Colorado buffaloes 2017-18 women’s basketball

Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School/Previous School) Pronunciation 0 Quinessa Caylao-Do G 5-8 So. Tacoma, Wash. (Bellevue H.S.) KAY-low DOH 1 Janea Bunn F 6-3 Jr. Springfield, Mass. (Central H.S./Midland College) jah-NAY 2 Alexis Robinson G 5-10 Jr. Ashland, Ky. (Ashland Blazer H.S.) 12 Peyton Carter G 5-8 Fr. Louisville, Colo. (Monarch H.S.) 13 Brecca Thomas G 5-5 Sr. Stafford, Texas (The Kinkaid School) 14 Kennedy Leonard G 5-8 Jr. Southlake, Texas (Carroll H.S.) 15 Zoe Correal C 6-4 Sr. San Francisco, Calif. (Salesian H.S.) ZOH-ee Koh-ree-AAL 21 Mya Hollingshed G/F 6-4 Fr. Houston, Texas (Bellaire H.S.) HOLLING-shed 23 Mathilde Diop G 6-2 So. Dakar, Senegal (Lycee Gambetta [Arras, France]/Arizona Western College mah-TILD JOPP 24 Aubrey Knight G 6-1 Fr. Ventura, Calif. (Ventura H.S.) 25 Annika Jank F 6-3 Fr. Edina, Minn. (Edina H.S.) AHN-ick-ah 44 Sara Castro G 5-8 Fr. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (IES Guanarteme) 50 Jaimie Curtis C 6-7 Jr. Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin H.S./Sierra College)

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School/Previous School) 1 Janea Bunn F 6-3 Jr. Springfield, Mass. (Central H.S./Midland College) jah-NAY 12 Peyton Carter G 5-8 Fr. Louisville, Colo. (Monarch H.S.) 44 Sara Castro G 5-8 Fr. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (IES Guanarteme) 0 Quinessa Caylao-Do G 5-8 So. Tacoma, Wash. (Bellevue H.S.) KAY-low DOH 15 Zoe Correal C 6-4 Sr. San Francisco, Calif. (Salesian H.S.) ZOH-ee Koh-ree-AAL 50 Jaimie Curtis C 6-7 Jr. Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin H.S./Sierra College) 23 Mathilde Diop G 6-2 So. Dakar, Senegal (Lycee Gambetta [Arras, France]/Arizona Western College mah-TILD JOPP 21 Mya Hollingshed G/F 6-4 Fr. Houston, Texas (Bellaire H.S.) HOLLING-shed 24 Aubrey Knight G 6-1 Fr. Ventura, Calif. (Ventura H.S.) 25 Annika Jank F 6-3 Fr. Edina, Minn. (Edina H.S.) AHN-ick-ah 14 Kennedy Leonard G 5-8 Jr. Southlake, Texas (Carroll H.S.) 2 Alexis Robinson G 5-10 Jr. Ashland, Ky. (Ashland Blazer H.S.) 13 Brecca Thomas G 5-5 Sr. Stafford, Texas (The Kinkaid School)

* Team captain Head Coach: JR Payne (2nd season) Associate Head Coach: Toriano Towns (2nd season) Roster Breakdown Assistant Coach: Shandrika Lee (2nd season) Shan-DREE-ka By Year: Assistant Coach: Alex Earl (1st season as assistant, 2nd on staff) Senior (2)...... Correal, Thomas Creative Recruiting and Media Coordinator: Tad Wedel (1st season) Junior (4).....Bunn, Curtis, Leonard, Robinson Director of Basketball Operations: Jill Mahoney (2nd season) Sophomore (2)...... Caylao-Do, Diop Freshman (5)...... Carter, Castro, Hollingshed, ...... Knight, Jank By Position: Guard (9)..... Carter, Castro, Caylao-Do, Diop, ...... Hollingshed, Knight, Leonard, ...... Robinson, Thomas Forward (3)...... Bunn, Hollingshed, Jank Center (2)...... Correal, Curtis By Hometown: California (3)...... Correal, Curtis, Knight Colorado (1)...... Carter Kentucky (1)...... Robinson Massachusetts (1)...... Bunn Minnesota (1)...... Jank Texas (3)...... Hollingshed, Leonard, Thomas Washington (1)...... Caylao-Do

Senegal (1)...... Diop Spain (1)...... Castro

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Quinessa Caylao-Do 0 Guard • 5-8 • Sophomore • Tacoma, Wash. (Bellevue H.S.)

2016-17 (Freshman): Caylao-Do played in 30 games and made two starts as a true freshman, averaging 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds. She totaled 64 points, 41 rebounds, 21 steals and 17 assists on the season. She scored her first career points in a win at North Dakota State on Nov. 22, pouring in five points on 2-of-4 shooting and adding the first two assists of her career. She also had five points in a win over Idaho State on Dec. 3. Caylao-Do scored a season-high six points and also had a season-high six rebounds in the first Pac-12 game of the year at Southern California on Dec. 30. She matched her season high of six points and had three steals at Washington State on Feb. 25 and scored five points in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament on March 2, also against SINGLE-GAME HIGHS WSU. In her first career start on March 19 at South Dakota State in the second round of the WNIT, (all-time ranking) she had four points and a season-high five assists in an overtime victory. Points: 6, at Washington State – 02/25/17; at USC – 12/30/16; at High School: A standout guard during her prep career, Caylao-Do graduated from Bellevue High Washington State – 2/25/17 School and helped guide Bellevue to the Washington State 3A Championship during her senior Rebounds: 6, at USC – 12/30/16 year where the team posted a perfect 29-0 record on its way to claiming the title. Caylao-Do Assists: 5, at South Dakota State – 3/19/17 Steals: 3, at Washington State – CAYLAO-DO’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 02/25/17; at Washington State – 2/25/17 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Blocks: 1, 6 times at Northern Colorado (11/11) 9 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 FG made: 3, at USC – 12/30/16 AIR FORCE (11/13) 17 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 3 0 1 1 0 0 FG attempts: 9, SMU – 11/26/16 #15/19 KENTUCKY (11/19) DNP - CD at North Dakota State (11/22) 21 2-4 .500 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 5 3FG made: 2, at Washington State ST. FRANCIS BROOKLYN (11/25) 23 2-8 .250 1-6 .167 0-0 .000 1 3 4 0 0 1 0 1 5 – 02/25/17; at Washington State SMU (11/26) 22 0-9 .000 0-5 .000 0-0 .000 4 1 5 3 1 0 0 2 0 – 2/25/17 SOUTHEASTERN LA. (11/30) 17 1-5 .200 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 3 2 5 2 2 2 1 1 2 3FG attempts: 6, St. Francis Brook- IDAHO STATE (12/3) 16 1-5 .200 1-3 .333 2-2 1.000 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 5 lyn – 11/25/16 COLORADO STATE (12/8) DNP - CD FT made: 2, Stanford – 1/15/17; at Mississippi Valley State (12/17) 22 1-2 .500 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 1 1 1 0 1 2 WYOMING (12/21) DNP - CD Idaho State – 12/3/16 *at USC (12/30) 17 3-7 .429 0-2 .000 0-1 .000 5 1 6 2 1 4 1 1 6 FT attempts: 4, at South Dakota *at #10/10 UCLA (1/1) 14 2-5 .400 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 State – 3/19/17 *ARIZONA (1/6) 14 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-2 .000 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 *#19/19 ARIZONA STATE (1/8) 11 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 *#24/23 CALIFORNIA (1/13) 5 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 *#13/12 STANFORD (1/15) 19 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4 *at Oregon (1/20) 1 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 *at #11/12 Oregon State (1/22) 9 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 *UTAH (1/25) 9 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 *at Utah (1/28) 9 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 *WASHINGTON STATE (2/3) 3 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *#10/10 WASHINGTON (2/5) 3 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 *at #8/11 Stanford (2/10) 2 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 1-1 1.000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 *at #-/24 California (2/12) 5 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 *#11/11 OREGON STATE (2/17) 9 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 *OREGON (2/19) 19 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 *at #11/12 Washington (2/23) 20 2-5 .400 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 5 *at Washington State (2/25) 31 2-6 .333 2-5 .400 0-2 .000 2 1 3 5-1 0 2 1 3 6 *vs. Washington State (3/2) 21 2-3 .667 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 5 UNLV (3/16) 17 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-2 .000 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 at South Dakota State (3/19) *39 2-4 .500 0-0 .000 0-4 .000 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 4 at Iowa (3/23) *19 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 Totals 443 25-81 .309 9-34 .265 5-16 .313 20 21 41 34-1 17 15 5 21 64 Pac-12 200 13-35 .371 5-15 .333 3-8 .375 11 11 22 18-1 6 6 2 10 34

Career Statistics Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year Yr. GS-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2016-17 Fr. 30-2 443 14.8 25-81 .309 9-34 .265 5-16 .313 20 21 41 1.4 34-1 17 15 5 21 64 2.1 TOTAL 30-2 443 14.8 25-81 .309 9-34 .265 5-16 .313 20 21 41 1.4 34-1 17 15 5 21 64 2.1

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earned four varsity letters and collected her first three playing for Todd Beamer High School before moving schools ahead of her senior season. GETTING TO KNOW QUINESSA As a junior, Caylao-Do averaged 13.5 points per game and played a pivotal You chose CU because: My teammates role during her team’s State Tournament run. She scored a game-high 18 You’re most looking forward to this season because: It’s my sophomore year and I feel more improved. points as she led Todd Beamer to a program-best third place finish at the Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: The 2015 Class 4A State Girls’ Basketball Tournament with a 27-2 record after fans and supporters making two straight appearances in the district title game (2013, 14). As a Favorite quote: “The marathon continues.” sophomore, Caylao-Do helped her team to a 24-3 record while averaging Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Hang out with my 10.9 points and her team was 20-6 during her freshman campaign, teammates or eat at The Village where she averaged 13.2 points per game. A 2016 second team all-state One word to describe you off the court is: Goofy selection and 2015 first-team selection, the 5-8, guard also has experience Your pregame rituals are: Listen to music and eat a whole competing in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball league as she spent one pack of Gatorade chews summer playing on the Tree of Hope AAU team. One thing people don’t know about you is: I am afraid of birds Academics: Caylao-Do is majoring in communication. The three things you cannot live without are: My family, bread and my phone Personal: Quinessa Caylao-Do, also known as “Q”, was born on Dec. 16, Best talent not related to basketball: Drawing flowers 1997 and is the daughter of Tien and Karen. She has two younger siblings, Favorite story about a teammate or you with your Ashtien (4) and Bentley (3). After college, she would like to play in the teammates: When A-Rob (Alexis Robinson) and I crashed WNBA or work as an agent. Caylao-Do lists winning a State title as the into a curb on her scooter biggest moment of her high school career. If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Soccer If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the world it would be: Russell Westbrook Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, James Harden Hidden talents: I wish I had one Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game of HORSE?: Peyton Carter or Alexis Robinson When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the sport?: Kindergarten. My mom What’s playing on your iPod right now?: “Save Me” by Meek Mill What is your favorite professional sports team?: Cleveland Cavaliers What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: There are people working hard when you ain’t working. You wish you knew how to…: Cook One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: Buy myself a Mercedes Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: Dancing If you could meet any famous person it would be: Kevin Durant And you would ask that person: For a hug Most inspirational person in your life and why: My mom and grandma because they help me grow as a person Your plans after graduation are: Work for Nike or be a real estate agent Your hero is: My mom Advice to young athletes: Keep working hard every day and reach your goals Describe Coach J’s personality: Loving, caring and passionate What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Got a lot stronger in the weight room

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Zoe Correal 15 Center • 6-4 • Senior • San Francisco, Calif. (Salesian H.S.)

