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Eight NCAA Tournament Appearances - 20 Postseason Appearances - 11 All-Americans

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A lifelong Las Vegan who is one of the top players in the Mountain West ... her quickness and agility make her one of the top slashers in the league as well ... her speed and leaping ability make her a very dangerous player on defense, as she’s always a threat to come up with a steal, a block or a rebound ... versatile player that has the ability to face the basket as well as post up.

(2006-07 - Junior): Named MWC Defensive Player of the Year after fi nishing second in the league in steals (2.62 spg), 13th in rebounds (6.3 rpg), along with 17 blocks as well ... was the team’s leader on the court and the high scorer in 14 of 29 games ... also fi nished the season with fi ve double-doubles and scored in double fi gures 21 times ... fi nished sixth in the MWC and led the squad with 14.2 ppg ... had eight 20-point games for the year, including three straight to end the regular season ... 20-point performance with 20 points and 13 rebounds for her fi fth double-double at Colorado State (3/3) ... scorched New Mexico for 22 points and added fi ve steals in a 70-59 victory (3/1), which combined with her game at CSU earned her MWC Player of the Week honors (3/3) ... poured in game-high 21 points and hit career-best three treys against Air Force (2/25) ... posted fourth dou-ble-double of the year with 11 points, 10 rebounds in win over BYU (2/21) ... scored a game-high 27 points in UN-LV’s loss at Wyoming (2/10) ...

led UNLV with 18 points and added 11 rebounds against TCU (2/3) ... team-high 18 points at New Mexico (1/27) ... scored 15 points against San Diego State (1/6) ... 16 points, eight rebounds against 19th-ranked DePaul (12/28) ... named to the Duel In The Desert All-Tournament Team after scoring 26 points against Boise State (12/20) ... just missed her fi rst career triple-double with 16 points, nine rebounds and a career-high 10 assists at Long Beach State (12/9) ... posted her fi rst double-double of the season with 22 points and a career-high 14 rebounds against Cal State Bakersfi eld (11/20) ... scorched Michigan (11/18) for a career-high 32 points, including 19 in the fi rst half, which tied her previous career-high ... fi nished 13-of-23 from the fl oor and added fi ve steals.

(2005-06 - Sophomore): Was a strong all-around player for UNLV in her second season ... fi nished averaging 8.9 ppg (26th in MWC), 4.3 rpg, 2.7 apg (14th), 0.53 bpg and 2.17 spg, which ranked her third in the league ... notched 10 points against New Mexico (3/8) in the MWC quarterfi nals, including four off two crucial steals that she converted into solo layups in the fi nal minutes ... scored 14 points and came up with three steals at TCU (3/4) before fouling out ... recorded 12 points, four assists and fi ve steals against New Mexico (3/2) ... notched 10 points, fi ve rebounds and four assists against Air Force (2/25) ... posted 11 points against Colorado State (2/18) ... 12 points against BYU (2/11) ... 10 points, seven rebounds and fi ve assists at Air Force (1/25), converted key three-point play in fi nal minute for a six-point lead ... fi nished with 15 points and seven assists at Colorado State (1/18) ... recorded third-straight double-fi gure game with 11, along with six rebounds and four assists against Wyoming (1/5) ... 14 points, fi ve rebounds, fi ve assists against Lamar (12/31) ... exploded for a career-high 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting at California (12/4) ... set a then career-high with 18 points in the season opener against Alabama State (11/18), and was 9-of-12 at the line.

(2004-05 - Freshman): One of the top freshmen in the conference ... earned Honorable Mention All-MWC after fi nishing 18th in scoring (9.1 ppg), 14th in rebounding (4.9 rpg), 15th in steals (1.29 spg) and tied for fourth in blocks (0.93) bpg) in conference play ... fi nished fourth on the team in overall games in scoring with 8.2 ppg and second in rebounding at 5.0 rpg ... scored 14 points in MWC semifi nals against New Mexico (3/1) ... set a career and MWC Tourna-ment freshman record with 14 rebounds in the quarterfi nals against Wyoming (3/9), and added six points and two blocks ... turned in an outstanding game against Utah in the regular season fi nale (3/5), scoring a team-high 13 points and adding six rebounds, four steals and one block ... in her fi rst game in The Pit, fi nished with 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks at New Mexico (2/28)

Favorite food? BBQFavorite TV show? Law & Order SVUFavorite movie? Love & BasketballFavorite singer or group? Destiny’s Child Favorite actor or actress? Lorenze TateWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? Old school music and R&BIf you could be on any reality show, which one would it be? Fear FactorThree words that best describe you? Unique, intelligent, honestAny pregame ritual? Prayer and visualizationWhy did you pick #12? Because I had it in high school, and #13 has been retired hereWhen did you start playing basketball? When I was eight for my elementary school boy’s teamIf you could be accompanied by any animal in the world, what would it be and why? A monkey, because they have a great sense of humorWhat is the most dangerous thing you’ve done?Driving a car without using my handsOne thing you can’t live without? Candy and moviesWhy UNLV? Loved the coachesWhat one place do you most want to visit? EgyptCraziest ambition? To go skydivingWhat headline would you most like to see about yourself? “Look, she can dunk!”Plans after graduation? To play at the next levelNicknames? Quoi and SeniorI love my team because? They are driven

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Points 32 ............. Michigan (11/18/06)FG Made 13 ............. Michigan (11/18/06)FG Attempted 23 ............. Michigan (11/18/06)3PT Made 3 ............................... three times3PT Attempted 7 ........................................ twiceFT Made 9 ......vs. Alabama St. (11/18/05)FT Attempted 12 ......vs. Alabama St. (11/18/05)Rebounds 14 ...................................... twiceAssists 10 ........ at Long Beach St (12/9/06)Turnovers 5 ........................ BYU (2/21/07)Blocked Shots 3 .................................fi ve timesSteals 6 ............................... three timesMinutes 42 ...................... BYU (2/21/07)

Totals

Double-Doubles ................................ 6

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Scoring Games ............................46

