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Head Coach Tara VanDerveer

Head Coach Tara VanDerveer May 1985. The Stanford had just wrapped up a 9-19 campaign while missing the postseason for the third straight year. The day isn’t long enough for everything I The rebuilding task would be assigned to Tara VanDerveer, a then-rising star in like to do! the coaching ranks who had spent the previous five years leading Ohio State to national prominence after two successful seasons at Idaho. Fast forward to November 2007, as the now boasts two national championships, 20 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and 16 Pac-10 titles. Once a program that found itself in desperate need of a jump-start, Stanford women’s has become synonymous with success. And the credit goes to VanDerveer, who has established herself as one of the top coaches in the history of both collegiate and international women’s basketball. Mood: Live life large! Regarded in the profession as one of the most well-respected and dynamic coaches in the country,VanDerveer’s enormous contributions to the were rec- ognized in April 2002, as she was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. An ambassador for both and the sport of college basketball, VanDerveer has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success through an energetic and positive approach to the game. VanDerveer, an eight-time Pac-10 Coach of the Year honoree, has accumulated an impressive 689-184 (.789) record in her 28 years The Tara VanDerveer File of collegiate coaching. VanDerveer enters the 2007-08 campaign with the fourth- highest career winning percentage among active Division I women’s basketball • Two NCAA Championships coaches and has won two NCAA Championships and 18 conference titles. • Head coach of the gold medal The Cardinal finished 29-5 overall last year, claiming both the Pac-10 regular season and tournament titles while advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the winning 1996 United States 20th consecutive season and 21st overall. Despite losing multiple key starters to Olympic Team injury, Stanford remained among the top-10 for most of the year and VanDerveer was honored as the 2007 Russell Athletic/WBCA Regional Coach of the Year. • Inducted into the Women’s Currently in her 22nd year as the head coach of the Stanford women’s basketball Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002 program, she owns a sparkling 537-133 (.801) record. During her tenure on The Farm, she has led the Cardinal to two NCAA Championships, five NCAA Final • Five NCAA Final Four Appearances Four appearances, 15 Pac-10 titles and 19 consecutive trips to the NCAA • Three-time NCAA Coach of the Year Tournament. • 15 Pac-10 Titles Year-by-Year with Tara VanDerveer • Eight-time Pac-10 Coach of the Year Year School Record Pct. Post Season 1978-79 Idaho 17-8 .680 —— 1979-80 Idaho 25-6 .806 AIAW 1980-81 Ohio State 17-15 .531 —— 1981-82 Ohio State 20-7 .741 —— 1982-83 Ohio State 23-5 .821 —— 1983-84 Ohio State 22-7 .759 NCAA 1984-85 Ohio State 28-3 .903 NCAA Round of 8 1985-86 Stanford 13-15 .464 —— 1986-87 Stanford 14-14 .500 —— 1987-88 Stanford 27-5 .844 NCAA Round of 16 1988-89 Stanford 28-3 .903 NCAA Round of 8 1989-90 Stanford 32-1 .970 NCAA CHAMPIONS 1990-91 Stanford 26-6 .813 NCAA Final Four 1991-92 Stanford 30-3 .909 NCAA CHAMPIONS 1992-93 Stanford 26-6 .813 NCAA Round of 16 1993-94 Stanford 25-6 .806 NCAA Round of 8 1994-95 Stanford 30-3 .909 NCAA Final Four 1995-96 Coached U.S. National/Olympic Team 1996-97 Stanford 34-2 .944 NCAA Final Four 1997-98 Stanford 21-6 .777 NCAA First Round 1998-99 Stanford 18-12 .600 NCAA First Round 1999-00 Stanford 21-9 .700 NCAA Second Round 2000-01 Stanford 19-11 .633 NCAA Second Round 2001-02 Stanford 32-3 .914 NCAA Round of 16 2002-03 Stanford 27-5 .844 NCAA Second Round 2003-04 Stanford 27-7 .794 NCAA Round of 8 2004-05 Stanford 32-3 .914 NCAA Round of 8 2005-06 Stanford 26-8 .765 NCAA Round of 8 2006-07 Stanford 29-5 .852 NCAA Second Round Total (28 years) 669-184 .784 22 appearances Idaho (2 years) 42-14 .750 1 AIAW appearance Ohio State (5 years) 110-37 .748 2 NCAA appearances Stanford (21 years) 537-133 .801 19 NCAA appearances, 2 NCAA Championships

10 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Head Coach Tara VanDerveer

VanDerveer’s contributions to the sport of women’s basketball reach far outside the collegiate world. She became internationally known in 1996 when she guided the United States Olympic Women’s Basketball Team to the gold medal in Atlanta. VanDerveer led the National/Olympic team, which included Stanford products and , to an incredible 60-0 record from 1995-1996. Overall, VanDerveer has compiled an 88-8 (.917) record, including four gold medals, over eight head coaching stints with USA Basketball. The coaching great paved the way for many more Stanford milestones in October 2006 by signing a six-year contract extension that will keep her on The Farm through the 2011-12 campaign. VanDerveer at Stanford During the last three decades, VanDerveer’s philosophy and teaching methods have helped Stanford women’s basketball maintain a level of success that has served as a barometer for all other programs. That success has paved the way for both pro- gram milestones and individual achievement. VanDerveer, who was named the third women’s basketball coach in Stanford University history on May 7, 1985, has guided the Cardinal to a 537-133 record in 21 seasons, including a 305-55 record in regular season Pac-10 play. Under her leadership, Stanford has captured two NCAA Titles and made five Final Four appearances. Additionally, her teams have reached the Elite Eight 10 times and the Sweet 16 on 13 occasions. VanDerveer’s teams are 47-19 (.712) in NCAA Tournament play. With a 32-3 record in 2004-05, the Cardinal has won 30 or more games six times and 20 or more games 17 times under VanDerveer’s guid- ance. VanDerveer’s teams have also compiled a 286-31 (.902) home record during her tenure, and with a 13-0 mark in 2004-05, have posted seven perfect seasons at . Stanford teams have been dominant in both the Pac-10 and nationally, as evi- dent by VanDerveer’s numerous awards. She is a three-time National Coach of the Tara VanDerveer, seen with former President Bill Clinton (right), coached the U.S. Year (1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90), a four-time District Coach of the Year (1987-88, National Team to the Olympic Gold Medal in 1996. 1988-89, 1989-90. 2006-07), and has been named Pac-10 Coach of the Year eight times (1988-89, 1989-90, 1994-95, 1996-97, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06). VanDerveer’s alumnae have also made their mark on the professional level in Additionally, VanDerveer earned Women’s Intercollegiate both the WNBA and the ABL. In 2001, Stanford had a league-high 10 players on Coach of the Year honors five times in a six-year span in the late 80’s and early 90’s WNBA rosters. That dominating trend stretches back to 1996, when Stanford had (1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93). nine players on opening day rosters in the ABL’s inaugural season, the most of any Perhaps one of VanDerveer’s most notable attributes is her ability to connect institution. Last year, Brooke Smith and Kristen Newlin became Stanford’s first with student-athletes and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. WNBA selections since in 2004. Considered one of the nation’s premier recruiters, VanDerveer and her staff rou- NCAA Champions tinely bring top classes to The Farm. The Stanford staff brought in the likes of VanDerveer earned her first NCAA Championship in 1989-90, after the Cardinal Jennifer Azzi and , both of whom won women’s basketball’s highest won its first 20 games en route to a 32-1 overall mark. Stanford set more than 100 individual honor – the National Player of the Year Award (Azzi school, Pac-10 and NCAA postseason records during that campaign. After defeat- 1989-90; Starbird 1996-97) – as well as First-Team Kodak All-Americans Candice ing Mississippi and Arkansas in the NCAA West Regional at Maples Pavilion, the Wiggins (2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07), Nicole Powell (2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04), Cardinal continued to roll with a 75-66 win over Virginia in the semifinals and an (1997-98), (1990-91) and (1991-92, 1992- 88-81 victory over Auburn in the final to capture its first-ever NCAA title. 93). Overall, VanDerveer has guided her players to two Naismith Player of the Year The Cardinal earned its second championship in 1991-92, despite the loss of honors, 14 Kodak First-Team All-America honors, 11 Pac-10 Player of the Year three First-Team All-Pac-10 players (Sonja Henning, Trisha Stevens and Julie awards, 42 First-Team All-Pac-10 selections and 32 appointments to USA Zeilstra) from the previous season. The Cardinal won its first 10 games, finished 15- Basketball teams.

Career Milestone Wins Stanford Milestone Wins Win School Date Opponent Score Win Date Opponent Score Site 1 Idaho Dec. 1, 1978 Northern Montana 70-68 1 Nov. 22, 1985 Hawaii 68-65 at San Jose State 50 Ohio State 1980-81 (date N/A) Purdue 72-69 50 Feb. 19, 1988 California 94-79 Stanford 100 Ohio State 1982-83 (date N/A) Michigan 74-60 100 Jan. 27, 1990 Arizona State 90-63 Stanford 150 Ohio State 1984-85 (date N/A) Michigan State 93-62 150 Jan. 3, 1992 Santa Clara 86-71 Stanford 200 Stanford Feb. 12, 1988 Washington 70-66 200 Dec. 18, 1993 SW Missouri St. 74-63 Stanford 250 Stanford Jan. 23, 1990 Long Beach State 105-91 250 March 23, 1995 North Carolina 81-71 UCLA (NCAA) 300 Stanford Dec. 20, 1991 Southern Illinois 82-63 300 Feb. 14, 1998 USC 91-63 Stanford 350 Stanford Dec. 8, 1993 Long Beach State 122-49 350 Dec. 3, 2000 Massachusetts 85-50 Stanford 400 Stanford March 16, 1995 UC Irvine (NCAA) 88-55 400 Nov. 30, 2002 Kansas State 63-57 Stanford 450 Stanford Jan. 2, 1997 Arizona State 96-64 450 March 28, 2004 Vanderbilt 57-55 Oklahoma (NCAA) 500 Stanford Nov. 26, 2000 Pacific 73-65 500 Feb. 11, 2006 California 55-46 at California 550 Stanford Nov. 24, 2003 San Francisco 59-57 600 Stanford March 20, 2004 Missouri 68-44 650 Stanford Feb. 4, 2006 Oregon State 87-54

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 11 Head Coach Tara VanDerveer

