Lady 2008-09 Ol d Do m i n i o n Un i v e r s i t y MONARCHBASKETBALL Table of Contents Media Information...... 2-3 Old Dominion University...... 4-5 This is Norfolk/Hampton Roads...... 6-7 General Athletic Facilities...... 8-9 Name of School: Old Dominion University Strength Training...... 10-11 City, Zip: Norfolk, VA 23529-0201 ODU on Team USA...... 12-13 Founded: 1930 (as the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary) Why Monarchs?...... 14-15 Enrollment: 23,500 Lady Monarch Reachout...... 16-17 Nickname: Lady Monarchs Marketing the Lady Monarchs...... 18 School Colors: Slate Blue, Sky Blue, & Silver Meet the Lady Monarchs Arena Name: Ted Constant Convocation Center Capacity: 8,600 2008-09 Outlook...... 20-21 Affiliation: NCAA Division I Head Coach Wendy Larry...... 22-24 Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Assistant Coaches/Director of Basketball Operations...... 25-28 Interim President: John Broderick (Northeastern) Support Staff/Managers...... 29 Athletic Director: Dr. Jim Jarrett (SIU-Carbondale '59) Office Phone: (757) 683-3369 Player Bios ...... 30-53 Athletic Dept. Phone: (757) 683-3375 Rosters...... 54 Athletic Ticket Office: (757) 683-4444 A Closer Look at Old Dominion President John R. Broderick...... 56 History First Year of Modern Basketball: 1969-70 Athletic Director Dr. Jim Jarrett...... 57 Overall All-Time Record: 873-287 (.745)/39 yrs. Athletic Department Staff...... 58 NCAAAppearances/Last: 24/2008 Academic Support...... 59 Constant Convocation Center...... 60-63 Sports Information Sports Information Director: Carol Hudson Old Dominion Fieldhouse - Former Home of ODU Basketball...... 64 Associate Director: Jamar Ross Home of Champions...... 65 Assistant Director (WBB Contact): Kimberly Zivkovich Retired Jerseys...... 66-67 Assistant Director: Rob Silsbee Lady Monarchs in the Pros...... 68-71 SID Office Main Phone: (757) 683-3372 Zivkovich Direct Line: (757) 683-5520 Lady Monarch Women's Basketball Summer Camps...... 72 SID Fax: (757) 683-3119 2007-08 in Review Zivkovich Cell Phone: (757) 617-7757 2007-08 Review...... 74-75 Zivkovich Email: [email protected] 2007-08 Statistics...... 76 ODU Website: www.odusports.com Press Row Phone: (757) 683-5596 2007-08 Box Scores...... 77-81 SID Address: Athletic Admin. Bldg. Opponents Norfolk, VA 23529 Opponents - Non-Conference...... 84-85 Opponents - Conference...... 86-87 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Wendy Larry (Old Dominion '77) Colonial Athletic Association...... 88-89 Record at ODU: 503-165/21 seasons Records Overall Record: 552-196/24 seasons Honored Lady Monarchs...... 92-93 Assistant Coaches: Niki Lowry Dawkins (Ohio State ‘89) Letterwinners...... 94 Celeste Hill-Brockett (Old Dominion‘94) Belle Koclanes (Richmond ‘02) All-Time Starting Line-Ups...... 95 Dir. of Basketball Operations: Allison Halsey (St. Anselm ‘02) Game, Season, Career Records...... 96-98 Office Phone: (757) 683-3401 All-Time Scoring Leaders...... 99 1,000 Point/Rebound Clubs...... 100 Team Information 2007-08 Record: 31-5 Scoring, Rebs., Assts., by Class...... 101 2007-08 Conference Record: 17-1/1st, CAA Champions Year-by-Year Leaders...... 102 2007-08 Post Season: NCAA “Sweet 16” Year-by-Year Results...... 103-107 1st Round: vs. Liberty W, 82-62 Conference Champions...... 108-109 2nd Round: vs. Virgina W, 88-85 (OT) Sweet 16: vs. Connecticut: L, 63-78 100 pt. Games/Overtime Games...... 110 Final AP Ranking: #11 Post Season History...... 111 Final ESPN/USA Today Ranking: #10 Vs. Opponents...... 112 - 115 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4 Poll History...... 116 Starters Retuning/Lost: 2/3 Newcomers: 6
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 1 MEDIA information
DEBBIE WHITE CAROL HUDSON, JR. JAMAR ROSS KIMBERLY ZIVKOVICH ROB SILSBEE Senior Associate Sports Information Associate Sports Assistant Sports Assistant Sports Athletic Director Director Information Director Information Director Information Director
TINA PRICE CHRISIE HENN JEAN MICHEL JACKIE BARROW LA'TOYA EDWARDS Director of Athletic Assistant Director of Publications Director of Special Administrative Publications and Publications and Graduate Assistant Events & Hospitality Assistant Creative Services Creative Services
To the Media Press Room The 2008-09 Old Dominion University Media Guide was prepared The press room for Lady Monarch basketball is located under section specifically to assist the media in its coverage of Old Dominion University 106 in the Constant Convocation Center. Drinks and food are available women’s basketball. in the adjacent media hospitality room prior to tip-off and at halftime. Post-game press conferences will also be held in this room. Admittance Credentials is limited to those with media passes. Members of the media who wish to cover a Lady Monarch home basketball game must obtain a media pass at least 24 hours in advance Post-Game Interviews by either writing the Sports Information Office, by calling 757-683-3372 Locker room interviews are not granted at Old Dominion University between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Lady Monarch basketball games. Coach Wendy Larry and players or by e-mailing Kimberly Zivkovich at [email protected]. selected by the media will grant interviews in the press room 10 minutes after the conclusion of the game. For more information on Working Area post-game interviews, or to request individual players from either the All working press will be seated at courtside. Non-working press may Lady Monarchs or their opponents, please contact Assistant Sports sit at press row only if space is available. Spouses, guests and children Information Director Kimberly Zivkovich or Sports Information Director are not permitted on press row or in the press room, in compliance with Carol Hudson, Jr. the working code of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Visiting radio and television stations are also seated at press row. Photographers must Radio Setup shoot from the end lines of the court. Additional lighting and strobe lights All visiting radio stations must contact the Constant Center events must be cleared in advance of the game. Space along the end lines of manager, Mike Fryling, for telephone requests for game coverage in the court is on a first-come, first-served basis. the Constant Convocation Center. He may be reached by calling 757- 683-5518. Filing Stories Internet access, both ethernet and wireless, along with a FAX Web Site machine will be made available in the Constant Center press room. Up-to-date scores and statistics on the Lady Monarch basketball team may be obtained from Old Dominion University's athletic web page at http://www.odusports.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Assistant Sports Information Director (WBB Contact):...... Kimberly Zivkovich SID Office Phone / FAX:...... (757) 683-5520 / (757) 683-3119 Zivkovich Cell Phone / EMAIL:...... (757) 617-7757 / [email protected] Press Row Phone:...... 757-683-5596 SID Address:...... Athletic Admin. Bldg. Rm. 1102 Norfolk, VA 23529
Credits: The 2008-09 Old Dominion University Women’s Basketball Media Guide is a publication of the Old Dominion University Athletic Public Relations Office; Editors: Debbie White, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Public Relations and Marketing; Carol Hudson, Jr., Sports Information Director; Tony Mercurio; Written by: Kimberly Zivkovich, Assistant Sports Information Director; Layout by: Chrisie Henn, Assistant Director of Athletic Publications and Creative Services and Tina Price, Director of Athletic Publications and Creative Services ; Photography by: Rick Voight (RSVP Media), John Aronson, Mark Barnes, Chuck Thomas, Scott Brown, John Aronson, NBA Entertainment, The Virginian Pilot, David Gonzales, Jesse D. Garrabrant / NBAE / Getty Images and the Old Dominion Athletic Public Relations Office; Printed by: Jones Printing of Chesapeake, Va. Old Dominion University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. This publication was printed without the support of tax dollars from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2 Old Dominion University LadyMONARCHS and the Media
Print Media Television Print Media Virginian Pilot WTKR TV (CBS) The Lady Monarch basketball program has been followed by the local, regional Vicki Friedman Ted Alexander and national press for over 25 years, and was among the first programs in the 150 W. Brambleton Avenue 720 Boush Street country to have full‑time coverage in major daily newspapers. Norfolk, VA. 23510 Norfolk, VA 23510 Locally, The Virginian‑Pilot newspaper, which serves the southside of Phone: (757)446-2366 Phone: (757)446-1352 Hampton Roads and boasts a circulation of 170,000‑plus, covers the program on Fax: (757)533-9004 Fax: (757)446-1376 a continuous basis, both at home and on the road. Across the river in Newport Website: www.pilotonline.com Website: www.wtkr.com News and Hampton, the Daily Press newspaper, serving the Peninsula with a Newport News Daily Press WAVY TV (NBC) combined circulation of more than 100,000, provides up‑to‑date coverage on Dave Johnson Bruce Rader, Sports Director the team. Through its weekly release from the sports information office, Lady 7505 Warwick Blvd 300 Wavy Street Monarch information is provided to more than 250 media, including hometown Newport News, VA. 23607 Portsmouth, VA. 23704 coverage for all Lady Monarch players. Phone: (757)247-4630 or 4643 Phone: (757)673-5440 Fax:(757)247-9420 Fax: (757)397-8279 Website: www.dailypress.com Website: www.wavy.com Coaches Call-In Show Richmond Times Dispatch WVEC TV (ABC) Head Coach Wendy Larry is featured weekly during the season on ESPN Radio Vic Dorr Scott Cash, Sports Director 1310. The call-in format allows for fans to talk directly to Coach Larry about games, P.O. Box 85333 613 Woodis Avenue opponents, and more. Coach Larry will be featured weekly on Tuesdays from 6-7 Richmond, VA. 23293 Norfolk, VA. 23510 pm. Check www.odusports.com for the most up-to-date schedule. Phone: (804)649-6554 Phone: (757)628-6200 Fax: (804)775-8059 Fax: (757)628-5855 Website: www.timesdispatch.com Website: www.wvec.com Television Washington Post WVBT TV 43 (Fox) Long before it was fashionable for women’s basketball to be on television, the 1150 15th Street, NW 301 Wythe Street Lady Monarchs were pioneering their way into millions of living rooms. Washington, DC. 20071 Portsmouth, VA 23704 Phone: (202)334-7350 Phone: (757)393-4343 In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Old Dominion basketball, both men and Fax: (804)334-7685 Fax: (757)393-7615 women, were featured on the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), which Website: www.washingtonpost.com was then the second‑largest cable system in the United States. Since those WTVZ TV (33) (WB) groundbreaking days, the Lady Monarchs have been featured on ESPN in the first Washington Times 900 Granby Street regular season game aired by that network (Old Dominion at Texas in 1985‑86), Sports Department Norfolk, VA. 23510 on both CBS and NBC in national championship contests and on many local and 3600 New York Avenue,NE Phone: (757)622-3333 regional broadcasts. Washington, DC. 20002 This season, the Lady Monarchs will be featured on eight television broadcasts. Phone: (202)636-3269 WGNT TV (UPN) The dates and opponents for television broadcast had not been determined at Fax: (202)269-3419 1318 Spratley Street Website: www.washtimes.com Portsmouth, VA. 23704 press time, but wil be available on the odusports.com website. Phone:(757)393-2501 Philadelphia Inquirer Fax:(757)399-3303 Mel Greenberg Radio Broadcasts 400 North Broad Street COMCAST Sportsnet The Lady Monarchs are in their second decade on Philadelphia, PA 19130 7700 Wisconsin Ave. the airwaves, and WXEZ 94.1 FM radio, a member of Phone: (215)854-5725 Bethesda, MD. 20814 the Max Media Group, is in its second season airing all Fax: (215)854-5722 Phone: (301) 718-3200/3306 the Lady Monarchs. Heading the play‑by‑play is Tony Fax: (301)718-3300 Mercurio, 14-time sportscaster of the year, along with color Sports Illustrated Time and Life Building ESPN commentary by former Lady Monarch Assistant Coach Rockefeller Center ESPN Plaza Susan Montgomery. New York, NY 10020 Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: (212)522‑1212 Phone: (860)585-2000 Tony Mercurio Fax: (212)552-4543 Fax: (860)585-2400 Voice of the Lady Monarchs ODU Mace & Crown Webb Student Center Norfolk, VA. 23529 Radio Phone: (757)683-3452 Website: www.maceandcrown.com ESPN Radio 1310 Tony Mercurio 5589 Greenwich Road Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA. 23462 Conference Phone: (757)671-1000 Fax: (757)671-1313 Colonial Athletic Association Website: www.espnradio1310.com Niki DeSantis Director of Communications WXEZ 94.1 FM 8625 Patterson Ave. Star 94.1 Richmond, VA 23229-6349 5589 Greenwich Road Lady Monarch Head Coach Wendy Phone: (804)754-1616 Suite 200 Larry is a media favorite. She and the Fax: 804-754-1830 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 rest of the staff and student-athletes Website: www.caasports.com Office Phone: 757-671-1000 are easily accesible for interviews Fax Number: 757-490-8973 through the Sports Information Office. www.wxez941.com
WODU AM 1630 Sports Director Webb University Center Norfolk, VA 23529 Phone: (757)683-3441 Wire Services Internet Provider Associated Press CBS College Sports Suite 1380, 700 E. Main Street 2035 Corte Del Nogal Richmond, VA. 23219 Suite 200 Phone: (804)643-6646 Carlsbad, CA 92009 Inside VA:1-800-552-9935 Phone: (760)431-8221 Fax: (804)643-6223 Wedsite: www.collegesports.com
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 3 THIS IS OLD DOMINIONUNIVERSITY
ld Dominion University began its tradition of excellence when it The students at Old Dominion share a special sense of excitement was founded in 1930 by the College of William and Mary, the second derived in part from the rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures and ages oldest university in the United States. Established as an extension represented on campus. Students hail from all 50 states and more than 100 of William and Mary in Williamsburg, and Virginia Polytechnic countries. Studying in this multicultural environment, and taking advantage O of a guaranteed internship program, offers students a true edge after they Institute in Blacksburg, Old Dominion began educating teachers and engineers. The two-year school rapidly evolved into a four-year institution, graduate and begin to compete for jobs. and was granted independence in 1962 as Old Dominion College. It attained Among ODU’s outstanding students in recent years are a Rhodes university status in 1969. Scholar, Truman Scholar and three USA Today Academic All-Americans, as Today, Old Dominion enrolls more than 22,000 students, including well as the first undergraduate in Virginia to earn a patent. approximately 6,200 graduate students. The university offers 70 bachelor’s Situated on 188 acres near downtown Norfolk, Old Dominion’s main degrees, 60 master’s degrees, 36 doctoral degrees and two educational campus stretches from the Elizabeth River to the Lafayette River. With its specialist degrees, and consists of six colleges: Arts and Letters, Business garden areas, reflecting pools and spacious green lawns bordered by tree- and Public Administration, Education, Engineering and Technology, Health lined walkways, the campus offers the best of both worlds – a beautiful Sciences and Sciences. The university has achieved designation as a setting and just minutes away from Hampton Roads’ largest cities. Research University (high research activity) from the Carnegie Foundation One of the most exciting developments on the campus today is the for the Advancement of Teaching. University Village, with its impressive centerpiece, the Ted Constant Proud of its past, Old Dominion constantly looks to the future and Convocation Center, which opened its doors in 2002 and hosts everything prides itself on its continually expanding research and teaching programs. A from basketball games to concerts to commencements. This 75-acre forward-focused, public doctoral research university, it serves students from development at the east end of campus is home to 960 modern student around the world who want a rigorous academic experience in a profoundly apartments, a variety of restaurants and shops, a hotel, research facilities, multicultural community. At Old Dominion, nationally recognized faculty use an art gallery and bookstore. real-world expertise and innovative teaching methods to challenge students On the main campus, at the west end of the grassy, five-acre Kaufman to achieve their highest goals. The university’s entrepreneurial approach Mall, lies Webb University Center, a spacious facility for student life that to problem solving drives cutting-edge research, eminent scholarship and dazzles with its two-story glass facade. At the north end of campus is strategic partnerships with government, business, industry, organizations the Williamsburg Lawn, with its towering willow oak trees and 1930s-era and the arts. buildings, offering students and visitors a trip back in time to the beginnings Approximately 730 full-time and 650 part-time faculty members bring of the university. a wealth of talent to Old Dominion classrooms each day. Many have been Recent additions to the campus include an indoor tennis center, orchid recognized on the state and national levels with awards for teaching, research conservatory and research building. Scheduled to open during the 2008-09 and service. Since 1990, Old Dominion faculty have won three professor of academic year are a student recreational center, physical sciences building the year awards from the Carnegie Institute for the Advancement of Teaching, and sports complex for the football, field hockey and lacrosse programs. one Humbolt Award, three Virginia Outstanding Scientist awards, and 22 The university is located approximately 200 miles south of Washington, Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards that are sponsored by the State Council D.C., and is a short drive to Virginia Beach, Williamsburg and the Outer Banks of Higher Education for Virginia. of North Carolina. Prospective students and families are welcome to visit the campus Monday through Saturday throughout the year.