2016-17 (Junior): Correal started 31 of 33 games at center as a junior, averaging 4.3 points and 4.2 rebounds. She shot a team-best 56.1 percent from the floor, making 64-of-114 field goals. She also made 14-of-17 (.824) free throws and totaled 142 points, 140 rebounds and 13 blocked shots. She scored in double figures five times and had double-digit rebound totals four times, recording three double-doubles. She led the Buffs to a win over No. 15/19 Kentucky on Nov. 19 with 10 points and seven rebounds. She recorded her first double-double on Nov. 22 in a win at North Dakota State, totaling 10 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high six blocked shots. She notched another double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Southeastern Louisiana, SINGLE-GAME HIGHS shooting 5-of-6 from the floor on Nov. 30. Correal just missed another double-double with 11 (all-time ranking) Points: 16, at California – 2/12/17 points and nine rebounds in a win at Rebounds: 15, at California – Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 17. 2/12/17 She opened Pac-12 play on Dec. 30 Assists: 3, at Stanford – 1/10/16; Northern Arizona – 12/9/15 with 11 rebounds. Correal put together Steals: 3, at North Dakota State – the best performance of her career on 11/22/16 Feb. 12 in a win at No. 24 California, Blocks: 6 [t-4th], at North Dakota State – 11/22/16 outplaying All-America center Kristine FG made: 8, at California – 2/12/17 Anigwe with career highs of 16 points FG attempts: 14, at California – and 15 rebounds, shooting 8-of-14 2/12/17 FT made: 3, Air Force – 11/13/16; from the floor. She also helped limit UMass – 11/27/15; Northern Anigwe to just 15 points and five Arizona – 12/9/15 FT attempts: 4, Air Force – rebounds, both totals well under 11/13/16; UMass – 11/27/15; her season averages. Correal had Northern Arizona – 12/9/15 14 points and 14 rebounds in three HONORS WNIT games, including an eight- • 2015-16 Academic All-Pac-12 point performance in a second-round honorable mention overtime win at South Dakota State • 2016-17 Academic All-Pac-12 honorable mention on March 19.

2015-16 (Sophomore): Correal played in all 30 games as a sophomore and made a career-high 15 starts, six during non-conference play and nine against Pac-12 opponents. She made her first career start in the Buffs’ season opener against Loyola Marymount (11/14). Correal averaged a personal best 2.1 points and 3.2 rebounds while recording a career-high 18 blocks, second most on the team. She averaged 14.8 minutes on the floor and shot a solid .714 from the free throw line as the second-year Buff was one of five players to shoot better than 70 percent at the charity stripe. Correal recorded

Career Statistics Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year Yr. GS-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2014-15 Fr. 31-0 277 8.9 24-44 .545 0-0 .000 6-15 .400 26 39 65 2.1 57-1 9 21 10 5 54 1.7 2015-16 So. 30-15 444 14.8 27-65 .415 0-0 .000 10-14 .714 33 63 96 3.2 76-4 17 30 18 12 64 2.1 2016-17 Jr. 33-31 506 15.3 64-114 .561 0-0 .000 14-17 .824 68 72 140 4.2 87-3 7 36 13 12 142 4.3 TOTAL 94-46 1227 13.1 115-223 .516 0-0 .000 30-46 .652 127 174 301 3.2 220-8 33 87 41 29 260 2.8

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a season-high 10 rebounds against CORREAL’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS UMass (11/27) helping guide the 2014-15 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Buffaloes to the Omni Hotels Classic Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot F-O A TO Blk Stl Pts Championship game. NORTH DAKOTA (11/15) 1 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 WESTERN KENTUCKY (11/17) DNP - CD ARKANSAS STATE (11/22) 6 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2014-15 (Freshman): Appeared in at Denver (11/25) 9 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 1 3 3 0 1 1 0 4 31 games averaging just under two MISSOURI STATE (11/28) 13 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 4 4 8 4 0 1 0 0 5 COLORADO STATE (11/29) 3 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 points per game while grabbing two SAN JOSE STATE (12/5) 12 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 2 rebounds an outing. Her playing time at #22/19 Iowa (12/7) 5 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 at Missouri (12/12) 1 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 grew as the season progressed. WYOMING (12/21) 2 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 She played double-digit minutes LONG BEACH STATE (12/30) 2 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 in 14 games, with nine coming in *at #15/15 Stanford (1/3) 15 3-6 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 6 *at California (1/5) 4 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 5-1 0 1 0 0 0 the final 11 games of the season. *USC (1/9) 5 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Correal averaged 4.3 rebounds *UCLA (1/11) 1 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *UTAH (1/14) 16 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 2 2 over the final three regular season *at Utah (1/18) 13 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 1 2 3 1 2 1 0 0 2 games while hitting 56 percent from *at Washington (1/23) 4 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 *at Washington State (1/25) 1 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 the field. On the season she shot a *#11/11 ARIZONA STATE (1/30) 9 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 3 1 4 3 0 0 1 0 4 solid 55 percent, hitting on 24 of 44 *ARIZONA (2/1) 9 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0 1 4 0 1 2 0 2 *at UCLA (2/6) 11 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 1 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 attempts. Her first extended minutes *at USC (2/8) 12 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 1 1 2 3 0 2 0 1 3 came in the Omni Classic win over *WASHINGTON STATE (2/13) 11 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 4 Missouri State (11/28) where she *WASHINGTON (2/15) 12 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 1-3 .333 1 2 3 4 0 3 0 0 3 *#7/8 OREGON STATE (2/20) 19 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 0 3 3 2 1 2 1 0 0 pulled down a personal-best eight *OREGON (2/22) 18 3-5 .600 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 2 3 5 3 0 1 0 0 7 rebounds. Correal made a solid *at Arizona (2/27) 17 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 4 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 *at #10/10 Arizona State (3/1) 22 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 2 4 1 1 1 3 0 4 Pac-12 debut. After playing just 10 vs. USC (3/5) 6 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 minutes combined in the last four vs. #8/9 Oregon State (3/6) 10 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 vs. California (3/7) 8 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 non-conference games, she scored Totals 277 24-44 .545 0-0 .000 6-15 .400 26 39 65 57-1 9 21 10 5 54 six points on 3-of-6 from the field Pac-12 199 17-33 .515 0-0 .000 5-13 .385 17 26 43 38-1 7 15 8 4 39

at No. 15/15 Stanford in the league 2015-16 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws season opener. Correal stepped Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot F-O A TO Blk Stl Pts LOYOLA MARYMOUNT (11/14) *25 4-6 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 4 6 5-1 0 1 0 0 8 in during crunch time against No. NORTHERN COLORADO (11/19) 17 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 4 11/11 Arizona State. After Jamee at Kentucky (11/22) 16 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 2 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 MASSACHUSETTS (11/27) *23 1-5 .200 0-0 .000 3-4 .750 3 7 10 5-1 1 2 0 0 5 Swan went down with an injury, FLORIDA (11/28) *19 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 0 5 5 3 1 2 2 1 4 Correal responded with four points, at Colorado State (12/2) *14 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 4 5 2 0 1 1 0 0 four rebounds and a blocked shot at Long Beach State (12/6) *13 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 1 3 2 0 1 1 0 2 NORTHERN ARIZONA (12/9) *13 2-4 .500 0-0 .000 3-4 .750 1 3 4 2 3 0 2 2 7 in nine minutes against the Sun MISSOURI (12/12) 15 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 2 4 1 1 2 1 0 4 Devils. She had another solid game PRESBYTERIAN (12/19) 11 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 at Wyoming (12/21) 15 1-5 .200 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 3 3 6 3 1 2 2 0 2 in the rematch, blocking a career- *WASHINGTON (1/2) *6 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 high three shots in a personal best *WASHINGTON STATE (1/4) 10 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 *at California (1/8) *20 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 4 4 2 0 1 2 2 2 22 minutes against ASU (3/1). *at Stanford (1/10) *20 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 4 4 5-1 3 1 1 0 0 Correal scored a career-best seven *at Arizona State (1/15) *18 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 2 3 3 1 0 0 1 2 *at Arizona (1/17) *11 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 2 0 2 1 0 0 points on 3-of-5 shooting with five *OREGON (1/22) 12 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 rebounds on Senior Day against *OREGON STATE (1/24) 15 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 Oregon (2/22). *UCLA (1/29) *14 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 *USC (1/31) *6 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 *at Utah (2/4) *14 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 2 High School: Correal is a 2014 *UTAH (2/7) *16 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 2 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 graduate of Salesian High School, *at Oregon State (2/12) 21 3-6 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 2 4 1 2 2 0 0 6 *at Oregon (2/14) 19 3-4 .750 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 4 2 1 0 1 6 located in the Bay Area suburb *STANFORD (2/19) 18 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 4 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 of Richmond, Calif. She helped *CALIFORNIA (2/21) 7 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 5-1 1 1 0 1 0 *at Washington State (2/25) 9 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 2 the Pride to three straight NorCal *at Washington (2/27) 17 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 3 0 2 1 1 4 championships, two in Division IV vs. Washington (3/3) 10 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 0.000 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 (2012, ‘13) and a third in the Open Totals 444 27-65 .415 0-0 .000 10-14 .714 33 63 96 76-4 17 30 18 12 64 Pac-12 253 13-33 .394 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 14 31 45 50-2 10 15 6 9 27

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Division (2014). Correal’s Salesian 2016-17 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts teams enjoyed a record of 90-20 at Northern Colorado (11/11) *16 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 3 5 8 1 0 2 0 0 4 during that span. She averaged 11.2 AIR FORCE (11/13) *13 3-5 .600 0-0 .000 3-4 .750 5 1 6 4 0 1 0 1 9 points and 8.2 rebounds as a senior, #15/19 KENTUCKY (11/19) *29 4-7 .571 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 3 4 7 3 0 0 0 0 10 at North Dakota State (11/22) *21 4-5 .800 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 5 5 10 4 0 1 6 3 10 earning All-Tri-Country Rock League ST. FRANCIS BROOKLYN (11/25) *12 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 and Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team SMU (11/26) *20 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 3 5 5 0 4 0 1 2 SOUTHEASTERN LA. (11/30) *14 5-6 .833 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 6 5 11 1 0 0 1 0 11 honors, as Salesian finished 30-7, IDAHO STATE (12/3) *13 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 0 2 2 1 3 1 0 4 and the runner up in the 2014 CIF COLORADO STATE (12/8) *8 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 at Mississippi Valley State (12/17) *18 5-7 .714 0-0 .000 1-1 1.000 3 6 9 4 0 2 0 0 11 Open Division state championship. WYOMING (12/21) *19 2-7 .286 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 2 4 3 1 2 0 0 4 Correal was a second team Cal-Hi *at USC (12/30) *16 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 4 7 11 3 0 4 0 0 3 *at #10/10 UCLA (1/1) *8 0-3 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 Sports Division IV All-State selection *ARIZONA (1/6) *15 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 3 5 3 0 3 0 0 4 in 2013, averaging 9.4 points and 7.6 *#19/19 ARIZONA STATE (1/8) *10 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 rebounds as the Pride finished 29-8 *#24/23 CALIFORNIA (1/13) *15 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 2 *#13/12 STANFORD (1/15) *20 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 3 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 4 and captured their second straight *at Oregon (1/20) *10 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 4 NorCal Division IV title. She pitched *at #11/12 Oregon State (1/22) *9 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 *UTAH (1/25) 8 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 in 3.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per *at Utah (1/28) 9 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 game on Salesian’s 2012 North *WASHINGTON STATE (2/3) *22 4-5 .800 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 2 4 1 0 2 0 1 8 *#10/10 WASHINGTON (2/5) *12 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 2 Coast Section and NorCal Division *at #8/11 Stanford (2/10) *6 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 IV championship squad. Correal *at #-/24 California (2/12) *32 8-14 .571 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 6 9 15 3 0 1 0 0 16 *#11/11 OREGON STATE (2/17) *14 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 2 was a two-time recipient of the *OREGON (2/19) *16 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 1 6 state’s Sportsmanship Award. Rated *at #11/12 Washington (2/23) *15 1-5 .200 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 6 1 7 4 0 0 0 0 2 *at Washington State (2/25) *2 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 as the No. 46 post player in the *vs. Washington State (3/2) *20 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 0 nation by ESPN HoopGurlz, Correal UNLV (3/16) *18 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 3 5 3 1 1 1 1 4 also played for the CA Ballaz club at South Dakota State (3/19) *24 4-4 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 5 5 5 0 1 0 1 8 at Iowa (3/23) *22 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 3 1 4 5 0 1 0 2 2 program. Totals 506 64-114 .561 0-0 .000 14-17 .824 68 72 140 87 7 36 13 12 142 Pac-12 239 27-57 .474 0-0 .000 5-6 .833 32 31 63 43 3 17 1 2 59 Academics: Correal is majoring in psychology and working on a minor in education. She earned Pac-12 All- Academic honorable mention as a sophomore and as a junior.