3 in conference play to win its fourth straight Pac-10 title, and USA Basketball Head Coaching Record went into the NCAA Tournament on an upswing behind the play Year Team Record Pct. Medal of Kodak First-Team All-American Val Whiting. Stanford defeated 1996 Olympic Team 8-0 1.000 Gold Medal Western Kentucky, 78-62, in the championship game to end the 1995-96 National Team 52-0 1.000 —- season with its second national title in three years and a 30-3 1994 Team 4-0 1.000 Gold Medal record. 1994 World Championship Team 7-1 .875 Bronze Medal Prior to Stanford 1993 World Championship Qualifier 6-1 .857 Gold Medal Prior to her arrival at Stanford, VanDerveer led Ohio State to 1991 World University Games Team 8-0 1.000 Gold Medal national prominence from 1980-85, as the Buckeyes went 110-37 1990 Select Team 2-3 .400 —- (.748) overall and 55-5 (.917) in the Big Ten during her tenure. 1986 Olympic Festival East Team 1-3 .250 —- During that time, the Buckeyes won four Big Ten Totals Eight assignments 88-8 .917 4 Golds, 1 Bronze Championships (1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85), compiled USA Olympic Women’s Basketball Head Coaches (1976-2004) four consecutive 20-win seasons and made three NCAA Year Site USA Olympic Head Coach Record/Medal Tournament appearances (1981-82, 1983-84, 1984-85). In 1984- 2004 Athens, Greece 8-0, Gold 85, Ohio State finished seventh in the national rankings and fell to 2000 , 8-0, Gold eventual national champion Old Dominion by four points in the 1996 Atlanta, Georgia Tara VanDerveer 8-0, Gold East Regional Final. She was twice named Big Ten Coach of the 1992 Barcelona, Spain , Rutgers 4-1, Bronze Year (1983-84, 1984-85) during her tenure in Columbus. 1988 Seoul, South Korea , North Carolina State 5-0, Gold Before Ohio State, VanDerveer served as head coach at the 1984 , CA , Tennessee 6-0, Gold University of Idaho. In two seasons in Moscow (1978-79, 1979- 1980 Moscow, USSR , LSU DNP 80), she brought unprecedented success to Vandal women’s bas- 1976 Montreal, Canada Billie Jean Moore, CS-Fullerton 3-2, Silver ketball. The Vandals went 42-14 in her two seasons and advanced to the AIAW Tournament (predecessor to the NCAA 1996 USA Olympic Women’s Basketball Results Tournament) in 1980. Date Opponent Result Personal Preliminary Round (Pool B, 5-0, 1st place) VanDerveer is a 1975 graduate of Indiana University, where she July 21 Cuba W, 101-84 was a Dean’s List scholar for three years and a sociology major. July 23 Ukraine W, 98-65 July 25 Zaire W, 107-47 While at Indiana, VanDerveer held one of the starting guard posi- July 27 Australia W, 96-79 tions for three years on the women’s basketball team. For her July 29 South Korea W, 105-64 efforts at Indiana and her accomplishments after leaving the Medal Round Hoosiers, VanDerveer was inducted into the Indiana University July 31 (Quarterfinals) Japan W, 108-93 Hall of Fame in 1995. Aug. 2 (Semifinals) Australia W, 93-71 In addition to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and August 4 (Final) Brazil W, 111-87 Indiana University Hall of Fame, VanDerveer has also been inducted into the Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame and helped the United States earn its FIBA World Championship berth the Greater Buffalo Hall of Fame. by coaching the team to a gold medal at the 1993 World VanDerveer, a Boston native who grew up in upstate New York, Championship Qualifying Tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil. is also a published author. Her book Shooting From The Outside, In 1991,VanDerveer’s USA World University Games team post- which chronicled her 1996 Olympic and National Team experi- ed an 8-0 record and won the gold medal in Sheffield, . ence, was released in September 1997. “Tara is probably the one VanDerveer also coached the 1990 USA Select Team and the 1986 VanDerveer, an avid piano player in her spare time, was born coach who helped to define U.S. Olympic Festival East Team. June 26, 1953. me as a player. I learned so VanDerveer and USA Basketball much from her during the Coach VanDerveer earned her 500th summers I spent playing A veteran international coach, VanDerveer had served as head win in a 73-65 victory over Pacific USA Basketball in college coach of seven previous USA Basketball teams before earning the on Nov. 26, 2000. prestigious job as the 1995-96 U.S. National Team and 1996 U.S. and during my 1996 Olympic Team head coach on April 13, 1995. Olympic experience. It is The 1995-96 National Team posted a record of 52-0 before because of her that I’m able Olympic competition. At the XXVI Olympiad in Atlanta, to teach the game to VanDerveer’s team went 8-0, including a 111-87 defeat of Brazil in younger players in a way the final to capture the gold medal. The gold medal by that makes sense. Tara – VanDerveer’s team was the third in five Olympic competitions for thanks for opening up the U.S. women. doors of knowledge and Prior to Atlanta, VanDerveer led the team to a perfect 52-0 understanding … the game record during a tour of the globe in 1995 and 1996, including a 20- is so much easier to play!” 0 mark against U.S. collegiate opposition. Coupled with the per- - formance in Atlanta, VanDerveer finished her one-year appoint- (1996, 2000 and 2004 ment with an amazing 60-0 record. Olympian) For those efforts, VanDerveer was honored as the 1996 USA Basketball National Coach of the Year. She was also selected as the 1996 USOC Elite Basketball Coach of the Year. Prior to coaching the National Team, VanDerveer directed the 1994 USA Goodwill Games Team to a 4-0 record and the gold medal in St. Petersburg, Russia. Also in 1994, she led the USA World Championship Team to the bronze medal and a tourna- ment-best record of 7-1 in Australia. One year earlier, VanDerveer

12 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Head Coach Tara VanDerveer

Getting to Know Tara VanDerveer Favorites in my iPod playlist: I like ALL kinds of music especially classical and piano! My 5 “faves” to call: : My sister Heidi, My mother and Amy, Bobbie and Kate, My current ringtone: Mozart I don’t miss an episode of: I only watch news and sports! Best movie I saw this summer: I did not see a movie but read several great books including Water for Elephants. Favorite foods include: Veggies, fresh fruit, grilled fish and oatmeal raisin cookies! Pre-game ritual: Walk my dogs and practice the piano I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Pancakes!!! During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Watching game film on my computer or reading Advice for the freshmen: Don’t be discouraged My favorite saying is: Nothing great is ever accomplished without enthusiasm! On an off day, I’m doing this: Bike ride, swim, go skiing!!! Go to a nice restaurant and a concert. What makes me unique: I have a lot of interests! I am fortunate to have a great family and wonderful friends! What I like most about my hometown: The people!!! (not the weather!!) Any pets at home?: Two of the most BEAUTIFUL golden retrievers!

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 13 Associate Head Coach Amy Tucker

Associate Head Coach Amy Tucker Amy Tucker, who led the Cardinal to the NCAA Final Four as interim head coach in 1995-96, is in her 23rd season at Stanford and currently serves as the program’s Leap and the net will appear associate head coach and recruiting coordinator. One of the nation’s top recruiters and an excellent evaluator of talent, Tucker has been responsible for assembling several top-five recruiting classes during her tenure at Stanford. While current head coach Tara VanDerveer worked with the U.S. National/Olympic Team during the 1995-96 campaign, Tucker guided Stanford to a 29-3 overall record and fifth NCAA Final Four appearance in the 1990s. The Cardinal set a school and conference record with 23 consecutive victories, including a perfect 18-0 record in Pac-10 play and seventh conference title in eight seasons. For her efforts, Tucker was named UPI (United Press International) National Coach of Mood: Why not! the Year and Pac-10 Coach of the Year. During Tucker’s tenure, Stanford has won two NCAA titles and reached six Final Fours. The Cardinal has also reached the NCAA Sweet 16 in 14 of the last 20 seasons. As a player for the Buckeyes, Tucker twice led the team in scoring and finished her career second on Ohio State’s all-time scoring list. Tucker also set a school record for games played with 123. She was named team captain as a senior and led the squad to the Big Ten title. In 1994, Tucker was recognized for her achievements by being inducted into the Ohio State Sports Hall of Fame. “Amy is not only a phenomenal basketball Tucker graduated with her bachelor’s degree in social work from Ohio State in coach but she is also a true mentor and 1982. In 1984, she earned a Master’s degree from Ohio State in sports management friend. Without her guidance, patience and and administration. understanding I would not be who I am today. Even to this day I know that she would help me with anything I need. She is one of the reasons I decided to become a coach and her counsel has assisted me with some of the biggest decisions of my life. She is my SHERO!” Vanessa Nygaard (1995-98) WNBA standout and current Pepperdine assistant coach

“Amy not only has the ability to spot talent, she also has the ability to develop and improve an athlete’s performance. She takes the traditional coaching approach of provid- ing exceptional instruction, working extra hours and encouraging and supporting all players. Amy also connects with the players as young adults, not just athletes and that is what sets her apart from all other coaches. She has the unique ability to make a player feel valued and appreciated regardless of the player’s contribution to the team’s perfor- mance. Having Amy as your coach means having someone who will watch over you without crowding you, support you without having to stand up and cheer, teaches you without lecturing you and cares about you simply because you are a member of her Stanford family.” Sonja Henning (1988-91) WNBA standout and Kodak All-American

14 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Associate Head Coach Amy Tucker

Getting to Know Amy Tucker Favorites in my iPod playlist: Bruce Springsteen, Norah Jones, Eagles, Motown, Bob Marley, Celine Dion My 5 “faves” to call: recruits (of course), family and my co-workers My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: (NBA commish), Condi Rice, Lance Armstrong, Robin Roberts My current ringtone: Sweet Jazz Favorite foods include: Mexican and Chocolate Pre-game ritual: Work out I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: It’s all good! During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Watching game footage, reading or listening to music Advice for the freshmen: Enjoy it, it goes fast. My favorite saying is: Without dreams there is no need to work; Without work there is no need to dream. On an off day, I’m doing this: Biking What I like most about my hometown: My family is there and everyone knows who you are.

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Assistant Coach Bobbie Kelsey “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Mood: Live, Love, Laugh!

Bobbie Kelsey enters her first season as a member of the Stanford women’s bas- ketball coaching staff. Kelsey, a four-year letterwinner with the Cardinal from 1993-96, spent the last three years as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech. “We are thrilled to have Bobbie as a part of our staff,” said VanDerveer. “Bobbie brings tremendous experience to our program and obviously has a great connection with Stanford. She is extremely positive and upbeat, a super motivator and an excel- lent recruiter. Bobbie is passionate about both basketball and Stanford, and that makes her a fun person to be around.” A native of Decatur, Ga., Kelsey helped the Cardinal to three Final Four appear- ances in five years and was a member of the 1992 national championship team. Kelsey was a team co-captain in 1995 and 1996, voted the team’s most inspirational player in 1992 and 1996, and named the team’s most improved player in 1993. She earned her B.A. in communication from Stanford in 1996. “I am just so excited and honored that Tara wants me to be a part of this staff,” said Kelsey. “I love Stanford, so the decision to come back and coach is a no-brain- er. I think that being part of a national championship team also brings instant cred- ibility. This is already a tremendous program and I am looking forward to the opportunity.” During her appointment at Virginia Tech, Kelsey helped guide the Hokies to three consecutive postseason appearances, including NCAA Tournament berths in 2005 and 2006. From 2002-04, Kelsey served as an assistant coach at Western Carolina and worked primarily with the post players while assisting with recruiting and camps. She coached 2002-03 Southern Conference Player of the Year Tiffany Hamm as well as Jennifer Gardner, the league’s most accurate shooter that same year, making over 51-percent of her shots. Kelsey spent the 2000-02 seasons as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator at Evansville. Prior to her stint with the Aces, she was an assistant coach at Florida for two seasons where she was responsible for film exchange, scouting and coaching the posts. Kelsey helped the Lady Gators to back-to-back postseason appearances, including an NCAA Tournament trip in 1999 and a trip to the WNIT championship game in 2000. Prior to her tenure at Florida, Kelsey served as a practice player for the Atlanta Glory of the American Basketball League for one year and as an assistant at Boise State for one season.