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(top left) Rollins Hall houses the University’s admissions, financial aid, and other support offices. (top right) Koch Hall houses the University Administration. (above left) The Webb Student Center houses student services and many dining options. (above right) The Ted Constant Convocation Center is the site of many campus events and is home of the university’s men’s and women’s basketball programs. (below) The University Bookstore.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 5 norfolk and HamptonRoads
orfolk serves as the cultural, financial and business hub of the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area, which comprises the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, NVirginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News. With a combined population of 1.5 million, the Hampton Roads area is the 27th largest Metropolitan Statistical maritime museums and learning centers, and a climate ranked Area in the U.S. among the nation's most desirable, all make Norfolk an exciting Founded in 1682, Norfolk has been a gateway to Virginia for location for university studies. commerce and industry since the early 17th century. Just 20 minutes from downtown Norfolk is the oceanfront The city is home to the Norfolk Naval Base, the world’s largest resort city of Virginia Beach, with its miles of beaches on the Atlantic naval installation and homeport to the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic and Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. Mediterranean fleets; the MacArthur Memorial, the final resting Hampton is home to NASA’s Langley research center as well as place of famed General Douglas MacArthur; The Chrysler Museum, Langley Air Force Base, while Newport News is the location of the an art museum showcasing the collection of Walter P. Chrysler, son Newport News Shipbuilding Company, manufacturer of the Nimitz- of the auto company founder; and Norfolk Botanical Garden, host to class aircraft carriers. many celebrations including the International Azalea Festival. Just 45 minutes west of Norfolk is the Jamestown-Williamsburg- Norfolk’s 12,000-seat Harbor Park is home to the Norfolk Tides, Yorktown triangle, where, it can be said, the nation was founded, the top minor league team in the Baltimore Orioles organization. debated its independence, and then won it on the battlefield. Waterside marketplace and Town Point Park create a lively Also within an easy drive are Richmond, the capital of Virginia waterfront activity center for outdoor concerts, many festivals, and and former capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War; the dining with the best sunset views around. North Carolina Outer Banks, including the Wright Brothers Memorial Tall ship cruises, harborside shops, the quaint whistle of the at Kitty Hawk and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore; and the Elizabeth River Ferry, the new Nauticus, one of the nation’s premier nation’s capital in Washington, D.C. 6 Old Dominion University Opposite page: (top): Mermaids on Parade: One of the most distinctive sights around Norfolk is the individually designed mermaids. Fashioned after the city’s logo celebrating a New Norfolk, the Mermaids on Parade were conceived as a community campaign to benefit the arts.(far left): The Pagoda (a.k.a. Marine Observation Tower) was a gift to the Commonwealth of Virginia from the Provincial Government of Taiwan of the Republic of China in 1989 to celebrate trading ties. The Garden features over 125 species of Asian plantings and the largest Koi pond on the East Coast. (right): Norfolk has become the perfect mid-Atlantic port for launching cruise vacations to Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Canada / New England.
This page: (top): The Virginia Beach ocean front is only minutes from the Old Dominion campus. (left top): The sand castle competition is the highlight of the annual Neptune festival in Virginia Beach. (left bottom): The Virginia ZOO in Norfolk. (below): Harbor Park is proud to be the home of the Norfolk Tides, the Baltimore Orioles AAA baseball team.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 7 ATHLETIC FACILITIES
ld Dominion University prides itself on being able to trative staff including the athletic director, the associate and assis- offer the student-athlete the best possible facilities to tant athletic directors, the offices of sports information, marketing, achieve maximum potential on the field. athletic camps, and the ticket office. The Athletic Support Office O The Intercollegiate Athletics Building, which under- and Buildings and Grounds offices are also located in the Intercol- went a renovation in 2006, houses both strength training and legiate Athletics Building. The Intercollegiate Athletics Building is athletic training facilities which are always at the full disposal of located in the middle of the athletic quadrant of the campus that the student-athlete. The expanded building is also the home of includes the 4,000 seat Old Dominion Soccer Stadium, the 2,500 the Jacobson Athletic Academic Center. seat Bud Metheny Baseball Complex, the Folkes-Stevens Indoor The athletic training room provides the best in modern reha- Tennis Center, and the Student Recreation Center. bilitation equipment for athletic injuries. The seven-foot deep The Old Dominion Sailing Center is located on the Elizabeth running pool, located in the hydrotherapy room, along with River on the western side of the campus and serves as home to three whirlpools and jacuzzi, provides Old Dominion athletes the the Monarch sailing program. Featuring a 200-foot pier and launch opportunity to rehabilitate through exercise in water. The room area, the Sailing Center also has storage space for the entire Old also includes nine training tables, a Kinkom rehabilitation ma- Dominion fleet of FJ’s, Lasers, 420’s, and various support craft, chine, and a traction table. The athletic training room is under the locker rooms, classrooms, workshop, and office space for the supervision of Head Athletic Trainer Marty Bradley, M.S., A.T.,C., sailing coaches. and his two full-time assistants, along with a staff of graduate Foreman Field, located behind Rollins Hall on the northern edge of assistants and student assistants. the campus, will be the home field for Monarch football in 2009. The strength training room, built specifically for student-athlete On September 13, 2008, the university opened the Powhatan use includes the most up-to-date in nautilus and free weight Sports Center. This new facility houses the football, field hockey equipment, all under the supervision of the Head Strength and and lacrosse programs. The Center includes offices, locker rooms, Conditioning Coach, Paul Helsel. meeting rooms, a weight room, football practice fields and a new The Intercollegiate Athletics Building also houses the adminis- stadium for field hockey and lacrosse.
8 Old Dominion University (Above): Foreman Field, home of ODU football which kicks off in 2009, The new Powhatan Sports Complex, the home for field hockey, women’s lacrosse and football. (Right): ODU soccer complex, (below): the athletic administration building and the Folkes-Stevens Indoor Tennis Center.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 9 STRENGTH TRAINING
The Athletic Administration Building Weight Room, supervised by the Director of Strength and Conditioning, Paul Helsel, features state-of- the-art equipment from Power Lift and Hammer Strength.
10 Old Dominion University Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 11 MONARCHS Re p r e s e n t t h e USA
Medina Dixon
Lady Monarch Basketball on USA National Teams
1976 - Montreal, Canada Nancy Lieberman (Basketball - U.S. - Silver Medal) Chris Critelli (Basketball - Canada)
1980 - Moscow, Soviet Union Anne Donovan (Basketball - U.S. - Boycotted) Chris Critelli (Basketball - Canada - Boycotted)
1984 - Los Angeles, United States Anne Donovan (Basketball - U.S. - Gold Medal) Jan Trombly (Handball - U.S.)
1988 - Seoul, South Korea Anne Donovan (Basketball - U.S. - Gold Medal)
1992 - Barcelona, Spain Medina Dixon (Basketball - U.S. - Bronze Medal)
2004 - Athens, Greece Anne Donovan - Asst. Coach (Basketball - U.S. - Gold Medal)
2008 - Beijing, China Anne Donovan - Head Coach (Basketball - U.S. - Gold Medal) Hamchétou Maïga-Ba (Basketball - Mali)
Anne Donovan Women’s Basketball ‘08 Beijing Olympics Gold Medal Winner
12 Old Dominion University Charlie Ogletree USA Sailing ‘08 Beijing Olympics
Mark West 1982 USA World Champ. Team Anna Tunnicliffe Sailing ‘08 Beijing Olympics Gold Medal Winner
Oliver Purnell Men’s Basketball ‘04 Athens Olympics
Tiffany Snow Field Hockey ‘08 Beijing Olympics
Chris Gatling 1990 USA Goodwill & World Champ.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 13 Why MONARCHS
For many years, the athletic teams of the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary (as Old Dominion was formerly called) were known as the Braves. This was a derivation of the William & Mary nickname of Indians. As Old Dominion achieved its own four- year status and saw its enrollment surpass that of its Williamsburg neighbor, it was no longer suitable or acceptable to have its teams called the Braves.
The name Monarchs evokes much of the early history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and of Old Dominion’s mother institution, the College of William and Mary. The nickname “Old Dominion” was first coined to the Virginia colony by King Charles II after Virginia’s loyalty to the crown during the English Civil War. Furthermore, William III and Mary II, whose patronage helped found the College of William and Mary in Virginia in 1693, ruled England at the invitation of Parliament as “joint monarchs.”
The Monarch used by Old Dominion has a royal crown on a lion’s head, representing a historic past and a strong future.
14 Old Dominion University Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 15 Lady MONARCHReachout
The Lady Monarchs donate their time and energy through the University's Monarch Reachout Program. Photos below are from the Lady Monarchs volunteer projects with Norfolk public schools and The Susan G. Komen for the Cure annual Race Race for the Cure.
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Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 17 MARKETING THELady MONARCHS
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18 Old Dominion University MEET THE Lady MONARCHS
Front Row (left to right): Manager Natasha Smith, Manager Eboni Davis, Manager Mike Motta, JoNiquia Guilford, Rachel DeMita, Jazzmin Walters, Jen Nuzzo, Jasmine Parker, Manager James Sorokos, Manager Erica Davis, Assistant Coach Belle Koclanes. Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Celeste Hill Brockett, Head Coach Wendy Larry, Shadasia Green, Jessica Canady, Alena “Russia” Voronina, Tiffany Green, Mairi Buchan, Tia Lewis, Sierra Little, Margaret Harvey, Vicki Collier, Pryncess Tate-Dublin, Assistant Coach Nikita Lowry Dawkins, Director of Basketball Operations Allison Halsey
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 19 THE 2008-09 OUTLOOK LadyMONARCHS BELIEVE …Do you Believe? A return to the national polls…their best non- by her teammates for her leadership and of accolades on her resume including a sec- conference record since 1999 against the na- work ethic, Nuzzo’s presence can always ond team All-CAA nod, cracking the 1,000 tion’s top teams…their NCAA record 17th be looked upon to help energize or rally the point career mark against Connecticut in the straight Colonial Athletic Association title… troops. Last season she averaged 3.8 points, “Sweet 16” of the NCAA Tournament, and and perhaps one of the most exciting games which included a 14-point career-high in a leaving her mark as one of the top junior re- of the NCAA Tournament that sent the Lady tightly contested game against the fourth- bounders at Old Dominion. With her talent Monarchs to the “Sweet 16,” comprised the ranked and national runner-up Stanford and the supporting cast around her, look for 2007-08 season. And now, the Lady Mon- Cardinal. her list of honors and awards to blossom in archs are ready for more. Get ready as the the upcoming months. Old Dominion women’s basketball team Vicki Collier continued her rehabilitation all believes it has what it takes to capture their summer long and looks forward to mak- Jessica Canady, who last year flourished 18th consecutive CAA title and make a run ing her Old Dominion debut. Collier, who in her “super sub” role, should move into deep into the NCAA Tournament. missed last season with a knee injury, is a starting position for her junior campaign anxiously awaiting her turn to impress the with the departures of fellow forwards Me- Head coach Wendy Larry returns two start- Lady Monarch fans. gan Pym and Shahida Williams. The Lady ers and eight letterwinners from last year’s Monarch came off the bench to average 11.0 31-5 squad and will welcome six newcom- Bolstering the depth at guard are three new- points, as the team’s third leading scorer, ers with impressive credentials to the ros- comers in Rachel DeMita, Jo Guilford, and and added 6.5 rebounds, as the squad’s ter. Among the returnees are second team Pryncess Tate-Dublin. DeMita, a member of second leading rebounder behind Tiffany All-CAA honoree senior forward / center Tif- the 2005 AAU Junior National Champion- Green. Canady, who is emerging into more fany Green, CAA assist leader senior guard ship team, led her county in three-pointers and more of a leadership role, can slash Jazzmin Walters, and third team All-CAA se- made and three-point field goal percentage her way to the basket or swing out for the lection Jessica Canady. in both her junior and senior seasons. Guil- jumper, something she gave fans glimpses ford accumulated 2,350 points during her of last year when stepping behind the arc. BACKCOURT: career at Wilson High School, the same high Her accuracy was also the CAA’s best, hitting While Old Dominion loses the services of school as 2008 graduate T.J. Jordan. She av- her target 46.5 percent of the time. CAA all-time three-point shooter and lead- eraged 21 points per game as a senior and ing scorer T.J. Jordan, the returning Lady was named the Eastern District Player of the Sierra Little, who gained valuable experi- Monarchs and supporting cast are more Year and Second Team AAA AP All-State. ence in the post in time she saw last year, than ready to make up for her loss. Tate-Dublin averaged double figures in three will look to elevate her game and make of her four years at Potomac, including 26.4 further strides this year. Little averaged 2.3 Senior Jazzmin Walters returns to lead the points and 11.0 rebounds as a Honorable points and 1. 6 points per game as a rookie, point having averaged 7.5 points per game Mention All-Met honoree. and dishing out a league-leading 5.0 assists per game. As she has proven time and again, FRONTCOURT: don’t let her small size fool you. Walters, an The services of Megan Pym and Sha- electrifying player, has tremendous strength hida Williams, two members of last for her size and has the ability to be a prob- year’s starting line-up were lost to lem for opposing defenses as she can create graduation, but Old Dominion believes plays for her teammates, as well as herself. a combination of the returnees and Unselfish with the ball, she is among the top newcomers will make a seamless playmakers in Lady Monarchs history, made transition. evident by placing her name third on the all- time junior assist leaders list right behind Senior Tiffany Green, the most ODU legends Nancy Lieberman and Ticha veteran member of the team, Penicheiro. Walters will also not be forgot- headlines the Lady Monarch ten anytime soon having made one of the frontcourt. A force to be reck- biggest plays in Lady Monarch history. Her oned with in the paint since shot with 4.8 seconds remaining in overtime she donned the Blue and of last year’s NCAA second round game ver- Silver back in the 2004-05 sus Virginia went down as one of the most season, Green’s soft touch at memorable moments of the 2008 NCAA the basket and intimidating Tournament. defensive presence make her one of the top players Joining Walters in the backcourt will be in the CAA. Last season sophomore Jasmine Parker, an All-CAA she posted a team-leading Rookie Team selection a year ago. She had seven double-double per- an immediate impact in her first season by formances and ranked among pouring in 6.4 points as a reserve and see- the league leaders in scoring and ing more and more significant floor time as rebounding. On the defensive end of the season progressed. Parker’s three-point the floor, Green led the conference in prowess, hitting 36 percent a year ago, will shot blocking, which included stopping a help fill the void left by the graduation of potential game-winning three on the part of Jordan. Should she decide to drive to the Virginia at the buzzer in the second round basket, opposition defense better be wary of NCAA Tournament action. She has a host as she was among the leaders in free throw percentage in the CAA. Defensively, Parker is the Lady Monarchs’ defensive stopper, not afraid to put her body in front of the on- coming opposition and taking the charge. Senior Jazzmin Walters returns to run the point. One of the top play makers in the Colonial Athletic Association, she led the league in assists Senior Jen Nuzzo will also continue to see and has placed her name among the top Lady Monarch assist leaders with the likes of Nancy Lieberman and Ticha Penchiero. significant time on the court. Looked up to 20 Old Dominion University Senior Tiffany Green has emerged as one of the top players in the Colonial Athletic Association and will be the Lady Monrachs returning leading scorer, WHAT’S RETURNING rebounder, and shot blocker. • Two of the top three leading scorers • Two of the top three leading rebounders • CAA Leader in Field Goal Percentage • CAA Leaders in Assists • CAA Leader in Blocks