Personal: Born Zoe Angelique Correal on August 11, 1996, in San Francisco, she is the daughter of Zef and Maia Correal. She has three younger sisters, Amara, Nia and Vega. She lists the birth of her youngest sister, Vega, born in March 2013, as one of the happiest days of her life. Her hobbies are basketball and writing. She enjoys writing short stories and poetry in her spare time. She has a distant Colorado connection, great uncle Joe Barry Caroll, a Denver East High School graduate who was the top pick in the 1980 NBA draft and a 10-year league veteran, mostly with the Golden State Warriors.

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GETTING TO KNOW ZOE You chose CU because: I liked the team and the people here. You’re most looking forward to this season because: I’m excited to play with this new team. Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: All of the life lessons it’s taught me Favorite quote: “You know your ups and your downs your turnarounds—it’s the blues” Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Go to the movies with my friends If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what would it be and why?: Cutthroat Kitchen, and I’d want to judge One word to describe you off the court is: Goofy Your pregame rituals are: I usually watch a show or take a nap One thing people don’t know about you is: I love to read The three things you cannot live without are: God, my family, and loyalty Best talent not related to basketball: It’d be really cool to have one of those Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: lol anytime we are together we have good stories! If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Volleyball If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the world it would be: President Obama Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: Kobe Bryant 8, Kobe Bryant 24, Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker, DeAndre Jordan Hidden talents: I know the meanings of so many words, like more than most people Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game of HORSE?: Peyton Carter When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the sport?: 7th grade, my mom What’s playing on your iPod right now?: Daniel Caesar and HER What is your favorite professional sports team?: Golden State Warriors What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: You are stronger than you know You wish you knew how to…: Surf One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: Helping as many people as possible Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: How to dress business casual If you could meet any famous person it would be: J. Cole And you would ask that person: Will you marry me? Most inspirational person in your life and why: My parents, they’ve shown me what it takes to make it in this world Your plans after graduation are: Going to get my master’s hopefully Your hero is: My parents Advice to young athletes: Just keep your head up Describe Coach J’s personality: Welcoming What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Just getting my mind right for season

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Kennedy Leonard 14 Guard • 5-8 • Junior • Southlake, Texas (Carroll H.S.)

2016-17 (Sophomore): Leonard earned first-team all-Pac-12 honors from both the coaches and the media after averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.4 steals, while starting all 33 games. She also shot 73.3 percent at the line and had season totals of 563 points (seventh-best in CU history), 100 rebounds and 80 steals (eighth-best; most ever for a sophomore). Leonard broke CU’s single-season assists record with 190 on the year, passing Ann Troyan’s previous mark of 177 from the 1979-80 season. Leonard finished the season ranked second in the Pac-12 in assists and steals, and fourth in scoring and assist/turnover ratio (1.90). She also ranked 26th in the nation in assists. She scored in double figures 26 times and had 13 games of 20 or more points. SINGLE-GAME HIGHS She also had two double-doubles with points and assists. She opened the season by leading the (all-time ranking) Buffs to a win at Northern Colorado with 26 points and nine assists on Nov. 11. She also had 20 Points: 31, Colorado State – points and eight assists two days later in a win over Air Force, shooting a combined 17-of-32 in 12/8/16 those two games. Leonard led the Buffs to a win over No. 15/19 Kentucky with 14 points and 12 Rebounds: 9, Utah – 1/25/17 Assists: 13 [4th], California – assists on Nov. 19. She scored a career-high 31 points, hitting 7-of-11 3-point field goals and adding 2/21/16 seven assists in a win over Colorado State on Dec. 8. She also had 20 points, making 15-of-20 Steals: 7, at UCLA – 01/01/17; at free throws, and forced six steals in a win at Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 17. Leonard wrapped Utah – 02/04/16; at UCLA – 1/1/17 up non-conference play with a record-breaking Blocks: 2, Loyola Marymount – performance, scoring 29 points on Dec. 21. But 11/14/15; St. Francis Brooklyn – 11/25/16 it was her fourth quarter that stood out when FG made: 10, at Northern Colorado she scored 22 points and hit seven (in nine – 11/11/16 attempts) field goals, setting school records in FG attempts: 23, Arizona State – 1/8/17 both categories for a single quarter. She filled up 3FG made: 7 [t-1st], Colorado State the stat sheet with 11 points, nine assists, seven – 12/8/16 rebounds and seven steals at No. 10 UCLA on 3FG attempts: 14 [t-5th], vs Wash- ington – 03/03/16 Jan. 1. She led the Buffs to a win over Arizona FT made: 15 [t-1st], at Mississippi on Jan. 6 with 20 points and nine assists and Valley St – 12/17/16 then scored 25 points two days later against No. FT attempts: 20 [1st], at Mississip- pi Valley St – 12/17/16 19 Arizona State. Leonard scored 22 points and had seven assists against No. 13/12 Stanford HONORS on Jan. 15 and 21 points and seven assists at • 2015-16 Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (Feb. 22) Oregon on Jan. 20. Leonard led the Buffs to a • 2015-16 All-Pac-12 honorable win over Utah on Jan. 25 with 24 points and mention a career-high nine rebounds. She led CU to • 2015-16 Pac-12 All-Freshman (coaches, media) another win on Feb. 3 with 25 points and six • 2016 Great Britain U-20 National assists, scoring 16 points in the fourth quarter Team to lead dramatic comeback against Washington • 2016-17 Hero Sports Division I State. She hit a key 3-pointer from nearly 30 HERO of the Week (Dec. 16) • 2016-17 Academic All-Pac-12 feet as the shot clock expired with 38 seconds honorable mention remaining to give the Buffs a 64-59 win at No. • 2016-17 first-team All-Pac-12 24 California on Feb. 12. She had 13 points and (coaches, media) 10 rebounds for her fourth career double-double

Career Statistics Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year Yr. GS-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2015-16 Fr. 30-29 956 31.9 131-365 .359 43-139 .309 58-77 .753 15 93 108 3.6 62-1 139 110 9 43 363 12.1 2016-17 So. 33-33 1156 35.0 182-499 .365 51-189 .270 148-202 .733 17 83 100 3.0 63-0 190 100 5 80 563 17.1 TOTAL 63-62 2112 33.5 313-864 .362 94-328 .287 206-279 .738 32 176 208 3.3 125-1 329 210 14 123 926 14.7

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in a win over Oregon on Feb. 19. In LEONARD’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS three games at the WNIT, Leonard 2015-16 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot F-O A TO Blk Stl Pts scored 35 points and had 18 assists, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT (11/14) *33 4-16 .250 1-5 .200 9-10 .900 1 4 5 1 8 5 2 2 18 hitting 15-of-16 free throw attempts. NORTHERN COLORADO (11/19) *24 4-8 .500 0-1 .000 0-2 .000 0 3 3 2 4 0 0 0 8 She had 23 points and made all five at Kentucky (11/22) *31 6-13 .462 3-4 .750 0-0 .000 2 4 6 4 10 4 0 1 15 MASSACHUSETTS (11/27) *27 2-7 .286 0-3 .000 1-1 1.000 0 2 2 3 6 3 1 3 5 free throw attempts in a first-round FLORIDA (11/28) *31 5-14 .357 2-6 .333 4-4 1.000 1 5 6 4 2 7 0 2 16 win over UNLV on March 16. In the at Colorado State (12/2) *36 7-13 .538 3-6 .500 4-5 .800 0 5 5 4 4 3 1 1 21 second round, she led the Buffs to at Long Beach State (12/6) *26 2-10 .200 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 1 3 4 3 4 4 1 1 5 NORTHERN ARIZONA (12/9) 22 4-6 .667 0-1 .000 2-2 1.000 0 4 4 2 4 2 0 0 10 an overtime win at South Dakota MISSOURI (12/12) *38 5-12 .417 3-4 .750 1-2 .500 0 3 3 0 5 3 0 1 14 State with 29 points, eight assists PRESBYTERIAN (12/19) *34 1-7 .143 1-5 .200 2-4 .500 0 4 4 3 7 2 0 2 5 and seven rebounds, making 10-of- at Wyoming (12/21) *31 6-16 .375 2-4 .500 4-4 1.000 1 2 3 3 4 1 0 1 18 *WASHINGTON (1/2) *37 7-19 .368 2-6 .333 3-3 1.000 0 6 6 1 6 2 0 1 19 11 free throws. She scored 15 points *WASHINGTON STATE (1/4) *35 5-19 .263 2-7 .286 2-2 1.000 2 1 3 1 4 8 0 4 14 and three assists in the fourth quarter *at California (1/8) *30 5-14 .357 2-6 .333 0-0 .000 1 1 2 2 0 4 0 1 12 and overtime periods. *at Stanford (1/10) *34 4-14 .286 1-7 .143 0-0 .000 0 1 1 5-1 5 3 0 0 9 *at Arizona State (1/15) *31 4-10 .400 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 0 2 2 2 3 5 0 0 9 2015-16 (Freshman): Leonard put *at Arizona (1/17) *37 3-11 .273 0-3 .000 6-8 .750 0 1 1 3 6 5 1 2 12 *OREGON (1/22) *26 2-10 .200 0-4 .000 1-2 .500 0 3 3 4 3 1 1 0 5 together one of the best freshman *OREGON STATE (1/24) *32 2-11 .182 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 0 2 2 0 5 2 0 1 6 seasons in program history as the *UCLA (1/29) *33 1-11 .091 1-8 .125 1-1 1.000 1 1 2 2 2 3 0 1 4 *USC (1/31) *33 5-13 .385 0-1 .000 7-10 .700 2 3 5 2 2 2 0 1 17 team’s starting point guard. She *at Utah (2/4) *37 6-10 .600 1-2 .500 3-4 .750 0 6 6 1 5 4 0 7 16 started in 29 of 30 games and was *UTAH (2/7) *35 2-11 .182 0-4 .000 0-0 .000 2 1 3 1 7 5 0 2 4 second on the team in scoring, *at Oregon State (2/12) *29 5-13 .385 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 0 3 3 1 1 3 0 1 11 *at Oregon (2/14) *35 2-7 .286 1-3 .333 4-4 1.000 1 6 7 2 3 8 1 1 9 averaging 12.1 points per game *STANFORD (2/19) *25 6-14 .429 1-6 .167 0-0 .000 0 2 2 3 2 5 0 1 13 and led the Buffs with 4.6 assists *CALIFORNIA (2/21) *35 9-18 .500 4-7 .571 1-2 .500 0 4 4 1 13 4 0 2 23 and 1.4 steals per game. She *at Washington State (2/25) *35 8-15 .533 3-5 .600 1-3 .333 0 7 7 0 7 5 0 2 20 *at Washington (2/27) *27 2-8 .250 0-3 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 1 3 5 1 1 4 closed out her debut season ranked vs. Washington (3/3) 37 7-15 .467 6-14 .429 1-2 .500 0 2 2 1 4 2 0 1 21 sixth in the Pac-12 Conference in Totals 956 131-365 .359 43-139 .309 58-77 .753 15 93 108 62-1 139 110 9 43 363 assists, 15th in steals and 20th in Pac-12 586 78-228 .342 21-82 .256 30-41 .732 9 52 61 32-1 77 74 4 28 207