16 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Assistant Coach Bobbie Kelsey

Getting to Know Bobbie Kelsey Favorites in my iPod playlist: Good, uplifting gospel songs My 5 “faves” to call: Any family member (esp. mom & dad), nephews (Mason 4 and Myles 2), best friends, and old teammates My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Jesus Christ, Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Shaq, Angela Bassett My current ringtone: Blues Song I don’t miss an episode of: SportsCenter Best movie I saw this summer: None (I was in the gym recruiting!) Favorite foods include: Anything my mom cooks! Pre-game ritual: None- just focused on doing whatever it takes to WIN the game. I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Turkey Club and cookies! During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Reading something sports related or the Bible Advice for the freshmen: Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. My favorite saying is: “Are you kidding me!” On an off day, I’m doing this: Enjoying activities I do not normally get to do (driving range, bowling, etc) What makes me unique: My birthmark is in my right eye- weird but true! What I like most about my hometown: The people are REAL! Any pets at home?: No (they would be dead because I am never at home)

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Assistant Coach Kate Paye “A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Mood: Cali Cool

ate Paye enters her first season as a member of the Stanford women’s basketball Kcoaching staff. Paye, a four-year letterwinner with the Cardinal from 1992-95, spent the past two seasons at San Diego State, leaving the program as Associate Head Coach after help- ing to guide the Aztecs to the 11th greatest team improvement in NCAA Division I and the biggest turnaround in Mountain West Conference history in the 2006-07 season. During her tenure at San Diego State, Paye served as the offensive coordinator and conducted all opponent scouting. As perimeter coach, Paye tutored rookie Quenese Davis, who finished the 2006-07 campaign as the MWC- leader, No. 24 national overall leader and national freshman leader in assists. Paye also played an integral role in the Aztec recruiting efforts that led to the com- plete overhaul of the San Diego State program, including the signing of Paris Johnson, the No. 51 ranked prospect in the country and the No. 11 ranked center, Class of 2007, by ASGR. “I am excited to have Kate on board,” said VanDerveer. “Kate will be instrumen- tal in the development of our guards and working with that particular group will be her focus. One of her best qualities is the ability to teach, as she has a tremendous understanding of the game. She is very intelligent and upbeat, an excellent recruiter and familiar with Stanford and our program.” “I am so thrilled to return to Stanford and honored that Tara wants me to be a part of this staff,”said Paye.“I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to contribute to a program that has meant so much to my life. Stanford is one of the most storied programs in women’s basketball and I am excited to return to my alma mater.” A native of Woodside, Calif., Paye was a four-year member of the Stanford women’s basketball team that claimed the national championship in 1992 and advanced to the NCAA Final Four in 1995. A three-time Pac-10 All-Academic selec- tion and two-time team captain, Paye earned her Bachelor’s degree in political sci- ence from Stanford in 1995. She also graduated with distinction with both her Juris Doctorate and Master’s of business administration degrees from Stanford in 2003. Paye worked as a corporate attorney for Palo Alto-based, Cooley Godward LLP, before returning to basketball as a coach. Prior to her second appointment at San Diego State, Paye spent the 2004-05 cam- paign as an assistant coach at Pepperdine guiding the Waves to a fourth place finish in the West Coast Conference and a semifinal WCC Tournament appearance, while serving as the program’s recruiting coordinator and guard coach. Out of college, Paye served as assistant coach at San Diego State during the 1995- 96 season before going on to play basketball professionally, competing with the Reign of the ABL for three seasons (1996-98) and later with the WNBA’s and from 2000-02. In her six-year professional career, Paye played with and competed against some of the top players in the world, includ- ing , , , , and . She also worked with some of the most accomplished coaches in the college and pro ranks including and . In addition to being born at Stanford hospital, Paye’s entire immediate family, including mother, father, brother, and sister have all earned degrees from Stanford.

18 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Assistant Coach Kate Paye

Getting to Know Kate Paye Favorites in my iPod playlist: Dave Matthews, Gwen Stefani, Timbaland, Nelly Furtado, Prince My 5 “faves” to call: My mom, Red, Va, B-Rad, Sportstec helpline My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Maya Angelou, , Bill Clinton, Sarah Silverman, Mark Twain My current ringtone: Treo’s modern lo…boring I know. I don’t miss an episode of: Grey’s Anatomy and Nip/Tuck Best movie I saw this summer: After the Wedding Favorite foods include: Burritos, tomatoes, snickers Pre-game ritual: Workout and write the pre-grame board I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Snickerdoodles During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Sleep on plane, talk on bus Advice for the freshmen: Watch out for the lizard lung. My favorite saying is: Awesummme!!! On an off day, I’m doing this: Watching video, cleaning, bbq’ing What makes me unique: I left a job as a corporate lawyer to be a basketball coach. What I like most about my hometown: The giant wood fish in front of Buck’s Any pets at home?: my Balinese cat, Oberon…a.ka. Obie

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 19 2007-08 Support Staff

Eileen Roche Evan Unrau Director of Basketball Operations Director of Video Operations ileen Roche enters her third season as the director van Unrau begins her first year as Stanford’s direc- Eof basketball operations. Etor of video operations. She will the coaching She will focus on scheduling, coordinating staff with video editing, film exchange, as well as camps team events, practice times, community service and and clinics. fundraising. Roche will also be the liaison to the Fast A native of Fort Collins, Colo., and former Break Club, Stanford’s boosters organization. In addition, she serves as camp standout at Missouri, Unrau was a third-round draft pick of the WNBA’s director for Tara VanDerveer’s summer basketball camps. in 2004 and played professionally in Luxembourg in Prior to her arrival at Stanford, Roche was an event coordinator and cham- 2006-07. pionship director for the CIF-Central Coast Section (CCS), High School At Missouri, Unrau was recognized as one of the best player’s in school his- Athletic Championships, from 1990-2005. She also served as the CIF tory, earning Honorable Mention All-America recognition in 2004 following (California Interscholastic Federation) Nor-Cal Director 1999- back-to-back first-team All-Big 12 nods - MU’s first back-to-back all-confer- 2005. ence performer since MU Hall of Famer Renee Kelly in 1985-86. This is Roche’s second stint at Stanford, as she served as an assistant coach In her final season at Missouri, Unrau helped the Tigers to their ninth from 1982-85 under head coach Dotty McCrea. appearance in the NCAA Tournament, and she wrapped her career by finish- Born in Brooklyn, N.Y.,Roche grew up in Berkeley Heights, N.J. She earned ing in the top 10 in 12 of 16 different statistical categories, including third on her B.A. in Health Education and Physical Education from Ohio Wesleyan the career rebounding list (945). University in 1981. A three-sport athlete, Roche played basketball, field hock- She served as a captain both for the Tigers in her senior year, and the Big 12 ey and , earning 12 varsity letters as a Bishop. She was inducted into the All-Star team that represented the United States at the 2003 World University Ohio Wesleyan University Athletic Hall Fame in 1989. Games in Daegu, South Korea. Roche resides in Redwood City with her husband Robert Broom and their A three-time Academic All-Big 12 Conference honoree, Unrau earned a two sons, Conor (19) and Christian (15). degree in psychology in 2004. She made the Dean’s List four straight years at Mizzou, and was a recipient of the “Athletic Directors Scholarship Award.”She Marcella Shorty also earned her master’s degree in health education and promotion with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from Missouri in 2006. Athletic Trainer arcella Shorty is in her sixth year as an athletic DeeDee Zawaydeh Mtrainer at Stanford. Administrative Assistant Shorty, who has been a Division I women’s basketball trainer since 1997, handles all the day-to- eeDee Zawaydeh enters her 19th year as the day medical needs of the women’s basketball program. Dadministrative assistant for the Stanford women’s Prior to her arrival at Stanford, Shortly served basketball program. as an assistant athletic trainer at Temple from 1997-2002. She worked with the Zawaydeh is responsible for handling all day- women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, and softball pro- to-day operations associated with the program, grams. including travel and budget expenses. She travels with Before joining the Owls staff, she was the head athletic trainer at Lower the Cardinal during the postseason, and has accompanied the team to numer- Merion High School in Ardmore, Pa., from 1994-97. ous NCAA Tournaments and Final Fours. Shorty received a B.S. in Athletic Training from New Mexico and then Prior to joining the women’s basketball staff in 1990, Zawaydeh served as earned a Master’s of Education in Athletic Training from Temple. the administrative assistant for the track and field program for the previous three seasons. Her duties included assisting with meet management, coordi- Kelly Clark, CSCS nating team travel and overseeing the budget. Strength and Conditioning Coach Jackie Zink elly Clark enters her third season as the strength Basketball Intern Kand conditioning coach for the women’s basket- ball team. She arrived at Stanford after spending the ackie Zink begins her first year as an intern with the previous two years as a strength and conditioning JStanford women’s basketball program. coach at California. Zink joins the Cardinal staff after spending As part of the Golden Bears’ staff, Clark the 2006-07 season as an administrative assistant at the worked with women’s basketball, volleyball, women’s and baseball. University of San Francisco. Prior to that, Zink spent She also spent one season working with the track and field program. two years as an assistant coach at the Division II level, Before her stint in Berkeley, Clark served as an assistant coach and strength spending a year at Sonoma State and Cal State San Bernadino, respectively. coach for the Cal State Bakersfield women’s basketball team in 2002-03, help- Along with her collegiate coaching credentials, Zink has also spent three ing the Roadrunners to a 29-2 record and a Great Eight finish. Clark spent the years as a head coach at the varsity high school level, helming the women’s bas- previous season as a graduate assistant at Sacramento State while studying ketball team at The Branson School in Ross, Calif. for two years, and leading Kinesiology with an emphasis in strength and conditioning. The Urban School in San Francisco for a year. Clark earned her B.S. in Exercise Science, Emphasis Sports Psychology from On the court, Zink played two years at Cuesta College before transferring the University of Idaho in 2001. She currently resides in Mountain View with to Sonoma State for the final two years of her career, helping lead the her husband, Jesse, who is currently an assistant women’s basketball coach at Cossacks to a pair of appearances in the NCAA Division II Tournament. Saint Mary’s (CA). The couple has a son, Jacob, who will celebrate his third Zink, a 2000 graduate of Sonoma State, holds a B.S. in kinesiology. birthday in March.

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Jayne Appel

Jayne Appel #2 “When I was younger I used to roll in the dirt and sign Babe Ruth’s name on them” About Jayne Appel 2006-07: Pac-10 Freshman of the Year … Pac-10 All-Freshman Team … 6-4 Pac-10 Player of the Week for Feb. 19 … competed in 33 of the team’s 34 games, all as a reserve … third on the club in scoring (13.2 ppg) and Forward rebounding (7.5 rpg) in just 19.3 minutes … 80-124 from the Sophomore line … led team with 61 blocks, establishing a single-season school record Pleasant Hill, CA (Carondelet) … scored in double-figures 22 times … posted five double-doubles … Undeclared made collegiate debut against BYU on Nov. 13, playing 14 minutes and scor- ing four points, pulling down five boards and blocking two shots … enjoyed Mood: Dominating a breakthrough performance against Tennessee on Nov. 24, scoring 23 points on 10-17 shooting to go along with five rebounds and a career-high five blocks … at Georgia on Nov. 26, scored 16 points and hauled down nine boards … scored 16 points and pulled down seven boards in a win over Arizona State on Dec. 30 … led all scorers with 19 points while snagging seven rebounds at California on Jan. 6 … led all scorers with 19 points on 9-14 shooting in 20 minutes against Washington on Jan. 11 … at Arizona on Career Highs Jan. 25, scored 18 points on 9-10 shooting … chipped in with 17 points and Pts 28, at Oregon State (2/15/07) was a factor down the stretch at Arizona State on Jan. 27 … posted her first Rebs 17, at Oregon State (2/15/07) career double-double against Washington State on Feb. 8 with 19 points and Assists 7, at Oregon (2/17/07) 14 rebounds … in her second double-double at Oregon State on Feb. 15, FG 12, at Oregon State (2/15/07) posted career-highs of 28 points and 17 rebounds in a dominant outing … FT 6, vs. UCLA (2/22/07) Steals 3, at Oregon (2/17/07) recorded a double-double at Oregon on Feb. 17 with 18 points and 11 Blocks 5, at Tennessee (11/24/06) rebounds, while also registering season-highs of seven assists and three Mins 33, at Oregon State (2/15/07) steals … tallied 24 points, nine rebounds and four blocks in a win over UCLA on Feb. 22 … posted her fourth double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds against Arizona in the quarterfinals of the Pac-10 Tournament Honors on Mar. 3 … against Arizona State in the Pac-10 Tournament final on Mar. College 5, scored 17 points and grabbed 15 rebounds … was a member of the gold- 2007 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year medal-winning USA Basketball squad at the Pan-American Games, along- 2007 Pac-10 All-Freshman Team side Cardinal teammate . High School 2006 Gatorade State Player of the Year High School: Four-year letterwinner and three-time captain in basketball at 2006 Cal-Hi State Female Athlete of the Year Carondelet High School in Concord, Calif. … A McDonald’s All-American 2006 California DII Player of the Year and MVP of the All-Star Game in San Diego … Named the 2006 Gatorade 2006 McDonald’s All-American State Player of the Year … A WBCA All-American … Named to the Parade 2006 McDonald’s All-Star Game MVP All-America First-Team as a senior and the Second-Team in her junior sea- 2006 WBCA All-American son … Also a USA Today Second-Team All-American in 2006 … Named the 2006 Parade First-Team All-American 2005 California DII Player of the Year California DII Player of the Year three times and the Cal-Hi State Female 2005 Parade Second-Team All-American Athlete of the Year as a senior … Helped Carondelet to the state champi- 2004 California DII Player of the Year onship as a sophomore in 2004 … Ranks third all-time in California with 2004 Student Sports Sophomore All-American 680 career blocks and fifth all-time in rebounds with 1,707 and 25th all- time with 2,054 points … Also a three-year letterwinner in , a squad she captained as a senior … In the summer of 2006, helped the USA Basketball U18 Women’s National Team to a gold medal at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship For Women with four-straight wins at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., in July. Personal: Born May 14, 1988 in Berkeley, Calif. … daughter of Joseph and Pamela Appel … father played basketball at Saint Mary’s … has two older brothers, Mike and Tommy, and one younger brother, Nate … hobbies include playing water polo and hanging out with friends.

