2007-08 Women's Basketball Media Guide - Lynn University
2007-08 Women's Basketball Media Guide - Lynn University 2007-08 Women's Basketball Media Guide - Lynn University
Player Profiles As a R-Sophomore (2006-07): Started all 28 games for the Knights…one of two players to start every game…averaged 9.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg and dished out 3.6 apg, while shooting 32.5% from the field, 25.7 % from three-point land and 70.8% from the charity stripe…she led the team in assists and was third in scoring and fifth in rebounds…was third in assists, fifth in assist/turnover ratio, eighth in free-throw percentage and 19th in scoring in the Sunshine State Conference…led the team in scoring in four games…tied or led the Knights in assists in 17 games…her 16 double-digit point games was first on the team…recorded her first double-double of the season against Florida Southern (12/2), scoring 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting from the field and grabbing a career-high 13 rebounds…had her best game against Barry (2/21) where she scored 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, tallied four steals, dished out five assists and snatched two boards. As a R-Freshman (2005-06): Played in 28 games, starting 20…one of five Knights to play every game…averaged 10.4 ppg, 3.5 apg. 3.6 rpg and 3.0 spg, while shooting 34.2% from the field, 40% from beyond the arc and 68.8% from behind the line…finished in the top-15 of the Sunshine State Conference in scoring (13th), assists (sixth), FT-pct (10th), steals (third), three-pointers made (13th) and assist/turnover ratio (8th)…led the team in assists in 13 games, and twice in points and rebounds…notched 16 double-digit scoring games…recorded one double-double…scored six points, dished out one assist and grabbed two boards in her first career start at Florida Memorial (11/15)…recorded her first career double-double after scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 boards against Central Arkansas (11/26)…led the Knights with 13 points against Saint Leo (1/21)…scored a team-high 18 points while adding six assists against Barry (1/30)…scored a career-high 22 points against Rollins (2/11)…named to the SSC All- Freshman team. As a Freshman (2004-2005): Did not play; redshirted. At Boone High School: Played varsity basketball for coach Misty Cox all four years at the point guard position…led Boone to four consecutive district championships…in her senior campaign, she helped Boone to its best record of 22-5 under her leadership…scored 1162 points in her four-year career and graduated as the career assist leader with 518…she also holds the single season record, set in her junior year with 143 assists…named First Team All-Central Florida, All-Metro and All-Orange County…Also played two years of flag football and lettered in bowling. Personal: Born Jade Williams on December 12, 1985 in Orlando, Fla…daughter of Ron and Kim Williams…sports and recreation management major. Williams’ Career Highs Points: 22 vs Rollins (2/11/06) Rebounds: 13 vs. Florida Southern (12/02/06) Assists: 7 six times; last Florida Tech (1/31/07) Blocks: 2 vs. Wilmington (12/19/06) Steals: 7 twice; last Rollins (2/11/06) R-Junior JADE WILLIAMS 5-foot-5, Guard Orlando, Fla. Boone HS
LYNN UNIVERSITY FIGHTING KNIGHTS Women’s Basketball MEDIA GUIDE As a Freshman (2006-07): Played all 28 games for the Knights…one of four players to participate in every game…averaged 7.3 ppg with 1.7 rpg and 1.7 apg on 37.8 % shooting from the field, 36% from beyond the arc and 77.8% at the free throw line… led the team in scoring in five games and led the team in assists in seven games…finished fourth in the Sunshine State Conference in three-point shooting…had eight double-figure scoring games, which was fourth on the Knights…in her first career appearance, scored 10 points, including going 5-of-6 from the charity stripe, against Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (11/18)…dropped 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including a perfect 3-of-3 from downtown, against Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (11/19)…had another sizzling game from the field when she scored 17 points on 60% shooting against Palm Beach Atlantic (12/12)…dished out a careerhigh six assists against Northwood (12/29)…helped the Knights to a huge 54-48 victory over rival Barry (1/24), scoring 