helping her teams to a 132-33 overall record. clude George Mason, Georgia State, James During her senior campaign she averaged Madison, Northeastern, Towson, and UNC- 13.5 points and 4.9 rebounds as the PACIS Wilmington. Old Dominion will welcome Co-Player of the Year and NCISAA 3A All- Delaware in the annual "Hoops for a Cure" State selection. game on February 15th and William & Mary will serve as the Lady Monarch's final regu- Tia Lewis, a transfer from Central Florida, lar season opponent on "Senior Day" on joins the Old Dominion roster this year as March 4th. well, but the 2008 Conference USA Fresh- man of the Year will have to wait a year due Old Dominion's first conference contest on to NCAA transfer regulations before suiting the road will be UNC-Wilmington on Janu- up for the Lady Monarchs. In the meantime, ary 8th. The Lady Monarchs will also travel last season’s Conference USA leader in to Northeastern, William & Mary, Georgia scoring and rebounding, will be a valuable State, Virginia Commonwealth, Drexel, Hof- member in helping the team prepare for stra, George Mason, and James Madison. their upcoming battles on the hardwood. Old Dominion's quest for its NCAA record THE SCHEDULE 18th straight CAA title will take place March The 2008-09 schedule certainly proves 12th through March 15th at the 2009 CAA the Lady Monarchs have a test in front of Women's Basketball Tournament hosted by them with four opponents that reached James Madison at the JMU Convocation the NCAA Tournament last year, including Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. national champion Tennessee, four WNIT participants, among them runner-up Michi- gan State, a season-opening tournament at Texas, and a challenging CAA slate. a number that will most certainly increase with more court time in 2008-09. The coach- "Year in and year out we attempt to schedule ing staff is looking for her to become “the the best that women's basketball has to of- 2008-09 PLAYER enforcer” on the defensive side of the ball, fer and this year is certainly no exception," a role she’s become more confident in with said head coach Wendy Larry. BREAKDOWN her workouts during the off-season. The 2008-09 season kicks off at the World Seniors (3): Shadasia Green should be another Lady Vision Classic hosted by the University of Monarch to see her numbers increase as Texas November 15th-17th with the Lady Tiffany Green she continues bringing her raw athletic abil- Monarchs taking on St. Mary’s (California) Jen Nuzzo ity and energy to the floor. Although she and Dayton before tournament action cul- missed part of the CAA portion of last year’s minates with a game against host Texas. Jazzmin Walters schedule, Green still managed to average 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds. With a year’s worth One of the toughest places to play in the of experience under her belt and growing country, the Lady Monarchs have defended Juniors (1): maturity, Green should factor in to be a huge their house to an 81-12 overall record and Jessica Canady piece of the Lady Monarch puzzle. 59-1 CAA record and will begin the year riding a 26-game home win streak, tied for Alena Voronina rounds out the returning the nation’s top active home court streak. Sophomores (6): frontcourt members. Known as “Russia”, The University of Virginia, which the Lady she became a fan favorite in her first sea- Monarchs defeated in an epic second round Vicki Collier son with the Lady Monarchs and should NCAA Tournament game, will serve as Shadasia Green continue to develop her role with the team ODU's home opener on Homecoming on this season. During the off-season, Voronina Friday, November 21st. Other non-confer- Tia Lewis worked on her jump shot and combine that ence challenges coming to the Ted Constant Sierra Little with intense workouts with teammates, she Convocation Center include St. Joseph's on will continue to develop. December 12th, national champion Tennes- Jasmine Parker see on December 18th, and Maryland, who Alena Voronina Also joining the frontcourt this season will reached the "Elite Eight" a season ago, on be newcomers Mairi Buchan and Margaret December 21st. Harvey. Buchan, a native of Scotland, joins Freshman (5): Other non-conference action include road the long line of international Lady Mon- Mairi Buchan archs. Representing her country on the U18 trips to WNIT runner-up Michigan State just and U16 National Teams and Great Britian prior to the Thanksgiving holiday on No- Rachel DeMita vember 26th and Ole Miss to wrap up non- on the U20 Team, Buchan headed to Old Do- JoNiquia Guilford minion right after participating with the U20 league play on January 2nd. squad in Poland and in the U18 European Margaret Harvey B Division Championships in Macedonia, CAA action kicks off on Monday, January Pryncess Tate-Dublin where she averaged 18.4 points and 8.4 re- 5th when the Lady Monarchs welcome CAA bounds. Harvey compiled 1,559 points, 418 runner-up and WNIT participant Virginia rebounds, and 533 assists during her scho- Commonwealth to the Ted Constant Con- lastic career at Forsyth Country Day School vocation Center. Other CAA home dates in-
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 21 HEAD COACH WEndy Larry
Head Coach • 552-196 Overall - 25 Seasons • 503-165 at Old Dominion - 21 Seasons • Old Dominion '77
Success is synonymous with Lady Monarch basketball…something Wendy Larry century. Continuing their winning ways, Old Dominion remained the juggernaut has achieved from every position possible. of the CAA and danced onto the “Elite Eight” in 2002 upsetting Georgia, Purdue, and Kansas State along the way, as well as a captivating “Sweet 16” march just For Larry, the love affair with Old Dominion does not merely begin in 1987 when last season. The Lady Monarchs enthralled a national ESPN audience in 2008 with she was named head coach, but spans three decades full of history. From one a thrilling overtime upset second round victory over Virginia and Old Dominion of the first women student-athletes to receive grant-in-aid to the beginning of an finished the year ranked 10th in the both the Associated Press and ESPN/USA illustrious coaching career as a graduate assistant to an assistant coach under one Today Poll with a 31-5 overall record, the most wins since the Lady Monarchs’ of the legends in the business to an impeccable list of achievements at the helm of national championship appearance. a program, Wendy Larry has been at the forefront of one of the biggest collegiate women’s basketball programs in history. In her 30 plus years associated with Old Larry's success stories have also transcended to the professional ranks. Nine of Dominion her long list of accomplishments continue to grow. her former players have been drafted by the WNBA. Following the 2002 season, Larry witnessed four of her former Old Dominion student-athletes reach the pro As the head coach of the Old Dominion women's basketball program now for over ranks as Old Dominion joined Connecticut with the most athletes selected in two decades, Larry's teams have reached an astonishing 20 NCAA Tournaments, the draft. In fact, once a Monarch, always a Monarch held true for former Lady captured a NCAA record setting 17 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) titles, Monarchs Ticha Penicheiro and Hamchetou Maiga-Ba as they won the 2005 WNBA collected over 500 victories, and continue a historic and iconic Lady Monarch Championship with the Sacramento Monarchs. Maiga-Ba, now with the Houston tradition year-in and year-out. Comets, was also featured on the world’s stage as she joined her native Mali national team at the Beijing Olympics in August of 2008. Considered one of the elite coaches in the growing world of women's basketball, she has supplied further prestige to what is the Lady Monarch women's basketball Larry's impact has also reached the coaching ranks. Old Dominion legend and dynasty. Old Dominion teams have always been teams of ambition and determina- former assistant Anne Donovan led Charlotte in 2001 to the WNBA Finals, Seattle tion with their passion to succeed found starting from the top down. Positioning to the WNBA championship trophy in 2004, and guided Team USA to gold at the herself as a true leader in her profession, Larry has led her teams to 19, 20 plus 2008 Beijing Olympics. Additionally, Alisa Scott, a six-year member of Larry's staff, wins seasons over her tenure. In 24 years as a head coach, she has compiled an served an assistant coach for the three-time WNBA Champion Houston Comets. impressive 552-196 record and as the head of the Lady Monarch program, has won an impressive 75 percent of her games (503-165). Her Old Dominion teams have Prior to her current post at Old Dominion, Larry was the head coach at nearby been the dominate force in the CAA, including assembling what was known as the Virginia Wesleyan College from 1978-79 and Arizona from 1985-87. She was named "The Streak," consisting of 113 consecutive regular and post-season conference the PAC West Coach of the Year during the 1985-86 campaign as her Wildcat team victories from 1995-2001. The Lady Monarchs have gone undefeated nine times posted a 19-9 record. In addition, Larry spent one year as the head coach at Cape and have never suffered more than three conference losses in a season. Henry Collegiate High School in Virginia Beach.
Larry's achievements have not gone without recognition. She has been the Larry first returned to her alma mater under the guidance of women's basketball recipient of nine Coach of the Year awards from three different leagues, most hall of famer Marianne Stanley for the 1979-80 season as a graduate assistant recently in 2008 with her seventh CAA Coach of the Year nod. She has also been coach before being elevated to a full-time assistant. During that span, she was part recognized on the national level as well with WBCA District III, RCA, Sporting of two Old Dominion national championships - 1980 (AIAW) and 1985 (NCAA). News, and United States Women's Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Coach of the Year accolades. An active member of several committees and boards away from the hardwood, she served a two-year term as President of the Women's Basketball Coaches As- Returning to her alma mater as head coach of the Lady Monarchs in 1987, Larry sociation (WBCA) and is a member of the USA Basketball Collegiate Committee. immediately made her impact, being named the Sun Belt Coach of the Year as She has also been involved with the USA Today Coaches Poll board, the NCAA her squad advanced to the NCAA Tournament. During the next two seasons, Old East Regional Women's Basketball Advisory Committee, and the advisory com- Dominion collected over 20 wins each year and advanced to second round NCAA mittee for Coaches vs. Cancer. play, posting marks of 23-9 (1988-89) and 21- 10 (1989-90). In 1991-92, the team posted a 20- 11 mark and advanced to the NCAA East Region. Larry is also committed to many civic organizations through the Hampton Roads area. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Hampton Roads Habitat The following season saw Larry and Old Dominion reach the NCAA Mideast for Humanity and created the "Wendy Walk" to help raise money for Habitat's second round with a record of 22-8. The Lady Monarchs reached the East Regional cause. Wendy and her team are also supporters of "The Buddy Walk of Hampton Round with a 25-6 ledger in 1993-94 and then the Sweet Sixteen in 1995-96 with Roads," an effort to raise money and awareness of Down's Syndrome. She has a 29-3 mark. also been involved with Coaches Care in an effort to help raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Larry also served as the honorary chair of the 2003 In the late 90's, Old Dominion enjoyed a resurgence of national success with an Race for the Cure in Hampton Roads. Her and her teams over the past years appearance in the 1997 NCAA National Championship game against the Lady have been active with the annual race, as well as the annual "Hoops for a Cure" Vols of Tennessee in Cincinnati, Ohio. Closing out the ‘90s, the Lady Monarchs event at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, which helps raise money for the were regulars in the “Sweet 16.” Tidewater Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Larry’s Lady Monarchs have remained a force to be reckoned with into the next A native of Bloomingdale, New Jersey and a huge New York Yankees fan, Larry and her boat, The Larryacht, call Virginia Beach home.
22 Old Dominion University WENDY LARRY ALL-TIME SERIES WITH OPPONENTS YEAR-BY-YEAR
SCHOOL W-L-T PTC. WIN LOSS Alabama 0-1 .000 -- 1998 with Wendy Larry Alabama-Birmingham 6-2 .750 1990 1991 American 22-1 .957 2001 1992 Appalachian Stata 1-0 1.00 1988 -- Year: School: Record: Finish: Arizona 1-0 1.00 1988 -- Arkansas 0-1 .000 -- 2002 1978-79 Virginia 4th - VA Division II Auburn 1-2 .333 1994 2003 Boston College 1-1 .500 1988 2003 Wesleyan 19-4 Tournanament Boston University 1-0 1.00 1989 -- Bradley 1-0 1.00 1989 -- 1985-86 Arizona 19-9 California 1-0 1.00 1995 -- Cal St. Long Beach 1-1 .500 1988 1987 1986-87 Arizona 11-18 Charlotte 6-3 .667 2007 2006 Chicago State 1-0 .100 2006 -- 1987-88 Old Dominion 17-12 Sun Belt Champs/NCAA 2nd Round Cincinnati 1-0 1.00 1987 -- Clemson 1-0 1.00 1999 -- 1988-89 Old Dominion 23-9 Sun Belt Champs/NCAA 2nd Round Colorado 1-1 .500 1996 2003 Connecticut 1-7 .125 1999 2008 1989-90 Old Dominion 21-10 Sun Belt Champs/NCAA 1st Round Dartmouth 1-0 1.00 1995 -- Dayton 1-0 1.00 1987 -- 1990-91 Old Dominion 5-21 — Delaware 11-3 .786 2008 2005 Delaware State 2-0 1.00 2007 -- 1991-92 Old Dominion 20-11 CAA Champs/NCAA 1st Round Denver 2-0 1.00 2001 -- Drexel 14-1 .933 2008 2005 1992-93 Old Dominion 22-8 CAA Champs/NCAA 2nd Round Duke 4-7 .364 1996 2006 East Carolina 28-1 .966 2008 1992 1993-94 Old Dominion 25-6 CAA Champs/NCAA 2nd Round East Tennessee St. 1-0 1.00 2004 -- Fairfield 1-0 1.00 1989 -- 1994-95 Old Dominion 27-6 CAA Champs/NCAA 1st Round Florida A&M 1-0 1.00 1988 -- Florida International 1-3 .250 2003 2005 George Mason 40-0 1.00 2008 -- 1995-96 Old Dominion 29-3 CAA Champs/NCAA Sweet 16 George Washington 2-2 .500 1996 2006 Georgia 2-0 1.00 2002 -- 1996-97 Old Dominion 34-2 CAA Champs/NCAA Champ. Game Georgia State 6-0 1.00 2008 -- Georgia Tech 1-1 .500 2003 2004 1997-98 Old Dominion 29-3 CAA Champs/NCAA Sweet 16 Grambling State 1-0 .500 1994 -- Harvard 1-0 1.00 2004 -- 1998-99 Old Dominion 28-4 CAA Champs/NCAA Sweet 16 Hampton 3-0 1.00 2002 -- Hofstra 16-1 .941 2008 2004 1999-00 Old Dominion 29-5 CAA Champs/NCAA Sweet 16 Holy Cross 1-0 1.00 1996 -- Illinois 1-0 1.00 1997 -- 2000-01 Old Dominion 21-9 CAA Champs/NCAA 1st Round Illinois State 2-0 1.00 1993 -- Indiana State 1-0 1.00 1996 -- 2001-02 Old Dominion 28-6 CAA Champs/NCAA Elite Eight Iowa 0-1 .000 -- 1993 James Madison 37-9 .804 2008 2008 2002-03 Old Dominion 21-11 CAA Champs/NCAA 1st Round Kansas State 1-0 1.00 2002 -- Kent State 2-0 1.00 1989 -- 2003-04 Old Dominion 25-7 CAA Champs/NCAA 1st Round Kentucky 1-1 .500 2007 -- Liberty 2-0 1.00 2008 -- 2004-05 Old Dominon 22-9 CAA Champs/NCAA 1st Round Louisiana State 1-0 1.00 1997 -- Louisiana Tech 1-5 .167 1997 2000 2005-06 Old Dominion 22-9 CAA Champs/NCAA 1st Round Louisville 2-0 1.00 1997 -- Maine 1-0 1.00 1999 -- 2006-07 Old Dominion 24-9 CAA Champs/NCAA 1st Round Marshall 1-0 1.00 1998 -- Marquette 0-1 .000 -- 2004 2007-08 Old Dominion 31-5 CAA Champ/NCAA Sweet 16 Maryland 0-7 .000 -- 1993 Memphis 1-0 1.00 1999 -- Memphis State 1-0 1.00 1989 -- Mercer 0-1 .000 -- 1990 17 CAA Championships Miami 2-0 1.00 1996 -- Michigan 1-0 1.00 1992 -- 3 Sun Belt Championships Michigan State 1-0 1.00 2007 -- Middle Tennessee 1-1 .500 2007 2006 20 NCAA Tournament Appearances Mississippi 0-1 .000 -- 1989 Montana 0-1 .000 -- 1993 OVERALL RECORD: 552-196 (24 seasons) Nebraska 1-0 1.00 1998 -- North Carolina 2-6 .250 2004 2005 RECORD AT ODU: 503-165 (21 seasons) North Carolina -Wilmington 37-0 1.00 2008 -- North Carolina St. 5-8 .385 2002 2001 Northeastern 5-0 1.00 2008 -- Northern Illinois 1-0 1.00 1988 -- Notre Dame 4-1 .800 1994 1991 Oklahoma 1-0 1.00 1992 -- Oklahoma State 0-1 .000 -- 1994 Penn State 4-5 .444 2008 2006 Providence 1-0 1.00 1993 -- Purdue 5-0 1.00 2007 -- Quinnipiac 1-0 1.00 1997 -- Radford 3-0 1.00 1995 -- Richmond 22-3 .880 2000 1992 Rutgers 8-10 .444 2006 2005 St. Francis (PA) 1-0 1.00 1998 -- St. John's 4-0 1.00 2000 -- St. Joseph's 2-0 1.00 1994 -- St. Peter's 1-1 .500 1991 1993 San Diego State 1-0 1.00 1989 -- Seton Hall 1-0 1.00 200 1 -- Siena 1-0 1.00 1991 -- South Alabama 4-2 .667 1991 1991 South Carolina 2-3 .400 1993 1993 South Florida 6-0 1.00 1995 -- Southern California 2-3 .400 1998 1990 Southern Illinois 1-0 1.00 1994 -- Southern Methodist 1-0 1.00 2000 -- Southwest Missouri St. 1-0 1.00 1998 -- Stanford 3-1 .750 1997 2008 Stephen F. Austin 0-1 .000 -- 1989 Stetson 1-0 1.00 1992 -- Syracuse 2-3 .400 1999 2000 Tennessee 1-23 .042 1997 2008 Tennessee Tech 2-0 1.00 1999 -- Texas 2-2 .500 1996 1989 Texas - El Paso 1-0 1.00 1989 -- Texas Tech 2-1 .667 1998 1994 Toledo 1-0 1.00 1996 -- Towson 12-0 1.00 2008 -- UCLA 2-2 .500 2000 1999 Vanderbilt 3-1 .750 2008 2005 Vermont 1-0 1.00 1999 -- Villanova 1-0 1.00 1989 -- Virginia 4-9 .308 2008 2006 Virginia Commonwealth 35-2 .946 2008 2003 Virginia Tech 7-5 .583 2005 2003 Wake Forest 2-1 .667 1996 1993 Washington 0-1 .000 -- 2001 West Virginia 1-0 1.00 1987 -- Western Kentucky 3-4 .429 1990 1991 William & Mary 41-0 1.00 2008 -- Wisconsin-Green Bay 2-0 1.00 2000 --
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 23 WENDY LARRY COACHING HONORS
NATIONAL COACH-OF-THE-YEAR, 1996-97 RCA NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR, 1996-97
U.S. BASKETBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR, 1996-97
COACH OF THE YEAR, COACH OF THE YEAR, 1987-88 1998-99, 1996-97, 1995-96, 1994-95, 1992-93, 2001-02, 2007-08 Past President
‘PAC WEST’ COACH OF THE YEAR, 1985-86
24 Old Dominion University ASSISTANT COACH Nikita Lowry Dawkins
Fifth Season • Ohio State '89
Nikita Lowry Dawkins begins her fifth season as a member of the Old Dominion women's basketball coaching staff. Dawkins serves as the Lady Monarchs' recruiting coordinator. Dawkins served as an assistant coach with the Lady Monarchs in 2004 and 2005 followed by a season as the top assistant at Texas Tech. She returned to the Old Dominion sidelines in 2007.