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-FO Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2006-07 33-0 178-331 .538 0-1 .000 80-124 .645 436 13.2 249 7.5 98-4 34 70 61 26 636

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Getting to know Jayne Appel Favorites in my iPod playlist: Eye of the Tiger, Burn – Usher, Rascall Flatts, Jack Johnson My 5 “faves” to call:JJ Hones, Jillian Harmon, Chris Marinelli, Parents, Tommy (brother), Caitlin Phalen (best friend) My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: , Lisa Leslie, Major, Channing Tatum, Jack Johnson My current ringtone: Don’t Matter — Akon I don’t miss an episode of: Grey’s Anatomy Best movie I saw this summer: The Prestige Favorite foods include: The Chicken Pad Thai at Siam Royale Favorite Tara VanDerveer quote: “It’s not a light switch that you can just turn off and on!” Pre-game ritual: Eat, nap, do my hair in two braids I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Breakfast burritos During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Sleeping, joking around, talking, distracting others (especially Amy) Advice for the freshmen: Be confident in your abilities My favorite saying is: “Kites fly higher against the wind.”– Winston Churchill On an off day, I’m doing this: Sleeping, laying in the sun What makes me unique: My ability to heckle Amy and manage to stay out of trouble What I like most about my hometown: Tomatinas (restaurant), my family Any pets at home?: Three cats (Sox, Floppy, Fuzzball), Dog (Cash)

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 23 Ashley Cimino

Ashley Cimino #24 “This is Hollywood, we don’t like liars.”

6-3 Forward Freshman Yarmouth, ME (Catherine McAuley) Undeclared

Mood: Focused

About Ashley Cimino High School: Four-year letterwinner and senior-year captain in basketball at Catherine McAuley High School in Portland, Maine … Named McDonald’s All-American as well as a Parade third-team All-American, a second-team All-American by EA Sports, and WBCA All-America honor- able mention … also named to All-America Fifth Team by Street & Smith … Honors Honored as Miss Maine Basketball in 2007 … Two-time Maine Gatorade High School 2007 Gatorade State Player of the Year Player of the Year (2006 & ’07) … three-time Portland Press Herald All-Star 2007 Miss Maine Basketball and 2006-07 Girls Basketball MVP … Named First-Team All-Star by the 2007 McDonald’s All-American Bangor Daily News in junior and senior years … Street & Smith All-America 2007 Second-Team EA Sports All-American honorable mention as a junior … helped lead team to Western Maine titles 2007 Third-Team Parade All-American in 2005 and 2007. 2007 Street & Smith All-America honorable mention Personal: 2007 WBCA All-America honorable mention Born June 27, 1989 in Portland, Maine … Daughter of Michael 2007 Portland Press Herald All-Star and Girls’ Basketball and Lisa Cimino … Has two younger siblings, Matthew and Caitlin. MVP 2007 Bangor Daily News First-Team All-Star 2006 Gatorade State Player of the Year 2006 Street & Smith Honorable Mention All-American 2006 USA Today Top-25 Underclassmen List 2006 Portland Press Herald All-Star 2006 Bangor Daily News First-Team All-Star 2005 Street & Smith Honorable Mention All-American 2005 Portland Press Herald All-Star

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Getting to Know Ashley Cimino Favorites in my iPod playlist: “Banquet” – Bloc Party, “Shelter” – Ray Lamontagne, “On the Radio” – Regina Spektor, “Caring is Creepy” – The Shins, “Run” – Snow Patrol, “Get By” – Talib Kweli My 5 “faves” to call: Rory (best friend), Dad, Caitlin (sister), Mom, Jess (friend) My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Angelina Jolie, My current ringtone: “Jammin’” – Bob Marley I don’t miss an episode of: Grey’s Anatomy Best movie I saw this summer: Knocked Up Favorite foods include: Grilled Cheese, Tortellini Salad, Cookies ‘n’ Cream ice cream Pre-game ritual: Listen to music During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Listening to my iPod My favorite saying is: “If you can’t laugh at yourself, life is going to seem a whole lot longer than you’d like.” – Garden State On an off day, I’m doing this: Go to the beach or go shopping What makes me unique: I like to do yoga What I like most about my hometown: It is right on the water

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Morgan Clyburn #31 “That makes me a very sad panda.”

6-4 Forward Junior The Woodlands, Texas (Oak Ridge) Undeclared Major

Mood: Determined

About Morgan Clyburnl 2006-07: Played in 24 games, all of the bench … 3-18 from the field for a total of 10 points … scored her first point of the year on a free throw against Santa Clara on Nov. 29 … played a season-best eight minutes in three dif- ferent games, including at UCLA on Dec. 22 as she grabbed two rebounds … hauled down four rebounds in eight minutes against Arizona on Dec. 28 Career Highs … scored her first basket of the season at Fresno State on Jan. 2, also pulling Pts 6, 2x, vs. Idaho State (3/17/07) Rebs 8, at Pacific (12/1/05) down two rebounds … against Idaho State on Mar. 17 in the first round of Assists 1, 3x, last vs. Loyola Marymount (11/9/06) the NCAA Tournament, knocked down two triples for a season-best six FG 2, 4x, last vs. Idaho State (3/17/07) points in four minutes off the bench. 3-Pts. 2, 2x, last vs. Idaho State (3/17/07) 2005-06: Appeared in 24 games season, providing extra depth in the paint FT 1, 5x, last vs. Arizona (12/28/06) Steals 1, 7x, last at California (1/6/07) … contributed 1.5 points and 1.4 rebounds per game in just under six min- Blocks 3, vs. UC Santa Barbara (2/9/06) utes on the floor … also totaled 11 blocks … pulled down a career-high Mins 19, at Oregon State (1/5/06) eight rebounds at Pacific, with three offensive boards … added four points Honors against the Tigers … played a career-high 19 minutes at Oregon State … High School scored six points against Arizona in the Pac-10 Quarterfinals … saw time in 2005 McDonald’s USA Top 30 both NCAA Tournament games in Denver … finished the season ranked 2005 TABC and TGCA All-State fifth on the team with six three-pointers. 2005 First-Team All-Region High School: A four-year letterwinner and two-time captain at Oak Ridge 2005 TGCA All-Star High School in Conroe, Texas … McDonald’s USA Top 30 selection as a 2005 Street & Smith All-America Honorable Mention senior …. participated in the adidas All-American All-Star Game … earned 2005 District 14-5A MVP 2004 TABC and TGCA All-State All-America honorable mention accolades from Street & Smiths for three- 2004 First-Team All-Region straight years (2003-05)… TABC and TGCA All-State selection in 2004 and 2004 Street & Smith All-America Honorable Mention 2005 … TGCA All-Star as a senior … Three-time First-Team All-Region 2004 District 14-5A MVP honoree … tabbed Academic All-State as a senior by the TABC and TGCA 2003 First-Team All-Region … named the District 14-5A and Montgomery Country MVP in her final 2003 Street & Smith All-America Honorable Mention two seasons … finished her career at Oak Ridge as the school record holder in scoring (2,142 points), rebounding (1,401) and blocked shots (657) … posted a school record 20 blocks in a single game. Personal: Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … daughter of Collins and Rose Mary … interested in pursuing a biomedical engineering major.

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-D Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2005-06 24-0 13-44 .295 6-22 .273 3-12 .250 35 1.5 33 1.4 16-0 2 6 11 3 139 2006-07 24-0 3-18 .167 2-9 .222 2-9 .222 10 0.4 18 0.8 12-0 1 7 4 4 93 Totals 48-0 16-62 .258 8-31 .258 5-21 .238 45 0.9 51 1.0 28-0 3 13 15 7 232

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Getting to Know Morgan Clyburn Favorites in my iPod playlist: “How to Save a Life” – The Fray, “Mr. Jones” – Counting Crows, “Where the Green Grass Grows” – Tim McGraw My 5 “faves” to call: My mom Rose Mary, my dad Collins, my brother Geoff, my friends from Texas, Jocelyn and Lauren. My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: , Tim McGraw, Janet Evanovich, David Baldacci, J.K. Rowling My current ringtone: The standard cingular one. I don’t miss an episode of: Grey’s Anatomy Best movie I saw this summer: Transformers Favorite foods include: Steak, pasta with Alfredo, and shrimp Favorite Tara VanDerveer quote: “This isn’t prayer basketball. You don’t just throw the ball in the air and pray someone catches it.” Pre-game ritual: Nap as long as possible. I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Breakfast wraps. During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Reading. Advice for the freshmen: Learn time management … quickly. My favorite saying is: “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”– Thomas Edison. On an off day, I’m doing this: Sleeping or doing homework. What makes me unique: I’m goofy What I like most about my hometown: The Southern Hospitality

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 27 Hannah Donaghe

Hannah Donaghe #20 “Picture where that would go on the food pyramid?”

5-11 Guard Freshman Atascadero, CA (Atascadero) Undeclared Mood: Excited!!!

About Hannah Donaghe High School: Four-year letterwinner and three-time captain in basketball at Atascadero High School in Atascadero, Calif. … Earned All-State recogni- tion in her freshman, junior, and senior years … Named to the All-CIF Southern Section Team as a junior and senior … Garnered MVP honors in each of her final three years … Named All-Pac-7 and All-County all four Honors years … Helped lead team to undefeated mark in 2007 … Averaged 22.8 High School Three-time All-State honoree points, 13.1 rebounds, 4.4 steals, and 3.8 blocks a game as a senior … Two-time All-CIF Southern Section honoree Named a Scholar-Athlete all four years. Four-time All-Pac-7 Team selection Personal: Daughter of Dale and Karen Donaghe … Has one younger sister, Four-time All-County Team selection Haylee, who plays basketball at UC Davis … major is undeclared.

