WBCA and State Farm Announce NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches' All-America Team
ATLANTA - The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and State Farm announced the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II State Farm Coaches' All-America Basketball Team. The 10-member team was selected by an online vote of the selection committee. The committee is comprised of one representative from each of the eight geographical regions and a chairperson.
The members of the 2009 NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches' All-America Basketball Team are as follows:
Name
Institution
Year
Pos.
Height
Emily Brister
West Texas A&M
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'9
Katie
Cezat
Hillsdale
College
Sr.
F
6'0
Ida
Edwards
Emporia State
Univ.
Sr.
F
6'0
Amanda
Grappe
Arkansas Tech
Univ.
Sr.
F
6'0
Jahzinga
Tracey
Indiana Univ. of
Pa.
Sr.
F
6'1
Rebecca Kielpinski Univ. of
Alaska Anchorage
Sr.
C
6'2
Johannah Leedham Franklin
Pierce
Univ.
Jr.
G
5'11
Jessie Slack
Northern Kentucky
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'10
Phebe Smith
Columbus State
Univ.
Jr.
F
6'0
Brooque Williams
California Univ. of
Pa.
Jr.
G
5'8
"It is never an easy task to select just 10 players from hundreds as the best in Division II, but this group of 10 student-athletes made the job much easier," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "Each one of these student-athletes has distinguished themselves above the rest, and we would like to honor them for their hard work."
"State Farm is truly honored to recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their wonderful achievements, their dedication to the game of basketball and their commitment to their communities, said Pam El, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. "The State Farm Coaches All-America Team represents true excellence in the sport of women's basketball, and we are extremely proud to be associated with these remarkable student-athletes".
The following have been recognized as State Farm Coaches'
All-America Team Honorable Mentions for NCAA Division II:
Name
Institution
Year
Pos.
Height
Anna
Atkinson
Wingate
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'6
Lizzie
Brenner
Univ. of Central Oklahoma
Sr.
F
5'10
Janice Bright
Washburn
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'9
Alira Carpenter
Montana State Univ.-Billings
Sr.
G
5'8
Catherine
Carr
Holy Family
Univ.
Soph.
F
5'11
Reyana
Colson
Cal State Poly
Pomona
Soph.
G
5'6
Sarita
Cooper
Delta State
Univ.
Soph.
G
5'6
Dominic
Cranford
Univ. of West
Georgia
Sr.
G
5'7
Katie
Franci
Humboldt State
Univ.
Sr.
F
5'9
Kristina
Freeman
Gannon
Univ.
Jr.
G
5'9
Natalie
Gamez
Saint Mary's
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'8
Jasmine
Gunn
Tusculum
College
Soph.
PG
5'0
Ashley
Huff
Univ. of West
Georgia
Sr.
F
6'1
Heather
Johnson
Minnesota State
Mankato
Sr.
G
5'8
Britney
Jordan
Texas A&M -
Commerce
Sr.
G
5'8
Jessica
Keller
Quincy
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'9
Jade Meads
Univ. of Nebraska - Kearney
Sr.
G
5'9
Kristy
McLean
Bentley
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'10
Joanne
Noreen
Minnesota State
Mankato
Sr.
G
5'8
Michelle Osier
Univ. of California-San Diego
Sr.
F
6'1
Kevina Ransom
Francis Marion
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'5
Lauren
Revesz
College of Saint
Rose
Sr.
C
6'1
Stephanie Sarosi
Nova Southeastern
Univ.
Jr.
C
6'5
Kelsey
Simonds
Stonehill
College
Jr.
C
6'3
Shannon
Singleton-Bates
Francis Marion Univ.
Soph.
F 5'10
Kayla Smith
California Univ. of
Pa.
Soph.
F
5'11
Megan
Starnes
Northwood
Univ.
Sr.
F
5'10
Katie
Tacheny
Saint Cloud State
Univ.
Sr.
G
5'8
Paulina
Tuell
Regis
Univ.
Sr.
C
5'10
Jihan
Williams
Univ. of
Charleston
Sr.
C
5'11
Katie Wysocky
Michigan Technological Univ.
Jr.
F
6'0
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About the WBCA
Founded in 1981, the WBCA promotes women's basketball by unifying
coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport
and to foster and promote the development of the game in all of its
aspects as a sport for women and girls. For more information
about the WBCA, please visit wbca.org.
