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2005-06 utah women’s roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 4 Kim Smith F 6-1 Sr. 3L Mission, B.C., Canada (Heritage Park Secondary) 5 Heidi Carlsen G 5-9 Jr. 2L St. George, Utah (Dixie HS) 10 Shona Thorburn G 5-10 Sr. 3L Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Westdale HS) 12 Shauna Brouillard F 6-1 Jr. 2L Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (LaSalle Secondary) 15 Morgan Warburton G 5-11 Fr. HS Price, Utah (Carbon HS) 20 Sasha McKinnon G 6-0 Fr. HS Langley, B.C., Canada (Brookswood Secondary) 21 Julie Larsen G 5-4 Sr. 3L Logan, Utah (Skyview HS) 23 Deanne Hanchett C 6-3 So. 1L Draper, Utah (Alta HS) 24 Camie Oakey F/C 6-1 Jr. 2L Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus HS) 32 Joh-Teena Filipe G/F 6-1 Fr. HS Salt Lake City, Utah (Skyline HS) 33 Marie Warner F 5-11 So. 1L Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Westdale HS) 35 Brittany Berg C 6-3 So. SQ Heber City, Utah (Wasatch HS) 45 Jessica Perry F 6-3 So. 1L Guelph, Ontario, Canada (St. James) 53 Lydia Whitehead C 6-4 Fr. HS Hyrum, Utah (Mountain Crest HS)

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By Class • Seniors (3) - Julie Larsen, Kim Smith, Shona Thorburn • Juniors (3) - Shauna Brouillard, Heidi Carlsen, Camie Oakey 4 - Kim Smith 5 - Heidi Carlsen 10 - Shona Thorburn 12 - Shauna Brouillard • Sophomores (4) - Brittany Berg, Deanne Hanchett, Jessica Perry, Marie Warner • Freshmen (4) - Joh-Teena Filipe, Sasha McKinnon, Morgan Warburton, Lydia Whitehead

By Height • 5-4 (1) - Julie Larsen 15 - Morgan Warburton 20 - Sasha McKinnon 21 - Julie Larsen 23 - Deanne Hanchett • 5-9 (1) - Heidi Carlsen • 5-10 (1) - Shona Thorburn • 5-11 (2) - Morgan Warburton, Marie Warner • 6-0 (1) - Sasha McKinnon • 6-1 (4) - Shauna Brouillard, Joh-Teena Filipe, Camie Oakey, Kim Smith • 6-3 (3) - Brittany Berg, Deanne Hanchett, Jessica Perry • 6-4 (1) - Lydia Whitehead

24 - Camie Oakey 32 - Joh-Teena Filipe 33 - Marie Warner By State/Province • Utah (7) - Brittany Berg, Heidi Carlsen, Joh-Teena Filipe, Deanne Hanchett, Julie Larsen, Morgan Warburton, Lydia Whitehead • Ontario (4) - Shauna Brouillard, Jessica Perry, Shona Thorburn, Marie Warner • B.C. (2) - Sasha McKinnon, Kim Smith • Texas (1) - Camie Oakey 35 - Brittany Berg 45 - Jessica Perry 53 - Lydia Whitehead

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smith’s career highs Points ...... 35 vs. DePaul (3/23/03) Rebounds .. 16 vs. Idaho (11/28/04) FGM ...... 12, twice, most recent vs. Wyoming (2/10/05) FGA ...... 24 vs. Wyoming (2/10/05) 3-FGM ...... 7 vs. Western Carolina (11/30/02) 3-FGA ...... 11 vs. New Mexico (3/12/05) FTM ...... 9, 3 times, most recent vs. Hawaii (11/27/04) FTA ...... 10, 3 times, most recent vs. Hawaii (11/27/04) Assists ...... 5, 4 times, most recent vs. CSU (2/26/05) Steals ...... 5, twice, most recent vs. Montana (1/4/04) Blocks ...... 2, 6 times, most recent vs. N. Colo. (1/8/05) Kim 4 Minutes ...... 50 vs. Wyoming (2/10/05)

getting to know ... smithsmith kim smith F • 6-1 • Sr. • Mission, B.C., Canada • Best Academic Subject - Marketing Internship