28 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Hannah Donaghe

Getting to Know Hannah Donaghe Favorites in my iPod playlist: Nada Surf, Rogue Wave, Death Cab for Cutie, The Early November My 5 “faves” to call: Mom, Dad, Haylee, Jackie, Danica My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: , Bob Dylan, Bobby Flay, Zach Braff, Ghandi My current ringtone: Let’s get it on – Marvin Gaye I don’t miss an episode of: Survivor, Scrubs Best movie I saw this summer: I Heart Huckabees Favorite foods include: Spaghetti and tacos Pre-game ritual: Listen to some sweet jams During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Listening to music or sleeping My favorite saying is: “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon On an off day, I’m doing this: Going to the beach and attempting to surf What makes me unique: I love playing Super Nintendo, especially Donkey Kong What I like most about my hometown: My friends and family (and that it means “mud hole” in Spanish) Any pets at home?: Rottweiler named Maggie

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 29 Rosalyn Gold-Onwude

About Rosalyn Gold-Onwude Rosalyn Gold-Onwude #21 2006-07: Redshirted the season. “Leave it on the floor” 2005-06: Major contributor for the Cardinal at point this season, making 23 starts and playing in all 34 games … earned the starting spot in the second game of the conference schedule and started in 23 of the last 26 games … 5-10 averaged 24.0 minutes per game … second on the squad and seventh in the Guard Pac-10 in assists with 117 (3.4 per game) … ranked third in the conference Sophomore with a 1.60 assist- ratio … had one of her best overall games on Jan. Queens, N.Y. (Archbishop Molloy) 1, scoring five points and adding nine rebounds and eight assists against Undeclared Major UCLA … tallied eight assists in a game four times … made a career-high three treys in back-to-back games (at USC and against Oregon) … scored a career-high 15 points against Arizona in the Pac-10 Quarterfinals with four Mood: Focused baskets, including a pair of threes … ranked third on the team in three- pointers with 27 … averaged 25.5 minutes in NCAA Tournament games … grabbed seven rebounds in each of the games and added nine points and five assists against Florida State in the second round … tallied six points, pulled down six boards and added four assists in the Sweet 16 match-up versus Oklahoma … was named Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Freshman Team, as she averaged 5.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in Career Highs her rookie season. Points 15, vs. Arizona (3/4/06) High School: A four-year letterwinner at Archbishop Molloy High School Rebounds 9, vs. UCLA (1/1/06) in Briarwood, N.Y. … Captained her high school squad as a senior, but Assists 8, 4x, last vs. Washington (2/23/06) missed the season due to injury … Honored as her school’s Student-Athlete Field Goals 4, 3x, last vs. Arizona (3/4/06) of the Year in her final two seasons … Reached the 1,000-point mark dur- 3-Pt. FGs 3, 2x, last vs. Oregon (2/2/06) Free Throws 5, vs. Arizona (3/4/06) ing her junior season … Named Archbishop Molloy’s MVP in her first three Steals 3, vs. Cal (1/14/06) seasons … Also tabbed First-Team All-City and First-Team All-Queens Minutes 37, vs. UCLA (3/6/06) three times … An adidas All-Asmerican and All-Star Game participant … Honors Named the adidas All-American team MVP … Recipient of the Madison College Square Garden/ DeBusschere Award as a junior for the Best Female New 2006 Honorable Mention, Pac-10 All-Freshman Team York Athlete … Nearly averaged a triple-double as a junior, with close to 20 High School points per game, and just under 10 assists and rebounds per game. 2005 AMHS Student-Athlete of the Year Personal: Born on April 28, 1987 in Queens, N.Y. … daughter of Austin 2004 adidas All-American Onwude and Pat Gold … Considering majoring in economics or commu- 2004 adidas All-America Team MVP nication. 2004 MSG/ DeBusschere Award 2004 AMHS Student-Athlete of the Year 2004 AMHS MVP 2004 First-Team All-City 2004 First-Team All-Queens 2003 AMHS MVP 2003 First-Team All-City 2003 First-Team All-Queens 2002 AMHS MVP 2002 First-Team All-City 2002 First-Team All-Queens

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-D Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2005-06 34-23 57-160 .356 27-69 .391 33-49 .673 174 5.1 124 3.6 59-1 117 73 0 27 816 2006-07 redshirted

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Getting to Know Rosalyn Gold-Onwude Favorites in my iPod playlist: Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Ne-yo, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey My 5 “faves” to call: My boyfriend, Marques, my sister, Ann, and my best friends from back home, Dana, Keisha, and Lisa My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Oprah, Jamie Foxx, Dave Chappelle, P. Diddy, Betsy Johnson My current ringtone: “Ms. Fat Booty” – Mos Def I don’t miss an episode of: Everybody Loves Raymond, Seinfeld Best movie I saw this summer: Knocked Up Favorite foods include: Shrimp and Red Lobster tarter sauce Favorite Tara VanDerveer quote: “What play are you running out there? Mumbo Jumbo? Be a point guard! Run the offense! Or did you forget to plug in your brain today?” Pre-game ritual: Secretly looking for Richie and Nancy in the stands. I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Spanish. Que es la comida sin la conversacion con Freddy? During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Sneaking peeks at Cissy, wondering what she’d look like with a relaxer. Advice for the freshmen: Take care of yourself: make stretching and icing a hobby. My favorite saying is: “It’s two points whether I meant it or not!” On an off day, I’m doing this: Trying on different outfits in my room. What makes me unique: I try on different outfits in my room … alone … with nowhere to go. What I like most about my hometown: Duh! Alternate side parking.

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 31 Jillian Harmon

About Jillian Harmon Jillian Harmon #33 2006-07: Started 31 games … averaged 7.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per “Life can only be understood backward, but it game, good for fourth on the squad in both categories … field-goal per- must be lived forward.” centage was 42.1-percent … scored in double-figures 10 times … fourth on team with 81 assists … third on team with 35 steals … 42-70 from the char- ity stripe … chipped in with 10 points and four steals off the bench in 33 6-1 minutes against Tennessee on Nov. 24 … scored a season-best 16 points, Forward including a 6-7 free throw mark, against Santa Clara on Nov. 29 … added Junior 14 points on 6-8 shooting in a win over Utah on Dec. 16 … scored 13 points Lake Oswego, OR (Lakeridge) and pulled down seven boards in 39 minutes at USC on Dec. 20 … led Undeclared Major Cardinal with 14 points in 37 minutes at UCLA on Dec. 22 … pitched in with 10 points in 39 minutes vs. Arizona State on Dec. 30 … posted her first Mood: Pumped double-double of the year at Fresno State on Jan. 2, with 13 points and 10 rebounds … contributed 13 points with six rebounds in 37 minutes during a win over Oregon State on Jan. 20 … hauled down nine rebounds while playing a career-best 45 minutes at Arizona State on Jan. 27 … in a win over Washington on Feb. 10, scored eight points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out four assists in 34 minutes … against Arizona in the Pac-10 Tournament quarterfinals on Mar. 3, poured in 11 points and knocked down a career-high two three-pointers … added 10 points in 36 minutes Career Highs during a win over Arizona State on Mar. 5 in the Pac-10 Tournament cham- Pts 22, at Oregon State (1/5/06) pionship game. Rebs 11, 2x, last vs. SE Missouri State (3/18/06) Assists 7, at Washington (12/22/05) 2005-06: Pac-10 All-Freshman Team selection … played in all 34 games and FG 9, at Oregon State (1/5/06) started 25 contests … averaged 8.5 points per game in 25.8 minutes … shot 3-Pts. 2, vs. Arizona (3/3/07) 49-percent from the field, which ranked seventh in the conference … FT 7, vs. Arizona (1/19/06) ranked third on the team in field goals made with 118 … in her first trip Steals 4, 3x, last at Tennessee (11/24/06) Blocks 3, 2x, last vs. Rice (12/17/05) back to her home state, went 9-for-10 from the field at Oregon State, which Mins 45, at Arizona State (1/27/07) ranks seventh-best in school history for a single game … added four free throws to set her career-high in scoring with 22 points against the Beavers Honors … posted two double-doubles: (10 points, 10 rebounds at Washington and College 2006 Pac-10 All-Freshman Team 17 points, 11 boards vs. UC Santa Barbara) … also dished out seven assists High School against the Huskies … scored 19 points against Washington State … aver- 2005 USA Youth Development Festival Gold Medalist aged 28.5 minutes in her first NCAA Tournament, starting the first two 2005 EA Sports All-American games … scored nine points and grabbed 11 rebounds in her postseason 2005 Oregon State Player of the Year debut against Southeast Missouri State … added 11 points for the Cardinal 2005 Three Rivers League Player of the Year in the second round win over Florida State … scored eight points and 2004 Oregon State Player of the Year grabbed nine rebounds in the Elite Eight match-up versus LSU … scored in 2004 Three Rivers League Player of the Year double figures 14 times this season. 2003 Oregon State Player of the Year 2003 Three Rivers League Player of the Year High School: Four-year letterwinner in basketball at Lakeridge High School 2002 First-Time All-Three Rivers League in Lake Oswego, Ore. … Also earned a letter in cross country and track … Captained her basketball squad in her last two seasons … Three-time Oregon State Player of the Year (2003-05) … Also named the Three Rivers Player of the Year as a sophomore, junior and senior … Earned First-Team All-League honors in her freshman campaign … An EA Sports All- American in 2005 … A gold medalist at the USA Youth Development Festival … a Nike All-America camp participant … Holds the Lakeridge High School records in points and rebounds … Ranks fifth in Oregon state history in points scored, which is good for second in Class 4A. Personal: Born on March 3, 1987 in New York … daughter of Randall and Julie Harmon … father, Randall, ran track at Wake Forest … considering majoring in economics … interested in a career in sports marketing.

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-D Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2005-06 34-25 118-241 .490 1-5 .200 53-88 .602 290 8.5 188 5.5 70-0 73 42 20 48 877 2006-07 34-31 107-254 .421 6-25 .240 42-70 .600 262 7.7 166 4.9 72-0 81 50 11 35 1000 Totals 68-56 225-495 .454 7-30 .233 95-158 .601 552 8.1 354 5.2 142-0 154 92 31 83 1877

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Getting to Know Jillian Harmon Favorites in my iPod playlist: “Stay with You” – John Legend, “My Father’s Eyes” – Eric Clapton, “Farmhouse” – Phish. My 5 “faves” to call: My 3 best friends from home: Anne, Melissa, McKenna. Brooke Smith. My boyfriend. My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Jim Carrey, Oprah, Michael Jordan, Kate Hudson, the guy from Step Up My current ringtone: “Free Fallin” I don’t miss an episode of: 24 Best movie I saw this summer: Knocked Up Favorite foods include: Thai Food … Siam Royal at least twice a week. Favorite Tara VanDerveer quote: “If there’s a fire in the kitchen, get off the porch and come inside and help.” Pre-game ritual: To nap and then pick up Jayne and drive two blocks to the gym listening to our new favorite song. I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Freddy’s iced vanilla latte During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Sleeping. Advice for the freshmen: Jayne doesn’t know her own strength – watch out. My favorite saying is: “You’re only young once.” On an off day, I’m doing this: Hopefully a lot of sleeping, organizing my life, homework. What makes me unique: My ability to tolerate Ros for long periods of time. What I like most about my hometown: The people I grew up with … and my new hometown: Lake Michigan. Any pets at home?: Dog (Tommy).