Combined, Dawkins has helped Old Dominion to a 102-29 overall mark, four CAATournament titles leading to an unprecedented 17 overall league titles for the Lady Monarchs, and four NCAA appearances, including last season's memorable run to the "Sweet 16". Old Dominion has remained the dominating force in the CAA as Dawkins has seen the Lady Monarch record 66 league wins and only six conference losses in her tenure.
An All-American and Hall of Fame Member of The Ohio State women's basketball team, Dawkins came to Old Dominion with vast coaching and playing experience, including head coaching stints at New Mexico State and Detroit Mercy ,as well as assistant coaching positions at New Mexico State, Ohio State, and Michigan.
Internationally, Dawkins has been active with USA Basketball, both as a coach and a player. In 2002, she was an assistant with the U.S. 20-and-Under squad that won the gold medal at the COPABA Young Women's World Championships in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. During her collegiate days, Lowry Dawkins was a member of two USA Select Teams (1988 & 1990), the World University Team (1989), and the Junior National Team (1987).
Beginning her coaching career with the University of Michigan in 1991, Dawkins spent two seasons as a member of the Wolverine coaching staff before returning to her alma matter, The Ohio State, for a three-year stint in 1993. While on the sidelines the Buckeyes posted a combined record of 52-40, which culminated with a 21-13 record in 1995-96 and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Dawkins took over the reigns of the Detroit Mercy program in 1996, coaching the Titans to a Midwestern Collegiate Conference (MCC) title and the school's first-ever NCAA appearance in 1997. In all, Dawkins coached 10 All Midwestern Collegiate Conference athletes at Detroit Mercy, as well as 20 honor students.
Following her three-year stint at Detroit Mercy, Dawkins spent three seasons at New Mexico State as both an assistant and head coach. As an assistant, Dawkins served as the Aggies recruiting coordinator and worked closely with the post players. In her first season as head coach at New Mexico State, her team set an NCAA record for most three-point field goals in a game (21), ranked second nationally with a 8.4 three-point field goal average, and set a New Mexico State record shooting 76.3 percent from the free throw line. Additionally, the Aggies earned the most wins since 1995-96 seasons.
As a player, Dawkins was a four-year letterwinner for The Ohio State from 1985-1989 where she helped lead the Buckeyes to four NCAA Tournament appearances and three BIG TEN titles. During her senior campaign, she was named a Kodak and Street & Smith All-American, the Big Ten Player of the Year by the Chicago Tribune, and was a unanimous all-conference selection. During her final season she led OSU to a 24-6 overall record and a 16-2 mark in Big Ten play, as well as a share of the Big Ten Championship. Dawkins also led the league in field goal percentage, steals, and tied for the lead in rebounding as a junior, and became the first Buckeye women's player to average over 20 points per game since 1979.
In 2000, Dawkins was inducted into Ohio State's Hall of Fame and in 2002 she was named to the Buckeye's All-Century Team.
Following her graduation with a degree in economics, Dawkins spent a year abroad playing professionally for the Italmeco Bari Club in Bari, Italy.
Dawkins, a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and her husband, Tony, a men's college, NBDL, and WNBA official, reside in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 25 ASSISTANT COACH CELESTE HILL BROCKETT
Second Season • Old Dominion '94
One of the most recognizable faces on the floor in Lady Monarch women's basketball history comes to the sidelines at her alma mater as an assistant coach for the Lady Monarchs. One of the most decorated players in Lady Monarch history, Celeste Hill Brockett returns to Old Dominion after serving as the head coach of Holmes High School in her hometown of Covington, Kentucky.
The 2008-09 season will mark the second stint for Hill Brockett as an assistant having begun her coaching career with the Lady Monarchs during the 1998-99 after playing basketball overseas in Israel and Greece.
As a student-athlete, Hill Brockett helped Old Dominion begin its 17-year reign of Colonial Athletic Association titles, earning Player of the Year honors from the CAA three times. While donning the Lady Monarch uniform, Hill Brockett's teams compiled a 72-46 overall record and won three CAA conference championships. During her final two years, the Lady Monarchs were a perfect 28-0 in league play.
Besides her all-conference accolades, Hill Brockett was named the CAA Most Valuable Player in 1994, Player of the Year in the State of Virginia, and earned Kodak District III All-American honors. As a freshman, she was named the Sun Belt Rookie of the Year.
With her name still reading high in the Old Dominion and CAA history books, Hill Brockett stands fifth at Old Dominion in all-time scoring (2,112) and rebounding (1,124) and third in steals (327). She is currently the CAA leader in career scoring average (17.9) and is second in the league in all-time scoring and scoring average in a season (20.5). She was also the first player in Old Dominion history to lead the teamin scoring and rebounding all four years of her career.
Hill Brockett performed the "double-double" 49 times in 118 career games, scored in double figures 107 times, and also performed a "triple-double" against Virginia Commonwealth in the 1993-94 season, scoring 20 points with ten rebounds and twelve steals. She ranked eighth nationally in field goal percentage (.616) her senior season and was also ranked 19th in the category as a freshman shooting 58.9 percent from the floor.
Continuing her career on the professional level, Hill Brockett was a member of Ano Liosia in Athens, Greece and Ramat-Chen in Ramat Gan, Israel from 1998-2000.
Hill Brockett's coaching career began during 1998-99 season at her alma mater, where she helped guide the Lady Monarchs to their eighth CAA title and the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA Tournament. Old Dominion collected a 28-4 overall record and ranked as high as fifth nationally.
Following her second stint playing overseas, Hill Brockett returned to her hometown of Covington in Kentucky as her high school's assistant varsity and head junior varsity coach for four seasons before becoming the head coach in 2004. During her time with Holmes High School as an assistant coach, Hill Brockett's teams were the state runners-up in 2002 and captured the ninth regional championship. She also taught mathematics at Holmes and served as a Drop Out Prevention Coordinator and Covington Summer Youth Program Coordinator.
Graduating from Old Dominion in 1994 with a degree in human services and counseling, Hill Brockett is currently pursuing a master's degree in education from Northern Kentucky University. She was inducted into the Old Dominion Sports Hall of Fame in 2002, the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in September of 2006, and the Behringer-Crawford Museum in April 2008.
She and her husband, Gary Alexander Brockett, currently reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
26 Old Dominion University ASSISTANT COACH Belle Koclanes
First Season • Richmond '02
Belle Koclanes begins her first season as an assistant coach at Old Dominion. Koclanes joins the Lady Monarch women's basketball staff after four seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania and having been a standout on the University of Richmond's squad.
Koclanes (pronounced ko-clan-ss), a 2002 Richmond graduate, was a four-year starting point guard and three-year captain, compiling 1,205 points and a school record 793 assists. Her total assist mark ranks her 25th in career assist leaders at the Division I level and her name can also be found in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) record books ranking second in assists average in a season (7.6) and at seventh in career assists (575).
In 2002, she was an All-America nominee, Naismith Award candidate, third team All-Atlantic-10 honoree, and Atlantic-10 All-Academic selection. Koclanes was also a member of the CAA All-Tournament Team in 1999 and a first team All-CAA selection in 2001.
Following her collegiate career, Koclanes played professionally overseas competing and traveling throughout Greece and Bulgaria. She was a member of Panserraikos, a member of the Foreign International Basketball Association (FIBA).
Koclanes' coaching career began as the director of basketball operations at Ivy League member, Columbia. While a member of the Lions staff, she also worked as a personal trainer in general and sport-specific conditioning before joining the University of Pennsylvania.
Earning her degree in leadership studies from Richmond, Koclanes also received a Master's in culture and communication from New York University in 2004. She is fluent in Italian and also speaks Spanish and Greek.
A native of Pelham, New York, Koclanes currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 27 DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS ALLISON HALSEY
First Season • St. Anslem '02
Allison Halsey became the newest member of the Old Dominion women's basketball staff when she was announced as the Lady Monarchs' Director of Women's Basketball Operations in June of 2008. In her role, Halsey will be responsible for coordinating the team's travel and community service projects, as well as assisting with scouting duties and scheduling.
Halsey joins the Lady Monarchs after serving as an Associate Project Director and Project Coordinator with Fallon Medica, LLC in New Jersey. In her positions, Halsey coordinated all logistical details for continuing medical educations programs nationwide and communicated with top doctors, medical societies, and sales representatives in determining project guidelines, timelines, and objectives.
A 2002 cum laude graduate of Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a degree in business, Halsey was a four-time member of the Northeast Ten Conference Academic Team. She was also a member of Pi Gamma Mu - an international honor society in social science, Omicron Delta Epsilon - an economic honor society, and Delta Epsilon Sigma - a national scholastic honor society.
An active member of the community, Halsey has participated with Relay for Life, the ALS Walk, and the Arthritis Foundation. She was also a member of the Monmouth Women's Basketball League and the Red Bank YMCA Women's Basketball League.
A native of Middletown, New Jersey, Halsey currently resides in Norfolk.
28 Old Dominion University Women’s Basketball Secretary Annette Chester
Annette Chester begins her 20th season as the office services assistant to Wendy Larry and the rest of the Lady Monarch coaches, managers, and students.
A vital part of Old Dominion women’s basketball, Chester handles the day-to-day administration of the office, as well as overseeing budgets and travel plans.
Originally from Nebraska, Chester moved to the area in 1988. She resides in Virginia Beach with her husband John, an audio technician.
Women’s Basketball Managers
Front Row (Left to right): Natasha Smith – Sophomore – Virginia Beach, VA Princess Anne - Sports Management
Mike Motta – Sophomore – Wethersfield, CT Wethersfield – Sports Management
Back Row: Eboni Davis – Senior – Norfolk, VA Gateway Christian School – Sports Management
James Sorokos – Sophomore – Yorktown, VA Grafton – Marketing
Erica Davis – Senior – Norfolk, VA Gateway Christian School – Sports Management
Athletic Trainer Synthia Goode
Synthia Goode returns to her alma mater as an assistant athletic trainer, with primary responsibilities for the nationally ranked Lady Monarch women's basketball program, as well as assisting with Old Dominion's other varsity programs.
Goode served the past two years as an assistant trainer at Appalachian State University working with the women's basketball and cheerleading squads. She also served as an exercise specialist and athletic trainer at Menchville High School in Newport News, Virginia during the 2005-06 academic year.
Goode received both a B.S. in exercise science and a Master's in education from Old Dominion. She was also a member of the ODU Dance Team while an undergrad.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 29 Tiffany Green
Senior, Forward 6-2, Chesapeake, VA #45 Indian River HS TROPHY CASE: 2004-05: CAA Rookie of the Week (1/3/05 & 2/28/05) 2004-05: CAA All-Rookie Team 2004-05: Fourth on ODU all-time freshman rebounding list 2004-05: Eighth on ODU all-time freshman scoring list 2005-06: Preseason Second Team All-CAA 2007-08: Second Team All-CAA 2007-08: CAA All-Defensive Team 2007-08: CAA All-Tournament Team 2007-08: CAA Blocks Leader 2007-08: Tenth on ODU all-time junior rebounding list 2008-09: Preseason First Team All-CAA
How has the coaching staff helped you improve your game? The coaches help me improve every season with positive reinforcement.
What do the Lady Monarch fans mean to you? The Lady Monarch fans mean everything, because without them, there would be no us!
What do you hope to accomplish this season? To make it to the Final Four!
What is your favorite community service event? My favorite community service event is the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
What did Coach Larry say/do that made you want to become a Lady Monarch? Coach Larry came to my home visit and promised my family and I that she would go the extra mile in order for me to make it to the next level.
30 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (JUNIOR): Second Team All-CAA…CAA All-Defensive Team…CAA All-Tournament Team…Appeared in and started all 36 games…Averaged a team second-best 11.4 points and a team-leading 7.6 rebounds per game…Ranked 15th in the CAA in scoring…Led the Lady Monarchs in scoring in six games… Poured in 24 double figure games…Scored in double figures in 14 of the last 16 games of the season…Captured two 20+ point games…Netted a career-high 21 points at UNC-Wilmington (1-9-08)…Also logged 20 points against #20/19 Michigan State (12-2-07)…Ranked seventh in the CAA in rebounding…Placed sixth in the league in offensive rebounding (3.53) and 12th in defensive rebounding (4.11)…Led ODU in rebounding in 14 contests…Posted seven double- doubles including a 13-point, 12-rebound performance against Virginia (3-25-08) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and a 15-point, 10-rebound effort against Connecticut (3-25-08) in the “Sweet 16” of the NCAA Tournament…Her 15 points against the Huskies gave her 1,000th career points becoming the 16th Lady Monarch to accomplish the feat…Her 10 boards against Connecticut lifted her to 10th on the ODU junior rebounding list with 275 boards for the season…Ranked sixth in the CAA in field goal percentage (.465)…Shot 60.9 percent from the field during the Lady Monarchs’ NCAA Tournament run…Led the CAA in blocked shots with 70 and averaging 1.94 a game…Swatted away a career-tying six shots against Virginia (3-25-08) in the NCAA Tournament, including Lyndra Littles’ desperation three-point attempt in the closing seconds of the game to seal ODU’s return to the “Sweet 16” for the first time since 2002…Also registered five rejections against #19/20 Michigan State (12-2-07), James Madison (1-13-08), and UNC-Wilmington (3-14-08)…Helped the Lady Monarchs escape Williamsburg for the second consecutive season by connecting on free throw attempts with just over a minute remaining in a 63-55 come-from-behind win over William & Mary (1-20-08)…
2006-07 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Returned to the Lady Monarch line-up following a full season on the bench with a fractured foot…Appeared in all 33 games…Made 14 starts and started 11 of the final 12 games of the season…Was one of two Lady Monarchs ranked in the CAA’s top 10 shot blockers list (0.9 bpg), ranking eighth in the conference in category…Averaged 8.3 points and 6.0 rebounds…Netted double figures 12 times…Scored a season-high 17 points against Chicago State (12-9-06) in head coach Wendy Larry’s 500th career victory…Shot a blistering 7-of-7 against the Jaguars…Led ODU with 16 points in the CAA championship game against James Madison (3-11-07) and 17 points in the NCAA First Round against Florida State (3-17-07)…Hauled in double figure rebounds on five occasions…Grabbed a season-high 15 against William & Mary (01-28-07) to tie her career mark…Narrowly missed a double-double against the Tribe with nine points…Led the squad with three double-doubles…Recorded 17-points, 12-rebounds against Chicago State (12-09-06), 11-points, 10 rebounds at Charlotte (12-17-06), and 15-points, 11 rebounds versus George Mason (02-22-07)…Iced two free throws with 11 seconds remaining in the game against William & Mary (02-18-07) in a 56-52 thrilling come-from-behind victory…
2005-06 (SOPHOMORE): Preseason Second Team All-CAA…Missed the 2005-06 season with a fractured foot…Suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal (Jones Fracture) prior to the season opener against #1 Duke…
2004-05 (FRESHMAN): Named to the CAA All-Rookie Team and was a CAA Rookie of the Year candidate…Averaged 10.1 points and 8.3 rebounds…Led the squad in the rebounding department and was third on the team in scoring…Finished the year ranked fourth on the all-time freshman rebounding list with 257 boards…Ranked sixth in the CAA in rebounds per game…Also finished the season ranked eighth all-time on the freshman scoring list with 313 points…Appeared in all 31 games recording 25 starts…Joined the starting five her sixth game of the season…Received her first starting nod at Penn State (12-19-04)…Poured in a team high eight double-doubles…Posted her first career double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds in a regionally televised game against Harvard (12- 22-04)…Tallied a the career-high 20 points against William & Mary (1-20-05)…Was one of five Lady Monarchs to score 20 or more points a game…Collected a career-high 15 rebounds against Drexel (2-17-05)…Led the team in blocks averaging 1.6 per game…Ranked third in the CAA in rejections per game…Swatted away a career-high six shots against Hofstra (1-16-05)…Recorded a career-high five steals against the Pride (3-10-05) in the CAA quarterfinals…Invited to try-out for the USA Basketball World University Games squad…
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Honorable mention All-American by Street & Smith…Poured in 1,531 points during her scholastic career…Averaged 13.9 points and 12 rebounds during her senior season at Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia…Guided her team to the state championship quarterfinals…Scored her 1,000th career point in January of her senior year…Led team to the Reebok Peach Holiday Classic title scoring 62 points over the course of four games… Named MVP of Reebok’s Peach Holiday Classic in Atlanta…As a junior averaged 17.1 points, 17 boards, five assists, and six blocks per game…Gatorade Player of the Year for the Tidewater area…Named First Team Associated Press' All-Group AAA and Player of the Year…Awarded District, Southeastern, and Tidewater Player of the Year…Also selected First Team All-Tidewater…Led the Braves to a 32-1 record and an appearance in the state championship game …Scored 33 points in the Southeastern championship game…Hauled in 21 rebounds, a tournament record, in the Southeastern semi-finals…MVP of the Boo Williams AAU Invitational Tournament…Attended Nike Camp as a sophomore…Named Holiday Classics Championship MVP…Awarded “Girls Player of the Year” by the Norfolk Sports Club in 2003…Found in Who’s Who in Sports…
PERSONAL: Born Tiffany Green on January 16, 1985…Daughter of Darnetta and Timothy Green…Has a sister, Doreesha (35), and two brothers, Levone (32) and Timothy (28)…Majoring in Recreation Tourism Studies.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2004-05: 31-24 723-23.3 123-220/.559 0-0/.000 67-116/.578 257-8.3 21 43 50 32 313-10.1 2005-06: DNP-INJ 2006-07: 33-14 623-18.9 108-215/.502 0-0/.000 61-119/.513 199-6.0 16 32 31 38 277-8.4 2007-08: 36-36 892-24.8 148-318/.465 0-0/.000 114-198/.576 275-7.6 37 63 70 44 410-11.4 TOTALS: 100-74 2238-22.4 379-753/.503 0-0/.000 242-433/.559 731-7.3 74 138 151 114 1000-10.0
2007-08 Season Highs: Career Highs: CAA Highs: Points:...... 21 at UNC-W (1/9/08) Points:...... 21 at UNC-W (1/9/08) Points:...... 21 at UNC-W (1/9/08) FG:...... 9 vs. #20/19 Michigan St. (12/2/07) FG:...... 9 vs. #20/19 Michigan St. (12/2/07) FG:...... 8 at UNC-W (1/9/08) FGA:...... 18 vs. #20/19 Michigan St. (12/2/07) FGA:...... 18 vs. #20/19 Michigan St. (12/2/07) FGA:...... 13 vs. George Mason (2/22/07) 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FGA:...... N/A 3PT-FGA:...... N/A 3PT-FGA:...... N/A FT:...... 8 vs. Middle Tenn. (11/10/07) FT:...... 8 vs. two teams FT:...... 8 vs. William & Mary (1/20/05) FTA:...... 13 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) FTA:...... 13 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) FTA:...... 13 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Rebounds:...... 12 vs. four teams Rebounds:...... 15 vs. two teams Rebounds:...... 15 vs. two teams Blocks:...... 6 vs. #24/23 Virginia (3/25/08) Blocks:...... 6 vs. two teams Blocks:...... 6 vs. Hofstra (1/16/05) Assists:...... 3 vs. three teams Assists:...... 4 vs. VCU (1/14/05) Assists:...... 4 vs. VCU (1/14/05) Steals:...... 5 at #1 Tennessee (12/5/07) Steals:...... 5 vs. two teams Steals:...... 5 vs. Hofstra (3/3/05) Minutes:...... 28 vs. #24/23 Virginia (3/25/08) Minutes:...... 33 at #1 Tennessee (12/5/07) Minutes:...... 32 vs. VCU (3/16/08)
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 31 Jen Nuzzo
Senior, Guard 5-8, Newport News, VA #12 Woodside HS TROPHY CASE: 2005-06: CAA All-Academic Team 2006-07: Second Team CAA All-Academic Team 2007-08: First Team CAA All-Academic Team
How has the coaching staff helped you improve your game? They have pushed me to be a leader, expand my game, and be versatile. They definitely have made me look for my shot more.
