1 Shayla Russell 3 Briya Dancer 4 Ashley McGee 5 Racquel Davis 10 April Smith So. F 6-0 Fr. F 5-10 Sr. G 5-3 So. F 6-0 Sr. F 6-0 Bronx, NY Duncanville, TX Milwaukee, WI Bamberg, Germany Auburn, AL Frederick Douglass Acad. Duncanville HS Central State Bamberg Auburn HS
12 Shavonda Price 13 Simone Victor 14 LaKendra Wilkerson 15 Chante’ Bell 20 Terran Quattlebaum Sr. G 5-8 Jr. G 5-7 So. F 5-10 So. G 5-9 Sr. G 5-6 Fort Wayne, IN Brooklyn, NY Greensboro, NC Fayetteville, NC Mitchellville, MD Defiance College Monroe College Maryland Eastern-Shore Westover HS CH Flowers HS
23 LaQwesha Gamble 30 Brittany Dorsett 32 Brinee’ Dancer 34 Terrica Jones 50 Phyllis Jenson Sr. G 5-10 Jr. G 5-8 Fr. F 5-10 Sr. G 5-6 Sr. C 6-3 Winter Haven, FL Winston-Salem, NC Duncanville, TX Raleigh, NC Los Angeles, CA Kentucky UNC-Greensboro Duncanville HS Wake-Rolesville HS San Antonio JC
Vanessa Taylor Ronnie Enoch Andre Green Jamar Simmons Judene Wright NiKia Wynn Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Volunteer Assistant Volunteer Assistant Volunteer Assistant JOHNSONgeneral C. SMITH information UNIVERSITY 2011- 12 L ADY G OLDEN B ULLS B ASKETBALL GENERAL INFORMATION TEAM INFORMATION (2010-11) Address:...... 100 Beatties Ford Road Overall Home Away Neutral ...... Charlotte, North Carolina 28216 All Games: 26-5 12-2 10-1 4-2 Founded:...... 1867 Conference Record: 14-3 7-2 7-1 0-0 Enrollment:...... 1543 Non-Conference Record: 12-2 5-0 3-0 4-2 President: ...... Dr. Ronald L. Carter (Morehouse ‘71) Conference:...... Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association 2011-12 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Affiliation: ...... NCAA Division II DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME 11/12/11 Queens (NC) Charlotte, NC 2:00 PM Nickname: ...... Golden Bulls 11/15/11 North Greenville Charlotte, NC 5:30 PM Colors:...... Gold (PSC 7406) & Navy (PMS 296) Queen City Classic Website: ...... www.goldenbullsports.com 11/18/11 Pfeiffer Charlotte, NC 6:00 PM 11/19/11 Wingate Charlotte, NC 6:00 PM Basketball Gymnasium: ...... Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium Rollins Tournament Capacity:...... 1,800 11/25-26/11 Florida Tech Winter Park, FL 3:00 PM Year built: ...... 1961 11/26/11 Rollins Winter Park, FL 1:00 PM 12/3/11 Bowie State* Bowie, MD 2:00 PM Athletic Department Phone...... (704) 378-1205 12/5/11 Queens (NC) Charlotte, NC TBA Athletic Department Fax: ...... (704) 378-1073 12/12/11 NC A&T State Greensboro, NC 7:00 PM Athletic Director: ...... Stephen Joyner, Sr. (JCSU ‘73) 12/16/11 Tusculum Charlotte, NC 4:00 PM 1/4/12 Chowan* Charlotte, NC 5:30 PM AD Phone:...... (704) 378-1206 1/7/12 Elizabeth City State* Charlotte, NC 5:30 PM E-mail: ...... [email protected] 1/9/12 Lincoln (PA)* Lincoln University, PA 5:30 PM Senior Woman Administrator:...... Vanessa Taylor 1/16/12 Virginia Union* Richmond, VA 5:30 PM 1/21/12 Livingstone* Salisbury, NC 5:30 PM SWA Phone:...... (704) 378-1203 1/24/12 Virginia State* Petersburg, VA 5:30 PM E-mail: ...... [email protected] 1/28/12 Fayetteville State* Charlotte, NC 5:30 PM Sports Information Director:...... Lamont M. Hinson 1/30/12 Winston-Salem State* Charlotte, NC 5:30 PM 2/4/12 Shaw* Charlotte, NC 5:30 PM SID Office Phone:...... (704) 378-1118 2/6/12 Fayetteville State* Fayetteville, NC 5:30 PM E-mail: ...... [email protected] 2/11/12 Saint Augustine's* Charlotte, NC 5:30 PM 2/13/12 Shaw* Raleigh, NC 5:30 PM 2/18/12 Winston-Salem State* Winston-Salem, NC 5:00 PM BASKETBALL HISTORY 2/20/12 Saint Augustine's* Raleigh, NC 5:30 PM First Year of basketball: ...... N/A 2/25/12 Livingstone* Charlotte, NC 5:30 PM CIAA Tournament Overall All-Time record: ...... N/A 2/27-3/3/12 TBA Charlotte, NC (TWC) TBA Years in Post-season Play/Last: ...... 6 years/2011 * indicates conference opponent Last Post-season Opponent: ...... Shaw Result: ...... L 74-54 (03/14/11) 2011-12 Women’s Basketball Roster Round:...... Atlantic Region Finals NO. NAME CL POS HGT HOMETOWN Returners BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF 1 Shayla Russell So. F 6-0 Bronx, NY 5 Racquel Davis So. F 6-0 Bamberg, Germany Head Coach: ...... Vanessa Taylor (Tuskegee ‘91) 10 April Smith Sr. F 6-0 Auburn, AL Basketball Office Phone:...... (704) 378-1203 12 Shavonda Price Sr. G 5-8 Fort Wayne, IN Basketball Email Address: ...... [email protected] 15 Chante' Bell So. G 5-9 Fayetteville, NC Best Time to Contact: ...... 9:00 am - 12:00 noon 20 Terran Quattlebaum Sr. G 5-6 Mitchellville, MD 23 LaQwesha Gamble Sr. G 5-10 Winter Haven, FL JCSU Record (years):...... 193-105 (10 seasons) 34 Terrica Jones Sr. G 5-6 Raleigh, NC Career Record (years): ...... 276-200 (17 seasons) 50 Phyllis Jenson Sr. C 6-3 Los Angeles, CA Newcomers Assistant Coaches: 3 Briya Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX 4 Ashley McGee Sr. G 5-3 Milwaukee, WI First Assistant:...... Ronnie Enoch (4th season) 13 Simone Victor Jr. G 5-7 Brooklyn, NY Volunteer Assistant: ...... Andre Green (2nd season) 14 LaKendra Wilkerson So. F 5-10 Greensboro, NC Volunteer Assistant: ...... Judene Wright (4th season) 30 Brittany Dorsett Jr. G 5-8 Winston-Salem, NC Volunteer Assistant: ...... Jamarr Simmons (1st season) 32 Brinee' Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX Volunteer Assistant: ...... Ni’Kia Wynn (1st season) 2010-11 Season Honors Racquel Davis 2010-11 All-Rookie Team MEDIA INFORMATION LaQwesha Gamble 2010-11 All-CIAA Team | All-Tournament News 14 Carolina:...... 704-973-5792 Terran Quattlebaum 2010-11 All-Tournament WCCB-Fox Charlotte: ...... 704-632-7551 Vanessa Taylor 2010-11 CIAA Coach of the Year Charlotte Observer:...... 704-358-5125 2010-11 CIAA Southern Division Champs No. 22 in USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll Charlotte Post: ...... 704-342-2160 No. 2 in NCAA DII Atlantic Region
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 1 Media Information
Interviews: For all non match interviews, please contact the JCSU Sports Information Director at least 24 hours prior to the desired time. Post game interviews requests should be arranged through the Sports Information Office within five minutes of the contest’s final point. At the conclusion of the contest, players and coaches are available for interviews after a 10-minute “cooling-off” period.
Post-Game Packets: Final game statistics will be available approximately 10 minutes following the game.