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 33 Michelle Harrison

About Michelle Harrison Michelle Harrison #5 2006-07: Appeared in all 34 games, all off the bench … made 39.2-percent “You…are in a WHIRL of trouble!” from the field … averaged 3.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game … fifth on squad with 10 three-pointers … scored in double-figures twice … in colle- giate debut against Loyola Marymount on Nov. 9, scored eight points in 13 6-3 minutes … poured in season-high 13 points in a win over Santa Clara on Forward Nov. 29 … scored seven points and pulled down five boards in a win at Sophomore UCLA on Dec. 22 … scored 10 points in 16 minutes against Arizona on Dec. Orem, Utah (Mountain View) 28, knocking down two three-pointers … scored five points and grabbed Undeclared seven rebounds at Fresno State on Jan. 2 … chipped in with six points and four boards at Washington on Jan. 11 … against Oregon on Jan. 18, totaled three points, five rebounds and three assists … against Washington State on Mood: Settin’ the Tone Feb. 8, scored five points and dished out three assists in 18 minutes … was a factor in Pac-10 Tournament semifinal win over USC on Mar. 4, scoring eight points (4-4 from the free throw line) … chipped in with eight points and five rebounds in 17 minutes during Stanford’s win over Idaho State in the NCAA Tournament. High School: Four-year letterwinner in basketball … two-time team cap- tain … averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5.5 blocks per game during her Career Highs career … First-Team All-State selection all four years … four-time Region Pts 13, vs. Santa Clara (11/29/06) MVP … two-time state MVP (2004, 2006) … 2006 McDonald’s All- Rebs 7, at Fresno State (1/2/07) American … 2006 Utah Gatorade Player of the Year … two-time adidas All- Assists 3, 2x, last vs. Washington State (2/8/07) American … three-time Street & Smith’s Honorable Mention … Second FG 4, 4x, last vs. Idaho State (3/17/07) Team Nike All-American … Parade Third-Team All-American … USA U- 3-Pts. 2, vs. Arizona (12/28/06) 20 invitee and participated at USA Youth Festival in 2005 … named Utah’s FT 4, 2x, last vs. USC (3/4/07) Best Female Athlete in 2006 … lettered four years in track and field and was Steals 2, vs. Arizona State (12/30/06) Blocks 2, vs. Utah (12/16/06) a three-time state champion in the high jump … three-time letterwinner in Mins 20, vs. Utah (12/16/06) . Personal: Born December 11, 1987 in Sandy, Utah … mother’s name is Judi Harrison … has two older sisters, Christa and Kara and one older brother, Tyler … sister, Kara, played college basketball at Utah Valley State … hob- bies include drawing, listening to music and spending time outdoors.

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-FO Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2006-07 34-0 49-125 .392 10-41 .244 11-19 .579 119 3.5 63 1.9 27-0 26 43 8 8 375

34 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Michelle Harrison

Getting to Know Michelle Harrison Favorites in my iPod playlist: Anything by Chris Brown, Ne-yo, Ciara, or Justin Timberlake My 5 “faves” to call: My mom, my mom, Sam, David, Mike My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade My current ringtone: “Wall to Wall” – Chris Brown I don’t miss an episode of: No show is that important to me, but my favorite is Friends Best movie I saw this summer: Don’t know just yet… Favorite foods include: Steak, pasta, mashed potatoes and gravy Favorite Tara VanDerveer quote: “Do you know that saying, ‘It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s size of the fight in the dog?’ Well now you gotta think, what kind of dog are you in that fight? Don’t be a poodle, be a pitbull!” Pre-game ritual: Envisioning the game in my mind. I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: French toast. During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Listening to music or sleeping. Advice for the freshmen: Trust in your teammates. My favorite saying is: “It’s not how hard you push along the way, it’s having something in you to finish.” On an off day, I’m doing this: Sleeping or playing golf. What makes me unique: All my siblings are so much older than me (12 years difference between me and the next youngest). What I like most about my hometown: The beautiful scenery and all my family is there.

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 35 JJ Hones

About JJ Hones JJ Hones #10 2006-07: Pac-10 All-Freshman Team honoree … named one of 11 finalists “Our greatest glory is not in never falling but for the Award, given to the nation’s top collegiate point in rising everytime we fall.” guard … suffered an ACL tear in her left knee during the first 45 seconds against California on Feb. 4, and was out for the remainder of the year … played in 23 games, making 20 starts … averaged 4.5 points and 1.8 5-10 rebounds per game … third on team with 90 assists, while committing only Guard 31 turnovers … despite missing almost two months of action, led the Pac- Sophomore 10 in assist/turnover ratio at 2.81 … dished out at least four assists in a game Beaverton, OR (Southridge) 14 different times … in collegiate debut against Loyola Marymount on Nov. Undeclared 9, dished out six assists in 18 minutes … against Missouri on Nov. 21 in her first collegiate start, totaled four points, four rebounds and four assists … Mood: Go Time! tallied nine points and seven assists against Santa Clara on Nov. 29 … for the second straight game, dished out seven assists against Texas Tech on Dec. 3 … poured in 11 points (nine off three-pointers) at USC on Dec. 20 … two days later, matched that performance with 11 points and five assists at UCLA on Dec. 22 … chipped in with 10 points in 31 minutes of work against Washington on Jan. 11 … scored a season-best 17 points on 5-9 shooting to lead all scorers against Washington State on Jan. 13. Career Highs High School: Four-year letterwinner and two-time captain in basketball at Pts 17, at Washington State (1/13/07) Southridge High School in Beaverton, Ore. … Named the 2006 Gatorade Rebs 4, vs. Missouri (11/21/06) State Player of the Year and the 4A State Player of the Year … Honored as Assists 7, 2x, last vs. Texas Tech (12/3/06) the Metro League Player of the Year and First-Team All-State as a senior … FG 6, at Washington State (1/13/07) Recognized as First-Team All-Metro League three-straight years … A 3-Pts. 3, 2x, last at Washington State (1/13/07) Second-Team All-State selection as a junior … Earned First-Team All- FT 4, at Washington (1/11/07) America honors from EA Sports after her senior season … A 2006 Parade Steals 3, 3x, last at USC (12/20/06) Blocks 1, 3x, last vs. Arizona (12/28/06) Third-Team All-American and a Street & Smith’s honorable mention All- Mins 41, at Arizona State (1/27/07) American … Helped Beaverton to a pair of state championships … A 2005 USA Youth Development Festival and 2006 USA U-20 National Team trials Honors participant … Also lettered one year in track and one year in soccer. High School 2006 Gatorade State Player of the Year Personal: Born December 10, 1987 in La Jolla, Calif. … Daughter of Susan 2006 4A State Player of the Year and Dan Hones … Has one younger sister, Kelsey. 2006 Metro League Player of the Year 2006 First-Team All-State 2006 Third-Team Parade All-American 2006 First-Team EA Sports All-American 2006 First-Team All-Metro League 2005 Street & Smith Honorable Mention All-American 2005 Second-Team All-State 2005 First-Team All-Metro League 2004 First-Team All-Metro League

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-FO Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2006-07 23-20 34-101 .337 14-49 .286 22-31 .710 104 4.5 41 1.8 29-0 90 32 3 28 559

36 2007-08 Stanford Basketball JJ Hones

Getting to Know J.J. Hones Favorites in my iPod playlist: Colbie Caillat, Rascal Flatts My 5 “faves” to call: Nora and Michelle (roommates), Home, Jayne, Jill My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Cameron Diaz, Lisa Lampanelli, Lindsey Lohan, Will Ferrell, The President My current ringtone: “Unpredictable” – Jamie Foxx I don’t miss an episode of: Grey’s Anatomy Best movie I saw this summer: Knocked Up Favorite foods include: Steak and seafood Favorite Tara VanDerveer quote: “What do you think people say when they look at you?” Pre-game ritual: It’s always different I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Smoothies (and cookies) During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Who knows – depends on how long the flight is! Advice for the freshmen: Track is fun My favorite saying is: “Get over yourself.” On an off day, I’m doing this: We have days off? What makes me unique: I can solve a Rubix cube What I like most about my hometown: How it’s big enough to get lost, but small enough to realize you aren’t. Any pets at home?: Three cats and some fish.

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 37 Melanie Murphy

About Melanie Murphy Melanie Murphy #0 2006-07: Played in 31 games, making six starts … averaged 2.2 points and “I’m the People’s Champ. I’m Robin Hood. 1.1 rebounds per game … totaled 73 assists despite only averaging 14.6 min- This is the role I was born to play.” utes of playing time … racked up 18 steals … made collegiate debut against Loyola Marymount on Nov. 9 … played 19 mintues at Tennessee on Nov. 21, dishing out five assists … against Arizona on Dec. 28, scored five points 5-9 to go with three rebounds and six assists in just 14 minutes … dished out Guard four assists in 12 minutes off the bench during a win over California on Jan. Sophomore 6 … scored four points in 11 minutes off the bench against Oregon on Jan. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Midwood) 18 … against UC Santa Barbara on Feb. 1, scored four points and pulled Undeclared down four rebounds in 11 minutes off the bench … enjoyed a breakthrough game against Washington on Feb. 10, establishing a season-high 11 points Mood: Chillin’ to go with eight assists in 27 minutes … in her first collegiate start at Oregon State on Feb. 15, dished out five assists and came up with five steals in 36 minutes … chipped in with eight points and six assists in 32 minutes against Oregon on Feb. 17 … in 36 minutes during a win over UCLA on Feb. 22, scored seven points while dishing out five assists … in a win over USC on Feb. 25, registered a career-best 10 assists in addition to scoring eight points in 40 minutes … scored 10 points in a NCAA Tournament first round win over Idaho State on Mar. 17. Career Highs Pts 11, vs. Washington (2/10/07) High School: Four-year letterwinner in basketball … two-time team cap- Rebs 4, 2x, last vs. USC (2/25/07) tain … averaged 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game during Assists 10, vs. USC (2/25/07) her career, as she was the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,855 points FG 5, vs. Washington (2/10/07) … Tri-State All-Star First Team … three-time New FT 4, vs. USC (2/25/07) York Daily News All-City First-Team … three-time New York Newsday First- Steals 5, at Oregon State (2/15/07) Team All-Brooklyn All-Star …2006 New York Knicks Dave DeBusschere Blocks 1, 3x, last at Oregon (2/17/07) Mins 40, vs. USC (2/25/07) Award … 2005 Street & Smith’s Honorable Mention All-American … McDonalds and WBCA High School All-America nominee …New York State Sportswriters & Coaches All-State Second Team pick … Metro SportsMed Scholar-Athlete … NY1/Health Plus Scholar-Athlete … CBS 2 News Scholar-Athlete. Personal: Born March 4, 1988 in Brooklyn, N.Y. … parents are Joseph and Rochelle Murphy … has one sister, Monique … hobbies include investing in stocks.