What do the Lady Monarch fans mean to you? They mean everything. No matter where we are or what the situation may be, they are always cheering and supporting us.
What’s your favorite inspirational quote? Dream as if you will forever. Live as if you will die tomorrow.
How does the coaching staff motivate you? . Just knowing that they have been successful on and off the court and using that experience to make me better
32 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (JUNIOR): Member of the First Team CAA All-Academic Team…Appeared in all 36 games making starts against #1 Tennessee (12-5-07) and Delaware State (12-20-07)…Averaged 3.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game…Recorded a career-high 14 points against #4 Stanford (11-24-07) during the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas…Went 4-of-6 from three-point range and 5-of-8 from the field in a near upset of the Cardinal…Posted two other double figure outings with 10 points against both #22/20 Purdue (11-25- 07) at the Paradise Jam and at Northeastern (1-24-08)…Grabbed a season-high four rebounds versus George Mason (2-28-08)… Registered a career-high three steals against Penn State (11-29-07), a squad receiving votes in the polls at the time…Surpassed her career-high with seven assists against Georgia State (1-31-08)…Also dished out the ball six times in wins over Delaware State (12- 20-07) and UNC-Wilmington (2-3-08)…
2006-07 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Second Team CAA All-Academic Team…Returned to the hardwood after missing a majority of her sophomore season with a stress fracture…Appeared in 17 games…Averaged 2.1 points per game…Netted a season-high nine points at Drexel (01-21-07)…Hauled in a season-high three rebounds in an upset win over national runner-up Rutgers (12-30-06), Drexel (01-07-07), and Northeastern (02-08-07)…Dished out a season-high three assists against Chicago State (12-09-06) in head coach Wendy Larry’s 500th career victory…Shot perfect from the free throw line six times including a 4-of-4 performance at Drexel (01-21-07) and versus Towson (02-15-07)…
2005-06 (SOPHOMORE): CAA All-Academic Team...Played in five games making three starts at the point before suffering a season- ending injury with a stress fracture in her leg...Took over the starting point guard role from three-time CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player Shareese Grant...Was averaging 2.4 points, 0.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists before injury cut her season short... Netted a season-high six points against Penn State, the Lady Monarchs' first victory of the season...
2004-05 (FRESHMAN): Played in 29 games…Averaged 2.5 points and 1.5 assists per contest…Stepped in to replace an injured All-American Shareese Grant to record her first career start in a 68-56 victory over George Mason (1-27-05)…Poured in a then career-high 12 points in her start going 4-for-10 from the field and 2-for-2 from the line…Also dished out a career-high six assists in the win over the Patriots…Played a career-high 29 minutes in the same game…Recorded 10 points against Hofstra (1-16-05)…Also collected a career-high five rebounds against the Pride in the same outing…Dished out five assists against #7/5 North Carolina (12- 30-04)…Went 12-for-40 from downtown including a 2-for-2 mark at Penn State (12-19-04)…Registered a then career-high two steals against #7/5 North Carolina (12-30-04) and at Hofstra (3-3-05)…
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINON: Played the point at Woodside High School in Newport News, Va…Teammate of former Lady Monarch Tish Lyons…Helped her teams to the East Regional Semi-Finals for three consecutive seasons…Named the 2004 Peninsula Sports Club Female Athlete of the Year…Earned team MVP honors…Named to the Second Team all-district squad…Also a standout on the softball field…Co-Region Player of the Year in 2004, three-time MVP, and three-time First Team all-district honoree…Governor School nominee in science…Graduated seventh in her class…National Honor Society…Academic Student of the Year (2001-2003)… Beacon Award Winner…Nominee of Harry F. Byrd Scholarship…
PERSONAL: Born Jen Nuzzo on October 19, 1985…Only child of Lee Nuzzo and Tracye W. Ziglar…Her aunt, Leslie Williams, was a former Lady Monarch manager…Majoring in sports management.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2004-05: 29-1 324-11.2 24-78/.308 12-40/.300 13-19/.684 22-0.8 43 37 1 13 73-2.5 2005-06: 5-3 82-16.4 5-15/.333 2-4/.500 0-1/.000 3-0.6 10 13 0 4 12-2.4 2006-07: 28-0 253-9.0 14-53/.264 9-28/.321 19-22/.864 20-0.7 21 22 0 9 56-2.0 2007-08: 36-2 574-15.9 49-121/.405 25-62/.403 12-15/.800 59-1.6 72 40 0 18 135-3.8 TOTALS: 98-6 1233-12.6 92-267/.345 48-134/.358 44-57/.772 104-1.1 146 112 1 44 276-2.8
2007-08 Season Highs: Career Highs: CAA Highs: Points:...... 14 vs. #4 Stanford (11/24/07) Points:...... 14 vs. #4 Stanford (11/24/07) Points:...... 12 vs. George Mason (1/27/05) FG:...... 5 vs. #4 Stanford (11/24/07) FG:...... 5 vs. #4 Stanford (11/24/07) FG:...... 4 vs. three teams FGA:...... 8 vs. two teams FGA:...... 10 vs. George Mason (1/27/05) FGA:...... 10 vs. George Mason (1/27/05) 3PT-FG:...... 4 vs. #4 Stanford (11/24/07) 3PT-FG:...... 4 vs. #4 Stanford (11/24/07) 3PT-FG:...... 2 vs. four teams 3PT-FGA:...... 6 vs. #4 Stanford (11/24/07) 3PT-FGA:...... 6 vs. #4 Stanford (11/24/07) 3PT-FGA:...... 4 vs. three teams FT:...... 3 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) FT:...... 5 vs. Hofstra (1/16/05) FT:...... 5 vs. Hofstra (1/16/05) FTA:...... 4 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) FTA:...... 8 vs. Hofstra (1/16/05) FTA:...... 8 vs. Hofstra (1/16/05) Rebounds:...... 4 vs. two teams Rebounds:...... 5 vs. Hofstra (1-16-05) Rebounds:...... 5 vs. Hofstra (1/16/05) Blocks:...... N/A Blocks:...... 1 vs. ETSU (11/30/04) Blocks:...... N/A Assists:...... 7 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) Assists:...... 7 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) Assists:...... 7 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) Steals:...... 3 vs. Penn St. (11/29/07) Steals:...... 3 vs. Penn St. (11/29/07) Steals:...... 2 vs. three teams Minutes:...... 25 vs. three teams Minutes:...... 29 vs. George Mason (1/27/05) Minutes:...... 29 vs. George Mason (1/27/05)
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 33 Jazzmin Walters
Senior, Guard 5-2, Norfolk, VA #4 Lake Taylor HS TROPHY CASE: 2006-07: Seventh on ODU's all-time sophomore assists list 2007-08: CAA Assists Leader 2007-08: Third on ODU all-time junior assists list 2008-09: Preseason Second Team All-CAA
What is your most memorable game/moment as a Lady Monarch? Hitting the game-winning shot against UVA and making it to the “Sweet 16”.
How has the coaching staff helped you improve your game? They helped me to realize that as a point guard, you have to out-think your opponent and it’s more mental than physical.
What do the Lady Monarch fans mean to you? They are my inspiration on the court and the key ingredient to our success.
What is your favorite community service event? Reading to the younger kids at local elementary schools.
What do you like most about the Hampton Roads area? The food places, the atmosphere, and the friendly people.
34 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (JUNIOR): Made one of biggest plays of the 2008 NCAA Tournament and in Lady Monarch history…Connected on a three- pointer from way beyond the arc with 4.8 remaining in overtime against Virginia (3-25-08) to send ODU to the “Sweet 16” for the first time since 2002…Finished the game with a team-leading and career-high 17 points while posting her first career double-double by dishing out the ball 10 times and committing just one turnover…Starting point guard in all 36 games…Averaged 7.5 points and 5.0 assists a game…Led the CAA in assists per game (4.97)…Recorded 179 assists on the year to rank third on the ODU junior assists list behind Lady Monarch legends Ticha Penicherio and Nancy Lieberman…Along with her 10-assist effort against the Cavaliers, recorded two other double figure assist games…Handed out the ball a career mark 12 times at East Carolina (11-13-07) and 11 times against George Mason (2-28-08)…Registered five or more assists in a game 18 times…Ranked 15th in the CAA in three-point field goals made (1.14)…Shot 34.5 percent from three-point range, going 41-of-119 from downtown…Placed fourth in the CAA in assist/ turnover ratio (1.64)…Averaged 1.9 rebounds per game…Grabbed a career-high seven rebounds at #20/21 Vanderbilt (12-30-07) and against Virginia Commonwealth (1-17-08)…
2006-07 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 32 games making 18 starts…Ranked 14th in the conference in assists (3.1 apg)…Ranked 12th in the league in steals (1.7 spg)…Ranked 14th in the league in assist/turnover ratio (1.2)…Ranked seventh on the all-time ODU sophomore assist list with 100 dishes…Averaged 5.0 points and 1.4 rebounds per game…Scored a then career-high 13 points at Middle Tennessee State (12-19-06)…Also poured in 12 points against William & Mary (1-28-07)…Tied her then career-high with eight assists against Georgia State (1-11-07)…Dished out five or more assists in seven contests…Went perfect from the free throw line six times including a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line against Virginia Commonwealth (1-25-07) and 4-of-4 in an upset victory over Rutgers (12-30-06)…
2005-06 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 31 games making three starts including her first career at Virginia Tech (11-22-05), a team that reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament...Averaged 3.1 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game...Tallied a then career-high 10 points against #19/20 Vanderbilt (12-04-05)...Recorded a then career-high five rebounds in a home game against Hofstra (1-13-06)...One of the team's most consistent free throw shooters hitting .815 percent from the line...Went 21-of-24 from the charity stripe…Was perfect from the line six times including a 6-of-6 performance against Virginia Commonwealth (1-6-06)…Dished out a career-high eight assists against national runner-up and #1 Duke (11-20-05) in her Lady Monarch debut...
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Named the 2005 Tidewater Player of the Year…Four-time All-Tidewater selection…Guided Lake Taylor to the Eastern Region semifinals for the first time in more than a decade…Led South Hampton Roads in scoring at 23.8 points per game during the regular season and averaged 5.7 assists and four steals per game as a senior…Averaged 19.9 points, seven assists, and six steals in leading Lake Taylor to a 20-4 record and an appearance in the East Region quarterfinals as a junior…Poured in 19.4 points as a sophomore and averaged 16.7 points as a freshman…Earned Eastern District Defensive Player of the Year, a First Team All-Eastern District, Street & Smith Honorable Mention All-America, and AP Second Team All-State honors as a junior and senior…Finished her high school career with 1,851 points...The Titans won more than 17 games each of her seasons…Ranked 87th in the Blue Star Report of the country's Top 100 senior high school women's basketball athletes…Attended the Nike All-America Camp…Co-MVP at the End of the Trail Tournament, an all-star event in Oregon…A three-sport standout in basketball, volleyball, and track…Earned Eastern District Player of the Year and First Team All-Eastern District honors in volleyball…
PERSONAL: Born Jazzmin Antoinette Walters on January 6, 1987…Daughter of Marian and Mustafa Walters…Has five brothers and sisters, Yvonne (29), Micaiah (27), Darius (25), Porshe (24), and Justin (23)…Majoring in sports management.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2005-06: 31-3 426-13.7 31-95/.326 11-53/.208 22-27/.815 40-1.3 60 37 0 18 95-3.1 2006-07: 32-18 637-19.9 56-178/.315 17-69/.246 37-52/.712 44-1.4 98 87 0 56 166-5.2 2007-08: 36-36 974-27.1 90-240/.375 41-119/.345 49-67/.731 69-1.9 179 109 1 61 270-7.5 TOTALS: 99-57 2037-20.6 177-513/.345 69-241/.286 108-146/.740 153-1.5 337 233 1 135 531-5.3
2007-08 Season Highs: Career Highs: CAA Highs: Points:...... 17 vs. #24/23 Virginia (3/25/08) Points:...... 17 vs. #24/23 Virginia (3/25/08) Points:...... 14 vs. two teams FG:...... 5 vs. four teams FG:...... 5 vs. four teams FG:...... 5 vs. three teams FGA:...... 11 vs. four teams FGA:...... 13 vs. #21/24 Kentucky (11/18/06) FGA:...... 11 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) 3PT-FG:...... 4 vs. two teams 3PT-FG: ...... 4 vs. two teams 3PT-FG:...... 4 vs. two teams 3PT-FGA:...... 7 vs. four teams 3PT-FGA:...... 7 vs. six teams 3PT-FGA:...... 7 vs. three teams FT:...... 8 at VCU (2/21/08) FT:...... 8 at VCU (2/21/08) FT:...... 8 at VCU (2/21/08) FTA:...... 10 at VCU (2/21/08) FTA:...... 10 at VCU (2/21/08) FTA:...... 10 at VCU (2/21/08) Rebounds:...... 7 vs. two teams Rebounds:...... 7 vs. two teams Rebounds:...... 7 vs. VCU (1/17/08) Blocks:...... 1 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Blocks:...... 1 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Blocks:...... 1 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Assists:...... 12 at East Carolina (11/13/07) Assists:...... 12 at East Carolina (11/13/07) Assists:...... 11 vs. Drexel (2/24/08) Steals:...... 5 vs. four teams Steals:...... 5 vs. five teams Steals:...... 5 vs. three teams Minutes:...... 35 at Delaware (1/27/08) Minutes:...... 35 at Delaware (1/27/08) Minutes:...... 36 vs. VCU (3/16/08)
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 35 Jessica Canady
Junior, Forward 6-1, Williamsburg, VA #24 Jamestown HS TROPHY CASE: 2007-08: Third Team All-CAA 2007-08: CAA Field Goal Percentage Leader 2007-08: Ninth on ODU all-time sophomore rebounding list 2007-08: CAA Player of the Week (1/6/08) 2007-08: CAA Player of the Week (1/28/08) 2008-09: Preseason Second Team All-CAA
What is your most memorable game/moment as a Lady Monarch? The VCU CAA Championship game. We were down in the first half, came back, and won the championship.
