2011-2012 Women's Basketball Roster
No.
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Name
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Pos.
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Ht.
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Yr.
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Hometown
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| 3 |
Leana Tajkov |
F |
6'1 |
SO |
Belgrade, Serbia |
| 4 |
Allison Michael |
G |
5'6 |
SR |
Marietta, GA |
| 5 |
Crosby Morrison |
G |
5'6 |
SO |
Heflin, AL |
| 10 |
Judi Vigneulle |
F |
5'7 |
SO |
Wilsonville, AL |
| 11 |
Morgan Melancon |
G |
5'0 |
SR |
Walker, LA |
| 12 |
Shontae Dillon |
G |
5'4 |
FR |
Marrero, LA |
| 13 |
Kelsie Ruff |
G |
5'6 |
JR |
Huntsville, AL |
| 15 |
Sharifa Chandler |
G |
5'7 |
FR |
Atlanta, GA |
| 21 |
Lauren Bethly |
G |
5'4 |
FR |
Baton Rouge, LA |
| 22 |
Briana Edwards |
G/F |
5'8 |
FR |
Ocean Springs, MS |
| 31 |
Courtney Bayliss |
F |
6'0 |
FR |
Western Australia, Australia |
| 34 |
Daphnee Frieson |
P |
6'4 |
SR |
Mobile, AL |
| 42 |
Danielle Dixon |
F |
5'9 |
FR |
Marrero, LA |
| 52 |
Alice Honnery |
P |
6'2 |
SR |
New South Wales, Australia |
| RS |
Christelle Willis
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P
|
6'1
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FR
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Hollywood, FL
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RS
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Shaunette Battle
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G
|
5'6
|
FR
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Mobile, AL
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Player Profiles
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#3 Leana Tajkov
Sophomore
Personal: Native of BeceJ, Serbia ... Daughter of Goran and Natalija ... Communications major ... Political Science minor ... Enjoys reading and playing the piano
High School: Gimnazija Becej ... Played basketball ... Went to Regional Tournament every year
Other: Favorite athlete is Carmelo Anthony ... Favorite professional team is the Dallas Mavericks ... Favorite home-cooked meal is sarma ... Favorite TV shows are “How I Met Your Mother” and “Criminal Minds” ... Favorite movies are “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Remember Me” ... Celebrity dream date is Shemar Moore ... Dream job is to be a journalist
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#4 Allison Michael
Senior
Personal: Native of Marietta, GA ... Daughter of Jay and Leslie Michael ... Psychology major ... Sociology minor
Previous College: Shelton State CC ... Team Captain ... Led Region in 3-pointers made ... All-Tournament Team
High School: Pope ... Played softball under Coach Pat Abney ... Played basketball under Coach Courtney Harris ... Played lacrosse under Coach Monica Erwin ... MVP and All-County Player of the Year in softball ... Broke school record for steals in basketball ... MVP and Team Captain ... MVP and Coaches Award in lacrosse
Other: Favorite professional team is the Boston Celtics ... Favorite home-cooked meal is spaghetti supreme with peaches ... Favorite TV shows are “Army Wives” and “How I Met Your Mother” ... Celebrity dream date is Freddie Freeman ... Greatest athletic achievement was winning two State Championships in JUCO ... Dream job is to be a sports psychologist for professional athletes
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#5 Crosby Morrison
Sophomore
Personal: Native of Heflin, AL ... Daughter of Dwayne and Robin Morrison ... Biology major ... Enjoys fishing and water skiing
High School: Cleburne County ... Played basketball under Coach Bronson Ward ... Played golf under Coach Doug Ward ... Cheerleading under Coach Kelly Payton ... All-Area for four years ... Team Captain ... MVP as a senior
Other: Favorite athlete is Ray Allen ... Favorite professional team is the Boston Celtics ... Favorite book is The Bible ... Favorite home-cooked meal is steak and mashed potatoes ... Favorite TV show is “Jersey Shore” ... Favorite movie is “Pride and Prejudice” ... Celebrity dream date is Ryan Reynolds ... Dream job is to coach and teach
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#10 Judi Vigneulle
Sophomore
Personal: Native of Wilsonville, AL ... Daughter of Tom and Ginger Vigneulle ... Physical Education major ... Coaching minor