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-FO Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2006-07 31-6 23-67 .343 0-1 .000 22-34 .647 68 2.2 34 1.1 29-0 73 51 3 18 453

38 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Melanie Murphy

Getting to Know Melanie Murphy Favorites in my iPod playlist: Upgrade you (remix) – Lil Wayne, Do you – Ne-yo, Eminem My 5 “faves” to call: Mom, Dad, Tiema (best friend), Birdman (Candice) My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Michael Jordan, Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Jeremy Piven, Doyle Brunson My current ringtone: Vibrate I don’t miss an episode of: Entourage, Family Guy, South Park, Seinfeld Favorite foods include: Steak, ribs Pre-game ritual: Listen to Eminem’s “Lose Yourself,” put on uniform shorts, jersey, sneakers, and headband (in that order) I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Smoothies During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Annoying my teammates Advice for the freshmen: Get back on the plane My favorite saying is: “Good times, good times.” On an off day, I’m doing this: Shooting What makes me unique: My personality What I like most about my hometown: Noise, crowds, friends, and the city never sleeps Any pets at home?: Rabbit

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About Kayla Pedersen Kayla Pedersen #14 High School: Four-year letterwinner and three-time captain in basketball at “And now back to you, Kay!” Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz. … Named a McDonald’s All- American in 2007 … Also earned All-America nods from EA Sports, Parade, USA Today, and the WBCA in 2007 … Garnered All-American nods from 6-4 EA Sports and Parade in 2006 … Named Gatorade Player of the Year two Forward consecutive years (2005-06 & ’06-’07) … Named U.S. Marines Freshman Distinguished Athlete award in 2007 … Two-time Arizona Republic and East Fountain Hills, AZ (Red Mountain) Valley Tribune Player of the Year … Four-time East Valley Region First Team Undeclared selection … 2005-06 East Valley Region MVP … 2005 Arizona Republic First Team selection … Named to Arizona Republic Second Team in 2004 … Helped lead team to 5A-DI state title as a senior … Established 5A scoring Mood: Ready record with 2,611 career points … Set school career records with 2,611 points, 1,444 rebounds, 434 assists, and 304 blocks … Member of the Under-19 World Championships USA Basketball Team that won gold medal in 2007 … Was part of the gold medal-winning U18 USA National Basketball Team in 2006. Personal: Born April 14, 1989 in Flint, Mich. … Daughter of Gary and Kelli Pedersen … Father played basketball at Saint Mary’s College … Has one Honors younger brother, Kyle. USA Basketball National Team 2007 Under-19 World Championships (Gold Medal) 2006 Under-18 World Championships (Gold Medal) High School 2007 McDonald’s All-American 2007 EA Sports All-America First Team 2007 Parade All-America First Team 2007 WBCA All-American 2007 USA Today All-American 2007 Gatorade Player of the Year 2007 U.S. Marines Distinguished Athlete 2007 Arizona Republic Player of the Year 2007 East Valley Tribune Player of the Year 2007 All-East Valley Region First Team 2006 EA Sports All-America Second Team 2006 Parade All-America Third Team 2006 Gatorade Player of the Year 2006 Arizona Republic Player of the Year 2006 East Valley Tribune Player of the Year 2006 East Valley Region MVP 2006 All-East Valley Region First Team 2005 Arizona Republic First Team 2005 All-East Valley Region First Team 2004 Arizona Republic Second Team 2004 All-East Valley Region First Team

40 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Kayla Pedersen

Getting to Know Kayla Pedersen Favorites in my iPod playlist: “Irreplaceable” – Beyonce, “Makes Me Wonder” – Maroons, anything by Matchbox20 My 5 “faves” to call: I don’t really talk on the phone, but I text my mom, my brother Kyle, my friend Joy, my friend Stevie, my dad My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Steve Nash, LeBron James, Channing Tatum, Raja Bell, Dirk Nowitzki My current ringtone: “Irreplaceable” — Beyonce I don’t miss an episode of: Ghost Whisperer Best movie I saw this summer: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Favorite foods include: Chicken Alfredo, steak Pre-game ritual: Tighten my ankle braces and shoes before tip-off During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Listening to my iPod, sleeping, playing cards My favorite saying is: “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” On an off day, I’m doing this: Sleeping, watching movies, hanging out with friends What I like most about my hometown: The weather and scenery.

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 41 Cissy Pierce

About Cissy Pierce Cissy Pierce #13 2006-07: Played in every game, making 17 starts … made 40.8-percent from “I’m wanted. I’m hot. I’m everything you’re the field … sixth on the team in scoring at 4.9 points per game … also not.” grabbed 1.9 rebounds per game … 13-40 from three-point territory … racked up 21 steals … scored in double-figures five times … chipped in with 10 points in a loss to BYU on Nov. 13 … added 10 points and five rebounds 5-10 in a victory over Utah on Dec. 16 … scored eight points in a win at Fresno Guard/Forward State on Jan. 2 … poured in 14 points on 5-8 shooting in a win over Oregon Senior on Jan. 18 … contributed a career-best 15 points with three triples in a win Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) over Arizona on Jan. 25 … at UC Santa Barbara on Feb. 1, scored five points Undeclared Major off the bench in 15 minutes of action … scored six points and came up with three steals during a win over UCLA on Feb. 22 … chipped in with four Mood: Passion Without Fear points and three rebounds against Arizona in the Pac-10 Tournament quar- terfinals on Mar. 3 … in a career-high 31 minutes against Idaho State on Mar. 17, scored 14 points on 6-8 shooting from the field. 2005-06: Played in 29 games, making one start (at Washington on Dec. 22) … averaged 3.5 points and 1.4 rebounds per game, as well as 1.3 assists per game … scored in double-digits in three of the first seven games … pulled down eight boards against Long Island in the season opener … scored 10 Career Highs points on 5-for-7 shooting against Minnesota in the second game of the Pts 15, at Arizona (1/25/07) tournament … scored 12 points at Pacific … enjoyed one of her best games Rebs 8, vs. Long Island (11/19/05) against Rice, scoring 10 points, grabbing six rebounds and dishing out five Assists 5, vs. Rice (12/17/05) assists … averaged 15.5 minutes in the first two games of the Pac-10 FG 6, vs. Idaho State (3/17/07) Tournament, snagging 3.0 rebounds per game in the quarterfinals and 3-Pts. 3, at Arizona (1/25/07) semifinals … played 26 minutes against Southeast Missouri State in the first FT 4, vs. SE Missouri State (3/18/06) round of the NCAA Tournament. Steals 5, vs. Pacific (11/21/04) Blocks 1, 9x, last vs. Idaho State (3/17/07) 2004-05: Appeared in 25 games … scored a season-high 10 points against Mins 31, vs. Idaho State (3/17/07) Eastern Washington at the Great Alaska Shootout … missed three contests Honors due to a laceration on her right hand suffered in shoot-around before the High School Arizona game on Feb. 3 … appeared in 19 games prior to her injury and 2004 Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year returned with seven minutes at USC on Feb. 18 … scored five points and 2004 McDonald’s All-American collected a season-high five boards in the contest … saw 17 minutes on the 2004 Parade Magazine Third-Team All-American floor against California in the Pac-10 Tournament quarterfinals … scored 2004 First-Team All-State seven points and picked up two steals against the Golden Bears … Played 10 2004 Heritage High School Hall of Fame Inductee minutes in her first NCAA Tournament game against Santa Clara, scoring 2004 Heritage High School Scholar-Athlete Award four points … averaged 2.9 points and 1.4 rebounds per game in 10.8 min- 2003 Street & Smith’s All-American Honorable Mention 2003 Nike All-American utes per game. 2003 Second-Team All-State High School: Two-time Nike and Street & Smith’s All-American … 2003 Class 5A State Playoff All-Tournament Team Honored as a McDonald’s All-American on the West Team along with fel- 2003 First-Team All-Continental League low freshman Candice Wiggins … A Parade Magazine Third-Team All- 2002 Street & Smith’s All-American Honorable Mention American and Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year in 2004 … Captained 2002 Nike All-American her basketball squad as a senior and a junior … Named First-Team All-State 2002 Second-Team All-State 2002 First-Team All-Continental League after helping her team to a 15-5 finish in her senior campaign … Averaged 2001 First-Team All-Continental League just under 18.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game as a senior … Led Heritage High to a runner-up finish at the Class 5A State Tournament as a junior and earned Second-Team All-State for the second-straight year … Also an outstanding competitor in track & field … Holds the school record in long jump (19’3-1/4”) … Inducted into the Heritage High School Hall of Fame …. Graduated with high honors. Personal: Born June 30, 1986 … daughter of Cal and Jayne Pierce … father, Cal, was a weight lifter at Louisiana Tech .. brother, Jarrod, played on the M.I.T. basketball team … will pursue a biology major and would like to become a veterinarian.

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-D Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2004-05 25-0 31-90 .344 3-14 .214 8-12 .667 73 2.9 34 1.4 16-0 24 19 3 23 272 2005-06 29-1 43-103 .417 2-8 .250 13-22 .591 101 3.5 41 1.4 33-0 39 27 1 14 396 2006-07 34-17 71-174 .408 13-40 .325 10-15 .667 165 4.9 64 1.9 30-0 24 32 5 21 618 Totals 88-18 145-367 .395 18-62 .290 31-49 .632 339 3.8 139 1.5 79-0 87 78 9 58 1286

42 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Cissy Pierce

Getting to Know Cissy Pierce Favorites in my iPod playlist: The Fray, Jack’s Mannequin, my ‘80’s mix, some hip-hop My 5 “faves” to call: Mom and dad, big brother Jarrod, Kristen Newlin, Morgan Clyburn, friend Gabby My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Ayn Rand, , Roger Federer, Rosario Castellanos, J.K. Rowling My current ringtone: Some tune that came with my phone I don’t miss an episode of: Frasier Best movies I saw this summer:Transformers, Rush Hour 3 Favorite foods include: Food in general is just terrific. Love steaks and salads. Favorite Tara VanDerveer quote: “This isn’t dummy offense. We’re going full speed and game pace in this drill. The only thing dummy out here is you.” Pre-game ritual: Stretching, playing one-on-one or 52 with Morgan, teasing Marcella. I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Smoothies. During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: iPod on, book out. Advice for the freshmen: Don’t be afraid of anyone for one second on the court. My favorite saying is: “Passion without fear.”A friend said that. On an off day, I’m doing this: Probably feeding my face; book or movie. What makes me unique: That I’m me. What I like most about my hometown: View of the Rockies and landscapes. Any pets at home?: Two beagles: Egor and Big Bertha.

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 43 Jeanette Pohlen

About Jeannette Pohlen Jeanette Pohlen #23 High School: F our-year letterwinner and two-time captain in basketball at “So you’re sayin’ there’s a chance…?” Brea Olinda High School in Brea, Calif. … McDonald’s All-American as a senior … Earned All-American recognition from EA Sports, Max Preps, Parade, and SLAM Magazine in 2007 … Gatorade Player of the Year and Ms. 6-0 California Basketball as a senior … Named All-American by Scout Magazine Guard in 2006 … Street & Smith’s All-America honorable mention in 2005 & ’06 Freshman … Named a Student Sports Junior All-American in 2006 … Three-time All- Brea, CA (Brea Olinda) State Elite Team selection (2005-07) … Four-time All-State selection … Undeclared Three-time CIF Southern Section D-IIA Player/Co-Player of the Year (2005-07)… Three-time All-CIF DIIA selection (2005-07) … Orange County Player of the Year and All-Orange County Team selection from Mood: Hungry 2005-07 … Los Angeles Times Player of the Year as a senior … Three-time Los Angeles Times All-Star (2005-07) … Named 2007 Century League Athlete of the Year … Three-time Century League MVP/Co-MVP (2005- 07) … Four-time All-Century League selection … Holds BOHS career records for points (2,196) and rebounds (1,140) … Holds five school single- season records as well as a pair of single-game records … CIF Southern Section Academic Award Winner in 2007 … Four-time Brea Olinda Scholar-Athlete. Honors High School Personal: Born May 2, 1989 in Downey, Calif.. … Daughter of John and 2007 McDonald’s All-American Cindy Pohlen has an uncle that played football at Notre Dame … 2007 EA Sports All-American Grandfather and great-grandfather each played basketball at Purdue … Has 2007 Max Preps All-American two older brothers, John and Tom … Major is undeclared. 2007 Parade Al l-American 2007 SLAM! Magazine All-America honorable mention 2007 Gatorade Player of the Year 2007 Ms. California Basketball 2007 All-CIF Elite Team 2007 All-CIF Southern Section D-IIA Co-Player of the Year 2007 All-CIF Southern Section D-IIA Team 2007 CIF Southern Section Academic Award 2007 Century League Athlete of the Year 2007 Los Angeles Times Player of the Year 2007 Los Angeles Times All-Star Team 2007 Orange County Player of the Year 2007 All-Orange County Team 2007 Century League MVP 2007 All-Century League First Team 2006 EA Sports All-American 2006 Sc out Magazine A ll-American Top 25 2006 Street & Smith’s High School All-America honorable mention 2006 Student Sports Junior All-American 2006 All-CIF Elite Team 2006 All-CIF Southern Section D-IIA Player of the Year 2006 All-CIF Southern Section D-IIA Team 2006 Los Angeles Times All-Star Team 2006 Orange County Player of the Year 2006 All-Orange County Team 2006 Century League Co-MVP 2006 All-Century League First Team 2005 Street & Smith’s High School All-America honorable mention 2005 All-CIF Elite Team 2005 All-CIF Southern Section D-IIA Co-Player of the Year 2005 All-CIF Southern Section D-IIA Team 2005 Los Angeles Times All-Star Team 2005 Orange County Player of the Year 2005 All-Orange County Team 2005 Century League MVP 2005 All-Century League First Team 2004 All-Century League First Team

44 2007-08 Stanford Basketball Jeanette Pohlen

Getting to Know Jeanette Pohlen Favorites in my iPod playlist: Any Jack Johnson song or Oldie My 5 “faves” to call: Some family and my best friends My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Justin Timberlake, Jack Johnson, Oprah, Brady Quinn, Steve Carrell My current ringtone: “Buy U a Drank” I don’t miss an episode of: The Office Best movie I saw this summer: Harry Potter Favorite foods include: Home-made food, Mexican food, pasta, desserts Pre-game ritual: I pray I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: Food During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: Sleeping, listening to music My favorite saying is: “Huh?” On an off day, I’m doing this: Sleeping, hanging out with friends, going to the beach What makes me unique: I’m pretty sarcastic What I like most about my hometown: The small town atmosphere Any pets at home?: Cat (Smore), Desert Tortoise (Rocky)

2007-08 Stanford Basketball 45 Candice Wiggins

Candice Wiggins #11 “I look crazy.”