Fast Breaks: Currently has 1,626 points in her games ... MWC Player of the Year for the • Favorite Place to Hang Out - Coaches’ Utah career, ranking her No. 5 all-time in Utah third consecutive season ... Kokak/WBCA and offi ces career scoring ... Has started all 96 games in AP Honorable Mention All-America ... Third- Team All-America by Full Court Press ... Was • Best Event Ever Been To - Red Sox game at her three years at Utah ... Has scored in dou- Fenway Park ble fi gures 92 times in 96 games during her on the Wade Trophy watch list, the Naismith three-year career with the Utes... Has tal- Trophy Preseason and Midseason Watch • Place You’d Like to Visit - Nova Scotia lied 24 career double-doubles ... Three- List and the Wooden Award Preseason time WBCA/Kodak Honorable Mention and Midseason All-America teams ... • Can’t Miss TV - March Madness All-America ... Named AP Honorable Named to the Mountain West Confer- • Favorite Movie - Old School Mention All-America in 2004-05 ... ence All-Tournament team ... Scored Third-Team All-America by Full 606 points to set a new Utah single- • Favorite Musical Artists - Destiny’s Child Court Press in 2004-05 ... Three- season scoring record ... Finished time Mountain West Conference with 302 rebounds, fourth-best • Favorite Pro Sports Team - Vancouver Player of the Year ... Does it all ... single-season mark in Utah history Canucks Great shooter, rebounder, post-up ... Reached double-fi gure scoring in all 34 games ... Ranked 30th in • Most Embarassing Moment - Falling off threat ... Great instincts ... Effective team bus in Brazil with Canadian National with or without the ball in her hands. the nation in free-throw percent- Team age (.840) ... Ranked 40th in the Elliott Says: “Kim is a true All-Amer- nation in scoring (17.8 ppg) Led the • Greatest Athletic Thrill - Qualifying for World ica and deserving of every accolade MWC in scoring, rebounding (8.9 Championships with Canadian National Team posted for her. Her work ethic is un- rpg) and defensive rebounds (6.03 • Before Each Game - “I shower.” questioned. Her love of the game drpg) ... Led the team in scoring, re- unmatched. The leadership she has bounds, fi eld-goal percentage, fi eld • Pets - Black lab named Kobe shown going into her senior year says goals made, fi eld goals attempted, so much about her as a player, team- offensive rebounds, defensive re- • Superstitions - Always fi nish last shot in pre- mate, and individual. She has earned bounds and free-throw percentage game warm-up every bit of respect I can give an ath- ... Earned MWC Player of the Week • Favorite Food - All fruits and vegetables lete.” honors twice ... Notched 13 double- • Most Prized Possession - “My bed.” 2004-05 (Junior): Started all 34 Continued on next page

smith’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 02-03 31-31 1076 177-372 .476 73-169 .432 113-139 .813 196 6.3 72-1 48 80 11 35 540 17.4 03-04 31-31 1108 180-361 .499 48-130 .369 72-104 .692 234 7.5 68-0 51 60 12 36 480 15.5 04-05 34-34 1292 227-452 .502 52-139 .374 100-119 .840 205 8.9 67-1 89 80 19 51 606 17.8 Totals 96-96 3476 584-1185 .493 173-438 .395 285-362 .787 732 7.6 207-2 188 220 42 122 1626 16.9