High School: Hope Christian ... Played basketball under Coach Tom Vigneulle ... All-State three years ... MVP for nationals ... NACA All-American ... Team Captain ... All National Tournament Team two years
Other: Favorite athlete is Ruth Ketcham ... Favorite book is The Bible ... Favorite home-cooked meal is homemade pizza and bread sticks ... Favorite TV show is “American Idol” ... Favorite movie is “Glory Road” ... Favorite ice cream is Butterfinger ... Is good at video editing ... Dream job is to coach girls basketball
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#11 Morgan Melancon
Senior
Personal: Native of Walker, LA ... Daughter of Ralph and Rhonda Melancon ... Accounting major ... Enjoys fishing
High School: Walker ... Played basketball under Coaches Shawn Brown and John McMillan ... Playes oftball under Coach Ricky Reine ... Ran track under Coach Will Silk ... Rookie of the Year ... All-District and All-Parish three years ... Two-time All-Parish Playmaker of the Year ... Louisiana All-Star Team
Other: Favorite athlete is Becky Hammon ... Favorite professional team is the San Antonio Silver Stars ... Favorite home-cooked meal is green bean casserole and pastalya ... Favorite movie is “The Pistol” ... Celebrity dream date is Chris Paul ... Favorite ice cream is mint ... Can whistle like a bird |
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#12 Shontae Dillon
Freshman
Personal: Native of New Orleans, LA ... Daughter of Etta Dillon ... Accounting major ... Enjoys basketball, texting and talking on the phone
High School: L.W. Higgins ... Played basketball under Coach Harlin Miller ... Played volleyball and softball ... 3-Time All-State ... 3-Time leading scorer
Other: Favorite athlete is Allen Iverson ... Favorite professional team is the Boston Celtics ... Favorite home-cooked meal is gumbo ... Favorite TV show is “Degrassi: The Next Generation” ... Favorite movie is “Love and Basketball” ... Celebrity dream date is Chris Brown ... Favorite ice cream is cookies and cream ... Greatest athletic achievement was scoring 1,000 points in high school ... Dream job is to play professional basketball |
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#13 Kelsie Ruff
Junior
Personal: Native of Huntsville, AL.. Daughter of Nancy and Brad Ruff... Enjoys board games, sports and biking.. Education major
High School: Attended Valley Fellowship Christian Academy... Played soccer, basketball, track and volleyball... MVP in soccer, basketball and volleyball... 2-Time State Champions in Track
Club: Played for Les Bois of Les Bois United 2004-06... United of Huntsville United 2007-09
Other: Favorite athlete is Devin Harris... Greatest athletic achievement was being named Athlete of the Year... Favorite home-cooked meal is lasagna.. Doesn’t like roller coasters |
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#15 Sharifa Chandler
Freshman
Personal: Native of Atlanta, GA ... Daughter of Karen Holmes and Michael Chandler ... Undecided upon a major
High School: Westlake ... Played basketball under Coach Hilda Hankerson ... Played softball under Coach William Jucks ... Rookie of the Year ... Gold Glove
Other: Favorite athlete is Larry Bird ... Favorite professional team is the Boston Celtics ... Favorite home-cooked meal is jerk chicken, peas and rice ... Favorite TV show is “Bones” ... Favorite movie is “Get Rich or Die Trying”
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#21 Lauren Bethly
Freshman
Personal: Daughter of Thomas and Judy Bethly ... Nursing major ... Enjoys exercising, watching movies and reading
High School: McKinley ... Played basketball under Coach Corey Grant ... MVP of District 4A ... All-Metro ... All-District ... All-State Honorable Mention ... Avg 15 ppg
Other: Favorite athlete is Cappie Pondexter ... Favorite professional teams are Minnesota Lynx and New Orleans Hornets ... Favorite home-cooked meal is homemade turkey burgers ... Favorite TV shows are “American Dad” and “Trauma: Life in the ER” ... Favorite movie is “No Country for Old Men” ... Greatest athletic achievement was winning District MVP as a senior ... Has played piano for 10 years ... Dream job is to be a neo natal nurse practitioner or play professional basketball overseas |
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#22 Briana Edwards
Freshman
Personal: Native of Ocean Springs, MS ... Daughter of Vanessa and Keith Edwards ... HPES major