Double-Figure

Rebounding Games ................8

Double-Figure

Assists Games ...............................1

Holmes’ Career StatisticsYEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3FG-ATT 3PT% FT-FTA FT% OR-DR REB AVG AST TO BLK STL MIN PTS AVG2004-05 31-28 94-201 .468 2-13 .154 65-95 .684 59-97 156 5.0 29 55 25 52 812 255 8.22005-06 30-30 103-239 .431 17-56 .304 44-71 .620 58-71 129 4.3 82 65 16 65 767 267 8.92006-07 29-29 149-404 .369 28-96 .292 87-153 .569 71-111 182 6.3 70 96 17 76 999 413 14.2TOTAL 90-87 346-844 .410 47-165 .285 196-319 .614 188-279 467 5.2 181 216 58 193 2578 935 10.4

Career Highs

... hit double fi gures with 12 against Wyoming (2/19) and added two blocks ... scored 14 points, including back-to-back three-point plays late in the second half in a 63-60 win over New Mexico (1/27) ... scored 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting, and added eight rebounds at San Diego State (1/15) ... fi rst career double-double with 14 points and career-high 11 rebounds came against Canisius (1/2) ... career highs in points (14), rebounds (6) and steals (6) against Central Connecticut State (12/30) ... against Nevada, Reno (12/22), scored 13 points and was 5-of-5 in the second half ... with UNLV clinging to a two-point lead in the fi nal 30 seconds, made a game-saving steal on a UNR defensive rebound and laid it in for a four-point lead ... nine points, fi ve rebounds, four steals, and two blocks against North Carolina (11/28) ... had fi rst career game in double fi gures with 13 points on 5-of-5 shooting and added four steals against Texas-Arlington (11/27).

High School

Three-year starter for Mojave High at guard and led the city in scoring all three

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years ... averaged 20.9 points per game and also added 8.5 rpg and 4.2 apg ... named North West Division MVP as a senior, and earned fi rst team all-state honors her junior and senior years ... honorable mention all-state her sophomore year ... outstanding track star, was a two-time state champion in the long jump, including setting the state record of 19 feet, 5 1/4 inches her senior year, while also winning the 100-meter dash as a junior ... led Mojave to three straight state championship runner-up fi nishes ... also was team co-MVP on the volleyball team her junior season ... played AAU basketball for the Las Vegas Hawks from 2000-04.

Personal

Sequoia Antrice Holmes … born on June 13, 1986, in North Las Vegas ... daughter of Sampson Holmes and Juanita Logan … chose UNLV over Arizona and Colorado State ... majoring in psychology.



Very knowledgeable basketball player with great playmaking ability at the guard spot ... hard worker who provides great leadership on and off the court ... coaches truly feel she is an extension of them and their offensive plan on the fl oor.

(2006-07 - Sophomore): Entered the starting lineup in the fourth game and never left, as she became one of the most dependable and consistent players during the season ... after play-ing just 21 total minutes as a freshman, she averaged 30 her sophomore season, and f in-


ished third on the team in scoring with 7.9 ppg (24th in the MWC) ... led the team in assists with 2.86 per game, which ranked ninth in the MWC, while her free-throw percentage of 80.2% (77-of-96) ranked eighth ... posted 15 points in the upset win over BYU, including an 8-of-8 performance at the line (2/21) ... had a career-high six rebounds, and added nine points and four assists against Colorado State (2/1) ... missed just one shot, as she was 3-of-4 from the fl oor and 6-of-6 at the line for 12 points in the 51-46 win over Wyoming (1/11) ... scored 14 of her game-high 18 points in the second half in a 71-54 win over San Diego State (1/6) ... turned in a star performance against #19 DePaul in UNLV’s 89-71 win, as she scored a career-high 21 points while shooting 11-of-12 from the line, and added eight assists ... notched 13 points and seven assists against UT-San Antonio (12/21) ... 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting against UC Irvine (12/19) ... named to Lady Rebel Shootout All-Tournament Team after averaging 10.5 points and 5.5 assists for the weekend, as she fi nished with nine points against Wisconsin (11/25) and recorded 12 points and eight assists in the win over Elon (11/24) ... notched eight points against Cal State Bakersfi eld (11/20) ... seven points off the bench against Michigan (11/18).

(2005-06 - Freshman): Saw limited time in her fi rst year in Las Vegas ... fi nished the season with seven appearances, and scored six points while also recording four assists and three re-bounds ... dished out two assists against Colorado State (2/18) ... two points, fi rst two career assists against Lamar (12/31) ... scored fi rst career points against Jackson State (12/17).

High SchoolFour-year letterwinner and two-year starter at point guard for Lakeridge High ... helped them to three straight top-four

Favorite food? ShrimpFavorite TV show? The HillsFavorite movie? SuperbadFavorite place in Las Veags? Fashion Show MallFavorite singer or group? 98 degreesWhat is most exotic place you’ve been? Laramie, WyomingIf you could meet anyone in history who would it be? Princess DianaIf you could be famous for something other then basketball? Designing fashionable animal collarsIf you could be accompanied by any animal in the world, what would it be and why? A naked mole ratWhat would people be surprised to know about you? I can burp really loud, and I hate taking showersGreatest fear? SharksFavorite Coach Miller quote? “Have you ever concentrated before in your life?”Nicknames? Twin, B-Hollywood, Webster, Phatty, Boo, Little Mama I love my team because? They are crazy! They always make me laugh!