How has the coaching staff helped you improve your game? They’ve helped me with my defensive game and becoming a better shooter. .
Why did you pick your major and what do you hope to do with your degree? I chose Sports Management because I want to work with Nike as a marketing agent . What’s your favorite inspirational quote? The harder you work, the better the results
How does the coaching staff motivate you? They tell me what I need to do and tell me my role as a member of the team.
36 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (SOPHOMORE): ODU’s “Sixth Lady”…Appeared in all 36 contests serving as the Lady Monarchs’ super-sub…Averaged 11.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in her second season with ODU…Ranked 19th in the CAA in scoring…Notched double figures in 21 games… Tallied double figures in seven of the season’s final nine games…Averaged 12.3 points during ODU’s NCAA Tournament run…Led the team in scoring in six games…Ranked 14th in the CAA in rebounding…Placed 11th in the league in defensive rebounding (4.25)…Posted five double-doubles including a 12-point, 10-rebound performance against Virginia (3-25-08) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and a 11-point, 10-rebound game against Connecticut (3-30-08) in the “Sweet 16” of the NCAA Tournament… Her 233 rebounds on the year rank her ninth on the ODU sophomore rebounding list…Led ODU in rebounding in six contests…Led the CAA in field goal percentage (.565)…Shot above .500 from the floor 25 times…Ranked 13th in the CAA in free throw percentage (.742)…Shot perfect from the free throw line 11 times…Named CAA Player of the Week twice…Earned her first CAA weekly award accolade the week ending 1/6/08, after helping the Lady Monarchs improve to 17-0 all-time in CAA openers by coming off the bench to pour in 21 points and 10 rebounds…She shot 7-of-8 from the field and 7-of-7 from the free throw line in the win at George State (1-6-08)…Her second conference Player of the Week honor came the week ending 1/18/08 after averaging 23.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, and shooting 68 percent from the field in back-to-back 30 plus point wins for the Lady Monarchs…Added in a career-high 28 points, including 22 first half points along with a string of 14 consecutive points, at Northeastern (2-14-08) and collected 19 points and a career-high 15 rebounds in a victory at Delaware (2-27-08)…Averaged 1.3 steals per game including a career-high four against #1 Connecticut (11-23-07) at the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas…Recorded a career-high four blocks at Kentucky (12-28-07)…
2006-07 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 31 contests in her first year with the Lady Monarchs…Averaged 2.9 points and 2.0 rebounds per game…Netted a career-high 12 points at Georgia State (3-1-07)…Hauled in a career-high five rebounds in back-to-back games against Chicago State (12-9-06), in head coach Wendy Larry’s 500th career victory, and at Charlotte (12-17-06)…Also collected four rebounds against four teams including East Carolina (11-21-06) in head coach Wendy Larry’s 450th win at Old Dominion…Went perfect from the field four times including 3-of-3 performances against Chicago State (12-9-06), ODU’s largest victory of the season and at Drexel (1-21-07)…Swatted away two shots against East Carolina (11-21-06)…Also registered three steals against the Pirates (11-21-06) and at Georgia State (3-1-07)…Went perfect from the free throw line in six contests including 3-of-3 at Middle Tennessee State (12-19-06)…Played a career-high 22 minutes against #5/5 Duke (11-29-06) at famed Cameron Indoor Stadium…
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Honorable mention McDonald’s High School All-American Team…Jamestown High School’s all-time (girls and boys) leading scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker with 2,204 points and 1,280 rebounds…Ranks eight all-time in Virginia high schools girls scoring and fourth all-time in Virginia high schools girl rebounding…Set a state tournament record by grabbing 63 rebounds in three games…Scored a career-high 50 points versus Bruton High School…Jamestown went 102-11 during her four years winning the Group AA State Championship, two Region I Championships, four Bay Rivers District regular season championships and four Bay River District Tournament Championships…High school team went 85-1 against district competition winning 82 in a row during her career…Averaged 22.4 points and 12.1 rebounds as a senior en-route to the Group AA State Title…Named the 2006 Region and Daily Press Player of the Year…A VHSCA All-Star team member…A three-time first team All-District, first team All-Daily Press, and first team All-Virginia Gazette honoree…As a junior she led Jamestown to a 24-3 overall record averaging 22.4 points and 11 rebounds, earning first team All-State from The Virginia High School Coaches Association (VHSCA), in addition to first team All- Region I and Second Team All-State from the Associated Press…Named to the Naples Daily News Holiday Shoot-Out and Greene County Ladies Classic All-Tournament Teams…
PERSONAL: Born Jessica Canady on August 8, 1988…Daughter of Gregory Ransome and Robin Canady…Has one sister, Tonya (28), and a niece, Breanna (9)…Majoring in Sports Management.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2006-07: 32-0 237-7.4 29-66/.439 0-0/.000 34-50/.680 64-2.0 7 22 6 15 92 -2.9 2007-08: 36-0 855-23.8 148-262/.565 2-10/.200 98-132/.742 233-6.5 30 75 26 45 396-11.0 Totals: 68-0 1092-16.1 177-328/.540 2-10/.200 132-182/.725 297-4.4 37 97 32 60 488-7.2
2007-08 Season Highs: Career Highs: CAA Highs: Points: ...... 28 at Northeastern (1/24/08) Points:...... 28 at Northeastern (1/24/08) Points:...... 28 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FG: ...... 10 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FG:...... 10 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FG:...... 10 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FGA:...... 14 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FGA:...... 14 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FGA:...... 14 at Northeastern (1/24/08) 3PT-FG:...... 1 vs. two teams 3PT-FG:...... 1 vs. two teams 3PT-FG:...... 1 vs. two teams 3PT-FGA:...... 2 vs. #1 UConn (3/30/08) 3PT-FGA:...... 2 vs. #1 UConn (3/30/08) 3PT-FGA:...... 1 vs. three teams FT:...... 8 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FT:...... 8 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FT:...... 8 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FTA:...... 9 at Northeastern (1/24/08) FTA:...... 9 vs. two teams FTA:...... 9 at Northeastern (1/24/08) Rebounds:...... 15 at Delaware (1/27/08) Rebounds:...... 15 at Delaware (1/27/08) Rebounds:...... 15 at Delaware (1/27/08) Blocks:...... 4 vs. Delaware St. (12/20/07) Blocks:...... 4 vs. Delaware St. (12/20/07) Blocks:...... 3 at Delaware (1/27/08) Assists:...... 3 vs. three teams Assists:...... 3 vs. three teams Assists:...... 3 vs. two teams Steals:...... 4 vs. Charlotte (11/17/07) Steals:...... 4 vs. Charlotte (11/17/07) Steals:...... 3 vs. two teams Minutes:...... 31 vs. Kentucky (12/28/07) Minutes:...... 31 vs. Kentucky (12/28/07) Minutes:...... 28 vs. two teams
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 37 Vicki Collier
RS Sophomore, guard 5-11, Upper Marlboro, MD #31 Riverdale Baptist HS
38 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Missed the season due to knee injury…
2006-07 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted…
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: McDonald’s All-American Nominee…Top Ten Adidas All-American…Played for Riverdale Baptist her senior season…Fourth Team All-Met by the Washington Post…Netted over 1,000 career points and was 50 rebounds shy of reaching 1,000…First Team All-Conference…Averaged 21.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists as a junior at Largo High School…Led the conference in scoring…Earned MVP of the Largo's First Christmas Tournament after netting 31 points and hauling in 19 rebounds in the championship game….Named Honorable Mention All-Met by the Washington Post, second team All-Gazette & PG Journal, and first team All-League as a sophomore...Played eight years of AAU Basketball…Participated at the 15 & Under AAU National Champion Competition, the Deep South Classic, the Addias Classic, and the Junior Nationals…Also a member of the track and volleyball teams….Member of the 4A State Track Champions capturing championships in the regional and state high jump…Was also the state champion in the triple jump her senior year…First team all-county and gazette…Named Most Valuable Player of her volleyball team…Awarded first team all-county as a junior…Played one season of softball as a freshman….Named first team all- county…An Honor Roll Student…
PERSONAL: Born Vicki Michelle Collier on July 18, 1988…Daughter of Robert and Barvenia Wooten-Collier…Has one brother, Robert Jr. (24)…Majoring in accounting.
Why did you pick your major and what do you hope to do with your degree? I’m majoring in Accounting. I picked Accounting because I love working with numbers and planning financial statements. I plan to become a CPA with my master’s degree.
Who on the team inspires you and why? The team. They inspire me to keep going and working hard due to my knee injuries within the past year.
What’s your favorite inspirational quote? If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.
How does the coaching staff motivate you? By positive reinforcement.
What do you like most about the Hampton Roads area? The atmosphere. There’s a lot to do. There are malls, movies, clubs, restaurants, and Virginia Beach.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 39 Shadasia Green
Sophomore, guard 5-9, Patterson, NJ #35 Eastside HS
What is your most memorable game/moment as a Lady Monarch? Passing the ball to Jazz to hit the big shot, the feeling, and the rush.
What do you hope to accomplish this season? To upset teams with higher rankings, to play as a team, and to get to the Final Four.
Who on the team inspires you and why? Jazz, because of her size. She’s small, but she plays big and never, ever has anything negative to say.
What is your pre-game ritual? Pre-game meal with teammates. Talking to mom.
40 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 19 games in her first season with the Lady Monarchs…Averaged 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game…Netted a season-high and team-high 10 points at Tennessee (12-5-07)…Also collected a season-high 10 points against Hofstra (3-6-08)…Dished out the assist to Jazzmin Walters for the game-winning three against Virginia to help send Old Dominion to the “Sweet 16” for the first time since 2002…Grabbed a season-high eight rebounds against Delaware State (12-20-07)…Hauled in five or more rebounds in six games…
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: McDonald’s All-American nominee…Two-time Herald News Player of the Year...Led Eastside to its sixth consecutive Passaic County Tournament Championship, North 1, Group 4 section title, and a trip to the Group 4 final...Passaic County Tournament MVP...Three-time First Team All-Area and All-Passaic County...Finished career with 1,437 points… Selected to play in the North-South All-Star Game…Averaged 21 points and five rounds during her senior campaign…Scored 25 points in a comeback against North Bergen for the sectional title and 24 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, in the Group 4 semifinal against Perth Amboy…Ghosts finished with a 26-4 overall mark and No. 8 ranking in the Star-Ledger Top 20…Averaged 15 points and five rebounds during her junior season…Also helped Eastside to a 25-5 record and No. 9 ranking in The Star-Ledger Top 20 as a junior…Named to the 2007, 2006, and 2005 WGHT All-Area Girls Basketball Team…Netted a career-high 30 points in the Lady Ghosts win over Wayne Hills and notched a 20-point effort in North 1, Group 4 semifinals her junior season…
PERSONAL: Born Shadasia Amanda Green on August 7, 1989…Daughter of Rechelle Green and Gregory Fair…Has three brothers Gregory (18), Tyras (18), and Tydis (12), and a sister, Tiarah (16)…Major is undecided.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2007-08: 19-0 229-12.1 31-82/.378 0-1/.000 9-21/.429 54-2.8 14 18 1 12 71-3.7 Totals: 19-0 229-12.1 31-82/.378 0-1/.000 9-21/.429 54-2.8 14 18 1 12 71-3.7
2007-08 Season Highs: Career Highs: CAA Highs: Points:...... 10 vs. two teams Points:...... 10 vs. two teams Points:...... 10 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) FG:...... 5 at #1 Tennessee (12/5/07) FG:...... 5 at #1 Tennessee (12/5/07) FG:...... 4 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) FGA:...... 12 at #1 Tennessee (12/5/07) FGA:...... 12 at #1 Tennessee (12/5/07) FGA:...... 8 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FGA:...... 1 vs. #2 UConn (11/23/07) 3PT-FGA:...... 1 vs. #2 UConn (11/23/07) 3PT-FGA:...... N/A FT:...... 2 vs. three teams FT:...... 2 vs. three teams FT:...... 2 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) FTA:...... 4 vs. two teams FTA:...... 4 vs. two teams FTA:...... 4 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) Rebounds:...... 8 vs. Delaware St. (12/20/07) Rebounds:...... 8 vs. Delaware St. (12/20/07) Rebounds:...... 6 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) Blocks:...... 1 vs. Charlotte (11/17/07) Blocks:...... 1 vs. Charlotte (11/17/07) Blocks:...... N/A Assists:...... 2 vs. three teams Assists:...... 2 vs. three teams Assists:...... 2 vs. Towson (3/15/08) Steals:...... 3 vs. Penn St. (11/29/07) Steals:...... 3 vs. Penn State (11/29/07) Steals:...... 2 at Georgia State (1/6/08) Minutes:...... 21 at #1 Tennessee (12/5/07) Minutes:...... 21 at #1 Tennessee (12/5/07) Minutes:...... 17 vs. UNC-W (3/15/08)
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 41 Sierra Little
Sophomore, Forward 6-2, Greensboro, NC #25 Dudley HS
What is your most memorable game/moment as a Lady Monarch? NCAA Second Round game against Virginia, when Jazz Walters hit the game-winning shot. We won and advanced to the “Sweet 16” in Greensboro, N.C.
How has the coaching staff helped you improve your game? By always being there and working with me on the court (offensively and defensively), as well as, off the court with my attitude.
What do you hope to accomplish this season? Advance to the Final Four and continue the tradition of winning the CAA.
What’s your favorite inspirational quote? It’s not the lion in the fight, but the fight in the Monarch.
How does the coaching staff motivate you? By always staying on me and in my corner through everything. They are always positive ensuring that they have my best interest in their hearts.
42 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 30 games in her first season with the Old Dominion women’s basketball program…Averaged 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game…Collected a season-high six pints in games against Virginia Commonwealth (1-17-08) and at James Madison (3-2-08)…Grabbed a season-high five rebounds versus Georgia State (1-31-08)…Played a season-high 14 minutes against Georgia State (1-31-08)…
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Ranked in Blue Star’s Top 200 for 2007…Considered one of the top prospect’s from North Carolina according to Hoopgurlz.com…2007 North Carolina All-Star Team Selection…Named to the News Record All-Area Second Team… Helped her team to two 3-A Eastern Regional state semifinal game appearances…Named to the All-Eastern Regional team and was also a two-time Triad 3-A all-conference selection…Averaged 13 points and eight rebounds per game as a senior…Averaged 12.5 points and 8.2 rebounds along with 32 steals, 18 blocks, and 21 assists as a junior…Active in AAU basketball playing with the Lady Phoenix where she averaged 16 points and 14 rebounds…The Lady Phoenix captured a 55-3 mark, which included capturing a title in the Boo Williams Tournament in the summer of 2006…Played with teammate Alena Voronina on the Lady Phoenix…
PERSONAL: Born Sierra Marcia Verlee Little on January 12, 1989…Daughter of Kartina Little…Has three brothers, Matthew (18), Pierre (13), and Dynasty (10)…Plans to major in sports medicine.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2007-08: 30-0 170-5.7 28-64/.438 0-0/.000 13-24/.542 48-1.6 4 18 6 7 69.23 Totals: 30-0 170-5.7 28-64/.438 0-0/.000 13-24/.542 48-1.6 4 18 6 7 69.23
2007-08 Season Highs: Career Highs: CAA Highs: Points:...... 6 vs. two teams Points:...... 6 vs. two teams Points:...... 6 vs. two teams FG:...... 3 vs. two teams FG:...... 3 vs. two teams FG:...... 3 vs. two teams FGA:...... 6 vs. Northeastern (2/14/08) FGA:...... 6 vs. Northeastern (2/14/08) FGA:...... 6 vs. Northeastern (2/14/08) 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FG:...... N/A 3PT-FGA:...... N/A 3PT-FGA:...... N/A 3PT-FGA:...... N/A FT:...... 3 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) FT:...... 3 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) FT:...... 3 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) FTA:...... 4 vs. two teams FTA:...... 4 vs. two teams FTA:...... 4 vs. Hofstra (3/6/08) Rebounds:...... 5 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) Rebounds:...... 5 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) Rebounds:...... 5 vs. Georgia State (1/31/08) Blocks:...... 2 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Blocks:...... 2 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Blocks:...... 2 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Assists:...... 1 vs. four teams Assists:...... 1 vs. four teams Assists:...... 1 vs. three teams Steals:...... 1 vs. six teams Steals:...... 1 vs. six teams Steals:...... 1 vs. five teams Minutes:...... 14 vs. Georgia Stt. (1/31/08) Minutes:...... 14 vs. Georgia State (1/31/08) Minutes:...... 14 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08)
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 43 Jasmine Parker
Sophomore, guard 5-8, Norfolk, VA #2 Maury HS
TROPHY CASE: 2007-08 CAA All-Rookie Team
What do the Lady Monarch fans mean to you? They mean everything. They are family off and on the court.