High School: Ocean Springs ... Played basketball under Coach Tim Bryant ... All-Coast for four years
Other: Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant ... Favorite professional team is the LA Lakers ... Favorite home-cooked meal is fried chicken ... Favorite TV show is “Jersey Shore” ... Favorite movie is “Love and Basketball” ... Celebrity dream date is Reggie Bush ... Dream job is to coach basketball ... Favorite candy is Jolly Ranchers
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#23 Christelle Willis
Freshman
Personal: Native of Hollywood, FL ... Daughter of Marjorie Williams and James Willis ... Biology major ... Enjoys basketball, swimming and dancing
High School: South Broward ... Played basketball under Coach Sharlene Ferguson and Coach Richard Walker ... 6A State Champions 2008
Other: Favorite athlete is Maya Moore ... Favorite professional team is the Boston Celtics ... Favorite home-cooked meal is baked ziti ... Favorite movie is “Love and Basketball” ... Favorite ice cream is banana ... Dream job is to be a dentist
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#31 Courtney Bayliss
Freshman
Personal: Native of Perth, Western Australia ... Daughter of Deidre Fucile and Mark Bayliss ... HPES major
High School: St. Norbert College ... Played basketball under Coach Erica Bursey ... 3-Time MVP
Other: Favorite atheltes are Lauren Jackson and Penny Taylor ... Favorite professional team is the San Antonio Spurs ... Favorite home-cooked meal is stir-fry ... Favorite TV show is “One Tree Hill” ... Favorite movie is “Love and Basketball” ... Celebrity dream date is Chad Michael Murray ... Dream job is to work in sports
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#32 Shaunette Battle
Freshman
Personal: Native of Mobile, AL ... Daughter of Shaundra B. Dortch ... Nursing major ... Enjoys basketball, dancing and texting
High School: McGill-Toolen ... Played basketball under Coach Carla Berry ... Best Defensive Player ... Best Team Player
Other: Favorite athlete is Lebron James ... Favorite professional team is the Miami Heat ... Favorite home-cooked meal is spaghetti ... Favorite TV shows are “Basketball Wives” and “Bad Girls Club” ... Favorite movie is “Love and Basketball” ... Celebrity dream date is Chris Brown ... Dream job is to be a pediatrician
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#34 Daphnee Frieson
Senior
Personal: Native of Mobile, AL ... Daughter of Anthony and Daphnee Frieson ... Early Childhood Education minor
Previous College: Stetson University 2008-10 ... 8.4 ppg, 7.1 rpg and 1.9 bpg as a junior ... Ole Miss 2006-08 ... 2.5 ppg and 1.8 rpg as a freshman ... 1.9 ppg and 1.6 rpg as a sophomore
High School: Vigor and Satsuma ... Played basketball under Coach Arthur Brown at Vigor and Coach Joe Bruister and Satsuma
Other: Favorite athlete is Lisa Leslie ... Favorite professional teams are the LA Sparks and Atlanta Dream ... Favorite home-cooked meal is collard greens, fried chicken and corn bread ... Favorite TV show is “Basketball Wives” ... Favorite movie is “Love and Basketball” ... Greatest athletic achievement was advancing to the Elite Eight with Ole Miss in 2007 ... Dream job is to play basketball overseas or coach
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#42 Danielle Dixon
Freshman
Personal: Native of Marrero, LA ... Daughter of Shantell and Norman Dixon ... Elementary Education major ... Enjoys basketball, reading and volleyball
High School: Ursuline Academy ... Played basketball under Coach Joey Favalora ... All-District ... Team MIP ... Team MVP
Other: Favorite professional team is the Boston Celtics ... Favorite home-cooked meal is spaghetti ... Favorite TV show is “Single Ladies” ... Favorite movie is “The Wood” ... Celebrity dream date is Blake Griffin ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate chip ... Dream job is to teach elementary at a private school ... Favorite candy is Airheads
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#52 Alice Honnery
Senior
Personal: Native of Armidale, NSW, Australia ... Daughter of Helen and Ray Honnery ... HPES major
High School: O’Connor College
Other: Favorite athlete is Lauren Jackson ... Favorite professional team is the Seattle Storm ... Favorite home-cooked meal is roast lamb ... Favorite movie is “Finding Nemo” ... Favorite ice cream is strawberry ... Can shake her eyes ... Dream job is to teach in Australia ... Favorite candy is Laffy Taffy |