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Points 21 .................DePaul (12/28/06)FG Made 6 ........................................ twiceFG Attempted 12 ....at Southern Utah (12/2/06)3PT Made 2 ........................................ twice3PT Attempted 5 ..................... at Utah (2/15/07)FT Made 11 .................DePaul (12/28/06)FT Attempted 12 .................DePaul (12/28/06)Rebounds 6 ...........Colorado State (2/1/07)Assists 8 ........................................ twiceTurnovers 5 ...........................TCU (2/3/07)Blocked Shots 1 .... UT-San Antonio (12/21/06)Steals 3 ............................... three timesMinutes 41 ...................... BYU (2/21/07)

Totals

Double-Doubles ................................ 8

Career Highs

state fi nishes, including a runner-up title as a junior ... team was a combined 71-9 over her four years ... honorable mention all-state and fi rst-team all-league as a senior while averaging 10 points, 5.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game ... second-team all-tournament after averaging 15 points and 4.5 assists in the state playoffs ... played in the Oregon-Washington All-Star game ... as a junior, was second team all-league ... played golf as a freshman and led the team to conference championship and fi fth in the state, earning third-team all-league honors ... played two years (2002-03) for the Triple Threat AAU team in Portland, Ore., and was named OC tourney MVP ... played in 2004 for the Washington Triple

Threat in Seattle, Wash.

Personal

Brittany Suzanne Halberg … born on July 18, 1987, in Se-attle, Wash. ... daughter of Eric and Jill Halberg … has a twin sister, Erika ... also two younger sisters, Paige (18) and Jenna (16) ... grandfather, Ed, played basketball for Oregon ... her father was a minor-leaguer in the San Francisco Giants system ... volunteered in high school for both the Special Olympics and the Red Cross ... chose UNLV over Montana State and Portland State ... majoring in journalism and media studies.

Halberg’s Career StatisticsYEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3FG-ATT 3PT% FT-FTA FT% OR-DR REB AVG AST TO BLK STL MIN PTS AVG2005-06 7-0 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 0-3 3 0.4 4 3 0 0 21 6 0.92006-07 29-26 69-190 .363 14-52 .269 77-96 .802 12-44 56 1.9 83 66 1 32 870 229 7.9TOTAL 36-26 71-193 .368 14-52 .269 79-98 .806 12-47 59 1.6 87 69 1 32 891 235 6.5



Is the top returning center in the Mountain West ... could be limited in the beginning of the season after recovering from an ACL injury suffered at the end of the regular season ... biggest strength is her power and size in the post ... talented athlete with the ability to score around the basket, as she can convert almost any pass she catches in the post into a fi eld goal ... rebounds aggressively and plays solid defense in the paint, most notably with her ability to block or change shots.

(2006-07 - Sophomore): Developed over the course of the season into one of the top two cen- ters in the Mountain West before suffering an ACL injury against New Mexico (3/1) ... would fi nish 14th in the league and second on the team in scoring with 12 points per game, was eighth in rebound (6.7 r p g ) , and third in

fi eld goal percentage, hitting 51.9% (124-239) from the fl oor ... fi nished with fi ve double-doubles on the year as well, and was named Third Team All-MWC ... posted 18 points and nine rebounds and was 10-of-12 at the line against Air Force (2/25) ... scored a game-high 23 points at San Diego State (2/8) ... fi fth double-double of the year with 15 points and 12 rebounds against TCU (2/3) ... notched 11 points, nine rebounds against Colorado State (2/1) ... posted 11 rebounds, eight points at New Mexico (1/27) ... scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting in her hometown during UNLV’s 63-55 win at Air Force (1/25) ... team-high 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds at BYU (1/20) ... 14 points, 10 rebounds against Utah (1/13) ... 10 points, nine rebounds against Wyoming (1/11) ... double-double of 12 points, 11 rebounds against San Diego State (1/6) ... burned Nevada, Reno (12/30) for a career-high 30 points on 11-of-13 shooting and added 10 rebounds for her second career double-double ... made 8-of-10 shots for 16 points despite playing 20 minutes with foul trouble in win over DePaul (12/28) ... limited by foul trouble, scoring eight points in 16 minutes before fouling out against Boise State

(12/20) ... had a then-new career-high for sixth straight game, and fi rst career double-double, with 22 points and a career-high 12 rebounds against UC Irvine ... also added a career-high three blocks.

(2005-06 - Freshman): Saw the most time of the UNLV freshmen ... scored six points against Air Force (2/25) ... tied career-high with nine points against Lamar (12/31) ... had a breakout game against Jackson State (12/18), setting new career highs in points (nine) and rebounds

Favorite food? pastaFavorite TV show? Law & Order, CSI, Cops, I Love New YorkFavorite movie? Love & BasketballFavorite magazine? VIBEFavorite place in Las Vegas? The StripFavorite single? Aaliyah (RIP)Favorite Actor or Actress? Halle Berry, Denzel WashingtonIf you could be on any reality show, which one would it be? Deal or no DealThree words that best describe you? Goofy, competitive, hard-worker Why did you pick #24? Because it was my brother’s high school championship numberWhen did you start playing basketball? In fi fth grade, because my brother played and I fell in love with the game after watching him playMost memorable game? Against DePaul last yearWho is life has inspired you the most? Brother, mother, and most of all my grandmotherGreatest fear? Not accomplishing my goalsWhat one place do you most want to visit? DisneylandOne thing you would like to accomplish in your lifetime? Go to the WNBA after I graduate from collegeNicknames? Mela, Sha Sha, MokelusQuote? “You never know what you have untill its gone.”





Points 30 ......Nevada, Reno (12/30/06)FG Made 11 ......Nevada, Reno (12/30/06)FG Attempted 18 ... at San Diego State (2/8/07)3PT Made None3PT Attempted NoneFT Made 10 ............... Air Force (2/25/07)FT Attempted 12 ...................................... twiceRebounds 12 ...................................... twiceAssists 2 ............................... three timesTurnovers 6 .............Boise State (12/20/06)Blocked Shots 3 ........................................ twiceSteals 2 ................................ four timesMinutes 39 .........................TCU (2/3/07)

Totals

Double-Doubles ................................ 5

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Scoring Games ............................15

Double-Figure

Rebounding Games ................6

Career Highs

(10) while also recording her fi rst career assist and block ... scored her fi rst career points against Albany (12/3) and also grabbed fi rst two career rebounds ... fi nished the year with 37 points, 25 rebounds and six blocks.

