WBCA and Kodak Announce NCAA Division I Kodak/WBCA All-American Team

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 2, 2005) -- The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Eastman Kodak Company today announced the 2005 NCAA Division I Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team. This year's team marks the 31st year of the longest running sponsorship in women's athletics between the WBCA and Kodak. A selection committee representing each of the eight WBCA geographical regions selects ten of the top women's basketball players in the nation to be honored. The members of the 2005 NCAA Division I Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team are as follows:

Name Institution Year Position Height Seimone Louisiana State Junior Guard 6-1 Augustus University Jacqueline University of Notre Senior Forward 6-2 Batteast Dame Monique Duke University Junior Guard/Forward 6-0 Currie Jessica Ohio State Sophomore Center 6-5 Davenport University Texas Christian Senior Forward 6-3 University Janel University of Senior Center 6-2 McCarville Minnesota Kendra Kansas State Senior Forward 5-11 Wecker University Mississippi State Senior Guard 5-7 University Candice Stanford Freshman Guard 5-11 Wiggins University Baylor University Junior Forward 6-1

This year's team consists of two; two-time Kodak/WBCA All-Americans in Augustus and McCarville. The remaining members of the team are receiving the Kodak/WBCA All-America honor for the first time in their careers.

Wiggins becomes the ninth freshman in history to earn this prestigious recognition, which has been given since 1975. (UCLA-1975), (Kansas-1978), , (USC-1983) (Georgia-1984), (Ohio State-1993), (Tennessee-1996), (Tennessee-1998), and LaToya Thomas (Mississippi State-2000) preceded her in earning this feat.

"This year's group is filled with fresh new faces. These ten young ladies represent the future of women's basketball," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "Considering the overwhelming field of talent at this level of the game, the Kodak/WBCA All-America Team Selection Committee has done an excellent job choosing another class of All- Americans."

The following have been recognized as Kodak/WBCA All-America Team Honorable Mentions:

Steffanie 6- Baylor University Senior Forward Blackmon 2 5- UCLA Junior Guard 8 West Virginia 6- Meg Bulger Sophomore Guard University 0 Ryan Eastern Michigan 5- Senior Guard Coleman University 8 Jazz University of 6- Sophomore Center/Forward Covington Louisville 3 5- Tasha Crain Louisiana Tech Junior Guard 7 Jessica University of South 5- Sophomore Forward Dickson Florida 11 Janielle Southern Methodist 6- Freshman Forward Dodds University 3 5- University of Maryland Sophomore Guard 9 University of Notre 5- Megan Duffy Junior Guard Dame 7 5- Ashley Earley Vanderbilt University Senior Forward 10 5- Ashley Elliott University of Wyoming Senior Guard 7 University of 6- Shyra Ely Senior Forward Tennessee 2 6- Kate Endress Ball State University Senior Guard/Forward 0 5- Julie Gjertsen Weber State University Senior Guard 10 Shareese Old Dominion 5- Senior Guard Grant University 8 Roneeka Florida State 5- Senior Guard Hodges University 11 Tasha 6- University of Georgia Freshman Forward Humphrey 3 Dionnah University of 5- Senior Guard Jackson Oklahoma 9 Tiffany 6- University of Texas Sophomore Forward Jackson 3 Tamara 5- University of Miami Junior Forward James 10 Temeka Louisiana State 5- Senior Guard Johnson University 3 Cathrine 6- University of Oregon Senior Forward Kraayeveld 4 University of North 5- Ivory Latta Sophomore Guard Carolina 6 University of 6- California Santa Senior Forward 2 Barbara Anna George Washington 6- Senior Forward Montanana University 1 University of 6- Tiffany Mor Senior Forward Wisconsin-Green Bay 1 Anne Oâ 5- Iowa State University Senior-RS Guard €™Neil 11 Shawntinice 6- University of Arizona Junior Center Polk 5 Cappie 5- Rutgers University Senior Guard Pondexter 9 Michigan State 6- Liz Shimek Junior Forward University 1 6- Khara Smith DePaul University Junior Forward 2 6- University of Utah Junior Forward 1 5- Jess Strom Penn State University Senior Guard 7 University 6- Junior Guard Connecticut 2 Shona 5- University of Utah Junior Guard Thorburn 10 Kendra Kansas State 5- Senior Forward Wecker University 11 Dee-Dee 5- University of Arizona Senior Guard Wheeler 6 Tanisha 5- Penn State University Senior Guard Wright 11

"Kodak recognizes the accomplishments of these student-athletes and the positive recognition they bring to their schools, their communities and the game," said Bud Denker, Director and Vice President, Brand and Market Development at Kodak. "Kodak is proud to partner with the WBCA in honoring the best women's collegiate players as Kodak/WBCA All-Americans."