May 4, 2004

Women’s basketball rounds out recruiting with five new signees

MOBILE, Ala. -- The University of Mobile women’s basketball program rounded out their 2004 recruiting by signing five new players head coach Martha Gore-Algernon announced on Tuesday morning.

With only six players returning next year from last season’s roster, each of the seven new recruits are likely to fight for playing time right away.

“Each player can contribute right away,” Gore-Algernon said of her recruits.  “Next year will definitely be a new look for us and we are looking very forward to getting started.”

In addition to Laura Davis and Sandra Kostandinovic, who signed last month, the Rams received commitments from five new players on Tuesday.

Topping the list was Kelli Manning a 6-1 post transfer from Campbell University.  Manning, a graduate of Faith Academy, will be a welcome addition to Mobile.

“Kelli will definitely help us next season in the post,” Gore-Algernon said.  “She is a great talent and will definitely fit in.”

With just two guards that saw any action last season returning to the 2004-05 roster, coach Gore-Algernon has filled her needs by signing three guards.

Lakita Ford, a 5-7 guard from Westlake High School in Atlanta Ga., Andy Anger, a 5-8 guard from Mandeville High School in Mandeville, La., and Courtney Craft, a 5-7 guard from Hancock High School in Bay St. Louis, Miss., will all battle for playing time next season.

Finally, Gore-Algernon signed Christyl Mitchell, a 5-10 forward from West Orange High School in Wintergarden, Fla., to help in the front court.

The Rams finished the 2003-04 season with a 16-14 record.