scoring. In 11 games, the first-year 2016-17 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Buffalo led the team in scoring and Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts at Northern Colorado (11/11) *32 10-18 .556 4-8 .500 2-2 1.000 1 0 1 3 9 1 0 3 26 she led the squad in assists in 20 AIR FORCE (11/13) *26 7-14 .500 1-3 .333 5-6 .833 0 1 1 1 8 2 0 4 20 contests. Leonard registered two #15/19 KENTUCKY (11/19) *38 6-21 .286 1-10 .100 1-2 .500 0 1 1 2 12 0 0 2 14 points-assists double-doubles. The at North Dakota State (11/22) *28 7-20 .350 2-8 .250 1-1 1.000 0 0 0 4 5 1 0 3 17 ST. FRANCIS BROOKLYN (11/25) *17 6-11 .545 3-7 .429 1-2 .500 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 5 16 first came at Kentucky (11/22) with SMU (11/26) *31 5-14 .357 1-6 .167 2-3 .667 1 0 1 2 7 1 0 4 13 15 points and 10 assists and the SOUTHEASTERN LA. (11/30) *21 8-16 .500 1-5 .200 2-5 .400 0 3 3 0 3 4 0 0 19 second came against California IDAHO STATE (12/3) *18 2-10 .200 1-5 .200 0-0 .000 0 2 2 4 6 2 0 2 5 COLORADO STATE (12/8) *38 9-17 .529 7-11 .636 6-11 .545 0 5 5 2 7 2 0 1 31 (2/21) with 23 points and 13 assists. at Mississippi Valley State (12/17) *40 2-7 .286 1-4 .250 15-20 .750 0 2 2 2 1 7 0 6 20 She became just the fifth player in WYOMING (12/21) *37 9-19 .474 2-7 .286 9-13 .692 1 3 4 4 5 4 0 0 29 Colorado history to record multiple *at USC (12/30) *32 5-16 .313 0-0 .000 9-10 .900 1 4 5 2 1 4 0 3 19 *at #10/10 UCLA (1/1) *39 4-16 .250 0-8 .000 3-4 .750 1 6 7 4 9 5 0 7 11 points-assists double-doubles and *ARIZONA (1/6) *36 6-15 .400 0-5 .000 8-11 .727 1 2 3 0 9 4 0 1 20 is only the second player to earn a *#19/19 ARIZONA STATE (1/8) *35 9-23 .391 2-8 .250 5-7 .714 0 2 2 3 2 3 0 1 25 points-assists double-double while *#24/23 CALIFORNIA (1/13) *40 3-14 .214 1-8 .125 6-6 1.000 2 2 4 0 4 2 0 0 13 *#13/12 STANFORD (1/15) *40 6-19 .316 5-11 .455 5-6 .833 1 1 2 0 7 2 0 2 22 scoring more than 20 points, joining *at Oregon (1/20) *40 7-15 .467 2-9 .222 5-7 .714 0 6 6 1 7 4 0 3 21 Bridget Turner (1985-89) as the only *at #11/12 Oregon State (1/22) *32 2-10 .200 2-5 .400 0-2 .000 0 1 1 1 5 2 0 0 6 Buff to accomplish that feat. Her 13 *UTAH (1/25) *39 7-19 .368 1-3 .333 9-13 .692 2 7 9 1 3 2 0 3 24 *at Utah (1/28) *40 5-17 .294 0-2 .000 3-3 1.000 0 1 1 2 6 4 0 3 13 assists in the home finale against Cal *WASHINGTON STATE (2/3) *36 8-20 .400 1-7 .143 8-12 .667 1 2 3 1 6 1 0 4 25 was more than the entire Bears’ team *#10/10 WASHINGTON (2/5) *40 7-13 .538 1-2 .500 4-6 .667 0 6 6 2 6 2 0 5 19 total of 11 and her single-game mark *at #8/11 Stanford (2/10) *33 2-10 .200 0-2 .000 3-4 .750 0 0 0 2 7 1 0 0 7 *at #-/24 California (2/12) *40 2-11 .182 1-4 .250 4-4 1.000 1 3 4 1 7 5 0 2 9 ranked fourth-most all-time in CU *#11/11 OREGON STATE (2/17) *40 8-19 .421 0-3 .000 2-3 .667 0 1 1 1 5 3 0 1 18 history. After her stellar performance, *OREGON (2/19) *40 3-6 .500 0-0 .000 7-9 .778 0 5 5 1 10 6 1 1 13 she received Pac-12 Freshman of the *at #11/12 Washington (2/23) *29 1-10 .100 0-3 .000 3-4 .750 0 0 0 2 6 5 0 1 5 *at Washington State (2/25) *40 6-19 .316 2-4 .500 3-8 .375 2 2 4 3 2 3 0 2 17 Week Honors. In addition, Leonard *vs. Washington State (3/2) *38 3-13 .231 0-5 .000 2-2 1.000 1 1 2 3 6 3 1 6 8 was named to the 2016 Pac-12 All- UNLV (3/16) *38 7-14 .500 4-8 .500 5-5 1.000 0 3 3 2 5 1 1 2 23 at South Dakota State (3/19) *45 8-19 .421 3-10 .300 10-11 .909 0 7 7 2 8 7 0 2 29 Freshman Team by both coaches at Iowa (3/23) *38 2-14 .143 2-8 .250 0-0 .000 0 2 2 4 5 6 0 1 6 and media and received honorable Totals 1156 182-499 .365 51-189 .270 148-202 .733 17 83 100 63 190 100 5 80 563 mention to the All-Pac-12 Team. Pac-12 671 91-272 .335 18-84 .214 87-119 .731 12 51 63 27 102 58 1 39 287

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High School: Leonard is a 2015 graduate of Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, Texas. She led Carroll to a 26-7 record and GETTING TO KNOW KENNEDY You chose CU because: The relationships that I was able to undefeated District 7-6A season (12-0) by averaging 17.2 points, 7.5 create with the coaching staff and the way that the team made me assists, 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 steals per game as a senior. She was feel like I was already a Buff as soon as I got on campus. named the District MVP for the second straight season and claimed You’re most looking forward to this season because: It is another chance to create a lasting legacy at Colorado and is her fourth consecutive All-District First Team honor. Leonard was another year to get better also named the 2015 Dallas Fort-Worth Star-Telegram Super Team Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: Being able to Player of the Year. Leonard holds the Carroll school record for play for the name on the front of the jersey, not the one on the back assists with 921 and is also in the top three in scoring, rebounds Favorite quote: “The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still.” - Exodus 14:14. and steals for the Lady Dragons. A two-time team captain, she is Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Drive up the Flatirons and either a 2015 McDonald’s All-American nominee and was invited to play watch the sunrise or the sunset. It’s so peaceful. in the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-Start Game. If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what would it be and why?: House Hunters. The show is so soothing and Leonard is a four-time Dallas Morning News All-Area first team entertaining! performer and also a two-time member of the Texas Association One word to describe you off the court is: Hyperactive but of Basketball Coaches and Morning News All-State teams. She is really quiet Your pregame rituals are: Shower, watch a movie in the training ranked as the 40th best player in the nation, and the ninth best point room, get dressed and get buckets! guard, byProspectsNation.com. Leonard played club ball with the One thing people don’t know about you is: I am a dual citizen Cy Fair Nike Elites, compiling a 40-2 record as the starting point (Great Britain) guard and helping that program to a No. 1 ranking and the Nike The three things you cannot live without are: God, my family (including my pup Gus), and basketball National Championship in 2013. Best talent not related to basketball: Soccer Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: Academics: Leonard is majoring in communication with minors Anything that is an Annika Jank moment is really funny! in business and leadership. She earned Pac-12 All-Academic If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Soccer honorable mention as a sophomore. If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the world it would be: My dad. I love playing against him. Personal: Born on Sept. 27, 1996 in Hackensack, N.J., she is the Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: John Wall, daughter of Kyle and Lyndsey Leonard. She has two older sisters, Michael Jordan, Candace Parker, Scottie Pippen and Pau Gasol Hidden talents: I can bake and cook. Taylor, who is a lawyer, and MacKenzie, a junior at Missouri who Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game is also studying to be a lawyer. Her parents are Colorado State of HORSE?: Peyton Carter graduates, with her mom, a native of Scotland, a swimmer for the When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the Rams. She enjoys fishing, painting and adventuring. sport?: My dad got me started, I was pretty young and he used to take me to the gym all the time while he played pickup with the guys. What’s playing on your iPod right now?: Country music or Christian music. Nothing better. What is your favorite professional sports team?: Denver Broncos or Chicago Bulls What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” You wish you knew how to…: Either do a cartwheel or draw really well One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: To leave each person better off than I found them and to leave each place that I pass through better than I found it. Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: How to RISE UP in times of adversity. If you could meet any famous person it would be: Michael Jordan And you would ask that person: How he created such an incredible empire Most inspirational person in your life and why: My parents. They created a life out of nothing and I get the privilege of watching them live it everyday. Your plans after graduation are: To hopefully play professional basketball and then eventually coach college basketball Your hero is: God, my family Advice to young athletes: Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do anything. Go do it. Describe Coach J’s personality: Kind, loving, selfless, God- fearing, the best What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Hit the weight room to get stronger and quicker, and worked on all three levels of my game

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Alexis Robinson 2 Guard • 5-10 • Junior • Ashland, Ky. (Ashland Blazer H.S.)

2016-17 (Sophomore): Robinson was named all-Pac-12 honorable mention as a sophomore after averaging 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.0 steals, while starting 31 games. She shot 73.6 percent at the free throw line and 35.3 percent from 3-point range. For the season, she totaled 353 points, 108 rebounds, 81 assists and 63 steals. She scored in double figures 16 times and topped 20 points twice. Robinson led the Buffs to a season-opening win at Northern Colorado on Nov. 11 with 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting. She scored a career-high 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting and made all five free throw attempts, while also recording a career-high eight assists and four SINGLE-GAME HIGHS steals in a win over Air Force on Nov. 13. She led the Buffs to a win over No. 15/19 Kentucky with 19 (all-time ranking) points and four assists on Nov. 19. Robinson buried 4-of-7 3-point attempts and scored 16 points Points: 22, Air Force – 11/13/16 in a win over Idaho State on Rebounds: 10, at Long Beach State Dec. and then had 20 points – 12/06/15 Assists: 8, Air Force – 11/13/16 and five rebounds in a win at Steals: 5, at Utah – 01/28/17; at Mississippi Valley State on Utah – 1/28/17; UNLV – 3/16/17 Dec. 17. As the team moved Blocks: 2, 4 times FG made: 8, 4 times into Pac-12 play, she had 12 FG attempts: 18, California – points in a win over Arizona 1/13/17 on Jan. 6 and scored 18 points 3FG made: 5, vs Washington State – 3/2/17 against No. 24/23 California 3FG attempts: 9, California – on Jan. 13. Robinson scored 1/13/17 FT made: 7, Washington State – 18 points again on Jan. 22 1/4/16 at No. 11/12 Oregon State. FT attempts: 8, Washington State Her best game in conference – 1/4/16 play came on Feb. 5 when HONORS she scored 19 points on 7-of- • 2015-16 honorable mention Pac-12 All-Freshman (coaches) 14 shooting in a four-point • 2016-17 honorable mention loss to No. 10 Washington. All-Pac-12 (coaches) She was also key in a win at No. 24 California on Feb. 12, scoring 15 points and adding six assists. She nailed two important 3-pointers in the fourth quarter of that victory. Robinson added 14 points in a win over Oregon on Feb. 19. She led the Buffs in scoring in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament, hitting 5-of-6 3-pointers for 17 points with six assists against Washington State. She had 16 points in a WNIT first-round win over UNLV before missing the final two games of the postseason with an injury.