High School

Four-year starter at Sierra High ... helped them to a No. 5 ranking and the Sweet Sixteen of the state tournament her senior year ... earned all-state honors after leading the state in both scoring (19.8 ppg) and rebounding (13.5 rpg) and fi nishing third in blocks ... also earned MVP honors in the Colorado

All-Star game after posting 25 points and 15 rebounds ... three-year letterwinner in volleytball and ran track for one season ... played three years for the Colorado All Stars AAU team in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Personal

Shamela T.D. Hampton … born on August 23, 1987, in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... daughter of Tonia Brooks … older brother, Shalamar Jordan (24) played basketball for Colorado State-Pueblo ... chose UNLV over Washington State and Long Beach State ... majoring in university studies.

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Hampton’s Career StatisticsYEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3FG-ATT 3PT% FT-FTA FT% OR-DR REB AVG AST TO BLK STL MIN PTS AVG2005-06 17-0 15-27 .556 0-0 .000 7-12 .583 9-16 25 1.5 2 13 6 1 97 37 2.22006-07 27-27 124-239 .519 0-0 .000 75-130 .577 65-115 180 6.7 13 76 26 21 777 323 12.0TOTAL 44-27 139-266 .523 0-0 .000 82-142 .577 74-131 205 4.7 15 89 32 22 874 360 8.2



Very instinctive and knowledgeable player . . . sees the fl oor well and excels at setting up her teammates on the fast break ... also gives the Lady Rebels a spark offensively with her ability to shoot from behind the arc.

(2006-07 - Freshman): Be-came the fi rst-ever freshman

to start at point guard for Regina Miller ... lost her start-ing role in the beginning of the season, but steadily improved as the season went on and gained back her starting position by the end of the year ... fi nished the year averaging 4.4

points per game and her 120 points for the season was fourth-best on the squad ... also

had 52 assists, and was third in steals with 34 ... posted second double-fi gure game with 10 points

in the MWC Quarterfi nals against New Mexico (3/7) ... had a key sequence in the regular-season fi nale, as

her offensive rebound and short jumper in the fi nal four minutes put UNLV ahead for good in the come-from-behind victory over Colorado State (3/3) ... scored nine points and added fi ve rebounds, four assists and four steals against Air Force (2/25) ... had eight points, fi ve assists against BYU (2/21) ... tallied a career-high 11 points at Utah (2/15) ... six points and new career highs in rebounds (fi ve) and assists (fi ve) at San Diego State (2/8) ... made fi rst start since November and scored nine points and also set a career-high with four steals against Colorado State (2/1) ... came off the bench to score seven points at New Mexico (1/27), also added four rebounds, three assists, and two steals ... notched six points against Utah (1/13) ... career-high eight points against UC Irvine (12/19) ... scored seven points off the bench against Wisconsin (11/25) ... in her fi rst game as a Lady Rebel, played 37 minutes and fi nished with fi ve

Favorite food? Navajo TacoFavorite desert? Ice creamFavorite TV show? The HillsFavorite movie? FridayFavorite book? The BibleFavorite magazine? The CookbookFavorite place in Las Vegas? Fashion Show MallFavorite single? Kayne WestFavorite Athlete? LeBron JamesFavorite WNBA team? LA SparksFavorite character from a book? BeowolfWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? TechnoIf you could be on any reality show, which one would it be? The HillsPregame ritual? PrayingThree words that best describe you? Crazy, funny, outgoingWho if life has inspired you the most? My parentsOne thing you can’t live without? My cellphoneGreatest fear? SnakesCraziest ambition? I want to be president of the free worldWhat one place do you most want to visit? New YorkNicknames? Alice, Alley, Gatorade





Points 11 ................... at Utah (2/15/07)FG Made 4 ........................................ twiceFG Attempted 12 ................... at Utah (2/15/07)3PT Made 2 ............................... three times3PT Attempted 8 ..................... at Utah (2/15/07)FT Made 4 ............................... three timesFT Attempted 6 ............................... three timesRebounds 5 ........................................ twiceAssists 5 ........................................ twiceTurnovers 5 .............Pepperdine (11/12/06)Blocked Shots 1 ........................................ twiceSteals 4 ............................... three timesMinutes 37 ...........Pepperdine (11/12/06)

Totals

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Scoring Games ..............................2

Career Highs

points and four assists against Pepperdine (11/12).

High School

Two-time 3A Region North Player of the Year ... led Monument Valley to its fi rst-ever state championship her senior year, and the team fi nished second twice more during her four years ... named fi rst team all-state her senior year after averaging 18 points, 10 assists and fi ve steals a game, and was a second team all-state honoree her junior season ... three-time all-conference and team MVP ... earned several all-tournament honors and was named a Native American Basketball Invitational All-

Star in the summer of 2005 ... also played for the Arizona Thunder club team in Phoenix, Ariz., four-time AAU state champions.

Personal

Allison Amber Holiday … born on Jan. 20, 1988, in Tuba City, Ariz. ... daughter of Preston and Alicia Holiday … has four older brothers (Presley, Byron, Brian, and Preston Jr.) ... brother Brian played basketball at Northern Arizona ... chose UNLV over Arizona State and Colorado State ... majoring in health care administration.

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Holiday’s Career StatisticsYEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3FG-ATT 3PT% FT-FTA FT% OR-DR REB AVG AST TO BLK STL MIN PTS AVG2006-07 27-13 38-132 .288 12-51 .235 32-49 .653 26-28 54 2.0 52 35 2 34 605 120 4.4



Possesses good size and gives the Lady Rebels another presence in the post with her ability to block or change shots ... is ag-gressive in the paint ... worked hard in the offseason to de-velop her shoot-ing range out to 15 feet.

(2006-07 - Freshman): Saw more time as the season pro-g res sed , a n d d e -

veloped into a strong, dependable bench player ... was fourth on the team with 10 blocks ... posted four points off the bench against New Mexico (3/1) ... fi nished with three rebounds and three blocks against Air Force (2/25) ... turned in a career performance to give UNLV its biggest win of the year as she came off the bench against BYU in overtime and scored fi ve straight points, added a block and a steal to spark a 76-71 upset (2/21) ... two points against

TCU (2/3) ... nailed a basket against Colorado State (2/1) ... two points, two rebounds,

and a block against UC Irvine (12/19) ... two points, fi ve rebounds and a pair of blocks against Elon (11/24) ... made her fi rst appearance for UNLV against Pepperdine (11/12) and scored two points.