What’s your favorite inspirational quote? “Do what you have to do now, so you can do what you want later.” – Bill Cosby
What is your favorite community service event? The Race for the Cure.
What is your pre-game ritual? Eat, sleep, and listen to music.
What do you like most about the Hampton Roads area? The malls.
44 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (FRESHMAN): CAA All-Rookie Team member…Appeared in all 36 games in her rookie season with the Lady Monarchs… Averaged 6.4 points per game…One of the top Lady Monarchs off the bench…Captured eight double figure outings…Collected a season-high 18 points against UNC-Wilmington (2-3-08)…One of the top Lady Monarch free throw shooters…Went 73-of-100 to shoot 73.0 percent…Ranked 14th in the CAA in free throw percentage…Shot perfect from the charity stripe in16 games… Went 4-of-4 from the line against Virginia Commonwealth (2-21-08) and Hofstra (3-6-08)…Dished out 1.8 assists per game… Three-point threat who shot 36.0 percent from beyond the arc…Went a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point range against Virginia Commonwealth (2-21-08)…Registered a season-high six assists against Delaware State (12-20-07)…Handed out five or more assists on three occasions…Averaged 1.5 rebounds per game…Grabbed a season-high four boards against four different teams…Played a season-high 23 minutes against Northeastern (2-14-08) and Virginia (2-25-08) in ODU’s second round NCAA victory…
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Two-time Eastern District Player of the Year…Averaged 19.3 points, five steals and six assists per game as a senior…Virginia Preps Second Team AAA All-State…First Team All-District, All-Regional, and All-Tidewater…Scored over 1,130 career points at Maury and nearly 2,000 career points including her sophomore, freshmanand eighth grade seasons as Norfolk Collegiate…Named Second Team All-Tidewater and earned First Team All-Conference at Norfolk Collegiate…Also played field hockey and soccer…Two-time First Team All-State…All-Eastern Region by the Daily Press…Team placed second in the state championships and finished with a 19-4-1 record…
PERSONAL: Born Jasmine Patrice Parker on November 2, 1988…Daughter of Edward and Terrell Heckstall…Has one brother, Joseph (17), and one sister, Jailyn…Undecided on a major.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2007-08: 36-0 599-16.6 66-176/.375 27-75/.360 73-100/.730 53-1.5 63 77 1 47 232-6.4 Totals: 36-0 599-16.6 66-176/.375 27-75/.360 73-100/.730 53-1.5 63 77 1 47 232-6.4
2007-08 Season Highs: Career Highs: CAA Highs: Points:...... 18 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) Points:...... 18 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) Points: ...... 18 vs. UNC-W(2/3/08) FG:...... 7 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) FG:...... 7 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) FG:...... 7 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) FGA:...... 10 vs. three teams FGA:...... 10 vs. three teams FGA:...... 10 vs. two teams 3PT-FG:...... 4 vs. two teams 3PT-FG:...... 4 vs. two teams 3PT-FG:...... 4 at VCU (2/21/08) 3PT-FGA:...... 5 at East Carolina (11/13/07) 3PT-FGA:...... 5 at East Carolina (11/13/07) 3PT-FGA:...... 4 vs. two teams FT:...... 7 at Towson (2/17/08) FT:...... 7 at Towson (2/17/08) FT:...... 7 at Towson (2/17/08) FTA:...... 10 vs. VCU (1/17/08) FTA:...... 10 vs. VCU (1/17/08) FTA:...... 10 vs. VCU (1/17/08) Rebounds:...... 4 vs. three teams Rebounds:...... vs. three teams Rebounds:...... 3 vs. two teams Blocks:...... 1 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) Blocks:...... 1 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) Blocks:...... 1 vs. Georgia St. (1/31/08) Assists:...... 6 vs. Delaware St. (12/20/07) Assists:...... 6 vs. Delaware St. (12/20/07) Assists:...... 5 at Delaware (1/27/08) Steals:...... 3 vs. five teams Steals:...... 3 vs. five teams Steals:...... 3 vs. four teams Minutes:...... 23 vs. two teams Minutes:...... 23 vs. two teams Minutes:...... 23 vs. Northeastern (2/14/08)
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 45 Alena Voronina
Sophomore, Forward 6-2, Brisbane, Australia #5 Forsyth Country Day School
What is your most memorable game/moment as a Lady Monarch? The VCU game in the CAA Championship. We were down by double digits at some point, but we came back and took the CAA title once again.
What do you hope to accomplish this season? Repeat last year’s performance, but this time, get past the “Sweet 16”.
What is your pre-game ritual? Watching “Family Guy”, resting, or playing video games.
What did Coach Larry say/do that made you want to become a Lady Monarch? She showed me the rings.
What do you like most about the Hampton Roads area? The beach.
46 Old Dominion University 2007-08 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 21 games for the Lady Monarchs in her freshman campaign…Averaged 0.6 points and 0.4 rebounds per game…Netted a season-high three points against Delaware State (12-20-07) and UNC-Wilmington (2-3- 08)…Hauled in a season-high three rebounds versus George Mason (2-28-08)…Logged a season-high nine minutes against Delaware State (12-20-07)…
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Helped Forsyth Country Day to a 32-3 record as a senior…Led the NCISAA Piedmont League in rebounds, steals, and blocked shots, and ranked third in points…Averaged 11.3 points and 8.1 rebounds along with 53 blocked shots during her junior year…Her high school team advanced to the finals of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association Tournament and finished the year with a 19-10 overall record during junior season…A two-time first-team all- conference selection…Also played AAU basketball for the Lady Phoenix fellow freshman Sierra Little…Will join the long-line of international students to wear the Lady Monarch uniform…
PERSONAL: Born Alena Alexandra Voronina on August 5, 1988…Nickname is "Russia"…Born in Yekaterinberg, Russia, but grew up in Brisbane, Australia…Only child of Alexander Voronin and Tanya Ebert…Majoring in international business.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2007-08: 21-0 53-2.5 5-14/.357 2-3/.667 0-0/.000 9-0.4 1 5 1 3 12-0.6 Totals: 21-0 53-2.5 5-14/.357 2-3/.667 0-0/.000 9-0.4 1 5 1 3 12-0.6
2007-08 Season Highs: Career Highs: CAA Highs: Points:...... 3 vs. two teams Points:...... 3 vs. two teams Points:...... 3 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) FG:...... 1 vs. five teams FG:...... 1 vs. five teams FG:...... 1 vs. three teams FGA:...... 2 vs. three teams FGA:...... 2 vs. three teams FGA:...... 2 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) 3PT-FG:...... 1 vs. two teams 3PT-FG:...... 1 vs. two teams 3PT-FG:...... 1 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) 3PT-FGA:...... 2 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) 3PT-FGA:...... 2 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) 3PT-FGA:...... 2 vs. UNC-W (2/3/08) FT:...... N/A FT:...... N/A FT:...... N/A FTA:...... N/A FTA:...... N/A FTA:...... N/A Rebounds:...... 3 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Rebounds:...... 3 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Rebounds:...... 3 vs. George Mason (2/28/08) Blocks:...... 1 vs. Charlotte (11/17/07) Blocks:...... 1 vs. Charlotte (11/17/07) Blocks:...... N/A Assists:...... N/A Assists:...... N/A Assists:...... N/A Steals:...... 1 vs. three teams Steals:...... 1 vs. three teams Steals:...... 1 vs. two teams Minutes:...... 9 vs. Delaware St. (12/20/07) Minutes:...... 9 vs. Delaware St. (12/20/07) Minutes:...... 6 vs. George Mason (2/28/08)
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 47 Tia Lewis
Sophomore, Center / Forward 6-3, Poulan, Ga Worth County # Central Florida / Maury HS TROPHY CASE: 2007-08: Conference USA Freshman of the Year 2007-08: Third Team All-Conference USA 2007-08: Conference USA All-Freshman Team 2007-08: Conference USA Leading Rebounder 44
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: 2007-08 (FRESHMAN – At Central Florida): The 2007-08 Conference USA Freshman of the Year…Also named to Third Team All-Conference USA…Also named to Conference USA’s All-Freshman Team…The only UCF player to start all 30 games of the season… Led the team in scoring and rebounding with 12.0 points and 11.5 rebounds…Ranked 19th in Conference USA in scoring and first in rebounding… Finished the season ranked fifth in the nation in rebounding…Also ranked first on the team and 37th in the nation in field-goal percentage with a 53.3 percent (154-of-289) clip from the floor… UCF’s all-time single-season rebounds leader (345)…One of only two players in C-USA to average a double-double…Recorded 14 double-doubles on the year, which ranked second in the nation in double-doubles by a freshman…Topped the squad and eighth in the conference in minutes played with 34.27 mpg…Played 30 or more minutes in 25 games, including 38 or more minutes on eight occasions…Was the team’s leading rebounder in 22 games …Brought down seven or more rebounds in each of the Knights’ 30 games… Tallied double-figure rebounds in 19 games…Scored in double What is your most memorable game/ figures in 21 contests…Registered a career-high 17 rebounds at moment as a Lady Monarch? UAB (2/28/08) in 34 minutes of action…Played a full 45 minutes Going to the Buddy Walk and helping all the vs. Marshall (1/31/08)…Tallied 17 points, blocked a career- kids with Down Syndrome. It put smiles on best three shots and had 11 rebounds vs. Southern Miss every child’s face. (1/5/08)… Scored a career-high 22 points vs. North Florida (11/15/07)…
What’s your favorite inspirational quote? HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Tim Hathcock “Any gym is home” – Brandon Clay at Worth County High School…A three-time all-state selection…Nominated for the McDonald's All-American How does the coaching staff motivate you? girls' basketball team…Averaged 19.1 points and 19.3 They push and lead me with positive advice. rebounds an outing as a junior…Earned Everything they say is positive and they First-Team All-State honors as a senior Career / 2007-08 Season Highs: after recording 19 points, 17 rebounds keep it real. and three blocks per contest…Twice Points:...... 22 vs. North Florida (11/15/07) named Tifton County Player of the FG:...... 8 vs. two teams What did Coach Larry say/do that made Year…Also received Atlanta-Journal FGA:...... 15 vs. Southern Miss (1/5/08) you want to become a Lady Monarch? Constitution all-state recognition… 3PT-FG:...... N/A “Academics first. Basketball second…but helped the Lady Rams post a 25-5 3PT-FGA:...... N/A don’t get me wrong. We get the job done on record en route to winning the FT: ...... 8 vs. North Florida (11/15/07) regional championship… FTA:...... 11 vs. North Florida (11/15/07) the court.” Rebounds:...... 17 vs. UAB (2/28/08) PERSONAL: Born Quintierra Lewis on What do you like most about the Hampton June 20, 1989…Daughter of John and Assists:...... 3 vs. two teams Roads area? Bertha Lewis…Has three brothers, Steals:...... 4 vs. Appalachian State (12/19/07) While driving you can see a beautiful view John Jr. (30), Quintard (24), and Blocks:...... 3 vs. Southern Miss (1/5/08) of the Elizabeth River, which leads to the Kenobi (22)…Majoring in recreation Minutes: ...... 45 vs. Marshall (1/31/08) and tourism studies. Chesapeake Bay.
CAREER STATISTICS: Year GP/GS Min-Avg FG-FGA/Pct. 3FG-3FGA/Pct. FT-FTA/Pct. Reb-Avg A TO BLK ST PTS-Avg 2007-08: 30-30 1028-34.3 154-289/.533 0-0/.000 52-90/.578 345-11.5 26 82 13 34 360-12.0 TOTALS: 30-30 1028-34.3 154-289/.533 0-0/.000 52-90/.578 345-11.5 26 82 13 34 360-12.0 48 Old Dominion University Mairi Buchan
Freshman, Center 6-2, Stirlingshire, Scotland #3 Denny HS
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Joins the long line of international student- athletes to play at Old Dominion…First Scottish female player to attend a Top 25 Division I university in the US…Represented Scotland on the U18 and U16 National Team and Great Britain on the U20 Team… Participated in the U18 European B Division Championships in Macedonia and with the U20 squad in Poland during the summer of 2008…Was a European Division C gold medalist competing in Aberdeen, Scotland in 2005 with the U18 team and in Luxembourg in 2006 with the U16 team…Averaged 18.4 points and 8.4 rebounds with the U18 Scottish team this past summer…Vice Captain of the U18 team…In 2007, posted 9.4 points and 8.6 rebounds with the U18 team…Poured in an average of 15.0 points and 14.8 rebounds with the U16 team in 2006…Averaged 18.2 points and 13.0 rebounds in 2005 with the U18 program…During the 2007-08 season while a member of Falkirk Fury was named Senior MVP, U18 MVP, and Female Player of the Year…Leading scorer in the Senior Women’s National League at 26 points per game during the 2007-08 season, including a career-high 54 points in a U18 game…Helped the What do you hope to accomplish this season? U16 team to the Scottish Cup in 2006 and the U18 Scottish Cup To become a better, stronger all-around player, to help championship game in 2008…U18 Captain from 2005-08… the Lady Monarchs be the best we can be, win an 18th Earned MVP honors in 2006-07 with the U18 team and during CAA Championship, and continue the winning tradition. the 2005-06 season with the U16 squad…First player selected What’s your favorite inspirational quote? to the new 2012 Potential Programme in preparation for the Confidence comes when you’ve done all the hard work 2012 Olympic Games in London... to succeed.
How does the coaching staff motivate you? PERSONAL: Born Mairi Cowan Stevenson Buchan on April They’re always available to help you out and always have 8, 1990…Daughter of Allan and Mairi Buchan…Has one something encouraging to say. They all have so much experience and know exactly what they are talking about. brother, Cameron (15)…Major is undecided. What did Coach Larry do/say that made you want to become a Lady Monarch? Coach Larry came personally all the way to Scotland and I really admired her for taking the time to do that. She was really encouraging and told me of the winning tradition here at ODU.
What do you like most about the Hampton Roads area? The beach in Virginia Beach, the Elizabeth River, and the houses on the riverside.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 49 Rachel DeMita
Freshman, Guard 5-8, Barberton, Ohio #32 Wadsworth HS
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Played for head coach Andrew Booth at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio…McDonald’s All- American nominee…Four-time Ohio Top 64 Player…Member of the 2005 AAU Junior National Championship Team – the Score More Athletic Club…Played at the Nike Showcase in Chicago… Medina County leader in three-pointers made and three-point percentage as a junior in 2007 and senior in 2008…Was also the Medina County’s three- point champion in 2007 connecting on 41 three-point field goals… Led Wadsworth in scoring and free throw percentage…Helped her team to a 21-2 record, a No. 1 ranking in the state for five weeks, and the Suburban League crown as a junior…Named Scholar Athlete of the Year as both a junior in 2007 and senior in 2008… Member of the Women’s Rock the Future Leadership…Graduated with honors and was 23rd out of her class of 346…
PERSONAL: Born Rachel Annamarie DeMita on June 14, 1990…Only child of Jack and Shannon DeMita…Plans to major in communications.
What is your most memorable moment as a Lady Monarch? For me, our first meeting before individuals was awesome. We watched a speech that moved me and made me feel a part of the Lady Monarch family.
Why did you pick your major and what do you hope to do with your degree? I chose Communications because I want to be on tv one day. My dream job would to be a talk show host or an interviewer on E!.
Who on the team inspires you and why? The seniors really inspire me, because they are all so talented and motivated. I hope to be like them in four years.