Career Statistics Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year Yr. GS-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2015-16 Fr. 30-20 783 26.1 81-261 .310 22-68 .324 44-68 .647 32 63 95 3.2 85-3 75 75 12 25 228 7.6 2016-17 So. 31-31 892 28.8 130-343 .379 54-153 .353 39-53 .736 25 83 108 3.5 60-1 81 56 17 63 353 11.4 TOTAL 61-51 1675 27.5 211-604 .349 76-221 .344 83-121 .686 57 146 203 3.3 145-4 156 131 29 88 581 9.5

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2015-16 (Freshman): Played in 30 ROBINSON’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS games and made 20 starts, averaging 2015-16 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot F-O A TO Blk Stl Pts 26.1 minutes on the floor. Robinson LOYOLA MARYMOUNT (11/14) 24 4-6 .667 3-3 1.000 2-4 .500 3 4 7 2 7 1 1 0 13 became a consistent starter at the NORTHERN COLORADO (11/19) 22 1-5 .200 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 3 0 3 0 1 2 at Kentucky (11/22) 24 2-10 .200 2-4 .500 0-0 .000 3 3 6 2 1 4 0 0 6 beginning of Pac-12 Conference MASSACHUSETTS (11/27) 22 8-10 .800 1-1 1.000 4-4 1.000 0 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 21 play, starting 17 of 18 games against FLORIDA (11/28) 25 2-9 .222 0-1 .000 3-4 .750 2 1 3 3 3 2 1 0 7 at Colorado State (12/2) 33 3-6 .500 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 1 2 3 3 1 2 1 2 7 league opponents. She averaged 7.6 at Long Beach State (12/6) *30 2-7 .286 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 4 6 10 2 5 6 1 0 5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists. NORTHERN ARIZONA (12/9) *18 1-5 .200 1-2 .500 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 1 5 MISSOURI (12/12) 22 4-8 .500 1-2 .500 2-2 1.000 1 1 2 3 5 2 0 1 11 She ranked second on the team in PRESBYTERIAN (12/19) 23 0-3 .000 0-0 .000 5-6 .833 2 2 4 2 2 1 1 3 5 assists, fourth in scoring and tied at Wyoming (12/21) 19 0-5 .000 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 0 0 0 5-1 2 0 0 0 1 *WASHINGTON (1/2) 29 5-11 .455 1-3 .333 2-2 1.000 3 3 6 2 5 0 1 2 13 for fourth in rebounding. Robinson *WASHINGTON STATE (1/4) *34 2-7 .286 0-2 .000 7-8 .875 1 3 4 2 5 2 1 1 11 registered a career-best 21 points *at California (1/8) *28 1-7 .143 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 3 3 4 4 3 0 1 2 *at Stanford (1/10) *31 6-14 .429 1-3 .333 2-4 .500 3 2 5 3 1 3 0 2 15 in Colorado’s opening game of the *at Arizona State (1/15) *23 1-9 .111 0-1 .000 0-2 .000 1 3 4 2 2 4 0 2 2 Omni Hotels Classic against UMass *at Arizona (1/17) *24 2-10 .200 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 2 1 3 3 1 1 0 1 5 (11/27) and collected a career-best *OREGON (1/22) *26 3-8 .375 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 4 2 1 0 0 6 *OREGON STATE (1/24) *23 1-5 .200 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 0 4 4 3 3 1 0 0 4 10 rebounds at Long Beach State *UCLA (1/29) *34 5-12 .417 2-5 .400 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 4 2 7 0 1 14 (12/6). The first-year Buff made 22 *USC (1/31) *33 5-11 .455 0-2 .000 0-4 .000 1 3 4 3 3 6 0 2 10 *at Utah (2/4) *29 3-9 .333 0-1 .000 2-2 1.000 0 4 4 3 3 2 0 0 8 3-pointers (22-of-68), third-most *UTAH (2/7) *27 5-15 .333 1-3 .333 2-4 .500 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 0 13 on the team and had 25 steals, *at Oregon State (2/12) *31 2-12 .167 1-3 .333 1-4 .250 1 1 2 4 2 3 1 0 6 *at Oregon (2/14) *37 7-14 .500 2-5 .400 1-4 .250 0 1 1 3 4 1 0 0 17 which also ranked third among her *STANFORD (2/19) *23 0-9 .000 0-2 .000 2-2 1.000 1 2 3 3 1 5 1 1 2 teammates. A strong debut season *CALIFORNIA (2/21) *19 1-4 .250 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 1 0 1 5-1 2 3 1 0 3 *at Washington State (2/25) *21 4-10 .400 2-4 .500 1-2 .500 0 1 1 5-1 0 2 0 1 11 garnered honorable mention to *at Washington (2/27) *17 1-8 .125 1-5 .200 0-0 .000 1 1 2 2 1 2 0 0 3 the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team for vs. Washington (3/3) 32 0-12 .000 0-5 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 1 4 3 0 0 0 Totals 783 81-261 .310 22-68 .324 44-68 .647 32 63 95 85-3 75 75 12 25 228 Robinson. Pac-12 489 54-175 .309 13-46 .283 24-42 .571 16 35 51 56-2 43 47 6 14 145

2016-17 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws High School: Robinson is a 2015 Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts graduate of Paul G. Blazer High at Northern Colorado (11/11) *28 7-13 .538 3-8 .375 0-1 .000 1 2 3 0 1 1 1 2 17 AIR FORCE (11/13) *30 8-14 .571 1-3 .333 5-5 1.000 2 2 4 0 8 2 0 4 22 School in Ashland, Ky. She capped #15/19 KENTUCKY (11/19) *33 8-16 .500 2-6 .333 1-1 1.000 0 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 19 off her storied four-year prep career at North Dakota State (11/22) *19 2-8 .250 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0 2 2 3 3 2 0 1 5 ST. FRANCIS BROOKLYN (11/25) *15 1-7 .143 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 1 5 6 2 6 3 1 0 3 by leading Ashland Blazer to its SMU (11/26) *25 2-6 .333 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 1 2 3 3 3 3 0 2 6 fourth consecutive Kentucky Region SOUTHEASTERN LA. (11/30) *22 4-11 .364 3-4 .750 0-0 .000 1 7 8 2 2 0 1 1 11 IDAHO STATE (12/3) *28 6-11 .545 4-7 .571 0-0 .000 0 4 4 1 4 1 2 2 16 16 championship. She averaged COLORADO STATE (12/8) *27 4-13 .308 1-7 .143 0-1 .000 1 3 4 3 6 1 0 0 9 14.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 at Mississippi Valley State (12/17) *38 8-16 .500 2-7 .286 2-4 .500 2 3 5 3 2 5 0 3 20 WYOMING (12/21) *38 3-9 .333 1-2 .500 2-4 .500 0 4 4 2 4 1 1 3 9 assists as a senior to help guide the *at USC (12/30) *24 0-3 .000 0-2 .000 1-2 .500 1 0 1 1 1 5 0 2 1 Kittens to a 26-7 overall record and *at #10/10 UCLA (1/1) *18 3-8 .375 1-5 .200 0-0 .000 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 7 *ARIZONA (1/6) *27 4-11 .364 2-5 .400 2-2 1.000 1 2 3 1 2 0 0 3 12 pulling off just the second four-peat *#19/19 ARIZONA STATE (1/8) *24 2-9 .222 0-2 .000 3-4 .750 1 0 1 3 2 0 0 2 7 in Region 16 since 1975. Robinson *#24/23 CALIFORNIA (1/13) *36 7-18 .389 4-9 .444 0-0 .000 3 2 5 1 0 4 0 3 18 *#13/12 STANFORD (1/15) *39 5-14 .357 3-6 .500 0-0 .000 1 3 4 1 1 2 0 0 13 earned Region 16 Tournament MVP *at Oregon (1/20) *38 3-10 .300 1-4 .250 0-2 .000 2 3 5 3 3 0 0 4 7 honors each of her four seasons. She *at #11/12 Oregon State (1/22) *36 6-15 .400 2-5 .400 4-4 1.000 0 5 5 2 1 5 2 2 18 was the 2015 Kentucky Association *UTAH (1/25) *27 4-6 .667 1-1 1.000 1-2 .500 0 4 4 3 1 2 0 3 10 *at Utah (1/28) *31 3-13 .231 0-6 .000 3-3 1.000 1 2 3 3 3 1 1 5 9 of Basketball Coaches Region 16 *WASHINGTON STATE (2/3) *28 2-13 .154 2-6 .333 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 3 1 1 2 6 Player of the Year and a finalist *#10/10 WASHINGTON (2/5) *37 7-14 .500 3-7 .429 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 19 *at #8/11 Stanford (2/10) *37 3-14 .214 1-5 .200 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 9 for the Miss Kentucky Basketball *at #-/24 California (2/12) *22 5-11 .455 3-6 .500 2-2 1.000 0 1 1 3 6 1 0 2 15 award. Robinson led Ashland to four *#11/11 OREGON STATE (2/17) *21 2-9 .222 0-3 .000 1-1 1.000 0 4 4 1 2 0 1 0 5 *OREGON (2/19) *35 6-14 .429 2-8 .250 0-3 .000 2 3 5 1 1 0 0 3 14 state tournaments, highlighted by *at #11/12 Washington (2/23) *33 2-7 .286 1-4 .250 2-2 1.000 0 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 7 a semifinals appearance in 2014. *at Washington State (2/25) *16 2-6 .333 2-4 .500 0-0 .000 2 2 4 1 2 4 0 2 6 *vs. Washington State (3/2) *28 6-9 .667 5-6 .833 0-0 .000 2 4 6 5 3 2 1 2 17 She is a two-time Area Player of UNLV (3/16) *32 5-15 .333 2-8 .250 4-4 1.000 0 4 4 1 2 4 0 5 16 the Year and a two-time member of at South Dakota State (3/19) DNP - INJ at Iowa (3/23) DNP - INJ the Lexington Herald Leader All- Totals 892 130-343 .379 54-153 .353 39-53 .736 25 83 108 60 81 56 17 63 353 State team. Robinson is the school’s Pac-12 529 66-195 .338 28-88 .318 23-31 .742 14 39 53 33 33 30 9 37 183

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all-time leader in assists (643) and steals (300) while ranking second in GETTING TO KNOW ALEXIS career blocks (219) and third in points (1,855). She was rated by ESPN You chose CU because: Because my very first visit, the HoopGurlz as the 91st best player in the nation and 21st guard. She team was so nice played club basketball with the Kentucky Premier EYBL team and was a You’re most looking forward to this season because: Me and Q (Quinessa Caylao-Do) breaking ankles Ohio/Kentucky All-Star and an Indiana Junior All-Star. Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: The fans Academics: Robinson is majoring in studio art and is interested in Favorite quote: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” becoming a dietitian and owning her own gym after graduation. Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Shop If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what Personal: Born on April 2, 1997, she is the daughter of Matt and Mary would it be and why?: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, because it’s funny Robinson. She has three younger siblings, Mykasa (16), DeVaunte (13) One word to describe you off the court is: Funny and Khia (9). She enjoys fishing and shopping. Your pregame rituals are: Taking a shower One thing people don’t know about you is: I have a scooter The three things you cannot live without are: God, my grandparents and nice clothes Best talent not related to basketball: Roller skating Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: When me and Q (Quinessa Caylao-Do) wrecked my scooter in the middle of the road If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Softball If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the world it would be: Maya Moore Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: Russell Westbrook, Candace Parker, LeBron James, Kelsey Plum and James Harden Hidden talents: Fidget spinner champion Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game of HORSE?: Me When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the sport?: When I was 4 and my dad What’s playing on your iPod right now?: “Southside” by Lloyd What is your favorite professional sports team?: Cavs What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: God motivates me to try and be the best I can be so when people ask how I did it, I can tell none of it would of be possible without God You wish you knew how to…: Dance One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: Giving back to my family Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: Time management If you could meet any famous person it would be: Austin McBroom from the Ace family And you would ask that person: To see all of his clothes Most inspirational person in your life and why: My mamaw, because her unconditional love not just for me but for any person that knows her inspires me and makes me want to be just like her Your plans after graduation are: Hopefully continue basketball professionally Your hero is: God and my grandparents Advice to young athletes: Make sure you surround yourself with people that love you Describe Coach J’s personality: She’s very caring, she definitely has those mother instincts What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: I have worked really hard in the weight room to become stronger

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Brecca Thomas 13 Guard • 5-5 • Senior • Stafford, Texas (The Kinkaid School)

2016-17 (Junior): Thomas played in 25 games as a junior and scored 26 points with 21 assists and 18 rebounds. She also made 5-of-6 free throw attempts. She scored in CU’s season-opening win at Northern Colorado on Nov. 11, making 1-of-2 field goal attempts and adding an assist and a steal. She had four points in a win at North Dakota State on Nov. 22. Thomas notched season highs of 10 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in a win over Southeastern Louisiana, hitting 4-of-5 from the floor and sinking both of her free throw attempts. She also had five points in a season-high 22 minutes in a win over Idaho State on Dec. 3. SINGLE-GAME HIGHS 2015-16 (Sophomore): Thomas played in all 30 games for the Buffs and matched a career-high (all-time ranking) Points: 12, Northern Arizona – with four starts as she averaged 19.5 minutes per game. She averaged 3.5 points, 1.9 rebounds 12/9/15 and 1.5 assists, all of which were Rebounds: 5, Southeastern La. – 11/30/16 personal-bests. Her top offensive Assists: 5, UMass – 11/27/15; performance came in Colorado’s Southeastern La. – 11/30/16; Northern Arizona – 12/9/15 eighth game of the season when Steals: 3, 4 times she posted a career-high 12 points Blocks: 2, Southeastern La. – against Northern Arizona (12/9) 11/30/16 FG made: 4, Southeastern La. on 4-of-5 shooting and 2-for-2 – 11/30/16; Presbyterian – from both behind the arc and at 12/19/15; Northern Arizona – 12/9/15 the free throw line. Thomas also FG attempts: 10, Northern recorded at least four rebounds in Colorado – 11/19/15; Wyoming – 12/21/14 five games during the season. She 3FG made: 3, UMass – 11/27/15 made a trip to the free throw line in 3FG attempts: 5, at Washington – nine games and was perfect from 02/27/16; UMass – 11/27/15 FT made: 4, Utah – 1/14/15; Loyola the charity stripe on four of those Marymount – 11/14/15 occasions. FT attempts: 6, Wyoming – 12/21/14 2014-15 (Freshman): Saw the HONORS most consistent time of all first- • 2015-16 Academic All-Pac-12 year Buffaloes, playing in 32 honorable mention • 2016-17 Academic All-Pac-12 games with four starts at point honorable mention guard, averaging 3.3 points and 1.3 assists. Thomas answered the call in her first big test as a starter. With senior Lexy Kresl sitting out to rest an injury, Thomas made her first start against region rival Wyoming (12/21). She had nine points, three rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes against the Cowgirls. Thomas also logged a pair of