Favorite food? Mexican foodFavorite singer? Beyonce, Aaliyah, and SelenaFavorite actress? BeyonceWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? Most likely BeyonceIf you could be on any reality show, which one would it be? Fear Factor, because fear is not a factor to meThree words that best describe you? True, pleasant, appealingWhen did you start playing basketball? I started at age 10 because I was very tall for my ageWhy did you pick #23? Because it is the reverse of my elementary/middle school number when I was #32If you could be accompanied by any animal in the world, what would it be and why? A tiger, that’s exactly what I amWhat’s your funniest story on a teammate or coach? When coach Turner backed up the golf cart into a poleCraziest ambition? When we win the MWC I will dye my hair fi re red and gel it up in a MohawkFavorite Coach Miller quote? “Never stand begging for what you have the power to earn.”What one place do you most want to visit? CancunIf you could trade places with any person in the world? Beyonce, she has it all!Nicknames? Beyonce, Toy, Tall girlI love my team because? They’re my family away from my family





Points 5 ........................ BYU (2/21/07)FG Made 2 ........................ BYU (2/21/07)FG Attempted 3 ................. Air Force (2/25/07)3PT Made None3PT Attempted NoneFT Made 2 .................................fi ve timesFT Attempted 3 .............Pepperdine (11/12/06)Rebounds 5 ....................... Elon (11/24/06)Assists 1 ............................... three timesTurnovers 2 ...............UC Irvine (12/19/06)Blocked Shots 3 ................. Air Force (2/25/07)Steals 1 ................................ four timesMinutes 12 ............New Mexico (3/1/07)

Career Highs

High School

Four-year starter at Edison High and led team to a 110-10 record over her four years ... three-time all-league and all-valley ... named conference player of the year after averaging 11.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, and was third in the state with 6.4 blocks per game ... team MVP ... King of the West Tournament MVP ... played one year of volleyball as a freshman ... from 2002-05, played for the Edison Elite AAU team in Fresno.

Personal

Latoya S. Hunt … born on Nov. 4, 1987, in Fresno, Ca-lif. ... daughter of Gretchen Hunt … her cousin, Miesha Shakes, played basketball at Fresno City College ... chose UNLV over BYU and Long Beach State ... majoring in sociology.

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Hunt’s Career StatisticsYEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3FG-ATT 3PT% FT-FTA FT% OR-DR REB AVG AST TO BLK STL MIN PTS AVG2006-07 19-0 8-17 .471 0-0 .000 12-16 .750 7-13 20 1.1 3 9 10 4 97 28 1.5



Has great size and will give the Lady Rebels a presence in the post ... with the experience

she’s gained, is expected to have an impact of-

fensively and de-fensively ... strong finisher around

the basket ... one of two 6-6 players in the MWC.

(2006-07 - Freshman): Finished the year with 40 points, 32 rebounds, and six blocks ... posted seven points in the MWC Quar-terfi nals against New Mexico (3/7) ... scored four points in four minutes of action at Colorado State (3/3) ... tal-lied two points, two rebounds against BYU (2/21) ... grabbed four rebounds at Utah (2/15) ... recorded two points, two rebounds against Utah (1/13) ... career-high 12 points and seven rebounds against Elon (11/24) ... came back just two weeks after knee surgery to score eight points and converted three key layups in the fi nal fi ve minutes against Cal State Bakersfi eld (11/20), in just her second collegiate game.

(2005-06 Freshman): Redshirted the season.

Favorite TV show? Nip/TuckFavorite movie? Knocked UpFavorite actor? The RockWhat is most exotic place you’ve been? My home at the Grand CanyonWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? CountryThree words that best describe you? Tall, sweet, loyalWhen did you start playing basketball? When I was in elementary school, they didn’t have enough players so I playedWhy did you pick #35? Because it was my brother’s high school numberWho in life has inspired you the most? My Dad, he was the most amazing person in the worldWhat were your fi rst thoughts after you signed your letter of intent? What have I gotten myself into?If you could be famous for something other then basketball? I would be the fi rst female Ultimate Fighting ChampionIf you could be accompanied by any animal in the world, what would it be and why? A Siberian tiger because it would make me feel small, they are amazing catsFavorite quote? “I’ll Decide” - Jim SticklerWhat one place do you most want to visit? Costa RicaIf you could trade places with any person in the world? Oprah, I would love to be able to help millions of people around the world.Nicknames? Sam, Sami, Sami Pi





Points 12 ..................... Elon (11/24/06)FG Made 6 ....................... Elon (11/24/06)FG Attempted 7 ........................................ twice3PT Made None3PT Attempted NoneFT Made 2 .............. Wisconsin (11/25/06)FT Attempted 4 .............. Wisconsin (11/25/06)Rebounds 7 ....................... Elon (11/24/06)Assists NoneTurnovers 2 ............................... three timesBlocked Shots 3 ....................... Elon (11/24/06)Steals 1 ........................................ twiceMinutes 15 ...................................... twice

Totals

Double-Figure

Scoring Games ..............................1

Career Highs

High School

Three-year starter in basketball ... her senior year, set a new school record by averaging 26.5 points per game while leading Grand Canyon High to its fi rst state tournament appearance in 23 years ... also set new school marks for rebounds (12.1 rpg) and blocks (5.1 bpg) in a season ... was a four-year starter in volleyball, which advanced to the state tournament two of her four years on the team ... three-time team captain and co-MVP her senior year ... played one year of AAU basketball for the NorthStars in

Flagstaff, led them to the 14U state championship despite having only fi ve players on the team.

Personal

Samantha Joan Stickler … born on April 27, 1987, in Flagstaff, Ariz. ... daughter of Barbara Fischer and the late Jim Stickler … has two brothers, Patrick (30) and Robert (22) ... chose UNLV over Idaho State ... majoring in psychology.