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doubles. the Saint Mary’s Tournament ... named to the a four-game series vs. Japan in the summer all-tournament team at the Montana Tourna- of 2004 ... led all players during Japan series 2003-04 (Sophomore): Started all 31 games ment ... ranked 14th nationally in three-point with 18.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game ... MWC Player of the Year for the second fi eld goal percentage ... had three double-dou- ... scored 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting in an year in a row ... Kodak Honorable Mention All- bles on the season, including one in the fi rst 84-61 win in game one... Scored a game-high America, as selected by the Women’s Basket- half vs. Montana ... tied for seventh all-time 28 points and pulled down a game-high nine ball Coaches Association ... one of 35 athletes in the Ute single-season scoring ... tied with rebounds in an 82-75 win in game two... tallied and only three sophomores named to the ’03 Wade Trophy winner Diana Taurasi for the a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in watch list for the Wade Trophy, given an 80-72 loss in game three ... Scored to the nation’s best player ... named to nine points and garnered seven the All-Mountain West Conferece Tour- boards in an 80-55 win in game four ... nament team ... led the team in points, earned a bronze medal with Canada points per game, rebounds, rebounds at the 2003 FIBA Americas Olympic per game, fi eld goals made, fi eld-goal Qualifying Tournament, where she percentage, three-point fi eld goals averaged 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds made, free throws made, offensive re- per game ... represented Canada at bounds, defensive rebounds ... ranked the Pan American Games in Santo second in three-point fi eld-goal per- Domingo, Dominican Republic, where centage, blocks and steals ... recorded the team placed fourth and she aver- eight double-doubles on the season ... aged 7.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per reached double-fi gure scoring in 28 of game ... has played in 38 international 31 games ... pulled down fi ve or more games with the Canadian National rebounds in 29 of 31 games ... made Team System … was named tourna- at least one three-pointer in 25 of 31 ment all-star at the COPABA Young games ... ranked fourth in the MWC Women’s World Qualifi cation Tour- in scoring, rebounding, fi eld goal per- nament in Brazil in July 2002 ... was centage and defensive rebounds, fi fth selected to the Francophonie Games in offensive rebounds, sixth in three- team in 2001 and impressed coaches point fi eld-goal percentage and three- enough to be invited to tryout for the point fi eld-goal average and ninth in Canadian senior squad ... was one of free-throw percentage ... led the team just two high school athletes selected in rebounding 20 times, in scoring 17 to the team that competed in the CO- times, in steals 10 times, in blocked PABA World Qualifi cation Tournament shots 10 times and in assists twice ... in Brazil in August 2001 … was a named MWC Player of the Week for member of the pilot Centre for Perfor- Feb. 2-8 ... named MVP of the Fresno mance program in British Columbia in State Classic ... named First-Team 2000 and 2001 … invited to the Ca- CoSIDA Academic All-District. nadian women’s Mega Camp in June 2003 NCAA Tournament single-game scoring 2001 and July 2002. 2002-03 (Freshman): One of four freshmen record with 35 points vs. DePaul in the fi rst nationally to be named a Kodak honorable round ... led the team in scoring 18 times, re- High School: Two-time provincial and zone mention All-America ... named Mountain West bounding six times and steals seven times. playoffs MVP … 2002 B.C. Basketball Player Conference Player and Newcomer of the Year of the Year … averaged 22.2 points, 8.0 re- ... named to the womenscollegehoops.com Canadian National Team: Spent the summer bounds and 2.6 steals per game ... connected and Full Court Press Freshman All-America of 2005 playing for Canada’s Senior Women’s on 82 percent of her free throws … team was teams ... led Utah in eight statistical catego- National Team … helped lead Team Canada three-time AAA provincial champions with ries -- scoring, rebounding, fi eld goals made, to a third-place fi nish at the FIBA Americas a 112-5 record over three years, and also fi eld goal percentage, three-point fi eld goals Tournament in the Dominican Republic, earn- earned gold medals at the Canada Games. made, three-point fi eld goal percentage and ing a berth in the 2006 FIBA Women’s World free throws made ... set a conference record Championships … averaged 13.6 points and Personal: Kim Smith is the daughter of Jay with 28 straight games in double fi gures scor- 4.4 rebounds in the fi ve-game FIBA Americas and Colleen Smith … she has two sisters, Mi- ing and reached double fi gures scoring in 30 Tournament ... averaged more than 15 points chelle and Meghan ... major is communication of 31 games ... set the MWC and Utah fresh- and four rebounds through 10 international ... born May 7, 1984, in Surrey, British Colum- man scoring records with 540 points ... MVP of games in the summer of 2005 ... played in bia.