Career Statistics Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year Yr. GS-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2014-15 Fr. 32-4 481 15.0 36-115 .313 15-48 .313 17-26 .654 4 26 30 0.9 37-0 40 64 0 12 104 3.3 2015-16 So. 30-4 585 19.5 38-111 .342 17-50 .340 11-17 .647 12 44 56 1.9 48-0 44 37 1 16 104 3.5 2016-17 Jr. 25-0 167 6.7 10-32 .313 1-7 .143 5-6 .833 3 15 18 0.7 13-0 21 10 2 6 26 1.0 TOTAL 87-8 1233 14.2 84-258 .326 33-105 .314 33-49 .673 19 85 104 1.2 98-0 105 111 3 34 234 2.7

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starts with Kresl in the home games THOMAS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS with Washington State (2/13) and 2014-15 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot F-O A TO Blk Stl Pts Washington (2/15) as the Buffaloes NORTH DAKOTA (11/15) 18 2-5 .400 1-3 .333 0-1 .000 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 5 went to a smaller, quicker lineup. WESTERN KENTUCKY (11/17) 13 2-4 .500 0-0 .000 1-1 1.000 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 3 5 ARKANSAS STATE (11/22) 17 0-3 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 She set a career high in points with at Denver (11/25) 19 1-6 .167 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 2 2 2 3 2 0 2 3 11 in the home win over Utah (1/14), MISSOURI STATE (11/28) 15 1-8 .125 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 0 2 COLORADO STATE (11/29) 5 0-2 .000 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 hitting a perfect 4-of-4 from the free SAN JOSE STATE (12/5) 14 1-5 .200 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 3 throw line. She worked on developing at #22/19 Iowa (12/7) 18 1-4 .250 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 2 at Missouri (12/12) 16 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 her shooting touch throughout WYOMING (12/21) *26 3-10 .300 0-2 .000 3-6 .500 0 3 3 2 2 2 0 0 9 the season, and it showed during LONG BEACH STATE (12/30) *18 1-1 1.000 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 0 9 0 1 3 *at #15/15 Stanford (1/3) 14 1-4 .250 1-1 1.000 1-2 .500 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 4 conference play. Thomas made 33 *at California (1/5) 20 3-4 .750 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0 0 0 2 2 5 0 0 8 percent from 3-point range during *USC (1/9) 14 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 *UCLA (1/11) 4 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 Pac-12 games (9-of-27) and also *UTAH (1/14) 17 3-7 .429 1-1 1.000 4-4 1.000 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 11 made 86 percent from the line during *at Utah (1/18) 12 2-4 .500 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 5 that same time frame (12-of-14). *at Washington (1/23) 2 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 *at Washington State (1/25) 7 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 *#11/11 ARIZONA STATE (1/30) 11 1-3 .333 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 3 High School: Thomas is a 2014 *ARIZONA (2/1) 9 0-2 .000 0-1 .000 1-2 .500 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 *at UCLA (2/6) 15 0-3 .000 0-3 .000 0-0 .000 0 3 3 0 3 4 0 0 0 graduate of The Kinkaid School *at USC (2/8) 28 1-5 .200 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 3 in Houston. She was a four-year *WASHINGTON STATE (2/13) *19 1-5 .200 1-3 .333 2-2 1.000 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 5 *WASHINGTON (2/15) *20 2-5 .400 0-1 .000 2-2 1.000 0 0 0 4 4 2 0 0 6 All-South Zone and All-Southwest *#7/8 OREGON STATE (2/20) 26 1-3 .333 0-1 .000 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 0 4 Preparatory Conference Division I *OREGON (2/22) 12 1-2 .500 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 2 *at Arizona (2/27) 12 1-4 .250 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 performer for the Falcons. Thomas *at #10/10 Arizona State (3/1) 15 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 2 scored 2,204 points during her vs. USC (3/5) 23 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 0 1 1 1 4 4 0 0 3 vs. #8/9 Oregon State (3/6) 12 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 career while dishing out 544 assists vs. California (3/7) 10 1-1 1.000 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 and 438 steals, averaging out to 17.4 Totals 481 36-115 .313 15-48 .313 17-26 .654 4 26 30 37 40 64 0 12 104 points, 4.3 assists and 3.4 steals Pac-12 257 20-60 .333 9-27 .333 12-14 .857 2 14 16 21 23 33 0 6 61 per outing. As a senior in 2014, she 2015-16 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot F-O A TO Blk Stl Pts averaged 18.6 points, 5.0 assists, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT (11/14) 13 0-2 .000 0-2 .000 4-4 1.000 0 2 2 4 2 1 0 1 4 3.5 steals and 3.4 rebounds helping NORTHERN COLORADO (11/19) *32 3-10 .300 0-3 .000 0-2 .000 1 3 4 1 3 3 0 2 6 at Kentucky (11/22) *17 0-2 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 4 4 3 0 4 0 0 0 Kinkaid to a 22-7 record and a third MASSACHUSETTS (11/27) 28 3-7 .429 3-5 .600 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 5 2 0 0 9 place SPC finish. Thomas helped to FLORIDA (11/28) 14 1-3 .333 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 2 at Colorado State (12/2) 14 1-5 .200 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 2 lead Kinkaid to back-to-back SPC at Long Beach State (12/6) 23 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 0 1 1 4 0 2 0 1 4 Championships in 2012 and ’13. NORTHERN ARIZONA (12/9) *27 4-5 .800 2-2 1.000 2-2 1.000 0 1 1 1 5 1 0 1 12 MISSOURI (12/12) 7 2-4 .500 0-2 .000 0-1 .000 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 As a junior, Thomas averaged 20.6 PRESBYTERIAN (12/19) 25 4-5 .800 1-1 1.000 1-1 1.000 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 1 10 points, 5.5 assists and 3.5 steals at Wyoming (12/21) *27 2-6 .333 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 1 2 3 3 1 3 0 0 5 *WASHINGTON (1/2) 7 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 guiding the Falcons to a 28-5 record. *WASHINGTON STATE (1/4) 15 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 2 3 2 2 0 0 0 2 She hit 47 percent from the field *at California (1/8) 20 0-2 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 1 2 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 *at Stanford (1/10) 19 1-3 .333 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 3 and was even more accurate from *at Arizona State (1/15) 19 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 3-point range, shooting 51 percent *at Arizona (1/17) 13 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 (72-of-141). Thomas averaged 17.3 *OREGON (1/22) 27 1-3 .333 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 1 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 4 *OREGON STATE (1/24) 22 1-2 .500 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 points, 4.2 steals and 3.8 assists as *UCLA (1/29) 24 2-5 .400 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0 2 2 2 1 2 0 0 5 a sophomore as the Falcons finished *USC (1/31) 22 1-5 .200 0-2 .000 0-1 .000 0 4 4 1 2 2 0 1 2 *at Utah (2/4) 20 0-3 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 2 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 31-3, setting a school record for *UTAH (2/7) 16 2-4 .500 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 4 1 0 0 3 4 wins and claiming their first of two *at Oregon State (2/12) 17 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 0 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 2 *at Oregon (2/14) 19 2-3 .667 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 1 6 straight SPC crowns. A McDonald’s *STANFORD (2/19) 20 2-6 .333 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 1 1 2 2 1 2 0 3 5 All-American nominee, she was *CALIFORNIA (2/21) 14 0-2 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 *at Washington State (2/25) 26 0-3 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 1 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 ranked as the 25th best point guard *at Washington (2/27) 24 2-6 .333 2-5 .400 0-0 .000 2 2 4 2 3 2 1 0 6 in the nation by ESPN HoopGurlz. vs. Washington (3/3) 14 2-3 .667 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 Totals 585 38-111 .342 17-50 .340 11-17 .647 12 44 56 48-0 44 37 1 16 104 Thomas played in the TABC All-Star Pac-12 344 15-57 .263 8-26 .308 3-5 .600 9 28 37 27 21 13 1 9 41 game, was the MVP of the Westbury

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Christian Rotary Tournament and 2016-17 Field Goals 3-Pointers Free Throws Opponent Min FG-A Pct 3FG Pct FT-A Pct Off Def Tot PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts on the All-Tournament team for at Northern Colorado (11/11) 8 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 the HISD Tournament. Thomas AIR FORCE (11/13) 10 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 #15/19 KENTUCKY (11/19) 5 0-2 .000 0-1 .000 1-2 .500 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 also lettered twice in track & field, at North Dakota State (11/22) 14 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 4 ST. FRANCIS BROOKLYN (11/25) 19 1-3 .333 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 1 3 1 0 1 2 participating in the 100 meters, shot SMU (11/26) 9 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 put and triple jump, and in softball SOUTHEASTERN LA. (11/30) 20 4-5 .800 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 0 5 5 2 5 1 2 3 10 IDAHO STATE (12/3) 22 2-5 .400 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 2 2 2 3 0 0 0 5 where she played center field. She COLORADO STATE (12/8) 4 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Mississippi Valley State (12/17) DNP - CD played club basketball for the DFW WYOMING (12/21) 6 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Elite program. *at USC (12/30) 6 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 *at #10/10 UCLA (1/1) DNP - CD *ARIZONA (1/6) 1 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Academics: Thomas is a strategic *#19/19 ARIZONA STATE (1/8) 1 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *#24/23 CALIFORNIA (1/13) DNP - CD communication major with business *#13/12 STANFORD (1/15) DNP - CD *at Oregon (1/20) 0+ 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 and leadership minors. She has *at #11/12 Oregon State (1/22) 3 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 been named Pac-12 All-Academic *UTAH (1/25) 1 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *at Utah (1/28) 0 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 honorable mention as a sophomore *WASHINGTON STATE (2/3) 3 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 and junior. *#10/10 WASHINGTON (2/5) DNP - CD *at #8/11 Stanford (2/10) 7 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *at #-/24 California (2/12) DNP - CD *#11/11 OREGON STATE (2/17) DNP - CD Personal: Born Brecca Thomas *OREGON (2/19) DNP - CD on November 14, 1996, she is the *at #11/12 Washington (2/23) 10 0-4 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 *at Washington State (2/25) 0+ 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 daughter of Carl Sr., and Alvirita *vs. Washington State (3/2) 4 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Thomas. She has an older brother, UNLV (3/16) 2 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at South Dakota State (3/19) 3 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 Carl Jr., who was a swimmer at at Iowa (3/23) 9 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 167 10-32 .313 1-7 .143 5-6 .833 3 15 18 13 21 10 2 6 26 Ouchita Baptist University. She Pac-12 32 0-7 .000 0-2 .000 2-2 1.000 2 2 4 5 1 1 0 0 2 would like to compete in basketball at the professional level or would be interested in becoming a community relations manager or a marketing consultant. She enjoys swimming, rock climbing, collecting playing cards and boxing. Her favorite event while in high school was when her team would go Thanksgiving shopping for less fortunate families.