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Stickler’s Career StatisticsYEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3FG-ATT 3PT% FT-FTA FT% OR-DR REB AVG AST TO BLK STL MIN PTS AVG2006-07 20-0 18-31 .581 0-0 .000 4-9 .444 13-19 32 1.6 0 13 6 2 121 40 2.0



Has the ability to be one of the top rebounding guards not only in the Mountain West, but all the nation ... possesses great speed ... will enhance the tenacity of the Lady Rebels’ overall team defense with her quickness and savvy ... has also worked hard during her transfer season to develop a longer shooting range ... slashing guard who can penetrate to the basket on the dribble ... transfer from Gonzaga, sat out the 2006-07 season due to NCAA eligibility transfer rules.

Gonzaga

(2005-06 -Sophomore): Finished the year with a 4.1 ppg average,and started seven games ... recorded 11 points against Loyola Marymount (2/16) ... posted 10 points and six rebounds against San Francisco (1/21) ... second career double-figure game with 11 at Pepperdine (1/12) ... posted ca-reer highs in points with 13 and rebounds with seven against Santa Clara (1/6).

(2004-05 - Fresh-man): Averaged 2.6 points and

1.6 rebounds per game ... also ranked sixth on the team with 21 steals ... scored a season-high 11 points against Sacramento State.

High School

Four-year letterwinner at Redondo Union High ... as a junior, helped the team to the CIF South Sectional Championship game ... aver-aged 17 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 5.1 assists per game her senior season ... also played for the No. 1 nationally ranked West Coast All-Stars club team and participated on the FBC basketball club team as well.

Personal

Dominique Nicole Harris ... born on Oct. 29, 1985, in Los Angeles, Calif. ... daughter of Herb and Iris Harris … has one

brother, Jean, and two sisters, Kami and Alia ... majoring in journalism and media studies.

Favorite food? French friesFavorite desert? Ice CreamFavorite movie? Love & BasketballFavorite singer? Jimmy HendrixFavorite actor? Denzel WashingtonFavorite athlete? Magic JohnsonAny pregame rituals? Eating Red VinesWho in life has inspired you the most? My parentsIf you could be famous for something other then basketball? Finding the cure for all the MD diseasesWhat is your greatest fear? To leave this world knowing I did not give it all, every step of the wayWhy did you choose UNLV? It’s where I am supposed to beWhat one place do you most want to visit? AfricaNicknames? Nique


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Strong competitor that is very deceptive for her size and has a great knack for re-bounding ... good shooting range from 12-15 feet that will provide another offensive threat facing the basket ... will play a key role in our pressure defense.

#25 raquel jupiter#25 raquel jupiter

Favorite food? Rice and pastaFavorite actor or actress? Chris Tucker, Jada Picket SmithFavorite character from a book? Harry PotterWhat is most exotic place you’ve been? New OrleansWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? Rap, R&B, Pop, old school, a little of everythingThree words that best describe you? Sincere, approachable, funnyWhen did you start playing basketball? Freshman year in high school, and my mother suggested I should playWhy did you pick #25? I thought 25 would be a good number for me, it just jumped out at meIf you could see into the future, what piece of information would you want to know? Maybe its best I don’t know the future, and I’ll just work hard in the present and not worry about the futureIf you could be accompanied by any animal in the world, what would it be and why? A tiger, they are aggressive and smartWhat’s the most dangerous thing you’ve done? Jump off a roofFavorite Coach Miller quote? “It’s your mental, you must focus”What one place do you most want to visit? Belize CityNicknames? RockyQuote: “Never let anyone take away choice.”I love my team beacuse? “We all have different personalities, cultures, and relgions. It’s nice to know people from different corners of the world and learn something new.


El Camino

(2006-07 -Sophomore): Received All-South Coast Conference honors for the second straight year after

posting 13.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks for the Warriors.

(2005-06 - Freshman): Named All-South Coast Conference and helped El Camino to the playoffs.

High School

Earned fi rst team all-area honors her senior season at Haw-thorne High ... also played in the Senior All-Star game ... team MVP three times ... also ran track her freshman season, and competed on the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 relays for the conference-champion Cougars ... played AAU Basketball for Cal Sparks in Long Beach in 2004.

Personal

Raquel S. Jupiter ... born on June 6, 1987, in Hawthorne, Calif. ... daughter of Yvette Crawford … has one brother, Nicholas Jackson ... choose UNLV over Nebraska and Hawaii, ... majoring in health care administration.



Will add size to UNLV’s perimeter game ... has good three-point range, which will provide the Lady Rebels with another threat from behind the arc.

Daytona Beach CC(2006-07 -Sophomore): Led DBCC in three-pointers made with 45, and averaged 10.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game on the way to her second-straight all- conference season ... helped Falcons to a No. 10 ranking in the state.

(2005-06 - Freshman): S t a r t e r a n d earned All-Mid Florida Con- ference honors.

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Favorite food? ItalianFavorite TV show? Prison BreakFavorite movie? GladiatorFavorite magazine? PeopleFavorite song? “What more can I say?” - Jay-ZFavorite actor? Edward NortonFavorite athlete? Scottie PippenWhat is most exotic place you’ve been? MexicoWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? R&BThree words that best describe you? Honest, caring, strong-mindedWhen did you start playing basketball? As soon as I could driblle a ball, I’ve been around the game my whole life because my parents both played and coachedWhy did you pick #33? It was my mother’s number when she played for AlabamaPregame ritual? Say a rosaryWho in life has inspired you the most? My parentsIf you could be accompanied by any animal in the world, what would it be and why? A tigerWhat’s the most dangerous thing you’ve done? SnowboardingWhat one place do you most want to visit? ItalyMy plans after graduation are? To play overseasQuote: “With God all things are possible.”I love my team beacuse? We are like a family.