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting while chipping in four assists…in her best game of the season she scored 17 points, had three steals, three assists and recorded a season-best four rebounds against Rollins (2/10)…selected to the SSC All-Freshman Team. High School: Played for Brian Taylor at Pope John Paul II High School…helped guide the Eagles to three consecutive district titles, two regional finals and a state final four…averaged 22.4 ppg, 6.2 apg and 3.1 rpg for her career…named to the All-State Florida Sports Writers Association First Team (2004-05)…two-time selection to the Boca News, Sun-Sentinel, and Palm Beach Post First Team All-Area…2004-05 Palm Beach Post and Boca News Player of the Year…district 13 FACA Class 3A Player of the Year as a senior. Personal: Born Vanessa Lillian Black on July 16, 1988 in Houston, Texas…daughter of Michael and Marza Black…two siblings, Jovanny and Marcel…undecided on major…hobbies include listening to music, watching movies and shopping…lists the bonding, friendships with teammates and the competition as the most satisfying part of college athletics…describes herself as athletic, upbeat and caring. Black’s Career Highs Points: 17 three times; last at Rollins (2/10/07) Rebounds: 4 vs. Rollins (2/10/07) Assists: 6 vs. Northwood (12/29/06) Blocks: N/A Steals: 3 three times; last Tampa (2/17/07) Sophomore VANESSA BLACK 5-foot-3, Guard Boca Raton, Fla. Pope John Paul II HS Player Profiles 15
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LYNN UNIVERSITY FIGHTING KNIGHTS Women’s <strong>Basketball</strong> MEDIA GUIDE<br />
As a Freshman (2006-07): Played all 28 games for the<br />
Knights…one of four players to participate in every<br />
game…averaged 7.3 ppg with 1.7 rpg and 1.7 apg on 37.8 %<br />
shooting from the field, 36% from beyond the arc and 77.8% at<br />
the free throw line… led the team in scoring in five games and led<br />
the team in assists in seven games…finished fourth in the Sunshine<br />
State Conference in three-point shooting…had eight double-figure<br />
scoring games, which was fourth on the Knights…in her first career<br />
appearance, scored 10 points, including going 5-of-6 from the<br />
charity stripe, against Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (11/18)…dropped 17<br />
points on 6-of-10 shooting, including a perfect 3-of-3 from<br />
downtown, against Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (11/19)…had another<br />
sizzling game from the field when she scored 17 points on 60%<br />
shooting against Palm Beach Atlantic (12/12)…dished out a careerhigh<br />
six assists against Northwood (12/29)…helped the Knights to<br />
a huge 54-48 victory over rival Barry (1/24), scoring 16 points on<br />
5-of-8 shooting while chipping in four assists…in her best game of<br />
the season she scored 17 points, had three steals, three assists and<br />
recorded a season-best four rebounds against Rollins<br />
(2/10)…selected to the SSC All-Freshman Team.<br />
High School: Played for Brian Taylor at Pope John Paul II High<br />
School…helped guide the Eagles to three consecutive district titles,<br />
two regional finals and a state final four…averaged 22.4 ppg, 6.2<br />
apg and 3.1 rpg for her career…named to the All-State Florida<br />
Sports Writers Association First Team (2004-05)…two-time<br />
selection to the Boca News, Sun-Sentinel, and Palm Beach Post First<br />
Team All-Area…2004-05 Palm Beach Post and Boca News Player<br />
of the Year…district 13 FACA Class 3A Player of the Year as a<br />
senior.<br />
Personal: Born Vanessa Lillian Black on July 16, 1988 in Houston,<br />
Texas…daughter of Michael and Marza Black…two siblings,<br />
Jovanny and Marcel…undecided on major…hobbies include<br />
listening to music, watching movies and shopping…lists the<br />
bonding, friendships with teammates and the competition as the<br />
most satisfying part of college athletics…describes herself as athletic,<br />
upbeat and caring.<br />
Black’s Career Highs<br />
Points: 17 three times; last at Rollins (2/10/07)<br />
Rebounds: 4 vs. Rollins (2/10/07)<br />
Assists: 6 vs. Northwood (12/29/06)<br />
Blocks: N/A<br />
Steals: 3 three times; last Tampa (2/17/07)<br />
Sophomore VANESSA BLACK<br />
5-foot-3, Guard<br />
Boca Raton, Fla.<br />
Pope John Paul II HS<br />
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