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thorburn’s career highs Points ...... 29 vs. Colorado State (1/18/03) Rebounds .. 12, twice, most recent vs. BYU (1/29/05) FGM ...... 10 vs. New Mexico (1/22/05) FGA ...... 22 vs. Southeast Missouri St. (11/14/03) 3-FGM ...... 7 vs. Colorado State (1/18/03) 3-FGA ...... 15 vs. Colorado State (1/18/03) FTM ...... 10, twice, most recent vs. N.M. (2/13/05) FTA ...... 14 vs. Gonzaga (12/29/04) Assists ...... 11, 3 times, most recent vs. AFA (1/20/05) Steals ...... 5, 6 times, most recent vs. Iowa St. (3/19/05) Blocks ...... 4 vs. Michigan State (11/26/04) Shona 10 Minutes ...... 50 vs. Wyoming (2/10/05)

getting to know ... thorburnthorburn shona thorburn G • 5-10 • Sr. • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada • Best Academic Subject - Tai Chi Yoga

• Favorite Place to Hang Out - Our SID’s Fast Breaks: Great all-around game ... pass- and blocked shots... led team in assists, free offi ce ing skills are best on team ... can also shoot throws made and minutes played ... ranked and fi nish near the basket ... good rebounding No. 6 in the nation and led the MWC in assists, • Best Event Ever Been To - Olympic hockey guard. averaging 6.5 per game ... led the MWC in as- game, which Canada won sist-turnover ratio ... ranked third in the league in scoring, averaging 14.9 points per game ... • Place You’d Like to Visit - “Anywhere Elliott Says: “Sho’s skills really blos- outside of North America” somed last year when we gave her was ranked in the top 10 in the conference the ball at the point. That will con- in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, • Can’t Miss TV - America’s Funniest Animals tinue to be a real plus for our team. three-point fi eld goal percentage, three- She has proven what a special pointers made, -turnover ratio and • Favorite Movie - Rocky Horror Picture Show player she is. When she plays defensive rebounds ... scored in dou- ble fi gures 26 times ... recorded six • Most Famous Person You’ve Ever Met- with emotion and intensity she Kim Smith is the difference in bringing double-doubles. her team to the top.” • Most Embarassing Moment - “Not being 2003-04 (Sophomore): able to get the knot out of my shoes at The Pit 2004-05 (Junior): Started all 31 games my freshman season. I almost started to cry.” Shared Mountain ... second-team All- • Before Each Game - “I eat food.” West Conference MWC pick ... Player of the Year named to the • If I Weren’t Playing College Basketball - “I’d honors with team- all-tournament be traveling the world.” mate Kim Smith team at the MWC Tournament ... named fi rst-team all- ... led the team in assists and • Pets - Black lab named Jasper MWC ... tabbed as honor- blocks, ranked second in points, points per game, • If I Could Play Another Sport at Utah, able mention All-America by it would be - “Skiing, so I could enjoy the the WBCA ... garnered third- rebounds, rebounds per mountains.” team All-America honors from game, offensive rebounds Full Court Press ... started all and defensive rebounds, • Favorite Food - Sushi 34 games ... ranked second on the team in scor- Continued on next • Most Prized Possession - “My dog.” ing, rebounding steals page

thorburn’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 02-03 31-31 1131 146-389 .375 65-198 .328 96-118 .814 180 5.8 36-0 103 63 9 47 453 14.6 03-04 31-31 1160 130-344 .378 45-136 .331 67-105 .638 167 5.4 36-0 123 64 13 32 372 12.0 04-05 34-34 1309 166-409 .406 48-136 .353 125-191 .654 212 6.2 61-0 221 97 10 68 505 14.9 Totals 96-96 3600 442-1142 .387 158-470 .336 288-414 .696 559 5.8 133-0 447 224 32 147 1330 13.9