What’s your favorite inspirational quote? “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
What has been your favorite community service event? Going to elementary schools and interacting with the kids or helping at basketball camps. 50 Old Dominion University JoNiquia Guilford
Freshman, Guard 5-10, Portsmouth, Va #23 Wilson HS
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Played for head coach Roger Smith at Wilson High School in nearby Portsmouth, Virginia...Wilson's all-time leading scorer with 2,350 points…As a senior was named the Eastern District Player of the Year… Averaged 21 points per game…Also awarded the Portsmouth Sports Club Winter Female Athlete of the Year for the second time…Named to First Team Eastern Region, Second Team AAA AP All-State, and Virginia Prep All-State Team…Joined the 2,000 point club…As a junior averaged 27 points per game…Was named the Eastern District Offensive Player of the Year…Also named First Team AAA AP All-State, First Team Eastern District, First Team All-Tidewater, and First Team Virginia Prep All-State…Earned Second Team All-State honors…A Checkered Flag Player of the Week…Also picked up her first Portsmouth Sports Club Winter Female Athlete of the Year honor…As a sophomore was named Eastern District Defensive Player of the Year…Earned First Team All-Tidewater and Eastern District accolades…Second Team Eastern Region…Named Wilson's Co-MVP for the second straight season…Awarded Portsmouth Sports Club Player of the Year her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons…As a freshman earned First Team Eastern District, Second Team All-Tidewater, and Honorable Mention All-State…Also named Wilson's Co-MVP…Graduated with honors...Top 20 of Wilson's Class of 2008…Recipient of the Math How has the coaching staff helped you improve your game? Superintendent Award… Defensively – in securing the ball and shooting, as well as, how to play help defense and deny.
What do the Lady Monarch fans mean to you? PERSONAL: Born JoNiquia Daneice Everything, because they ride with us and die with us. Guilford on May 31, 1990…Daughter They are a family. of Kimberly Guilford and Joseph Daniels and step-daughter of What do you hope to accomplish this season? Vernon "Stormie" Greene…Has two Win the 18th CAA Championship and make it to brothers, Bruce (23) and Daquan the “Final Four”. (18), and a sister, Shikim (14)...Plans to major in sports medicine. What’s your favorite inspirational quote? “Believe in me! Believe in you! Believe in ODU!”
How does the coaching staff motivate you? All positive and want to help.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 51 Margaret Harvey
Freshman, Forward 5-11, Greensboro, N.C. #11 Forsyth Country Day School
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Played for head coach Ray Quesnel at Forsyth Country Day School…Teammates with current ODU sophomore Russia Voronina…McDonald’s All-American nominee… Compiled 1,559 points - third most in school history, 533 assists – second most in school history, 209 three-point field goals – second most in school history, as well as 418 rebounds and 237 steals – both ninth most in school history…Also holds the school record for most charges drawn in a game (4) and most three-point field goals made in a game (6)…Helped her teams to a 132-33 record over her five-year career… As a senior was named NCISAA 3A All-State, PACIS Co-Player of the Year, and PACIS All-Conference…Was also the Wachovia Classic MVP and named to the Kreul Classic All-Tournament Team…Averaged 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals in helping FCDS to a 28-5 record…Helped FCDS repeat its PACIS Championship and NCISAA 3A runner-ups…As a junior was named PACIS First Team All-Conference…Named Tournament MVP and Championship Game MVP of the Warrior Classic…Averaged 10.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.9 steals in helping FCDS to a 32-5 mark…Helped squad to a PACIS Championship and NCISAA 3A runner-ups…As a sophomore averaged 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.4 steals in helping her team to a 19-10 record… Named PACIS Second Team All-Conference… What do the Lady Monarch fans mean to you? Team were PACIS runner- The Lady Monarch fans mean family to us. They are there for us on and off the court. They are an inspiration to us and ups and NCISAA 3A always put smiles on our faces when we step on the court. semifinalists…Named a PACIS Second Team All- Who on the team inspires you and why? Conference member her Jen Nuzzo inspires me. She is continuously helping freshman year as FCDS everyone and always improving herself and the way she compiled a 25-7 overall helps other teammates. mark…Averaged 8.3 points as FCDS earned the PASIC How does the coaching staff motivate you? championship and were They motivate me by constantly encouraging me to do NCISAA 3A runner-ups… better on every sprint, drill, shot taken, box out, and as a teammate.
PERSONAL: Born Margaret What is your pre-game ritual? Elizabeth Harvey on August 3, Lay out my game outfit before game day and wearing a 1989…Daughter of Margaret white sock under a black sock on my left foot. Bah…Granddaughter of Robert and Nancy Harvey…Has two What did Coach Larry say/do that made you want to brothers, Souleymon (7) and become a Lady Monarch? Robert (1)…Plans to major in “I want you and I believe that you are going to do great business/sports management. things being a Lady Monarch as a person, student, and as a basketball player.” That, as well as she showed me the famous sheet that displays52 that ODU gets the mostOld fans. Dominion University Pryncess Tate Dublin
Freshman, guard 5-10, Suitland, Md #23 Potomac HS
PRIOR TO OLD DOMINION: Played for head coach Michael Strother at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland…McDonald’s All- American nominee…Honorable Mention All-Met…Also named to the All-County, All-League, and All-Gazette Teams during her scholastic career…Averaged double digit scoring in three of her four years at Potomac…Poured in 26.4 points and 11.0 rebounds as a senior in 2008…Collected 13.0 points and six rebounds as a junior in 2007…As a sophomore in 2006, averaged 11.0 points and six boards a game…Helped Potomac to the state title in 2005 as a freshman averaging nine points and three rebounds per game… Also played two seasons of volleyball…Nominated to the Honor Society…
PERSONAL: Born Pryncess-Quinsetta Tate-Dublin on June 20, 1990…Daughter of Aaron and Trina Dublin…Has a sister, Jenae (6), and a godsister, Danielle (15)…Distant cousin is former Chicago Bull and Michael Jordan teammate Scottie Pippen… Major is undecided.
How has the coaching staff helped you improve your game? They encourage me to consistently work hard.
What do the Lady Monarch fans mean to you? They mean a lot. When I go somewhere with an ODU Lady Monarch shirt on, I often get stopped by a fan to talk or sign autographs.
Why did you pick your major and what do you hope to do with your degree? I picked my major, Health Sciences, because I am interested in the bodily functions and cells. I hope to become a forensic scientis
What is your favorite community service event? t. The Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome.
What did Coach Larry say/do that made you want to become a Lady Monarch? “We are Champions,” and she showed me all of the championship rings.
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 53 Lady MONARCH 2008-09 ROSTER
NUMERICAL ROSTER
No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Hometown / High School 2 Jasmine Parker G So. 5-6 Norfolk, Va. / Maury 3 Mairi Buchan C Fr. 6-2 Stirlingshire, Scotland / Denny 4 Jazzmin Walters G Sr. 5-2 Norfolk, Va. / Lake Taylor 5 Alena “Russia” Voronina F So. 6-2 Brisbane, Australia / Forsyth Country Day 11 Margaret Harvey F Fr. 5-11 Greensboro, N.C. / Forsyth Country Day 12 Jen Nuzzo G Sr. 5-8 Newport News, Va. / Woodside 13 Pryncess Tate-Dublin G Fr. 5-10 Suitland, Md. / Potomac 23 JoNiquia “Jo” Guilford G Fr. 5-10 Portsmouth, Va. / Wilson 24 Jessica Canady F Jr. 6-0 Williamsburg, Va. / James Town 25 Sierra Little F So. 6-2 Greensboro, N.C. / Dudley 31 Vicki Collier G So. 5-11 Upper Marlboro, Md. / Riverdale Baptist 32 Rachel DeMita G Fr. 5-8 Barberton, Ohio / Wadsworth 35 Shadasia Green G So. 5-9 Patterson, N.J. / Eastside 44 Tia Lewis C/F So. 6-3 Poulan, Ga. / Worth County / Central Florida 45 Tiffany Green C/F Sr. 6-2 Chesapeake, Va. / Indian River
PRO-NUN-SEE-A-SHUN GUIDE Mairi (Mary) Buchan (Buck – en) Nuzzo (Nuzz [like buzz] – o) DeMita (Dee-mee-ta) Voronina (Vor – o – nina) Guilford (Gull – ford) Shadasia (Shuh-day-suh)
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Hometown / High School 3 Mairi Buchan C Fr. 6-2 Stirlingshire, Scotland / Denny 24 Jessica Canady F Jr. 6-0 Williamsburg, Va. / James Town 31 Vicki Collier G So. 5-11 Upper Marlboro, Md. / Riverdale Baptist 32 Rachel DeMita G Fr. 5-8 Barberton, Ohio / Wadsworth 35 Shadasia Green G So. 5-9 Patterson, N.J. / Eastside 45 Tiffany Green C/F Sr. 6-2 Chesapeake, Va. / Indian River 23 JoNiquia “Jo” Guilford G Fr. 5-10 Portsmouth, Va. / Wilson 11 Margaret Harvey F Fr. 5-11 Greensboro, N.C. / Forsyth Country Day 44 Tia Lewis C/F So. 6-3 Poulan, Ga. / Worth County / Central Florida 25 Sierra Little F So. 6-2 Greensboro, N.C. / Dudley 12 Jen Nuzzo G Sr. 5-8 Newport News, Va. / Woodside 2 Jasmine Parker G So. 5-6 Norfolk, Va. / Maury 13 Pryncess Tate-Dublin G Fr. 5-10 Suitland, Md. / Potomac 5 Alena “Russia” Voronina F So. 6-2 Brisbane, Australia / Forsyth Country Day 4 Jazzmin Walters G Sr. 5-2 Norfolk, Va. / Lake Taylor
Head Coach: Wendy Larry (Old Dominion '77)
Assistant Coaches: Nikita Lowry Dawkins (Ohio State ‘89) Celeste Hill-Brockett (Old Dominion ‘94) Belle Koclanes (Richmond ‘02)
Dir. of Basketball Operations: Allison Halsey (Saint Anselm ‘02) 54 Old Dominion University A Cl o s e r Lo o k a t OLD DOMINION
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 55 ODU ADMINISTRATION
Athletic Directory (757) Area Code President: John R. Broderick UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT John R. Broderick...... 683-3159 Athletic Director: ohn R. Broderick became acting president Dr. Jim Jarrett...... 683-3369 Senior Associate Athletic Director: of Old Dominion University, June 2008. Debbie H. White...... 683-3359 J Broderick joined Old Dominion in 1993 Associate Athletic Director: as director of public information and has served Deb Polca...... 683-3358 Associate Athletic Director: as vice president of institutional advancement Bruce Stewart...... 683-3369 and admissions since 1996. In 2003, he was Associate A.D./Finance: given the additional responsibilities of chief Mark Brown...... 683-3569 of staff. His areas of responsibility included Assistant A.D./Event Management: Greg Smith...... 683-6026 admissions, athletics, community relations, Assistant A.D./Compliance/Student-Athlete Welfare: governmental relations, licensing, marketing, Jeff Wilson...... 683-5474 media relations, military affairs, photography, Sports Information Director: Carol R. Hudson, Jr...... 683-3372 publications, special events, student financial Asst. Sports Information Director: aid and the campus Visitor Center. Jamar Ross...... 683-3372 In addition, he serves as executive editor Asst. Sports Information Director: of both the alumni magazine and Quest, the faculty research magazine. Kimberly Zivkovich...... 683-3372 Asst. Sports Information Director: Broderick recently chaired the committee to select ODU’s provost, and Rob Silsbee...... 683-3372 he currently heads university-wide initiatives for branding, enrollment Director of Athletic Publications/Creative Services: management and emergency communications. Tina Price...... 683-3372 Broderick was one of four finalists for the PR News’ 2006-07 Professional Asst. Dir. of Athletic Publications/Creative Services: Chrisie Henn...... 683-3372 of the Year award for an academic institution. Asst. Athletic Business Manager In addition to his administrative duties, he annually teaches the School, Scott Lowery...... 683-4444 Community Relations and Politics course to graduate students in the Athletic Camp Director: Chris Crouch...... 683-4358 Darden College of Education and has written articles for the Chronicle Dir. of Game Atmosphere & Student Att.: of Higher Education, Hartford Courant, Baltimore Sun, Sporting News, David Weisser...... 683-3372 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginian-Pilot and Life Skills Director/Academic Advisor: Daily Press. April Brecht...... 683-3709 Academic Advisor: Prior to coming to ODU, Broderick was a faculty member at the University Devon Uiterwyk...... 683-3715 of Pittsburgh and an administrator at St. Bonaventure University. He also Equipment Room Manager: served as the tourism director for The Island of Martha’s Vineyard and as Andrea Allen...... 683-3371 Head Athletic Trainer: a reporter for several newspapers in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Marty Bradley...... 683-3383 Asst. Athletic Trainer: Scott Johnson...... 683-3397 Athletic Faculty Representative: Dr. Janis Sanchez-Hucles...... 683-4995 Baseball Coach: Jerry Meyers...... 683-4360 Men’s Basketball Coach: Blaine Taylor...... 683-3362 Women’s Basketball Coach: Wendy Larry...... 683-3401 Field Hockey Coach: Beth Anders...... 683-3785 Football Coach: Bobby Wilder...... 683-6150 Men’s Golf Coach: Dr. Murray Rudisill...... 683-3300 Women’s Golf Coach: Pat Kotten...... 683-4553 Lacrosse Coach (W): Sue Stahl...... 683-4541 Women’s Rowing Coach: Heather Weisel...... 683-3372 Sailing Coach (M&W): Mitch Brindley...... 683-3387 Men’s Soccer Coach: Alan Dawson...... 683-4360 Women’s Soccer Coach: Joe Pereira...... 683-5343 Swimming Coach (M&W): Acting University President John R. Broderick with 2008 Olympic gold medalist and ODU sailing alumni Anna Tunnicliffe. Carol Withus...... 683-5752 Tennis Coach (M&W): Darryl Cummings...... 683-5312 Wrestling Coach: Steve Martin...... 683-5311 Strength & Conditioning Coach: Paul Helsel...... 683-5313 56 Old Dominion University ODU ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Jim Jarrett ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
he success of the Old Dominion University athletic program is unprecedented in the National Tstate of Virginia over the course of the last four decades, with 28 team national titles and four Champions individual national titles, countless Olympians, In the school’s young history, Old Domin- All Americans and conference titles and a 90 ion student athletes have won 28 Team per cent exhausted eligibility graduation rate. and four individual national champion- ships since 1969. Dr. Jim Jarrett has been providing the guidance and leadership for the Monarchs during all four SAILING (15) decades as one of the most respected athletic ICSA (Intercollegiate Sailing Association) director’s in the nation. 1982 Women’s 1987 Women’s Jarrett began his 38th year as athletic director 1989 Sloop in 2008, taking over the reigns in 1970 when Bud 1989 Singlehanded Metheny stepped down from that position. As one of the youngest athletic 1989 Dinghy directors in the nation at that time, Jarrett quickly began to make a name 1990 Sloop for himself and ODU. In 1974, Jarrett became the first athletic director in 1990 Team Race 1992 Sloop the state of Virginia to award grant-in-aids to women student-athletes. 1996 Singlehanded It was a bold move at the time for a young athletic director and equally 1998 Team Race young university, but one that paid great dividends. Just five years later, 1998 Co-ed Dinghy in 1979, the Lady Monarchs won the first of three national championships 2002 Women’s 2002 W.Singlehanded in women’s basketball, and led the nation in attendance. 2003 W.Singlehanded Under his leadership, the department’s athletic venues have tripled. 2004 W. Singlehanded They include the construction of the Bud Metheny Baseball Complex, the ODU Sailing Center, the Athletic Administration Building, the ODU Soccer FIELD HOCKEY (9) Complex, the 8,500 seat Constant Convocation Center, the Folkes-Stevens NCAA 1982 (29-0-1), 1983 (19-1), 1984 (23-0) Indoor Tennis Center and the Powhatan Sports Complex. Currently, Jarrett 1988 (26-1) is overseeing the renovation of Foreman Field, where the Monarchs will 1990 (23-2-1) begin a football program in 2009. For all his efforts, Jarrett has been honored 1991 (26-0) many times by national and local groups. Most recently, Jarrett was given 1992 (25-0) 1998 (23-2) Lifetime Achievement awards from NACDA and VaSID. In 2003, he was 2000 (25-1) named the Southeast Regional Athletic Director of the Year by NACDA. Other awards he’s received include the Collegiate Director’s Award from WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (3) the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, and the Norfolk Sports Club AIAW & NCAA Man of the Year. He served as a member of the NCAA Women’s Basketball 1979 (35-1) AIAW 1980 (37-1) AIAW Committee and is a past president of the Colonial Athletic Association and 1985 (31-3) NCAA the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. An avid golfer and tennis player, Jarrett and his wife Sugie reside in Norfolk. MEN’S BASKETBALL (1) 1975 ( NCAA Div. II)
INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (4) Wrestling (3) NCAA Div. II- Carl Ragland (152 lbs) in 1969 Wayne Bright (142 1bs) in 1970 Terry Perdew (118 lbs) in 1974
Women’s Tennis (NCAA)- Tzipi Obziler : National Clay Court in Fall of 1995
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT HOSTS Field Hockey – NCAA in 1985, 1986, and 2000 at Foreman Field
Women’s Basketball – NCAA Final Four in 1982 & 1983 at Norfolk Scope
Sailing- ICSA Championships in 1985 (Team Race & Women’s Dinghy) ICSA Championships in 1993 (Team Race) ICSA Championships in 2001 (Men’s and Women’s Singlehanded)
Lady Monarch Basketball 2008-09 57