Pre-Game Notes: The media may obtain game-day information, including notes and statistics for both teams on press row. Game notes are available the day of the game for all media members. Media members wishing to receive an emailed copy of the game-day notes prior Media Outlets to arriving at the gymnasium should contact Lamont Hinson at (704) 378-1118. Newspapers Post-Game Services: A copier and fax machine are available at the Coaches Office on a The Charlotte Observer first come, first served basis. As a service to visiting media and sports information directors, Harry Pickett the JCSU Sports Information staff will email box scores and game scores to media if Office: (704) 358-5125 provided the email addresses. A member of the sports information staff will complete any Fax: (704) 358-5110 fax requests you may have. The Charlotte Post Press Passes: Press row arrangements must be made through the JCSU Sports Information Herbert L. White Office at least 24 hours in advance of the desired game. Office: (704) 376-0496 Fax: (704) 342-2160 Radio Broadcast: All requests for broadcasts must be arranged through the Sports Information Office at least three weeks in advance. When there is more than one request received for Associated Press the same game, top priority will be given to the radio station that regularly broadcasts the Office: (704) 334-4624 visiting team’s games. All arrangements for telephone lines are the responsibility of the visiting radio station. Fax: (919) 834-1078 Television WBTV (CBS) Delano Little Office: (704) 374-3711 Fax: (704) 374-3818
WCCB (FOX) Stay Connected to JCSU Athletics. Bruce Snyder; Kelli Bartik Use your smart device to scan and Office: (704) 632-7554 get the latest on JCSU Athletics Fax: (704) 358-4841
WSOC (ABC) Tiffany Wright; Bill Voth Office: (704) 335-4746 Fax: (704) 335-4746
On the Web goldenbullsports.com News 14 Carolina For the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Golden Bull athletics on the world wide Mike Solarte web, visit www.goldenbullsports.com, the official athletics website of Johnson C. Office: (704) 973-5792 Smith University. In addition to update results, statistics, and game stories, you can Fax: (704) 731-2760 find photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information, and weekly releases for the Gold and Blue. GoldenBullSports.com includes information WCNC (NBC) on all 14 varsity sports, along with general information, including ticket and summer Office: (704) 329-3667 camp information, special events, and online media guides. Fax: (704) 329-4975
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Numerical
No. Name Pos. Class Ht. Hometown/Previous School Major 1 Shayla Russell So. F 6-0 Bronx, NY/ Frederick Douglass Academy Business Management 3 Briya Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX/Duncanville HS Sports Management 4 Ashley McGee Sr. G 5-3 Milwaukee, WI/Central State Communications 5 Racquel Davis So. F 6-0 Bamberg, Germany/Bamberg Biology 10 April Smith Sr. F 6-0 Auburn, AL/Auburn HS Business 12 Shavonda Price Sr. G 5-8 Fort Wayne, IN/Defiance College Communication Arts 13 Simone Victor Jr. G 5-7 Brooklyn, NY/Monroe College Criminal Justice 14 LaKendra Wilkerson So. F 5-10 Greensboro, NC/Maryland Eastern-Shore Undecided 15 Chante’ Bell So. G 5-9 Fayetteville, NC/Westover HS Sports Management 20 Terran Quattlebaum Sr. G 5-6 Mitchellville, MD/CH Flowers HS Computer Science 23 LaQwesha Gamble Sr. G 5-10 Winter Haven, FL/Kentucky Psychology 30 Brittany Dorsett Jr. G 5-8 Winston-Salem, NC/UNC-Greensboro Sociology 32 Brinee’ Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX/Duncanville HS Sports Management 34 Terrica Jones Sr. G 5-6 Raleigh, NC/Wake-Rolesville HS Criminal Justice 50 Phyllis Jenson Sr. C 6-3 Los Angeles, CA/San Antonio JC Sports Management
Alphabetical
No. Name Pos. Class Ht. Hometown/Previous School Major 15 Chante’ Bell So. G 5-9 Fayetteville, NC/Westover HS Sports Management 32 Brinee’ Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX/Duncanville HS Sports Management 3 Briya Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX/Duncanville HS Sports Management 5 Racquel Davis So. F 6-0 Bamberg, Germany/Bamberg Biology 30 Brittany Dorsett Jr. G 5-8 Winston-Salem, NC/UNC-Greensboro Sociology 23 LaQwesha Gamble Sr. G 5-10 Winter Haven, FL/Kentucky Psychology 50 Phyllis Jenson Sr. C 6-3 Los Angeles, CA/San Antonio JC Sports Management 34 Terrica Jones Sr. G 5-6 Raleigh, NC/Wake-Rolesville HS Criminal Justice 4 Ashley McGee Sr. G 5-3 Milwaukee, WI/Central State Communications 12 Shavonda Price Sr. G 5-8 Fort Wayne, IN/Defiance College Communication Arts 20 Terran Quattlebaum Sr. G 5-6 Mitchellville, MD/CH Flowers HS Computer Science 1 Shayla Russell So. F 6-0 Bronx, NY/ Frederick Douglass Academy Business Management 10 April Smith Sr. F 6-0 Auburn, AL/Auburn HS Business 13 Simone Victor Jr. G 5-7 Brooklyn, NY/Monroe College Criminal Justice 14 LaKendra Wilkerson So. F 5-10 Greensboro, NC/Maryland Eastern-Shore Undecided
Head Coach: Vanessa Taylor, Head Coach 11th season
ASSISTANT COACHES CONTACT INFORMATION Ronnie Enoch, First Assistant 4th season 704-378-1211 / [email protected] Andre Green, Volunteer Assistant 2nd season Jamar Simmons, Volunteer Assistant 1st season Judene Wright, Volunteer Assistant 4th season NiKia Wynn, Volunteer Assistant 1st season
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 3 community involvement
JCSU BASKETBALL HELPING OTHERS THROUGH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Charlotte, NC - The Johnson C. Smith University men’s and women’s basketball team volunteered their time and en- ergy to assist with a Habitat for Humanity Charlotte project on September 9th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Both teams volunteered at the Wellingford Street location. JCSU Basketball painted the interior of a new Habitat home for a deserving family. The student-athletes had an oppor- tunity to make a difference in the Charlotte community while having an enjoyable time. This was also a great team-building exercise for the students-athletes and staff; and a great way to start the new school year. “Habitat for Humanity is an awesome organization, and we appreciate the chance to contribute to their efforts,” said head women’s basketball coach Vanessa Taylor. “JCSU Athletics has partnered with Habitat over the last few years; this is a worthwhile effort. I’m glad our student-athletes get to see how pitching in and teamwork allow you to accomplish much greater goals. Most importantly, it’s just a great feeling to able to help others in need.” Habitat Charlotte was founded in 1983 as a non-profit housing organization; since then the organization has built more than 850 homes in Charlotte. Habitat Charlotte serves 70-80 families each year through new home construction, Critical Home Repair Program, and by purchasing and renovating vacant, foreclosed homes.
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The Johnson C. Smith University women’s basketball team is preparing to return to action for the 2011-12 season. JCSU is coming off a record setting year last season. The Lady Golden Bulls advanced to the CIAA Tournament Champion- ship game, made their sixth appearance in regional competition, won a school record 26 games, and ended the year ranked No. 22 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll. Amongst all the team success, individual honors were awarded as well. Head coach Vanessa Taylor won her third CIAA Coach of the Year award for her career; first time winning at Johnson C. Smith. Returning sophomore forward/center Racquel Davis earned CIAA All-Rookie Team honors. Returning senior guard LaQwesha “Moe” Gamble was named to the 2010-11 All-CIAA and CIAA All-Tournament Teams. Naturally, there has been some subtraction. Four veteran seniors have moved on from their careers as student-athletes. Three guards (Tyra Breaux, Shakeena Cunningham, and Shontanette Shaw) and one in the front court (Brittane Neely) have left opportunities for the next contributors. Despite losing these key players, JCSU returns a total of nine student-athletes from last year’s squad. Six seniors and three sophomores are poised to take the next step and help their new teammates adjust. Gamble is one of the returning seniors and the top scorer from last year (averaging 11.5 points per game). Terrica Jones will be the senior veteran in the backcourt. Jones played in all 31 games and started in 30; this will be her fourth season in Coach Taylor’s system. Shavonda Price like (LaQwesha) Gamble is a senior, scorer returning for her second year at Johnson C. Smith. Price provided key minutes as a reserve last season and averaged 6.9 points per game. Terran Quattlebaum is entering her fourth season with Coach Taylor and JCSU in the backcourt. Quattlebaum played in all 31 games and started 28. Known as a sharp shooter, Quattlebaum led the team in three-pointers made (49) and average nine points per game (second highest on the team). In the frontcourt, April Smith and Phyllis Jenson will provide the senior leadership. Sophomore trio Shayla Russell, Racquel Davis, and Chante’ Bell are prepared to take another step as contributors in the system. All three should see more time on the floor this season. There are five new additions to the Lady Golden Bulls. LaKendra Wilkerson and twins Briya and Brinee’ Dancer will pro- vide more size and depth in the front court. In the backcourt, Ashley McGee and Simone Victor will expand the rotation. Expectations will be high given the team’s success last season and their consistency to achieve. However, Coach Taylor and her staff will keep the team focused on competitive greatness. JCSU women’s basketball will start their new journey when they open the 2011-12 season against Queens University of Charlotte on November 12th.
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 5 player profiles
Ashley McGee
sr * 5-3 * Guard * communications Milwaukee, WI Central State University 4 Prior to JCSU/Personal: Attended Central State University for three years (2007-09)…played for Coach Patricia Tramble… earned the Lady Marauders Unsung Hero and Most Improved team awards…graduate of Pius XI High School (Class of 2007)…played for Coach Scott Herrick from 2004-07…led team to 12-0 regular sea- son record and conference championship at guard…received all-conference honors…selected to Mil- waukee All-Star Basketball women’s team at Pius XI High…active member of the drama club in HS… has volunteered coordinating basketball games for children with special needs…works with children at the YMCA…has the career ambition to become an athletic director and collegiate coach…credits her uncle Emmitt and friend Hunt for teach- ing her about basketball…chose JCSU because of the location and she received positive feedback when inquiring about the school…athletic goals at JCSU are to win a CIAA and national championship…sister of Asheka Hudson (who played at rivalry Livingstone College from 2005-08)…daughter of Margaret Mc- Gee…full name Ashley Danielle McGee…prefers “McGee”… born 4-26-89 in Milwaukee, WI.
