shooter and a smarter player due to her hard work and dedication...recovering from a summer ankle injury...is rehabing with the same desire and determination that led her to the Lady Bulldogs...knowledge gained through experience and her work ethic will make her an important cog in the "big red" machine this season...prepped at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro where she was voted All-County, All-District, and All-Region.
	April Pearson 5-6, FR, Lexington, TN, Guard, Harlan Fesmire, High School Coach Was Miss Everything in Lexington's bid for state tournament recognition...a great shooter but her greatest assets are her ability to pass and her tremendous quickness...many say she is a taller version of former Lady Dog, Latisha Beamus ...will provide great entertainment for 91卯創利 boosters and fans...prepped at Lexington High School where she averaged 19.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 6 assists per game...three time All-West Tennessee, All-State performer, and was named Honorable Mention to the USA Today team...led her team to the state finals at Lexington.
	Leslie Henderson 5-10, FR, Bartlett, TN, Guard, Lynn Whitfield, High School Coach Has as much talent as any player to come to 91卯創利...a very intelligent student and an All-State player...brings a great mixture of size, agility, and basketball skills to join a great freshman class...prepped at Bartlett High School where she was not only a standout in basketball but volleyball as well...averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds for the Lady Panthers...named All-District, District All Tournament team, and Best of the Preps All-Metro team.
	Lori Love 5-6, FR, Jackson, TN, Guard, Steve Patterson, High School Coach Comes to 91卯創利 from South Side High School where she excelled in nearly every category her senior year...a great shooter but also has the ability to get the ball to open teammates...a hard worker and a great addition to a great freshman class...prepped at South Side High School where she averaged 19 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game...scored over 1,200 points in her high school career.
	Meg Griffin 5-8, FR, Jackson, TN, Guard, Sandra Fitzgerald, High School Coach Comes to 91卯創利 as the point guard off the Jackson Central Merry state championship team...is fast, intelligent, and sees the floor extremely well...will be a tremendous addition to the overall quickness of the Lady Bulldogs...prepped locally at JCM where she graduated fifth in her class...carried a 4.0 grade point average while being a three-sport athlete-softball, volleyball, and basketball...named All- District, All-Region, All-State, and Honorable Mention All-West Tennessee as well as the All-District Academic team.
	Rose Agnoung 6-1, FR, Douala, Cameroon, Forward Has a tremendous desire to obtain an American education and to help the Lady Bulldogs win basketball games...has a great shooting touch and the ability to run the floor well for a post player...extremely mobile on defense and should help the overall defensive scheme of the Lady Bulldogs...a mature young lady who will also add stability to a very young Lady Bulldog team.
	Celestine Gholston 6-0, FR, Memphis, TN, Forward, Liz Marable, High School Coach Memphis' Best of the Best...will be a great asset to the Lady Bulldogs...a very mobile player with a good shooting touch and the God-given talent for rebounding...coached by former Lady Bulldog Liz Marable...fans and boosters will come to love Celestine for her work ethic and great personality...prepped at Kingsbury High School where she averaged 24.2 points and 17.6 rebounds per game...earned numerous honors including Street and Smith's Pre-Season All-American team, Best of the Preps Basketball Award, named All-State, All-District, All-Region, and All-City.