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GETTING TO KNOW BRECCA You chose CU because: It is a beautiful place with beautiful people You’re most looking forward to this season because: It is my senior season and it is going to be a great one Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: The culture Favorite quote: “Positive mind, positive vibes, positive life.” Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Sleep, work out, eat, and go to the movies, and have fun If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what would it be and why?: Ninja Warrior One word to describe you off the court is: Chill Your pregame rituals are: Take a nap and pray One thing people don’t know about you is: I love to box The three things you cannot live without are: The Bible, my family and my heart (lol get it?) Best talent not related to basketball: Dancing and shower singing Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: Camping in the rain If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Tennis If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the world it would be: Kobe Bryant Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Candace Parker, Hakeem Olajuwon Hidden talents: I can solve one side of a Rubik’s Cube Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game of HORSE?: Tad Wedel When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the sport?: When I was in the womb. My family got me started. What’s playing on your iPod right now?: An eclectic mix of tunes What is your favorite professional sports team?: U.S. Women’s Soccer Team What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: “Never stop grinding” You wish you knew how to…: Fly One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: To make 9-year-old me proud Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: Teamwork makes the dream work If you could meet any famous person it would be: Beyonce And you would ask that person: Can I babysit Blue, Rumi, and Sir? Most inspirational person in your life and why: My parents. If I could be half the person they are, then I’d be happy. They are my everything and then some. Your plans after graduation are: Continue my education and get my master’s in sports performance. Your hero is: My grandmother “Grandma Boots” Advice to young athletes: No matter what, be your best 100% of the time at whatever you do. Describe Coach J’s personality: She’s definitely Mama Bear…gentle but has our back! What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Working hard!

44 2017-18 Colorado Women’s Basketball 2017-18 buffaloes Janea Bunn Forward • 6-3 • Junior • Springfield, Mass. 1 (Central H.S./Midland College)

Prior to CU: Bunn led Midland (Texas) GETTING TO KNOW JANEA College with 11.7 points, 9.6 rebounds You chose CU because: I felt that God told me to come here. and 2.9 blocked shots, starting 25 You’re most looking forward to this season games as a sophomore in 2016-17 and because: Better exposure and I’ve finally made it to earned NJCAA honorable mention All- the university level Favorite quote: “Be direct or be quiet” America. She helped the Lady Chaps to Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Eat a 17-10 record and averaged 12.6 points If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what and 13.3 rebounds over the final seven would it be and why?: Bad Girls Club because I like games of the season, leading the team to a 5-2 record over that stretch. For challenges the season, she had single-game highs of 23 points, 23 rebounds and seven One word to describe you off the court is: Introverted blocked shots (twice). Bunn also topped 20 points four times and scored in Your pregame rituals are: Listening to Chief Keef double figures 16 times. She had 10 double-doubles as well and went on to One thing people don’t know about you is: I play earn first-team all-conference honors. As a freshman in 2014-15 at Northeast video games. (Neb.) Community College, Bunn averaged 11.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.0 The three things you cannot live without are: God, food, air blocked shots in 31 games. Best talent not related to basketball: Dancing If you could play one other sport in college it would High School: A 2014 graduate of Central High School, she was named first- be: Volleyball team all-Western Massachusetts as a junior and as a senior, and participated If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against in two all-star games after averaging 13.3 points, 14 rebounds and 4.8 blocks anyone in the world it would be: Paul George Hidden talents: Drawing as a senior. She didn’t start playing basketball until her freshman year of high Between your teammates and you, who would win school and lettered three seasons. Bunn also played volleyball as a senior. at a game of HORSE?: Me When did you first play basketball, who got you Academics: Bunn is started on the sport?: In high school. My brother got majoring in sociology. me interested. What’s playing on your iPod right now?: “Sosa Chamberlain” by Chief Keef Personal: Janea Bunn What is your favorite professional sports team?: was born on April 9, Boston Celtics 1996, to Walter Flintroy What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates and Joyce Ben-Israel. you the most?: Look good, play good You wish you knew how to…: Sing She has an older brother One thing you want to accomplish in your life Rhashawn Bunn, a would be: Getting married younger sister Nikisha Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in Bunn, and older sisters basketball has taught you: Boldness Nina Anderson and If you could meet any famous person it would be: Chief Keef Vanessa Salone. In her And you would ask that person: Can you come to my spare time, she enjoys basketball games? listening to Chief Keef, Your plans after graduation are: Whatever God wants me to do dancing, and playing Your hero is: God video games. Advice to young athletes: Don’t be afraid to speak your mind. Describe Coach J’s personality: Nurturing What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Practice

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Peyton Carter 12 Guard • 5-8 • Freshman • Louisville, Colo. (Monarch H.S.)

High School: Carter was a four- GETTING TO KNOW PEYTON year letterwinner at Monarch High You chose CU because: I chose CU because of the coaching staff, and also because it offers a balance of my academic goals and desire School. She was named first-team to compete at the highest level. all-conference, first-team USA All- You’re most looking forward to this season because: I know how Colorado and honorable mention hard my teammates and I have been working so I’m excited to play Class 5A all-state as a senior other Pac-12 schools and see how our work has paid off. Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: The family when she averaged 15.8 points, environment, the bond between my teammates and I, and the energy 3.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 on game days steals. She led Monarch to a 16-7 Favorite quote: “It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart record and a trip to the state tournament as the No. 10 seed. Carter that matters” - Evander Holyfield scored in double figures 20 times with a season-high of 26 against Rocky Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Walk around Pearl Street or go hiking If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what would it be Mountain on Feb. 14. As a junior, Carter averaged 15.2 points and 4.0 and why?: Amazing Race because I would enjoy the competition and assists to earn first-team all-conference. She helped the team to the being able to work with my teammates state tournament semifinals as a sophomore, averaging 5.5 points. She One word to describe you off the court is: Funny played a key role in the postseason that year, hitting seven consecutive Your pregame rituals are: Listening to music and ball handling routine free throws at the end of the team’s Sweet 16 win to clinch the victory. One thing people don’t know about you is: I have a pet fish named Maverick Also an excellent student, she was named first-team Academic All- The three things you cannot live without are: My friends and family, State as a junior and senior. She’s also a member of the National Honor basketball and Nike clothes Society. At Monarch, she was coached by former CU women’s basketball Best talent not related to basketball: Swimming standout Gail Hook, along with Bill Bradley. With the Boulder Rockies Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: AAU team, Carter led the team to a number of championships. In 2016, When we went camping over the summer a few of us went fishing, but then it started pouring rain and we all had to sprint into our tents to the Rockies won the Nike national championship in Washington D.C. and keep dry the USJN Mountain West championship. Her team also won those two If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Soccer tournaments in 2015. She was named to all-star teams at the Windy City If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the Classic and the Blue Star Nationals tournament. world it would be: Steph Curry Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: Magic Johnson, Academics: Carter plans Michael Jordan Hidden talents: Cooking and hula-hooping on majoring in integrative Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game of physiology at Colorado HORSE?: Myself and would like to become When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the a pediatrician after gradu- sport?: 3rd grade, my dad ation. What’s playing on your iPod right now?: “Rake It Up” by Yo Gotti What is your favorite professional sports team?: Golden State Warriors Personal: Peyton Carter What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the was born on Aug. 1, 1999, most?: Mind over matter to Steven Carter and You wish you knew how to…: Dance Michelle Evans. Her older One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: Getting sister Alex Evans played my PhD basketball at CSU-Pueblo Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: Sportsmanship and how to learn from mistakes and she has a younger If you could meet any famous person it would be: Michael Phelps brother Greysen Carter. And you would ask that person: What it took to become so Outside of basketball successful she enjoys babysitting, Most inspirational person in your life and why: My dad because he swimming, and spending has shown me the meaning of hard work time with family and Your plans after graduation are: Play basketball overseas or go to medical school friends. She is a member Your hero is: My brother of a record-holding relay Describe Coach J’s personality: Compassionate, loving team at Rock Creek Flyers dependable, focused Swimming Club. What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Get stronger in the weight room

46 2017-18 Colorado Women’s Basketball 2017-18 buffaloes Sara Castro Guard • 5-8 • Freshman • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 44 Spain (IES Guanarteme)

High School: Sara GETTING TO KNOW SARA Castro graduated from You chose CU because: Coaches, such a lovely place and a good team in one of the best conferences in the U.S. IES Guanarteme in You’re most looking forward to this season because: As a team: 2017. Her team won the win most of the games we play. As an individual: Improve my basketball skills and go to the national team in Spain. national championship Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: The facilities in 2016-17 and won Favorite quote: Remember always where you came from the Canary Islands Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Watching football and volleyball so far championship every If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what would it be and why?: Spanish TV show called “Supervivientes” (Survivors) because I year from 2014 to 2017. She also averaged 15.4 points, 4.5 like the idea of being on an island for three months without any goods rebounds and 3.1 assists in 2016-17. One word to describe you off the court is: Unselfish Your pregame rituals are: Music Academics: Castro plans on majoring in business. After One thing people don’t know about you is: I give good advice graduation, she would like to become a sports agent. The three things you cannot live without are: Family, basketball and music Best talent not related to basketball: Help people Personal: Sara Castro Marrero was born on Oct. 14, 1999, Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: When to Joaquin Castro Marrero and Leticia Marrero León. She we went to the football game all together has an older brother Jorge and an older sister Alba. She If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Soccer or tennis grew up in the Canary Islands of Spain, near Africa, and is If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the world bilingual. She hopes to play for the Spain national team after it would be: Kyrie Irving her career at CU. Her favorite sports team is FC Barcelona Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and one of the Gasol and if she were to play another sport in college, it would be brothers soccer. When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the sport?: School, myself, I started playing on the playground What’s playing on your iPod right now?: “Don’t Hold Back” by The Sleeping What is your favorite professional sports team?: FC Barcelona What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: Do my best always so my family can be proud and for the ones that didn’t believe in me You wish you knew how to…: Not study and still pass the exams One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: WNBA and work when I’m older in a profession that I love Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: Do not be selfish with my team If you could meet any famous person it would be: Beyonce or Rihanna (both at the same time would be better) And you would ask that person: What made you keep going in the hard times? Most inspirational person in your life and why: Family, because they have always fought to have what they wanted Your plans after graduation are: Play in the WNBA or start working as a sports agent Your hero is: My parents Advice to young athletes: Don’t give up when times gets harder because this is just the beginning Describe Coach J’s personality: Someone who cares to make us grow as a person and to make us smile What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Run so I can get used to the altitude (still not used to it), shoot alone and get better in the weight room

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Jaimie Curtis 50 Center • 6-7 • Junior • Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin H.S./Sierra College)

At Sierra College: Curtis led Sierra GETTING TO KNOW JAIMIE You chose CU because: Beautiful campus and a huge College, one of the top two-year support system programs in the state of California, You’re most looking forward to this season because: I to Big 8 Conference championships get to be on the court with my team Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: How as a freshman and sophomore. In much everyone is there for you 29 games in 2016-17, she averaged Favorite quote: “Win, lose or draw, don’t ever let anyone out hustle you.” 6.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Explore all the different blocked shots as a reserve for the types of restaurants Wolverines. She also shot 57 percent from the floor as the team finished If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what would it be and why?: Extreme Makeover Home Edition 26-4 overall and ranked No. 3 in the state. Curtis scored in double figures because I would be helping change someone life six times as a sophomore, including a season-high 19 points in a 106-83 One word to describe you off the court is: Kind Your pregame rituals are: Safeway sandwich and win at American River. She also had 18 points in a 68-56 win at Santa Jamba Juice Rosa on Jan. 24. She reached double figures in rebounds two times One thing people don’t know about you is: I have as well, with a season-high 12 boards in a one-point win at Ventura in an extremely big heart for the homeless. I want to help them all. December. She made a difference on the defensive end, recording at The three things you cannot live without are: Phone, least one blocked shot in all but two games, and had a season-best five yummy food, family Best talent not related to basketball: Makeup blocks against Fresno. Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: Living with them for a year with three in one High School: At Rocklin High School, she was her team’s defensive room If you could play one other sport in college it would be: player of the year and named second-team all-conference after leading Volleyball her team to a 20-9 record as a senior. She graduated in 2013. She played If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone AAU basketball for in the world it would be: LeBron James Hidden talents: Makeup JPS and Just Believe Between your teammates and you, who would win at a Sports. game of HORSE?: Probably Kennedy Leonard When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the sport?: I started seriously playing my sophomore Academics:Curtis is year in high school and the coach got ahold of me majoring in psychology. What’s playing on your iPod right now?: Jacquees She would like to What is your favorite professional sports team?: Warriors become a parole officer What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you after graduation. the most?: When it’s a close game You wish you knew how to…: Dunk One thing you want to accomplish in your life would Personal: Jaimie Lynn be: Travel the world and help orphanages Curtis was born on July Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball 14, 1995, in Berkeley, has taught you: Time management If you could meet any famous person it would be: Calif., to Steve and Michael B. Jordan Patty Curtis. She has a And you would ask that person: Everything Most inspirational person in your life and why: My mom twin sister Kaitlyn. She because she is the strongest person I know enjoys being a make- Your plans after graduation are: To travel and then start up artist outside of my career Your hero is: My mom basketball. Advice to young athletes: “Just believe” Describe Coach J’s personality: The sweetest and most caring person ever What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Stick to the gym and the books!