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april smith
sr * 6-0 * forward * Business Auburn, AL Auburn HS 10 2010-11 Season: Played in 29 games…started in six games…averaged 7.8 minutes per game…averaged 2 points and 2 re- bounds per game…recorded a total 18 steals, two blocks, and two assists…shot 33.3% from the field (21-63)… shot 65.4% from the free throw line (17-26)…scored a season-high nine points (vs. Livingstone 01/22/11)… grabbed a season-high seven rebounds (vs. Livingstone (01/22/11)
2009-10 Season: Played in 28 games...started 6...averaged 9.8 minutes per game... averaged 2.3 rebounds per game and 2.2 points per game...had 17 steals
2008-09 Season: Played in 28 games…started 10…averaged 11.3 minutes per game… averaged 2.9 rebounds and three points per game…pulled down a career-high eight rebounds against Lincoln PA (02/21/09)…scored a career-high 10 points against Bowie State (01/25/09)…55.6 free throw shooting percentage (15-27)…2009 CIAA Tournament Cham- pion…started and played five minutes in the NCAA DII Regional Tournament against Indiana (PA)
High school/Personal: Played at Auburn High School...team posted a 26-6 record in 2007 and were area champions...she was the team’s top rebounder and was selected to play in the Georgia/Alabama All-Star game...chose JCSU because of its comfortable environment...enjoys watching tv, playing outdoors and recreational basketball...credits her parents with being the biggest influence in her life because they pushed her to do better than them and have always been by her side...daughter of Calvin and Tracy Jones...born 2-4-89.
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 7 player profiles
Shavonda Price
sr * 5-8 * guard * communication arts Fort Wayne, IN Defiance College 12 2010-11 Season: Played in 27 games…started in one game…averaged 18.1 minutes per game…averaged 6.9 points and 3.8 rebounds…recorded a total 32 steals, 23 assists, and six blocks…shot 33.9% from the field (56-165)…shot 69.1% from the free throw line (67-97)…shot 17.1% from the three-point line (6-35)… scored a season-high 18 points (at Elizabeth City State 01/08/11)…grabbed a season-high nine re- bounds (at Shaw 02/05/11)…scored double figures in nine games
High School/Personal: Played at Southside High School under Coach Willis and Andy Doug…transferred from Defiance College after two seasons (2008-10)…named team captain and MVP…selected to the In- diana All-Star Team…two sport athlete that also participated in softball…career aspiration is to become successful…hobbies includeknitting, fishing, and sleeping…biggest influence is her mother…chose JCSU because I wanted to experience life at an HBCU and I wanted to play basketball here…athletic goal is to win a championship ring…daughter of Rhashaa Rembert… born 1-31-90
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Terran Quattlebaum
Sr * 5-6 * guard * Computer Science Mitchellville, MD CH Flowers HS 20 2010-11 Season: Played in 31 games…started in 28 games…averaged 23.5 minutes per game…averaged 9 points, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 re- bounds per game…recorded a total 46 steals, 32 assists, and two blocks…shot 33.6% from the field (95-283)…shot 65.6% from the free throw line (40-61)…shot 32.5% from the three point line (49-151)…scored a new career-high of 19 points (vs. Virginia Union 01/17/11)…snatched a season-high five steals (vs. Virginia State 01/15/11)…scored double figures in 12 games…grabbed a season-high four rebounds (at Livingstone 02/26/11)…named Food Lion MVP in CIAA Tournament quarterfinals (scored team-high 15 points)…scored 17 points in CIAA Tournament semifinals (vs. Bowie State 03/04/11)
2009-10 Season: Played in 27 games...averaged 13.2 minutes per game....had 4.3 points per game....had 22 steals and 23 rebounds....had a 27.2 field goal per- centage and a 26.1 three point percentage.
2008-09 Season: Played in 30 games…started one…averaged 16.3 minutes per game… averaged 1.1 assists and 6.2 points per game…scored a career-high 15 points against Mars Hill (12/08/08)…delivered a career-high five assists against Virginia Union (01/03/09)…scored double figures in eight games… .560 free throw shooting percentage (28-50)…led the team in three-point- ers made with 31-of-104…team-high .357 three point shooting percent- age (10-28)…2009 CIAA Tournament Champion…played 12 minutes with five points, a steal and a rebound in the NCAA DII Regional Tournament against Indiana (PA)
Prior to JCSU/Personal: Attended Charles H. Flowers High School... played for Patrice Frazier-Watson where they were 4-A South Region- al Runner-ups in 2008...placed 12th in Prince George’s County 3-point shootout...Prince George’s County Gazette 2nd team...Washington Post All-league Prince George’s 4-A team...member of 2008 All-Star team... completed the science and technology program...participated in student government and yearbook as well as various basketball camps...once worked at Six Flags...majoring in computer science...aspires to be a com- puter game developer...daughter of Terry Quattlebaum and Sheila Quattle- baum...full name Terran Sheila Quattlebaum...born 12-15-90.
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 9 player profiles
LaQwesha Gamble
Sr * 5-10 * guard * Community Health Winter Haven, FL Kentucky 23 2010-11 Season: Named to the All-CIAA First Team…named to the NCAA DII Atlantic Region All-Tournament Team…played in 30 games…started in 28 games…averaged 27.5 minutes per game…averaged a double-double of 11.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game…recorded 12 double-doubles…recorded a total 58 assists, 56 steals, and 27 blocks… shot 45.9% from the field (118-257)…shot 69.6% from the free throw line (103-148)…shot 20% from the three- point line (7-35)…named Food Lion MVP in CIAA Tournament semifinals (scored team-high 17 points)…scored a season-high 17 points on five occasions…grabbed a season-high 20 rebounds (vs. Livingstone 01/22/11)…scored double figures in 21 games…tallied double digits in rebounds in 15 games
High School/Personal: Played at Winter Haven High School under Coach LeDawn Gibson… transferred from the University of Kentucky (2005-07)…helped led team to 2005 State Championship…team posted a 29-1…named 2005 Miss Florida Basketball…named All-State and All-District three consecutive seasons…inducted into the Polk County Athletic Sports Association Hall of Fame…McDonald’s All-American nomi- nee…also ran cross country and played volleyball…career aspira- tions are to become a child psychologist, restaurant owner, and/or family care service…hobbies including cooking, singing, shopping for shoes, napping, and coloring books…biggest influence is her mother because she is always there for her, pushes her to become a better person, and loves her regardless of her decisions…chose JCSU because Coach Taylor helped her realize that being blessed with a gift can only be a great blessing if you utilize your talent and the family-oriented environment…athletic goals are to be a leader on and off the court and leave JCSU as an all-time great player… nicknamed “Moe”…daughter of Mary Gamble
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Terrica Jones
5-6 * guard * Criminal Justice Raleigh, NC Wake-Rolesville HS 34 2010-11 Season: Played in 31 games…started in 30 games…averaged 18.7 minutes per game…averaged 5.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game…recorded a total 28 assists, 24 steals, and two blocks…shot 27.9% from the field (65-233)…shot 53.4% from the free throw line (31-58)…shot 24.1% from the three-point line (14-58)…scored a season-high 13 points (vs. Wingate 11/21/10)…grabbed a season-high five rebounds (at Queens 11/17/10)…scored 13 points in the NCAA DII regional semi- finals (vs. West Liberty 03/12/11)
2009-10 Season: Played in 26 games....averaged 9.7 minutes per game...averaged 1.7 re- bounds per game and 3.5 points per game....had a free throw percentage of 66.0.....43 total rebounds.
2008-09 Season: Played in 29 games…started once…averaged 9.2 minutes per game… averaged 1.1 rebounds and 2.7 points per game…scored a career-high 10 points against Shaw (11/22/08)…grabbed a career-high five rebounds against Lincoln PA (01/26/09)… .536 free throw shooting percentage (15- 28)…2009 CIAA Tournament Champion…saw limited action in the NCAA DII Regional Tournament against Indiana (PA)
High School/Personal: Played at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School under Coach Chris Ken- nedy in which she was a four-year letter winner...conference champion runners-up in 2006 in Cap-7...averaged 15.2 points per game her sopho- more year...named 1st All-Conference three consecutive years...two-time All-Tournament team member in the Glaxo Smith Kline Tournament...also participate in track & field where she was a two-year letter winner...was a member of the National Achievers Society and the Beta Club...chose JCSU because of the coaching staff and her potential teammates...once worked at the Boys and Girls Club...majoring in criminal justice...aspires to become a lawyer...credits Chris Paul with being the biggest influence on her life...daughter of Angela and Terry Jones...full name Terrica Rena Jones...born 1-26-90.