High SchoolSix-year varsity starter, beginning with two years at Islip High, where she was all-rookie in seventh grade and all-league in eighth grade ... played for her father, Ted Oberg, at St. John the Baptist in West Islip, along with her sister Kaitlin ... led St. John’s to two-straight Long Island championships ... was a three-time CWSAA All-League and All-Long Island selection ... her senior year was a Street & Smith honorable mention all-american and helped her team defeat the nation’s No. 1 rated team (by USA Today) Murry Bergteaum ... averaged 13.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 4.2 steals per game her fi nal season ... named to Newsday Young Gun Team as one of the top-fi ve 8th graders on Long Island ... played AAU basket-ball for the Basketball Results in Long Island in 2004, helping them to a second-place fi nish at the Junior Nationals.

PersonalShannon C. Oberg ... born on April 27, 1986, in Islip, N.Y. ... daughter of Ted and Kathy Oberg … has three sisters, Kaitlin (19), Sarah (17), and Meghan (9), and three brothers, Andrew (15), Tighe (13), and Tristan (12) ... her grandfather, Jerry Smith, played both basketball and baseball for Notre Dame and was a baseball scout for the Philadelphia Phillies, while her mother played basketball at Alabama ... two more relatives also have ties to Notre Dame athletics, as her Aunt Theresa Smith played basketball while her uncle Gregory Smith played football for the Irish ... choose UNLV over Alabama, Nebraska, and West Virginia ... majoring in uni-versity studies.



Possesses good quickness and explosiveness ... very skilled guard that will make an impact on both ends of the court.

High School

A three time all-metro and all-district selection for McDonough 35 High ... also named second team all-state in 2005 and 2007 while picking up district MVP twice ... led the Roneagles to a No. 2 state ranking her last two years, and to a state champion-ship runner-up fi nish both years as well ... her senior year she was second in the state in scoring with 22 points per game, and added 8.0 rpg and 5.0 apg while helping them to a 31-9 overall record ... played six years of AAU Basketball for Louisiana Amazons in New Orleans, who were ranked second in the state.

Personal

India Enjoli Chaney ... born on April 15, 1989,

Favorite food? PastaFavorite movie? Love & BasketballFavorite singer? Lil WayneFavorite actor? Tyler Perry (Madea)Favorite athlete? Michael JordanWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? A little bit of everythingThree words that best describe you? Funny, outgoing, caringWhen did you start playing basketball? At age 9, because an ice cream man asked me to play for his teamMost memorable game? Played with just seven people after Hurricane Katrina in a championship gameWhy did you pick #32? It’s always been my numberPregame ritual? Listen to my Ipod, meditate, and prayIf you could be accompanied by any animal in the world, what would it be and why? A cheetah because of their quickness and intensity to get its prey because of her hidden powerWhat’s the most dangerous thing you’ve done? Almost set my bathroom on fi re onceFavorite Coach Miller quote? “Have you ever concentrated before?”What one place do you most want to visit? The CaribbeanMy plans after graduation are? Get drafted or play overseasNicknames? Big Mama, IndieQuote: “Do what makes you happy. Treat each day like it’s your last.”


in New Orleans, La. ... daughter of Lorraine Chaney … has one brother, John Chaney III (33), who played football at

Alabama State ... choose UNLV over Tulsa ... plans to major in physical therapy.

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Comes with a lot of international experi-ence, having played against some of the top competition in Europe ... possesses good size and the ability to score from the perimeter as well as in the paint ... physical player who will help on the boards.

High School

Has played on the Czech Republic national junior team since 2002 ... was one of 12 players on the Czech team, which fi nished fourth in the 2006 European Champion-ship Under-18 Championships in Tenerife, Spain ... also played for Gambrinus Sika Brno, which com-petes in the Youth League, the best junior under-18 league in the Czech Republic ... led Gambrinus Brno to the

Czech Republic Championship in 2004, 2005, and second place in 2006.

Personal

Karla Gergelová ... born on April 2, 1988, in Zlin, Czech Republic ... daughter of Pavel and Alena Gergelová … has one sister, Zlata Gergelová ... plans to major in hospitality management.

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Favorite food? Dumplings with tomato sauceFavorite magazine? Read everything I get my hands onFavorite movie? The PianistFavorite song? “Show Me The Money” - Petey PabloFavorite actor? Adrien BrodyFavorite athlete? Kareem Abdul-JabbarFavorite character from a book? Mr. Darcy (Pride & Prejudice)What is most exotic place you’ve been? Tenerife, SpainMost memorable game? My fi rst year of high school, we were playing for fi rst in the Czech Republic championship under-16 fi nal, and with 10 seconds left I scored the game-winner to win by one pointWhy did you pick #42? Because I was born on April 2If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be? Uladyslaw Szpilman, a famous pianistIf you could be famous for something other than basketball? Tennis, because my fi rst dream was to play tennis, I played for 7-8 years before switching to basketballIf you could be accompanied by any animal in the world, what would it be? My dog, which unfortunately died last yearWhat’s the most dangerous thing you’ve done? Hiking in the Slovak mountainsFavorite Coach Miller quote? “Protect your house!”What one place do you most want to visit? New ZealandQuote: “Respect all, but don’t fear anybody.”




Has the potential to make an immediate impact ... possesses the ability to hit the open shot, dribble penetrate and score through contact ... also excels at dishing out the ball to the open player on offense ... coaches look to her quickness and defensive savvy to provide a spark to the team’s style of play

High School

A four-time Street & Smith all-American, two years at Deer Valley High (2005-07) and twice at Saint Mary’s High in Stockton (2003-05) ... all-state and league MVP her senior year while leading Deer Valley to its fi rst-ever league championship and a 22-5 record ... led the league in scoring her fi nal season with 27.6 ppg while adding 3.2 apg as well ... holds the Deer Valley school single game scoring record with 38 points ... earned a total of four all-league and and three all-state hon-ors at her two schools ... twice named a Con-tra Costa Times top 100 athlete at Deer Val ley

... as the starting point guard at Saint Mary’s, helped the Rams to the state championship her freshman year and a state runner-up fi nish as a sophomore ... played two years of AAU basketball for Diablo Valley, which played in the national tournament twice, and then two years for West Coast Elite in Nike Basketball, which participated in the Nike Nationals in 2005 and 2006.