5-11 1/2 About Candice Wiggins Guard Senior 2006-07: Kodak/WBCA All-American … Second-Team Associated Press All-American … Wooden Award finalist … Wade Trophy finalist … San Diego, Calif. (La Jolla Country Day) Naismith Trophy candidate …named Pac-10 Tournament’s Most Undeclared Major Outstanding Player, after averaging 21.7 ppg in three contests while making 14-25 three-pointers overall … All Pac-10 selection … two-time Pac-10 Mood: Determined Player of the Week … started 28 of the 29 games she appeared in, averaging 30.6 minutes played … team leader in scoring (16.9 ppg) and three-point- ers (82) while ranking second in assists (96) … pulled down 4.1 rebounds per game … scored in double figures 25 times … led team in scoring 11 times … tallied eight 20-point games … scored 21 points against Missouri on Nov. 21 … scored 18 points (12 on three-pointers) against Tennessee on Nov. 24, including a 60-foot buzzer-beater as time expired to end the first half … against Georgia on Nov. 26, scored 24 points (15 off three-pointers) Career Highs with eight rebounds … led all scorers with 19 points in a win over Texas Pts 37, at Oregon (1/7/06) Tech on Dec. 3 … single-handedly guided the Cardinal to a win over Rebs 16, at UCLA (2/20/05) Arizona State on Dec. 30, scoring 21 points with five three-pointers in 34 Assists 8, vs. California (1/14/06) FG 14, at Oregon (1/7/06) minutes … torched California on Jan. 6 with 18 points (including six 3-Pts. 8, vs. USC (3/4/07) triples), eight rebounds and seven assists … notched her first double-dou- FT 16, vs. Arizona State (1/21/06) ble since 2005 in a win at Washington on Jan. 11 with 17 points and 10 Steals 6, 3x, last vs. California (1/14/06) rebounds … led the Cardinal with a season-best 30 points (9-9 free throws, Blocks 2, 8x, last at Arizona (1/25/07) 10 in overtime), seven assists and five rebounds in an overtime win at Mins 45, 2x, last at Arizona State (1/27/07) Arizona State on Jan. 27 … poured in 21 points with six assists at UC Santa Barbara on Feb. 1 … scored a game-high 23 points (12 on threes) vs. Washington on Feb. 10 … at Oregon on Feb. 17, totaled 17 points, eight boards and four assists … scored 29 points, including a career-best eight triples, against USC on Mar. 4 in the Pac-10 Tournament semifinals … poured in game-high 20 points against Arizona State on Mar. 5 in Pac-10 Tournament final … against Florida State in an NCAA Tournament loss on Mar. 19, scored 19 points to match five rebounds and five assists … was part of the USA Basketball U-21 team that won the gold medal at the Under-21 World Championships in Russia in July … averaged 13.1 points a game over the tournament, including a 30-point performance against Australia and a 27-point effort in a semifinal win over Russia … won her second gold medal of the summer as part of Team USA at the Pan-American Games … for her double-duty efforts, she was named the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Player of the Month for July.

Career Stats Year G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3P-3PA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. PF-D Ast. TO Blk. Stl. Min. 2004-05 35-34 207-429 .483 36-107 .336 162-194 .835 612 17.5 188 5.4 77-0 99 103 19 85 943 2005-06 34-34 248-520 .477 90-208 .433 154-187 .825 740 21.8 162 4.8 78-1 120 89 21 68 1076 2006-07 29-28 176-383 .460 82-186 .441 56-71 .789 490 16.9 119 4.1 55-1 96 51 12 44 888 Totals 98-96 631-1332 .473 208-501 .415 372-452 .823 1842 18.7 469 4.8 210-2 315 243 52 197 2907

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2005-06: Kodak/WBCA All-American … Second-Team Associated Press Honors All-American … 26th player in school history to score 1,000 points during College the season … did so in the second-fastest pace, taking just 54 games to reach 2007 Kodak/WBCA All-American the milestone … 2006 Pac-10 Player of the Year … one of 12 finalists for the 2007 Associated Press Second-Team All-American Wade Trophy … midseason watch list candidate for the Wooden Award and 2007 All Pac-10 selection the Naismith Award … led Stanford and ranked fifth in the nation with 21.8 2007 Most Outstanding Tournament, Pac-10 Tournament points per game … second on the team in three-pointers with 90 (ranks sec- 2007 Wooden Award candidate (Final Ballot) ond in school history) … Bay Area’s Most Dynamic Amateur Athlete of 2007 Wade Trophy finalist 2007 Naismith Trophy candidate 2005 by KNTV-11 (NBC) … notched a career-best 37 points against 2006 Kodak/WBCA All-American Oregon … Pac-10 Player of the Week on Jan. 9 … reached the 30-point 2006 Associated Press Second-Team All-American mark five times, including a 34-point effort against Florida State in the sec- 2006 Pac-10 Player of the Year ond round of the NCAA Tournament … averaged 26.0 ppg in the NCAA 2006 Wooden Award Candidate (Final Ballot) Tournament … tied school record with 16 free throws against Arizona State 2006 Midseason Naismith Trophy Candidate on Jan. 21 and set a new record with 19 attempts … scored in double-fig- 2006 All-Pac-10 Team ures in all 34 games. 2006 Pac-10 All-Tournament Team 2005 Bay Area’s Most Dynamic Amateur Athlete of 2005 by 2004-05: Kodak/WBCA All-American … Second-Team Associated Press KNTV-11 (NBC) All-American … named USBWA Co-Freshman of the Year … Pac-10 Player 2005 San Diego Hall of Champions 2005 Amateur Star of of the Year and Pac-10 Freshman of the Year … first Pac-10 freshman to the Year earn the Player of the Year honor in women’s basketball and only the third 2005 Kodak/WBCA All-American 2005 Associated Press Second-Team All-American women’s basketball player in Division I history to earn the conference play- 2005 USBWA Co-Freshman of the Year er of the year honor … named to Wooden Award Final Voting Ballot and 2005 Pac-10 Player of the Year the Midseason Naismith Trophy List (the only freshman on either list) … 2005 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year Pac-10 Tournament MVP … led team with 17.5 points per game (which 2005 Wooden Award Candidate (Final Ballot) ranked No. 14 in Stanford history for points per game in a single season) … 2005 Midseason Naismith Trophy Candidate scored 612 points as a rookie, the fifth-best single season total in Cardinal 2005 Most Outstanding Player, Pac-10 Tournament history … led club with 85 steals …. topped the squad in free throws, mak- 2005 Kansas City All-Regional Team ing a single-season school record 162 of her 194 attempts (.835) … scored 2005 Two-time Pac-10 Player of the Week 2005 Player of the Game, Great Alaska Shootout 24 points in collegiate debut at Utah … Great Alaska Shootout MVP … 2005 MVP, Great Alaska Shootout recorded season-high 31 points at Arizona State on Jan. 7 … added 28 High School points two days later at Arizona to earn her first Pac-10 Player of the Week 2004 Captain, USA Junior National Team honor … averaged 16.7 points and 9.0 rebounds per game at Pac-10 2004 California’s Ms. Basketball Tournament … scored 29 points in her NCAA Tournament debut against 2004 McDonald’s All-American Santa Clara … averaged 19.3 points per game during NCAA Tournament 2004 Parade Magazine First-Team All-American … contributed 19 points and eight rebounds in Stanford’s Elite Eight game 2004 Student Sports First-Team All-American against Michigan State … spent the following summer with the USA U-19 2004 EA Sports/adidas All-American 2004 USA Today Second-Team All-American World Championship Team as the Americans won gold in Tunisia … 2004 Street & Smith’s Second-Team All-American named to All-U19 World Championship Team, finishing the tournament 2004 San Diego Union Tribune Athlete of the Year averaging 15.8 points per game, while shooting 57.1% from the field and 2004 Coastal League Player of the Year 42.9% from three-point range. 2004 CIF Division IV Player of the Year High School: Captained the USA Junior National Team during the summer 2004 Cal-Hi Player of the Year of 2004 … scored 23 points in the final as she led the U.S. to a gold medal 2003 CIF Division IV Player of the Year 2003 Cal-Hi Player of the Year at the FIBA America’s Junior World Championship Qualifying Tournament 2002 CIF Division IV Player of the Year … honored as California’s Ms. Basketball in 2004 … First-Team All- 2002 Cal-Hi Player of the Year America selection by Parade Magazine and Student Sports … earned 2001 CIF Division V Player of the Year Second-Team All-America honors from USA Today and Street & Smith’s … 2001 Cal-Hi Player of the Year selected as a McDonald’s All-American (West Team) … 2003-04 adidas Top Ten Camp MVP … four-year team captain … guided La Jolla Country Day to two state titles (2001, 2002) and two runner-up finishes (2003, 2004) … rated as the No. 1 and No. 7 overall player in the All-Star Girls Report … honored as the Coastal South League and CIF Division IV Player of the Year in each of her four seasons. Personal: Born February 14,1987 in Baltimore, Md. … Daughter of Angela Wiggins and the late Alan Wiggins … Brother, Alan Jr., is a senior on the San Francisco men’s basketball team.

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Getting to Know Candice Wiggins Favorites in my iPod playlist: “2nd Childhood” Nas, “Bluprint” Jay-Z, “Xplosive” Dr. Dre, “Flaws & All” Beyonce My 5 “faves” to call: my mom, my high school coach Terri, my friends Franci & Marissa, and my Sorors My fantasy 5 “faves” to call: Denzel Washington, Blair Underwood, Angela Bassett, Nas & Flava Flav My current ringtone: I keep it simple, it’s just a standard boring tone. I don’t miss an episode of: Project Runway Best movie I saw this summer: Lucky Number Sleven Favorite foods include: fried catfish Favorite Tara VanDerveer quote: all of ‘em! Pre-game ritual: prayer I go to Jimmy V’s Sports Café for the: mashed potatoes with gravy During a flight or bus ride, I’ll be doing this: in the back of the bus with Mel laughing, or listening to my ipod Advice for the freshmen: enjoy every moment because it goes by fast! My favorite saying is: “I look crazy.” On an off day, I’m doing this: nothing What makes me unique: the fact that I’m me, and not anyone else What I like most about my hometown: everything!

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