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 11 player profiles
Phyllis Jenson
Sr * 6-3* center * Sports Management Los Angeles, CA 50 2010-11 Season: Played in 19 games…averaged 5.1 minutes per game…averaged 1.5 rebounds and 0.9 points per game…recorded a total 29 rebounds, three steals, and two assists…shot 13.6% from the field (3-22)… shot 66.7% from the free throw line (12-18)
High School/Personal: Played at Westchester Senior High School…transferred San Antonio Junior College…helped led San Antonio to a 31-8 re- cord and a Junior College Regional Championship…career aspiration is become an athletic trainer…enjoys cooking and reading…biggest influences are her mother and father because they are the drive that keeps me going and I want them to be proud of me…chose JCSU because it was a great opportu- nity outside of the environment that I was use to…athletic goal is win championships before I graduate…daughter of Tommie and Regina Jenson…born 10-21-88
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Simone Victor
5-7 * guard * Criminal Justice Brooklyn, NY 13 High School/Personal: Attended Monroe College for two seasons (2009-11)…played big minutes for the Lady Mustangs dur- ing their 2011 NJCAA Women’s Division II National Championship Team…averaged 8.7 points and 3.5 assists per game during the 2009-10 season…shot 75% from the free throw line and 30.7% from three (2009-10)…graduate of Progress High (Class of 2009)…averaged 17.9 ppg and 3.6 apg in her senior year at Progress…four-year varsity letterman…named first team All-Brooklyn all-star…honor roll high school student…lists retail at New York & Co. and cashier at a supermarket as interesting past jobs…has career ambi- tions of becoming a professional athlete, police officer, and/ or a FBI agent…hobbies include hanging with family and play- ing basketball…credits her mother as her biggest influence because she’s very motivating…chose JCSU because she felt welcomed by the coaching staff and team…feels she can play her game and become a better player and person at JCSU… athletic goals at JCSU are to be an All-American, win champi- onships, and be the best point guard in JCSU history…daugh- ter of William Victor and Shelia Santiago
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Brittany Dorsett
Jr * 5-8 * GUARD * Sociology Winston-Salem, NC UNC-Greensboro 30 Prior to JCSU: Attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2009-11)
2010-11 Season: Played in 28 games, averaging 11.2 minutes per game...averaged 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds per game...shot 76.2% from the free throw line (16-21)...scored a career-high 14 points at Elon on Feb. 10, then matched that with 14 points at Appalachian State on Feb. 26...recorded a total 18 steals and 13 assists...connected on 14-of-53 three point attempts for a 30.6 shooting percentage
2009-10 Season: Appeared in all 30 games, with five starts … averaged 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game … was the only true freshman on the roster to appear in each game…scored a season-high 11 points at Davidson on Jan. 2, then matched that with 11 vs. Georgia Southern on Jan. 25 … had three games with four rebounds (vs. N.C. Central, at Appa- lachian State on Feb. 20 and at Elon on Feb. 27)… had three games with three assists … had a season-best three steals at Liberty on Nov. 17 … earned the team’s Spartan Motivator/Spirit Award.
High School/Personal: Attended Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) High School, Northern Durham High School and Forsyth Country Day, finishing her prep career at Forsyth Country Day … averaged 14.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 3.0 assists per game for the Furies as a senior, helping FCDS to a 20-8 record and a spot in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association semifinals … was the Piedmont Athletic Conference of Independent Schools 3-A Co-Player of the Year and an NCISAA all- state performer as a senior … earned all-conference honors her last two years … was a two-time team MVP … named the MVP of the All Real Girls Basketball Showcase in Washington, D.C., as a junior … was named one of Triad Sports Weekly’s “Dazzling Dozen” and to the Winston-Salem Journal’s All-Northwest Team as a senior … was also an all-state catcher for Forsythe Country Day’s softball team … was a two-time all-conference hurdler in track and field...daughter of David and Deborah Dorsett...full name Brittany Lenee Dorsett ... nicknamed “Brey” ... born 10-18-89 in Carmel, IN.
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Shayla Russell
SO * 6-0 * forward * Business Management Bronx, NY 1 2010-11 Season: Played in 28 games…averaged 11.3 minutes per game…averaged 2.1 points and 1.6 rebounds per game…recorded a total eight steals, three assists, and one block…shot 49% from the field (24-49)… shot 40.7% from the free throw line(11-27)…scored a season-high eight points (vs. Belmont Abbey 12/4/10, vs. Shaw 02/05/11)…grabbed a season-high three rebounds (vs. Tuskegee 11/13/10)
High School/Personal: Played at Frederick Douglass Academy under Coach Rolethia Willis…named NY Daily News 2nd Team All-City…New York Post 1st Team…2008-09 All-Manhattan Student-Athlete of the Year..2006-07 Rookie of the Year…three sport athlete that also participated in volleyball and lacrosse…career aspirations are to become CEO of an advertising firm…hobbies include drawing, shopping, listening to old school hip-hop, and swim- ming…biggest influences are her nanna (Sarah Love) for being a strong female influence and her father (Rodney Russell) for teaching her the game…chose JCSU because I enjoyed the warm atmosphere of the campus and the attitude of the team and the coaches…athletic goals are to win the CIAA Champi- onship and be a better all around player…great niece of NBA Hall of Famer and legendary Boston Celtics center Bill Rus- sell…daughter of Shelia and Rodney Russell.
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Racquel Davis
SO * 6-0 * FORWARD * Biology Bamberg, Germany 5 2010-11 Season: Named to the CIAA All-Rookie Team…played in 25 games…averaged 13.6 minutes per game…aver- aged 7.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game…recorded a total 26 steals, 10 blocks, and five assists… shot 52% from the field (64-123)…shot 59.3% from the free throw line (51-86)…scored a season-high 23 points (at Livingstone 02/26/11)…grabbed a season-high 16 rebounds (at Livingstone 02/26/11)… scored double figures on six occasions…recorded double digits in rebounds in four games…tallied a double-double (points & rebounds) twice)…produced a 17 points and 12 rebounds in the NCAA DII quarterfinals (vs. Glen- ville State 03/11/11)
High School/Personal: Played at Bamberg High School in Germany…helped led her team to 2010 DII Championship of DODEA European…Euro- pean All-Tournament Team MVP…All-European 1st Team… recorded over 1,000 points…three sport athlete that also par- ticipated in softball and volleyball…career aspirations are to become a marine biologist or attend veterinary school…hob- bies include shopping, playing sports, and sleeping…biggest influence is her family…chose JCSU because of the coach- ing staff, players, and environment…athletic goal is to win a championship ring…daughter of Lorraine Harris-Davis…born 6-26-92
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LaKendra Wilkerson
SO * 5-10 * forward * Undecided Greensboro, NC Maryland Eastern Shore 14 Prior to JCSU: Attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (2010-11)…earned place into starting lineup, starting 23 games with 30 appearances overall ... led the team in total rebounds with 120, including 59 offensive boards, averaging four rebounds a game ... scored 3.7 points a contest with 21 total steals ... grabbed nine rebounds with seven points and three steals in a win over North Carolina A&T (2/7), combined with six points and three rebounds against Florida A&M (2/12) to be tabbed MEAC Rookie of the Week
High School: graduate of Ben L. Smith High School…played for- ward for Coach Ashton Jeffries…earned four letters in basketball, two in volleyball and one in track...averaged 18.7 points, 10.3 re- bounds and 3.0 steals per game ... named team’s Most Valuable Player as freshman (2007) junior (2009) and senior (2010) and Most Outstanding Player as a sophomore (2008) ... garnered 4-A all-con- ference accolades as a junior and senior ... named to News & Record (Greensboro, N.C.) All-Area Girls Basketball Team as a junior and senior ...part of High School Pizza Hut Invitational All-Tournament Team final two years of high school ... named 4-A all-conference in track in 2010 ... played for Greensboro (N.C.) Galaxy Under-17 AAU team ... team won the 2009 Phoenix Championship and was invited to first-ever Candace Parker Tournament.
Personal: active in Golden Voice, New Jerusalem Tabernacle Youth Choir and the Ben L. Smith Choir…list hobbies as sleeping, draw- ing and singing…most influential person is her mom because she has always encouraged her to do her best ...chose JCSU because it seems like the appropriate school to be at and the small college environment is nice…athletic goal at JCSU is to help the team win a championship in any role… daughter of Samantha and Kennith Wilkerson Sr…full name LaKendra Wilkerson…nicknamed “Ken”… born 5- 18-92 in Greensboro, NC.
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Chante' Bell
SO * 5-9 * guard * Sports Management Fayetteville, NC 15 High School/Personal: Played at Westover High School under Coach Arrington…helped led team to 2008 Conference, Re- gional, and State Championships…named Westover Best Female Athlete of the Year…McDonald’s All-American nominee…also participated in track & field…three time Fayetteville Observer Newspaper player of the week…career aspirations are to be successful…enjoys napping…biggest influence is her family because they are always there for me no matter what…chose JCSU because she felt the Univer- sity was offering a great opportunity on and off the court to be successful…athletic goals are to become a better basketball player then she is now…daughter of Percell and Gaitren Bell
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Briya Dancer
fr * 5-10 * forward * Sports Management Duncanville, TX 3 High School/Personal: Graduate of Duncanville High (Class of 2011)…led HS team to 16-0 mark and district championship during the 2010-11 season…played for Coach Cathy Self-Morgan…A-B honor roll student throughout high school…member of the ASL (American Sign Language) Club…serves as a mentor to youth… interested in becoming an athletic trainer or sports agent…credits her mother as her biggest influence because she’s a hard worker and makes sacrifices for the needs of Briya and her twin sister (Brinee’)… chose JCSU because of the coaching staff and the institution is a HBCU…athletic goals at JCSU are to help the team win and set high standards as a freshman…twin sister of team- mate Brinee’ Dancer…daughter of Marya Dancer and James Baugh…full name Briya Renise Dancer…prefers “Bre”…born 4-5-93.
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Brinee' Dancer
fr * 5-10 * forward * Sports Management Duncanville, TX 32 High School/Personal: Graduate of Duncanville High (Class of 2011)…led HS team to 16-0 mark and district championship during the 2010-11 season…played for Coach Cathy Self-Morgan…A-B honor roll student throughout high school…member of the ASL (American Sign Language) Club…serves as a mentor to youth… has experience working as a hostess and baby-sitter…interested in becoming an athletic trainer… list hobbies as texting and basketball…credits her grandmother as her biggest influence because she showed her anything is possible if you stick to it…chose JCSU because both her and her twin (Briya) were able to continue their education and basketball experience together without splitting apart…athletic goals at JCSU are to help the team win and maintains the program’s high standards…twin sister of teammate Briya Dancer…daughter of Marya Dancer and James Baugh…full name Brinee’ Jenise Dancer…nicknamed “Nae”…born 4-5-93.