48 2017-18 Colorado Women’s Basketball 2017-18 buffaloes Mathilde Diop Guard • 6-2 • Sophomore • Dakar, Senegal (Lycee Gambetta 23 [Arras, France]/Arizona Western College)

At Arizona Western: Diop GETTING TO KNOW MATHILDE spent her freshman season You chose CU because: I felt like home when I came to visit. There was this family atmosphere and it meant a lot to me. Being at Arizona Western College in far away from home and not having anybody from my family in the country is not always easy so it was important to me. 2016-17. At AWC, she averaged You’re most looking forward to this season because: I want 9.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.4 to get better, I want to get somewhere and I want to reach my assists, 2.1 steals and 1.2 best because I know I can do better than what I’ve done so far. Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: The team blocked shots, while starting spirit and once again the family atmosphere 27 of 30 games. She scored in Favorite quote: “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run double figures 16 times, including a season-high 17 points in a 65- into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan 45 win over Glendale C.C. on Feb. 18. She also had two games of One word to describe you off the court is: Goal-oriented 10 rebounds and season highs of seven assists, four steals and four Your pregame rituals are: Praying, listening to music blocks. Arizona Western finished the season 23-9 and reached the One thing people don’t know about you is: I’ve lived in three different continents and I speak four languages regional final. The three things you cannot live without are: Family, basketball, friends High School: She graduated from Lycee Gambetta in Arras, France Best talent not related to basketball: Probably modeling in 2015. If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Handball but it doesn’t exist in the U.S. If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the Academics: She is majoring in sociology. world it would be: My dad Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: Kevin Personal: Mathilde Aicha Diop was born on June 15, 1997, in Dakar, Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Draymond Green Senegal, to Mouhamadou Moustapha Diop and Maximiana Lopez When did you first play basketball, who got you started on Diop. Her father also the sport?: I was around 5-6 years old I think. My dad got me started. played professional What’s playing on your iPod right now?: “Hell and Back” by basketball for Stade Kid Ink Francais and was What is your favorite professional sports team?: I really don’t have one an Olympian in What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the Senegal. She is most?: Michael Jordan’s quotes! fluent in four different You wish you knew how to…: Sing or play football One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: languages. Outside Make my parents proud of basketball, she Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: Public speaking and being more open enjoys listening to If you could meet any famous person it would be: Kevin music, Netflix and Durant eating. And you would ask that person: How do you deal with all these haters? Lol and how did you get to where you’re at? Most inspirational person in your life and why: My dad because he’s been through all kinds of stuff, he just knows so much about life and basketball that I love sitting there and just listening to his life experiences. Your plans after graduation are: Play professional basketball and help out kids back home Your hero is: My parents and my siblings Advice to young athletes: Hard work always pays off and always chase your dreams. Describe Coach J’s personality: She is great on and off the court. Always encouraging and caring! What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Working out with my former club

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Mya Hollingshed 21 Guard/Forward • 6-4 • Freshman • Houston, Texas (Bellaire H.S.)

High School: Hollingshed was a GETTING TO KNOW MYA You chose CU because: The community, and it felt like four-year letterwinner at Bellaire another place I could call home. High School. She averaged 18 You’re most looking forward to this season because: Its my first year in college playing in the Pac-12 points and 11 rebounds as a senior, Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: The while earning first-team all-state energy, and the will to win Favorite quote: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in honors and being selected as a my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been team captain. She also averaged trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over again and that is why I succeed. - 15 points and eight rebounds as a Michael Jordan junior. As a result of her success at Bellaire, she was a McDonald’s All- Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Hang out with teammates and other student-athletes American nominee. She also competed with Texas Elite Phenoms AAU One word to describe you off the court is: Light-hearted and was named an Adidas All-America and Under Armour All-American. Your pregame rituals are: Listening to music and eating candy One thing people don’t know about you is: I love to Academics: Hollingshead is currently undecided on her major, but is dance and on the low like country music interested in coaching basketball after graduation. The three things you cannot live without are: My family, basketball and Twizzlers Best talent not related to basketball: Dancing Personal: Mya Hollingshed was born on Oct. 29, 1999 to Modeane If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Walker. She loves to dance to any type of music and enjoys arts and crafts Volleyball If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in in her spare time. She also likes to laugh and crack jokes and describes the world it would be: LeBron James herself as a light-hearted person, who loves to lighten the mood. Her Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tristan father Leroy played basketball at Grambling State and Alcorn State, and Thompson her grandfather Terry Sykes played at Grambling and was selected in the Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game of HORSE?: Me second round of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets. When did you first play basketball, who got you started on the sport?: I just picked up a basketball when I was a kid and played ever since. But I started playing organized basketball in THE 8th grade. What’s playing on your iPod right now?: Migos What is your favorite professional sports team?: Cleveland Cavaliers What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: Losing motivates me because I hate to lose. I know how to be a good loser and learn from it, but I hate losing so much that I just want to win all the time. You wish you knew how to…: Multi-task without stressing One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: Graduate college and either play professionally or get a job Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: Mental toughness If you could meet any famous person it would be: LeBron James And you would ask that person: Are you my dad? But seriously I would ask him what has led him to so much success basketball and life-wise. Most inspirational person in your life and why: My mother and grandmother Your plans after graduation are: Play professionally or move back home and get a job with what I majored in Your hero is: My mom and grandmother Advice to young athletes: If you really want to do something, do it. Don’t have any regrets. Describe Coach J’s personality: The most easy-going, friendliest coach in the world What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Compete!!!

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Annika Jank 25 Forward • 6-3 • Freshman • Edina, Minn. (Edina H.S.)

High School: Jank was a GETTING TO KNOW ANNIKA You chose CU because: The family atmosphere, the team and five-year letterwinner at Edina the coaching staff, and the city of Boulder High School in basketball and You’re most looking forward to this season because: I am became the school’s all-time excited to compete at a higher level and improve my game Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: To be able leading scorer and rebounder. to compete at a high level surrounded by great people She earned all-state honors Favorite quote: “Today I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I can do what others can’t.” her final three years and was Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Go to Sweet Cow Ice Cream a four-time all-conference shop, hang out with my friends or play basketball winner. As a senior, she averaged 19 points and nine rebounds, One word to describe you off the court is: Goofy Your pregame rituals are: I have to eat my food exactly three leading the Hornets to a 20-9 record. ESPN listed her as a three- hours before game time and I always pray during the National star recruit. She also lettered three years in volleyball as a right-side Anthem One thing people don’t know about you is: I’ve loved coffee hitter. Jank played club ball for Minnesota Fury AAU. since kindergarten The three things you cannot live without are: Coffee, my Academics: She is undecided on her major. devotionals, and gum Best talent not related to basketball: Talking Personal: Annika Lynn Jank was born on Aug. 7, 1998, to Jonathan Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: When we went camping as a team. We were in and Kris Jank. She has a younger sister Erika. She hopes to play storm and the tent was caving in! It was a very funny and scary moment all at once! professionally after graduation or go into coaching. Outside of If you could play one other sport in college it would be: basketball she enjoys hanging out with friends, adventuring outdoors Volleyball and working out. She was the Minnesota state champion in ultimate If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the world it would be: Candace Parker Frisbee in 2015. Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: Diana Taurasi, Lindsay Whalen, Candace Parker, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game of HORSE?: Definitely me What’s playing on your iPod right now?: Country music What is your favorite professional sports team?: Golden State Warriors What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: You just can’t beat a person who never gives up! You wish you knew how to…: Play soccer One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: To change the lives of the people around me and to live a happy life! Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: Competitiveness If you could meet any famous person it would be: Steph Curry And you would ask that person: If I could babysit his kids Most inspirational person in your life and why: My grandma! She has gone through so much in her life and has shown me how to be strong even in the worst circumstances. Your plans after graduation are: To hopefully play basketball overseas and then maybe be a coach Your hero is: My parents Advice to young athletes: Never give up and to go 100% all of the time! Describe Coach J’s personality: Always so nice, caring and smiley What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: I have worked hard in the weight room and put lots of time in on the court to improve

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Aubrey Knight 24 Guard • 6-1 • Freshman • Ventura, Calif. (Ventura H.S.)

High School: Knight GETTING TO KNOW AUBREY You chose CU because: I chose to come to CU because of the very welcoming was a three-time league attitude and the connection I had made with the team just from the short time I most valuable player and had come to visit. lettered in basketball four You’re most looking forward to this season because: I can’t wait to finally compete and not only represent the name on the back of my jersey but more years at Ventura High importantly to represent the name on the front. School. As a senior, she Your favorite thing about Colorado Basketball is: The friendships I have averaged 15.3 points made and how much the coaches support each and everyone on the team on and off the court. and 8.4 rebounds and Favorite quote: “A certain darkness is needed to see the stars.” also earned Ventura County Player of the Year and was one Favorite thing to do in Boulder: My favorite thing about Boulder is the of 10 players named to the All-Los Angeles Times team. She amazing view of the Flatirons and the amazing college atmosphere. also led her team to the CIF Southern Regional finals in the If you could pick one reality TV show to be on what would it be and why?: Cops because that is the line of work I would like to pursue in the future. Open Division after winning the CIF championship in 1A as a One word to describe you off the court is: Outgoing sophomore and 1AA as a junior. Altogether, Ventura compiled Your pregame rituals are: Listening to music to calm my nerves a 98-25 record during her four years and she averaged over One thing people don’t know about you is: I was named after both of my 13.5 points and seven rebounds each season. An outstanding grandpas. all-around athlete, Knight was also a three-year letterwinner as The three things you cannot live without are: My family, my dog and a basketball a middle blocker in volleyball and earned first-team all-county Best talent not related to basketball: Playing volleyball and all-league each year. As a senior, she led Ventura to a CIF Favorite story about a teammate or you with your teammates: When Southern Section Division II championship. She played AAU our whole team went camping and had to create a rap. It was a super fun experience and defiantly made us closer as a team. basketball for 805 and Team Taurasi, leading team Taurasi to If you could play one other sport in college it would be: Volleyball the quarterfinals at Nike Nationals in 2016. She was a four-star If you could have a shot to play 1-on-1 against anyone in the world it would recruit by ESPN. be: Elena Delle Donne Your all-time ‘Starting 5’ for NBA and/or WNBA: NBA: Stephen Curry, LeBron Academics: She plans on a double major in sociology and James, Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. WNBA: Elena Delle Donne, Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi, Nneka Ogwumike and Breanna Stewart psychology and would like to be a detective after graduation. Hidden talents: I’m ambidextrous. I write with my right hand, shoot with my left, and kick a soccer ball with my left foot. Personal: Aubrey Between your teammates and you, who would win at a game of HORSE?: Me Francesca Knight What’s playing on your iPod right now?: “Silence” by Marshmello, Khalid was born on April What is your favorite professional sports team?: Golden State Warriors 21, 1999 to Roger What phrase, saying, theme or situation motivates you the most?: “The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” and Nancy Knight. You wish you knew how to…: Dance She has an older One thing you want to accomplish in your life would be: Happiness sister Allia, who Best ‘non-athletic’ skill that competing in basketball has taught you: To played volleyball take every loss as a learning experience. at Oakland (Mich.) If you could meet any famous person it would be: Steph Curry And you would ask that person: I would ask him what motivates him and what University, and an made him push to become the player and person he is today. older brother Ethan. Most inspirational person in your life and why: The most inspirational person Outside of basketball in my life would be my parents because they have taught me no matter what anything is possible and put me in a position to be successful. she enjoys surfing, Your plans after graduation are: My goal is to become a detective, but once volleyball and hiking. I graduate college, my plan is to take a year to travel around the world or play basketball overseas before starting my career. Your hero is: My sister Advice to young athletes: My advice would be to always follow your heart and never stop working hard. Describe Coach J’s personality: Genuine, open-hearted, hard-working, and will push you to be the best What have you done this offseason to “Elevate Your Game?”: Worked on my shooting/dribbling, and getting in shape

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