Personal

Erica Leigh Helms ... born on May 31, 1989, in Omaha, Neb. ... daughter of Derrick and Alissa Helms … has two brothers, Derrick (19) and Justin (16) ... comes from a long line of college athletes, as her father played basketball at Nebraska Bellevue, while her grandfather, John Helms, played football for the CFL as a wide receiver for the BC Lions, and her great grandfather was a fi rst team All-American at Kansas State in 1931 ... one of her cous-ins is also Maurice Jones-Drew, former UCLA and current Jacksonville Jaguars running back ... undecided on a major.

Favorite food? SteakFavorite TV show? I Love NYFavorite movie? Love & BasketballFavorite song? “We belong together” - M.C.Favorite singer? Mariah CareyFavorite athlete? Kobe BryantWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? Hip-hop and R&BThree words that best describe you? Outgoing, caring, respectfulWhy did you pick #15? I have always had #15 from the day I started playing in the fourth gradeWhat would people be surprised to know about you? I used to be a cheerleaderWhy UNLV? I loved the school and it felt like home. I believe that the team is going to be great!Favorite Coach Miller quote? “Protect your house!”Plans after graduation? To become a famous event plannerNicknames? “E”Quote? “Respect all, fear none”I love my team because? We are a family no matter what happens and we are always there for each other. I just love my team!


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Versatile guard and a very strong three-point shooter ... possesses a good understanding of basketball, and coaches feel she will be a great fi t into the team’s system.

High School

Four-year starter at guard for West Salem High ... earned second team all-state honors her senior year, third team as a junior ... two-time league player of the year, and received all-league honors three times as well ... helped the team to two-

straight conference

Favorite food? PastaFavorite movie? Love & Basketball, Freedom WritersFavorite singer? TQ, T-Pain, Rascal FlattsFavorite actor? Hilary Swank, Sandra BullockFavorite athlete? Tamika CatchingsIf you could be on any reality show, which one would it be? The Amazing RaceWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? R&B, Hip-Hop, country, and some rockThree words that best describe you? Competitive, focused, outgoingWhen did you start playing basketball? As soon as I could walk, it just runs in the family to play basketballMost memorable game? When I scored 44 points in a game, and beating South Eugene last year in high school state playoffsWhy did you pick #20? It’s my sister’s old numberIf you could be famous for something other than basketball? A shoe designer for NikeWhy did you choose UNLV? The weather, the campus, and the teamFavorite Coach Miller quote? “Have you ever concentrated before?”What one place do you most want to visit? The BahamasNicknames? Scanny, Big Perm, OrganicQuote: “Maybe our mistakes are what make our fate. Without them, what would shape our lives?.”


championships and two state tournament appearances as well ... holds the school record for points in a game with 44 ... played three years on the vol-leyball team starting at middle blocker ... helped it to a sixth place fi nish in the state her junior season ... played four years of AAU Basketball for Team Concept in Beaverton, Ore.

Personal

Kalie Renee Scanlon ... born on Dec. 6, 1988, in Salem, Ore. ... daughter of Michael and Pamela Scanlon … father played basket-ball at University of Nebraska-Omaha ... has one brother, Matt (23), and one sister, Cher (34), who played basketball at UC Irvine ... undecided on a major.

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#21 fanny tirtiaux#21 fanny tirtiaux

Coaches feel she has a big upside to her game ... big guard with the ability to shoot from behind the arc ... also sees the fl oor well from the point position.

High School

Played at both guard and post for DBC Waregem Two while playing in the European Championships her fi rst four years ... in 2006, she led her team to a 30-26 record in the VBL conference and a third-place fi nish ... also played for the Belgium National Team in the U-18 European Cham-pionships in the summer of 2006, averaging 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

Personal

Fanny Tirtiaux ... born on May. 10, 1989, in Huy, Bel-gium. ... daughter of Bernard and Catherine Stavaux ... has one brother, Martin (26) and one sister, Sophie (25) ... sister played basketball at Illinois State from 2001-05 ... plans to major in business.

Favorite food? Bread with nutellaFavorite movie? The Green Mile, Love & BasketballFavorite song? “My boo” - Usher and Alicia KeysFavorite singer? Sean PaulFavorite actor? Mel Gibson and Eddie MurphyFavorite athlete? Michael JordanWhat is most exotic place you’ve been? Tenerife, SpainWhat music is most likely in your Ipod? R&BWhen did you start playing basketball and why? When I was fi ve, and because all of my family didWhy did you pick #21? Because I’m normally 12, so I just reversed itWhat was your fi rst thought after you signed your letter of intent? Wow! My dream come true!Craziest ambition? To play professionally in Spain or somewhere else in EuropeFavorite Coach Miller quote? “The house is on fi re!”What one place do you most want to visit? The Sistine Chapel in Rome, so I can see all of Michaelangelo’s paintingsQuote? “Quand on veut, on peut” (When you want to reach something, you can accomplish something)




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Dominique Harris5-10 • Junior • Guard

Los Angeles, Calif.

Brittany Halberg5-7 • Junior • GuardLake Oswego, Ore.

Allison Holiday5-6 • Sophomore • Guard

Kayenta, Ariz.

Sequoia Holmes6-1 • Senior • Guard/Forward

Las Vegas, Nev.

Erica Helms5-7 • Freshman • Guard

Antioch, Calif.

Kalie Scanlon5-9 • Freshman • Guard

West Salem, Ore.

Fanny Tirtiaux6-0 • Freshman • Guard

Brussels, Belgium

Latoya Hunt6-3 • Sophomore • Forward

Fresno, Calif.

Shamela Hampton6-3 • Junior • Center

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Raquel Jupiter6-1 • Junior • Forward

Los Angeles, Calif.

India Chaney5-10 • Freshman • Guard

New Orleans, La.

Shannon Oberg6-0 • Junior • Guard/Forward

Islip, N.Y.

Samantha Stickler6-6 • Sophomore • Center

Grand Canyon, Ariz.

Karla Gergelova6-1 • Freshman • Forward

Zlin, Czech Republic

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