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 21 JCSU Athletic Facilities
BIDDLEVILLE PARK Biddleville Park (opened 2000) features seating for 250 fans, complete with dugouts and lights. The park is opened in agreement with Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation.
COLEMAN/CUTHBERTSON TENNIS COURTS The 250-seat Dr. Winston Coleman/James O. Cuthbertson, Jr. Tennis Courts are home to the men’s and women’s programs at JCSU and has six lighted courts. There have been 14 conference championships won between both outstanding coaches.
IRWIN BELK COMPLEX The Irwin Belk Complex at Johnson C. Smith University, which features an Olympic-size track with an eight-lane Mondo surface, bleacher seating for ap- proximately 4,500 and high-tech academic facility, has been open since Janu- ary 2003 and is already receiving a major workout. The complex hosted the 2007 & 2010 NCAA DII Outdoor Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Cham- pionships. The infield was recently named after Eddie C. McGirt for the works of the legendary coach who coached the Golden Bulls to 118 victories (most in school history). Because it sits just under the beautiful Charlotte skyline and tight off the highway, it’s facility for everyone to see and enjoy.
FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER The Fitness & Wellness center is located in the lower level of the Irwin Belk Complex. Our experienced/certified instructors will work with you to get you started toward your fitness success.
JACK S. BRAYBOY GYMNASIUM The Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium is exclusively the home for the JCSU volleyball and both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. It is known for energetic and boisterous home crowds that provide incredible atmosphere and home-court advantage. The court in the gym has been named for longtime head men’s basketball coach Stephen Joyner, Sr. Brayboy Gymnasium is the premier gathering place for JCSU fans to cheer on the Golden Bulls. The crowd acts as the collective Sixth Man during basket- ball contests and regularly helps the team destroy opponents left and right. Fact, the “Brayboy Madness” is famous—Sports Illustrated named it “One of the Loudest Gymnasiums in the Country.” The Golden Bulls field NCAA Divi- sion II contenders on a regular basis in both the men and women’s leagues. In 2001, the NCAA Division II Basketball Regional were held inside Brayboy. JCSU students and fans alike have a great time at Brayboy gymnasium...espe- cially when their team wins, which they usually do.
PRACTICE FIELD The practice field opened in the fall of 1999 and sits adjacent to the Cole- man/Cuthbertson Tennis Courts. It takes less than two minutes to walk from the football locker room in the Jack S. Brayboy gymnasium to the practice fields Where the Golden Bulls football team conducts practice on a regular basis.
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Vanessa Taylor - Head Coach - Tuskegee, 1990 • 11th Season at JCSU
Vanessa Taylor is entering her 11th season as head coach of the JCSU women’s basketball program. Prior to her joining the Golden Bulls staff, Taylor compiled an 83-95 record over seven years at Elizabeth City State University. After 10 seasons as head coach of the Lady Golden Bulls, Taylor con- tinues to reach new plateaus. JCSU concluded the 2010-11 season in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches Top 25 poll at No. 22 after a historic best 26-5 overall season record. Johnson C. Smith reached the championship game in the CIAA Tournament and NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Tournament. The vic- tory over Glenville State (74-69) in the quarterfinals was the first ever regional tournament win for the women’s basketball program. Taylor was selected as the 2011 CIAA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year; her third time winning the honor (1997, 1999), but first time at Johnson C. Smith. She is the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach at JCSU with a school record of 193-105 and an overall record of 276-200. Taylor has never had a losing season at Johnson C. Smith with four seasons of 20+ vic- tories and no season with few wins than 16. Taylor has guided her team to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship game on four separate occasions. JCSU finished as runners-up in 2003, 2006 and 2008; then captured the first ever women’s CIAA Tournament Championship at Johnson C. Smith in 2009. Vanessa Taylor side-by-side with Director of Athletics Steve Joyner (L) and University President Dr. Ronald L. Carter to receive her 2011 CIAA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year Taylor had a notable year during the 2004-05 season as she led her team to a 13-game winning streak, and earned a number 21 rank- ing in the NCAA Division II poll. Since arriving at JCSU, Taylor has produced seven all-conference performers. In 2003, she was selected to serve as the head coach of the inaugural CIAA/NYCAC Women’s Senior Challenge all-star game in Westbury, NY where she coached the team to victory. Taylor won her first CIAA Western Division title at the helm of the JCSU program in 2005-06 and led her team to the CIAA Championship game for the third time in school history. The Lady Golden Bulls advanced to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region tournament that same season. The following season, Taylor won the western division crown again and recorded her first 20-win season since taking over the program in 2001. In 2008, the team advanced to the title game, but fell just short of the championship. Johnson C. Smith won 21 games that season and earned a berth in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region tournament. On the administrative side, Taylor also serves as the Senior Woman Ad- ministrator (SWA), assisting in the oversight of women’s sports for the athletic Taylor Season-By-Season department. Vanessa is the daughter of Joe Van Taylor and the late Mattie Taylor, a Year School W- L Pct former high school coach for 30-plus years whom she credits everything she 1994-95 Elizabeth City St. 8-15 .348 has learned. Prior to coming to Johnson C. Smith, Taylor accumulated nine years of 1995-96 Elizabeth City St. 4-20 .167 collegiate coaching experience at Elizabeth City State and Hampton Univer- 1996-97 Elizabeth City St. 9-18 .333 sity. As the top assistant with Hampton, she helped guide the Lady Pirates to a 1997-98 Elizabeth City St. 13-13 .500 1994 CIAA Tournament Championship and a Regional Playoff appearance. 1998-99 Elizabeth City St. 14-12 .538 Under Taylor’s direction, the Vikings won the Eastern Division Champion- 1999-00 Elizabeth City St. 22-5 .815 ship and regular-season in 2000 and 2001. She tied for the Division Champion- 2000-01 Elizabeth City St. 13-12 .520 ship, which was decided by a coin toss. Taylor was selected CIAA Coach of 2001-02 Johnson C. Smith 19-9 .679 the Year in 1997 and 1999, when her teams posted records of 15-13 and 21-6 2002-03 Johnson C. Smith 18-12 .600 respectively. 2003-04 Johnson C. Smith 16-13 .552 During her last three years, the Vikings never finished below 3rd in the 2004-05 Johnson C. Smith 19-10 .655 conference and a .500 record. On their home court, Taylor’s Vikings were nearly 2005-06 Johnson C. Smith 20-11 .645 unstoppable and she has brought that same reputation to JCSU’s legendary Brayboy Gymnasium. 2006-07 Johnson C. Smith 16-14 .533 A native of Moultrie, Georgia, Taylor’s list of accomplishments at Elizabeth 2007-08 Johnson C. Smith 21-10 .677 City State included one of the top records in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic 2008-09 Johnson C. Smith 20-11 .645* Association’s (CIAA) Eastern Division. 2009-10 Johnson C. Smith 18-10 .643 Taylor was inducted into the Colquitt County High School Hall of Fame 2010-11 Johnson C. Smith on October 6, 2005. She was one of 17 people inducted in her hometown of Moultrie, GA. *=CIAA Championship
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Ronnie Enoch - Assistant Coach
Ronnie Enoch enters his fourth season as the first assistant coach for Women’s Basketball and his seventh season as a member of the coaching staff. Enoch brings strong credentials as a coach and recruiter at the collegiate level. His recruiting efforts helped guide JCSU to its first CIAA Tournament Championship in school history. He recog- nized their talents and recruited current student-athletes LaQwesha Gamble and Racquel Davis. Gamble and Davis not only contributed to JCSU Women’s Basketball advancing to the NCAA DII Atlantic Region Finals; they earned All-CIAA and CIAA All-Rookie honors, respectively. The Lady Golden Bulls have appeared in the CIAA Championship game two out of the last three years and had four berths in the NCAA Division II Tournament (2006, 2008, 2009, 2011). JCSU women’s basketball has posted a 140-71 overall record in his six seasons on the bench. Previously, Enoch served as the second assistant coach at JCSU for three seasons in which he spearheaded the recruiting efforts. Prior to coaching at JCSU, Enoch was an assistant men’s basketball coach at West Charlotte High School (2000-02) and an associate men’s head basketball coach at Parkland High School (1996-2000). Parkland won the state championship in 1999 under Enoch’s tutelage. In addition, he also founded the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) DC Elite Women’s Basketball team and served as the head coach for two years (2000-02). Enoch earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. A native of Burlington, NC, Enoch is the father of one daughter Audrey, a graduate of East Carolina University.
Andre Green - Assistant Coach
Andre’ Green begins his second season as the women’s assistant basketball coach. Green joined JCSU after serving as the Director of University Relations for the Charlotte Basketball As- sociation and head coach of the Charlotte Lady Stars Elite 16U basketball team. In Green’s first season with the Lady Golden Bulls, JCSU earned their way back to the CIAA Championship game. Despite a conference finals loss, J.C. Smith earned a berth to the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Tournament. With Green on the bench, Johnson C. Smith women’s basketball won their first ever regional tournament game and advanced to the regional finals. When asked about elevating to the collegiate ranks, Coach Green had the following com- ments; “I have been coaching basketball for about 13 years now. I started out coaching a women’s recreational team at UNC-Charlotte and have coached on several different levels since including middle school, high school and AAU. The most important goal here at JCSU is to help these young ladies to be successful on and off the court. My expectations are to win the CIAA Championship as well as a regional championship. “ “Coaching became a little more serious for me when I joined the Charlotte Lady Stars AAU organization as an assistant coach in the spring of 2003,” said Green. “I was in a successful envi- ronment that taught me how to coach effectively and the right way. While working with the Charlotte Lady Stars I also served as university relations contact. In this position, I made many valuable contacts throughout the nation that I still have to this day. I have been blessed to have the coaching opportunities and mentors that I have molded me into the coach that I am today. Many of the players that I have coached in the past have earned scholarships to play at major D-1 universities.” Green is a native of Charlotte, N.C., and was a member of the coaching staff at West Charlotte High School from 2007-09 that made two State Championship appearances and won the 2009 State Championship. Also, as head coach from 2002-05 at James Martin Middle School, his team had an unblemished record of 24-0.
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Jamar Simmons - Assistant Coach Jamar Simmons embarks on his first season as an assistant coach on the women’s basketball coaching staff at JCSU. His responsibilities include preparation during practices, travel logistics, and overseeing film and academic sessions. Simmons brings a wealth of basketball operations experience on the collegiate level. He volun- teered as manager at Hampton University during the 2008-09 season under Coach Kevin Nickelberry. Simmons served as head manager for the JCSU men’s and women’s basketball programs during the 2005-06 season. Both programs won the CIAA Western Division title and advanced to the CIAA Tourna- ment Finals that season. He volunteered at his high school alma mater Nansemond River during the 2007-08 season. The team finished the year 22-4 and made a first round appearance in the VHSL AAA Regional Tournament. Simmons worked as a camp counselor at Virginia Commonwealth University with head men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart’s camp. Simmons has studied Physical Education at Norfolk State University (2009). He is currently com- pleting his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management at Johnson C. Smith University. Simmons is a na- tive of Suffolk, VA and enjoys attending local concerts, cultural shows, and festivals.
Judene Wright - Assistant Coach/Community Relations Judene Wright begins her third season as the volunteer assistant coach for the women’s basketball team. Wright joined the coaching staff at JCSU following an outstanding three-year career at the University, where she was the team leader on and off the court and was a three-year captain. After transferring from Claflin University, Wright became a three-year starter at the point guard position for the Lady Golden Bulls, leading her team to success each year. In 2004-05, the Lady Golden Bulls went on a 13-game winning streak which gave them national exposure breaking into the USA TODAY/ESPN/ WBCA Top 25 Poll. In 2006, she orchestrated an offense leading her team to a 20-11 overall record and a CIAA Championship game appearance as well as a berth in the NCAA South Atlantic Region Tournament. Her senior year saw the Lady Golden Bulls finish with a 16-14 overall record and advancing to the CIAA semi-final game. Wright is a native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and accredits her success to the hard working lifestyle that her parents established within her as a young child. “My parents are very hard workers and as a young child they enforced the importance of hard work and commitment to a task.” Wright is a 2007 cum laude graduate of the University with a degree in Information Systems Engineer- ing. She is currently a Systems Analyst Officer with the Wachovia, a division of Wells Fargo, N.A.
Ni’Kia Wynn - Assistant Coach Ni’Kia Wynn embarks on her first season at Johnson C. Smith University as the assistant coach for women’s basketball. Wynn brings her experience as a student-athlete and assistant coach from the collegiate level. She served as a student assistant at Christopher Newport University under head coach Carolyn Hunter during the 2004-05 season. During that time, she was responsible for creating the recruiting database and providing assistance with game preparation, procedures, and practices. As a student-athlete, Wynn played 14 games at the guard position for the Lady Pirates bas- ketball program at Hampton University. She only played her freshman season (2001-02). Wynn recorded 37 points, 12 rebounds, six steals, and three assists at HU. She also participated in women’s track and field. Wynn spent four seasons (2002-05) as an elite triple jumper at Hampton. Her teams won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championships for indoor and outdoor in 2003 and 2004. The team won the indoor MEAC Champion again in 2005. Wynn is a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. She has earned her bachelor’s degree in Sports Man- agement from Hampton University. Wynn has gone on to complete her master’s degree in Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a member of the Omicron Pi Chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education. Wynn is also a part of the North Carolina Association of Educators. In addition to coaching, Wynn enjoys playing basketball and reading. She currently teaches kindergarten at Ballantyne Elementary School in Charlotte, NC.
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28 Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball all-time records
COACHING RECORDS Three-Point Field Goals Made: ALL-CIAA PERFORMERS Stephen Joyner, Sr. (1981-87) 82-72 192 Shani Baraka 1990-94 Marsha Alexander 1982 Hythia Evans (1987-98) 157-149 Kim Ambrose 1982 Barry Street (1998-01) 56-28 Free Throw Average: Vanessa Taylor (2001-Present) 167-100 71.8 Sharrion Beard 1984-88 Odetta Jones 1983 Most Rebounds: Cassandra Howell 1984-85 ASSISTS (300 MINIMUM) 1,223 Angela Hamilton 1985-89 Sharrion Beard 1986-88 668 Shani Baraka 1990-94 Angela Hamilton 1986-89 588 Saundra McCraken 1983-87 Assists: Kim Brewington 1989-90 498 Marquisha Clayburn 1997-2000 668 Shani Baraka 1990-94 474 Sharrion Beard 1984-88 Mary McKoy 1991 Steals: Shani Baraka 1992-94 REBOUNDS (800 MINIMUM) 305 Shani Baraka 1990-94 Miko Montgomery 1993 1,223 Angela Hamilton 1983-89 INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS Bonita Lynch 1996 1,035 Rochelle Bodie 2005-08 Points: Konecka Drakeford 1997-98 1,013 Cassandra Howell 1982-86 908 Kim Brewington 1990 884 Marsha Alexandra 1979-83 Marquisha Clayburn 2000-01 874 Demetria Bell 2006-10 Point Average: Sharon Palmer 2000 837 Blanche Doctor 1999-02 31.6 Konecka Drakeford 1998 Blanche Doctor 2001-02 Field Goals Made: Joi Surratt 2003-04 SCORING Lauren Goss 2003-05 1,852 Angela Hamilton 1985-89 320 Konecka Drakeford 1998 Tiana Pope 2006-07 1,724 Kim Brewington 1987-90 Field Goals Attempted: 1,663 Joi Surratt 2000-04 689 Kim Brewington 1990 Brittany Sumpter 2006-07 1,598 Lauren Goss 2001-05 Rochelle Bodie 2007-08 1,492 Bonita Lynch 1994-98 Field Goal Percentage: Kyria Buford 2008 1,481 Odelia Johns 1982-85 62.5 Adrian Williams 1986-87 Ashley Chase 2008 1,481 Konecka Drakeford 1996-98 1,453 Blanche Doctor 1998-02 Three-Point Field Goals Made: Wendy Stywalt 2009 1,412 Marquisha Clayburn 1997-01 95 Sharrion Beard 1986-87 Demetria Bell 2009-10 1,408 Cassandra Howell 1982-86 Three-Point Field Goals Attempted: 1,374 Sharrion Beard 1984-88 223 Sharrion Beard 1986-87 1,188 Marsha Alexander 1979-83 1,184 Tiana Pope 2004-07 Free Throws Made: 1,157 Shani Baraka 1990-94 222 Kim Brewington 1989-90
INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS Free Throw Percentage: Scoring: 82.6 Cassandra Penn 2001-02 1,852 Angela Hamilton 1985-89 INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS Scoring Average: Points: 26.8 Konecka Drakeford 1996-98 64 Kim Brewington 1990 (vs. Livingstone)
Field Goals Made: Three-Point Field Goals Made: 742 Angela Hamilton 1985-89 9 Sharrion Beard 1988
Field Goals Attempted: Field Goals Attempted: 1,559 Shani Baraka 1990-94 38 Kim Brewington 1990
Free Throws Made: Free Throws Made: 423 Marquisha Clayburn 1997-01 19 Brittany Sumpter 2006
Three-Point Field Goals Attempts: 519 Shani Baraka 1990-94 517 Joi Surratt 2000-04
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 29 johnson c. smith university
Founded in 1867 as Biddle Memorial Institute, the university enrolls approximately 1,500 students and confers bachelor’s degrees to hundreds of students each year in 27 different majors.
Each student receives an IBM laptop computer equipped with the latest software and wireless capabilities. Internet access is provided through electronic data ports in the library, dormitory rooms and multimedia classrooms. Network access is available through dial-up modem for off-campus students.
The university’s service learning component, which combines academics and community service, has become a national model to other higher education institutions. Extensive career development opportunities abound through co-op programs and internships with more than 90 companies.
Administration President – Dr. Ronald L. Carter Executive Vice President and COO - Dr. Elfred A. Pinkard Special Asst. to the President for University Relations - Malcolm Graham Executive Asst. to the President for Administration – Mr. Torrey Feimster Vice President for Institutional Advancement – Ms. Joy E. Paige Asst. Vice President for Institutional Advancement - Mrs. Sharon Harrington Vice President for Business and Finance – Mr. Gerald Hector Dean of Student Development - Mrs. Cathy Jones Asst. VP for Government Sponsored Programs & Research– Dr. Diane Bowles Director of Public Relations - Ms. Sherri D. Belfield Director of Athletics – Mr. Stephen Joyner, Sr. Director of Alumni Affairs - Mr. Ron Matthews
School Motto: “Sit Lux” – “Let There Be Light”
Presidental Vision Johnson C. Smith’s 13th President, Dr. Ronald L. Carter, has issued a challenge to faculty, staff, students, staff, alumni, trustees and friends. He has envisioned a path to move JCSU from good to great on the educational landscape so that we may live on our growing edge.
In his vision, he has six priorities that will outline the way we move forward: • Academic Excellence – Shift the weight between quantity and quality in the University’s policies and procedures that currently lean toward quantity, which in effect has led to inconsistent levels of Smith’s programs, faculty and students. • Operational Performance – Develop a focused University strategy that is based on a comprehensive management information system and measurable outcomes. • Advising Research Mastery – Attract, hire, and maintain a differential faculty of teacher-advisers, teacher scholars, and applied researchers. • Diversity – Attract a critical mass of highly motivated, high achieving students across racial, ethnic, and national boundaries. • Distinctive Student Experience – Accelerate the University’s scheduled maintenance plan, especially in the classrooms and dormitories. • Community Engagement – Lead sustained and actionable conversations with the City and coalitions of developers concerning the revitalization of the Urban Distinct that is Johnson C. Smith’s front door.
University Facts • Each full-time student receives laptop computer equipped with complete access to a campus-wide network through wired and wireless connectivity. Internet access is provided through electronic data ports in the library, dormitory rooms (one per pillow) and multimedia classrooms. The university has made a commitment to utilizing technology in the classroom by implementing “Smart Classrooms” which have varying degrees of technology faculty can use to engage students. • JCSU has been ranked several times by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best comprehensive colleges in the South, Johnson C. Smith University continues to be a leader among private liberal arts colleges in the nation. • The University enrolls approximately 1,500 students and confers bachelor’s degrees to hundreds of students each year in 27 different majors. • Johnson C. Smith’s service learning component, which combines academics and community service, has become a national model to other higher education institutions. Extensive career development opportunities abound through co-op programs and internships with more than 90 companies. • On December 27, 1892, Livingstone College and then Biddle Memorial Institute, (Johnson C. Smith University) played in the first black college football contest in snows of Salisbury, North Carolina, just two days after Christmas. This 119-year old historic rivalry still exist today with the Commemorative Classic.
30 Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball johnson c. smith university
Purpose/Mission Statement Founded in 1867 under the auspices of the Committee on Freedmen of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is an independent, private, coeducational institution of higher learning. Located in the rapidly growing metropolis of Charlotte, North Carolina, “Queen City of the South,” this historically African-American university has a residential campus with a familiar atmosphere in which students are stimulated and nurtured by dedicated and caring faculty and staff.
Consistent with its Christian roots, the university recognizes the importance of moral and ethical values to undergird intellectual development and all endeavors. JCSU believes in the unrelenting pursuit of knowledge and in the values of cultivating the life of the mind. The university assigns great significance to the development of self-confidence, to the understanding of ones’ own heritage as well as an awareness of the cultures of others, to exploration of the myriad forces affecting people of a complex technological age, and to formulating a sense of one’s role in this schema.
The mission of JCSU is to provide an outstanding education for a diverse group of talented and highly motivated students from various ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographical backgrounds. The university offers a liberal education in conjunction with concentrated study in specialized fields, in preparation for advanced study and specific careers.
The university endeavors to produce graduates who are able to communicate effectively, think critically, learn independently as well as collaboratively, and demonstrate competence in their chosen fields. Further, it provides an environment in which students can fulfill their physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and other personal needs through which they can develop a compelling sense of social and civic responsibility for leadership and service in a dynamic, multicultural society. Likewise, the university embraces its responsibility to provide leadership, service, and lifelong learning to the larger community.
Regarding teaching effectiveness as paramount in its educational enterprise, JCSU has a commitment to the recruitment and retention of an outstanding faculty. To this end, the university promotes faculty development, encourages faculty involvement in research and other creative activities, and endorses the principles of academic freedom.
To ensure the integrity and stability of its status and the perpetuation of its rich legacy, Johnson C. Smith University has a firm resolve to maintain the fiscal and human resources requisite to be a truly distinctive institution—a hallmark of excellence in its students, faculty, staff, administrators, academic and other programs, facilities, operations, and environment.
Notable Alumni Frederick Branch ’42 first African American officer in the United States Marine Corps. Eva M. Clayton ‘55 Clayton and Mel Watt were the first African Americans elected to the House of Representatives from North Carolina since 1898 (since Clayton won the special election, she took office before Watt). Charlie Dannelly ‘62 is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state’s thirty-eighth Senate district since 1995. Richard Erwin ‘47 In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Erwin as the first black federal judge in North Carolina. Vincent Matthew ‘70 winner of two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics and 1972 Summer Olympics. Pettis Norman ’62 former tight end with the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers. He is on the top-50 greatest Dallas Cowboys of All-Time. (the school’s annual award given to the outstanding student-athlete is called the Pettis Norman Award.) Fred “Curly” Neal ‘62 legendary former member of the Harlem Globetrotters. Chet Grimsley ’78 recognized as the first Euro-American to garner accolades as All-CIAA and All-American at JCSU and at an HBCU. Author of “White Golden Bull.”
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 31 university president
Dr. Ronald Carter
Dr. Ronald L. Carter, a native of High Point, N.C., became the 13th president of Johnson C. Smith University on July 1, 2008. With more than 30 years serving students and universities, Dr. Carter brings an impressive record of community leadership, academic administration, and budget management to the position. Upon graduating magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and philosophy from Morehouse College in 1971, Dr. Carter began his distinguished career at Boston University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center, where by 1981, he rose to become the school’s youngest dean of students. While at Boston University, Dr. Carter pursued graduate studies, earning both a Master of Theology degree and a Ph.D. in philosophy of religion. In the late 1980s, Dr. Carter’s interaction with relatives of Nelson Mandela compelled him to put his abilities to work in South Africa. Prior to Mandela’s release from prison in 1990 and the abolition of apartheid, Dr. Carter was named senior administrator of the Health Services Development Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. The program he served was dedicated to improving the health of local communities through the development of model approaches based on primary health care principles and decentralized rural health systems. Within five years at the university, he again defied the status quo by becoming the school’s dean of students— and one of the first black administrators at the traditionally white institution. As dean of students, he created and received funding for the Wits Black Schools Partnership Programme that brought the university together with more than 4,000 high school students to enhance learning in township schools that were disadvantaged by apartheid. In addition, he helped raise $500,000 to support an initiative between the BookSmart Foundation and the university to provide five computer centers and more than four million books to children, schools, and libraries in South African townships. Dr. Carter returned to the United States in 1997 as the provost and dean of faculty at Coker College in Hartsville, S.C. His almost 11-year tenure at Coker College included key roles in the private liberal arts college’s strategic planning, academic and student development, financial management, and fund-raising. At Coker College he created a Distinguished International Visiting Scholars Program and a Distinguished Lecture Series. He also provided guidance and oversight for the college’s Center for Leadership and Community Development, which partnered the college with community-based organizations, governmental departments, and funding organizations. A conceptual framework he worked with at Coker College for assessing and evaluating student learning outcomes in general education has baeen published in Assessing Student Learning in General Education. His many community involvements have included serving as ethicist for the Pee Dee Regional Center Ethics Committee, chairman of the Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, member of the Greater Timmonsville Friends United Board of Directors, chair of the Darlington County Habitat for Humanity board, first vice-president and director of education of the Palmetto State and Baptist Convention, member of the Pee Dee United Negro College Fund Advisory Board, member of the Coastal Carolina University Dalton and Linda Floyd Mentoring Program Advisory Board, and vice president of the Hartsville Rotary Club. With research and teaching interests in the areas of medical ethics, ethical theory, and philosophic-religious issues, Dr. Carter has held faculty positions at both Coker College and Boston University. While at Boston University, he was director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Career, Educational and Counseling Services and served as senior editor of Debate and Understanding, a scholarly journal for the study of minority Americans’ economic, political, and social development. His expertise in medical ethics and community involvement have brought him several national appointments, including moderator for the National Meeting of the Medical Institute for Sexual Health (2004-2006), chair of expert panel for the Connecting Parenting Adults and Youth Project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006), and chair of expert review panel of scientific measurement for an abstinence rating tool funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2007). He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs in South Africa and in the U.S., discussing educational issues and policies. Among his many honors and awards, Dr. Carter was appointed a Sloan Scholar at Morehouse College, a Danforth Fellow at Boston University, and a Merrill Scholar at Robert College in Istanbul, Turkey. He was a senior fellow at the Stedman Graham Leadership Institute of Chicago, and nominated by South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges to serve as a member of the John De La Howe School Board of Trustees. In 2006, Dr. Carter was the recipient of the 2006 South Carolina Dance Association President’s Award for promoting and supporting dance in South Carolina. He was recognized in the 2005/2006 edition of Blackbook as an outstanding citizen who is making a difference in Eastern South Carolina. He is the father of one daughter, Tumelo Rosalind Carter, and has been the foster parent of four other children.
32 Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball Vanessa Taylor - CIAA Coach of the year
VANESSA TAYLOR NAMED 2011 CIAA COACH OF THE YEAR
Charlotte, NC – Johnson C. Smith University head women’s basketball coach Vanessa Taylor has been awarded as the CIAA Coach of the Year by the CIAA Executive Committee Members. Coach Taylor received the honor at the 2010-11 CIAA Regular Season Awards held at the Charlotte Convention Center on Sunday, February, 27th. The JCSU women’s basketball program was also presented with the 2010-11 CIAA Southern Division regular season championship during the ceremony. The Lady Golden Bulls finished the regular season 22-3 overall, 14-3 in the CIAA, and 8-2 in the Southern. JCSU is ranked No. 24 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll (as of the last release) and No. 5 in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region (best overall record of teams ranked). The 22-victories this season eclipses the 21-10 mark Coach Taylor set at JCSU during the 2007-08 season. It also matches her most wins in a season for her career. Taylor led Elizabeth City State to a 22-5 record during the 1999-2000 season. She won CIAA Coach of the Year in 1997 and 1999, while at ECSU. Taylor adds a third Coach of the Year honor to her resume, which includes a CIAA Tournament Championship (2009), a fifth season of at least 20 wins, third divisional title, and her third appearance the NCAA regional tournament. She is currently 272-198 in her 17th season as a head coach and 189-103 in her 10th season at JCSU. Taylor is a native of Moultrie, Georgia and a graduate of Tuskegee University (Class of ‘91). Taylor was inducted into the Colquitt County High School Hall of Fame on October 6, 2005. She was one of 17 people inducted in her hometown of Moultrie, GA. “This is definitely a blessing from God to win this award, aside from thank him; I’d like to thank my coaching staff and team, the administration at Johnson C. Smith University starting with our president Dr. Ronald Carter and our Director of Athletics, Stephen Joyner for all their support,” said Taylor. “It’s nice to know that your work hard has been acknowledged, but like I tell my team, you can’t afford to look back because you’ll miss new blessings in front of you. We’ve had a great season thus far and we plan to keep working as a team to move forward.” Junior guard LaQwesha Gamble (Winter Haven, FL) and freshman forward Racquel Davis (Bamberg, Germany) received their plaques for being selected to the All-CIAA and All-Rookie teams, respectively during the ceremony as well.
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 33 director of athletics
Stephen Joyner
Stephen Joyner enters his seventh full season as Johnson C. Smith University’s Director of Athletics, a position he has held since April 1, 2005. Joyner previously served as the University’s assistant director of athletics. He also holds his longstanding position as JCSU Men’s Head Basketball Coach. “In my role as Director of Athletics, my primary focus has been and will continue to be the day-to-day operations and supervision of the departmental staff, while striving to promote effective communication amongst JCSU faculty, staff, student-athletes, alumni, media, and the general public,” says Joyner. JCSU has enjoyed unparalleled success under Joyner’s watch. During the 2005-06 season, JCSU won three CIAA Western Division Championships. The Golden Bulls claimed CIAA titles in men’s tennis, women’s basketball, and men’s basketball. In addition to a strong year in the CIAA, two Golden Bulls teams advanced to NCAA post-season competition (men’s and women’s basketball). Men’s and women’s basketball repeated this success during the 2007-08 season and again last season, when both teams captured the CIAA Tournament Championship (2008-09). Along with their excellence on the field, JCSU student-athletes have reached new heights in the classroom during Joyner’s tenure at the helm of the athletics program. Since his arrival, nearly 200 student-athletes have received their undergraduate degrees, half have graduated with honors, and several have gone on to pursue graduate degrees. The Class of 2010 Valedictorian and Salutatorian were student-athletes from the men’s tennis team and women’s track and field, respectively. The Salutatorian has been student-athlete three times from the previous four graduating classes. During the 2008-09 season, Joyner earned his 400th career coaching victory, his third CIAA Tournament crown (2001, 2008, 2009), and he was named Athletic Director of the Year by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Joyner recently completed his 22nd season as head coach of the JCSU Golden Bulls Basketball Team. His career record is 437-25. A native of Winston- Salem, NC, Joyner was the standout point guard for the Golden Bulls from 1969-73. For more than two decades, he has taken the men’s program to unprecedented levels, establishing J.C. Smith as one of the most competitive teams in the CIAA and NCAA DII basketball. Joyner earned a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Johnson C. Smith University and a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Virginia State University. Joyner and his wife, Narell, live in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have two sons and a daughter: Steve Jr., who serves as the Head Women’ Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State University, Brian, and Janel, a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
34 Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball GAME ENVIRONMENTversusSPORTSMANSHIP Sportsmanship should be regarded as a mandatory subset of game environment. That is, an institution can exhibit great sportsmanship without having a great game environment. However, it is not possible to have a great game environment without sportsmanship. Another way of thinking: Poor sportsmanship at athletics events can destroy the school’s front door to community, which is what the Division II community-engagement effort seeks to create.
As new audiences are drawn in through the athletics program, great care must be Many of our audiences make a natural assumption that “game environment” taken to make certain that the impressions are positive. The overall production of any and “sportsmanship” are synonyms, but they are not meant to be. athletics event is a reflection on the institution in general. Individuals attracted to an insti- tution through community engagement may feel disappointed or even deceived if the Sportsmanship should be regarded both as a set of attitudes and as behavior that gives experience at an athletic event is poor. expression to those attitudes. It speaks to the concepts of respect and concern for fairness, courtesy, and the ethical conduct of all involved in Division II athletics. It is one The game environment can be compromised through factors other than behavior. We of the six core attributes of Division II membership. All of our institutions already should should be equally concerned about whether the setting is comfortable and whether the be striving to achieve a high level of sportsmanship. event is lively and entertaining. Three tests come to mind:
Is it civil? Is it comfortable? Is it lively and entertaining? • What steps have been taken to ensure • Are restroom facilities adequate and are • For events that have cheerleaders and suitable behavior from coaches and partic- they clean? bands, do they develop and maintain ipating student-athletes? • Is the seating as comfortable as it can be? positive energy? • Are formal plans in place to confront unac- • Is trash picked up? • Is signage used to tell a broader ceptable behavior in the stands? message and add color? • Is parking nearby? • Are steps taken to separate boisterous • Are steps taken to make the event Is the food offered at the concession stands crowds such as students from families • seem part of something larger (that good and affordable (and are healthy alter- and retirees? it’s an integral part of the institution’s natives offered)? • Are student-athlete fans (for example, foot- educational offering)? Is the concession stand (including all coun- ball players attending a basketball game) • • Are other educational programs on ters, floors, equipment and condiment areas) advised in advance of the behavior that is display at athletics events? clean and serviced throughout the event? expected of them? • Are concession employees adhering to all health department standards? • Are the fans welcomed to the venue by courteous, neatly dressed employees (including ticket sellers, ticket takers, pass gate personnel, ushers and program/souvenir sellers)?
2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 35 the CIAA
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is the oldest African-American athletic conference in the United States. Founded in 1912 on the campus of Hampton Institute (now Hampton University), the CIAA embodies a history rich in tradition which epitomizes the fortitude of its 10 colleges and universities. When the conference was founded it was originally known as the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Its founding fathers were Allen Washington and C.H. Williams of Hampton CIAA Sports Information Directors Association Institute; Earnest J. Marshall of Howard University; George Johnson of Lincoln University (PA); W.E. Atkins, Charles Greg Goings Anthony Jeffries Sports Information Director Sports Information Director Fraser and H.P. Hargrove of Shaw University and J.W. Barco Bowie State University Saint Augustine’s College and J.W. Pierce of Virginia Union University. [email protected] [email protected] (301) 860-3574 (919) 516-5158 Student-athletes who compete in CIAA basketball this season continue a legacy of excellence that culminated in Meredith Long Bianca Warren Deputy Athletics Director/SID Sports Information Director a competitive frenzy that began a half century ago. That Chowan University Saint Paul’s College culminating event was the first CIAA basketball tournament. [email protected] [email protected] Today, it is highly regarded as model for sports promotion. (252) 398-6468 (434) 848-1828 The first CIAA tournament was held at the end of the April Emory Sherri Fillingham 1945-46 season in Turner’s Arena in Washington, D.C., where Sports Information Director Sports Information Director Elizabeth City State Shaw University the North Carolina College men’s team reined victorious over University [email protected] that inaugural tournament. Lem Graves, who chronicled the [email protected] (919) 546-8250 (252) 335-3278 tournament’s events for a weekly newspaper, wrote that it was Jason Pompey the “all-time sports thrill of a lifetime.” Graves should receive a Adrian Ferguson Sports Information Director Sports Information Director Virginia State University chorus of affirmation. Fayetteville State University [email protected] The CIAA, which is comprised of 13 member institutions: [email protected] (804) 524-5028 (910) 672-1254 Bowie State University, Chowan University, Elizabeth City Jim Junot State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Lamont Hinson Sports Information Director Smith University, Lincoln University (PA), Livingstone Sports Information Director Virginia Union University Johnson C. Smith University [email protected] College, Saint Augustine’s College, Saint Paul’s College, [email protected] (804) 342-1493 Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union (704) 378-1118 Trevin Goodwin University, and Winston-Salem State University, is divided Chris Weeden Athletic Media Relations into Northern and Southern Divisions, and sponsors sixteen Sports Information Director Director Lincoln University (PA) W i n s t o n - S a l e m S t a t e annual championships. The men’s championships are football, [email protected] University cross country, basketball, indoor track, golf, outdoor track, (484) 365-7384 [email protected] (336) 750-2909 baseball, and tennis. The eight women’s championships are Richard Rogers cross country, basketball, indoor track, outdoor track, softball, Sports Information Director volleyball, bowling and tennis. CIAA teams are recognized as Livingstone College [email protected] national contenders in sports. In basketball, Virginia Union (704) 216-6179 won NCAA Division II national titles in 2005, 1992, and 1980. North Carolina Central University (former affiliate) also won the national championship in 1989. CIAA basketball teams have appeared in the NCAA tournament each of the last thirty years, and the conference has distinguished itself by having more teams compete for the national basketball title than any other conference at the Division II level. Division rivalries and heroic finishes are CIAA hallmarks. This season, more than any other, the legacy will surely continue…
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