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fi eld goal percentage and - ished sixth in 2001 … invited to the Canadian ing ... Mountain West Conference women’s program’s Mega Camp in 2001 and Player of the Week for Jan. 12-18 2002 … began her tenure with the Canadian ... named to the all-tournament national program in 1998 with the youth team team at the Montana Tournament … was a member and co-captain of the 2000 ... scored 10 or more points in 23 junior team that competed at the COPABA games and 20 or more points six world qualifi cation tournament ... was a mem- times ... grabbed fi ve or more re- ber of the 1998 youth team that participated bounds in 21 games ... dished in the World Youth Games in Moscow, Russia out a season-high nine assists ... participated in the 1998 and 1999 Nike All- vs. Montana on Jan. 9 and pulled Canada Camps. down a season-high 11 boards against BYU on Feb. 1 ... led the High School: Averaged 18.2 points, 9.0 re- team in assists 16 times, in scor- bounds and 5.0 steals per game ... was a ing 11 times and in rebounding 10 1998 and 1999 OFSAA bronze medallist, and times. a 1997 OFSAA gold medallist for the West- dale Senior Girls Team. 2001-02: Redshirted the season. Personal: Shona Louise Thorburn is the Canadian National Team: Has daughter of Audrey Nicholson and Geoff Or- played 40 international games for ton ... major is communication ... born Aug. 7, Canada ... played in a four-game 1982, in Oxford, England. series around Canada against Olympic-quali- fi er Japan in the summer of 2004 and third in three-point fi eld goal percentage ... averaged 3.75 and steals ... reached double-digit scoring 20 points and 3.25 rebounds times ... had four or more rebounds in 24 of 31 per game during Japan se- games ... had fi ve or more points in all but one ries ... scored eight points game ... had two or more assists in 25 of 31 and grabbed fi ve rebounds games ... had one or more steals in 21 games in game three against Ja- ... had one or more three-pointers in 24 games pan ... won a bronze medal ... ranked third in the MWC in assist/turnover at the FIBA Americas Olym- ratio, fourth in assists, seventh in three-point pic Qualifying Tournament, fi eld goal average, 10th in scoring and three- where she averaged 3.3 point fi eld goal percentage and 14th in re- points, 2.3 rebounds and bounding ... led the team in assists 13 times, 1.5 assists per game ... in blocks 11 times, in steals nine times, in placed fourth at the 2003 rebounding seven times and in scoring seven Pan Am Games, averaging times ... named to the all-tournament team at 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds the Fresno State Classic after averaging 11.0 per game ... has competed points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.5 assists ... scored in 44 international games 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the with the Canadian National season opener against Southeast Missouri Team System … joined the State ... scored 25 points at CSU on Jan. 17. senior team in August 2002 after competing with the 2002-03 (Freshman): Started all 31 games ... young women’s squad in named second-team all-MWC ... led the team the COPABA Young Wom- in assists, minutes played and defensive re- en’s World Qualifi cation bounds, ranked second in scoring, steals, fi eld Tournament in July 2002 ... goals made, three-point fi eld goals made and member of the Francopho- percentage, and third in three-point nie Games team that fi n-

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larsen’s career highs Points ...... 19 vs. Western Kentucky (11/28/03) Rebounds .. 5 vs. Loyola Marymount (12/18/04) FGM ...... 6 vs. Western Kentucky (11/28/03) FGA ...... 11 vs. Hawaii (11/27/04) 3-FGM ...... 6 vs. Western Kentucky (11/28/03) 3-FGA ...... 10 vs. Hawaii (11/27/04) FTM ...... 5 vs. Iowa State (3/19/05) FTA ...... 5, 3 times, most recent vs. Iowa St. (3/19/05) Assists ...... 4, twice, most recent vs. Stanford (3/21/05) Steals ...... 4 vs. Washington State (12/21/02) Blocks ...... N/A Julie 21 Minutes ...... 33 vs. Iowa State (3/19/05)

getting to know ... larsenlarsen julie larsen G • 5-4 • Sr. • Logan, Utah • Husband - David Larsen

• Favorite Place to Hang Out - Home Fast Breaks: Solid spot-up shooter ... quick in scoring with 16 points against Gonzaga on release ... natural instincts for the game ... Dec. 4 ... scored 16 points and buried four • Best Event Ever Been To - “Our game sees the fl oor well. three-pointers in a 52-43 win over New Mexi- against New Mexico at home my sophomore co on Jan. 25. year.” Coach Elliott Says: “Julie has been up and • Place You’d Like to Visit - Australia down during her career and it’s no surprise that 2002-03 (Freshman): Played in 28 games, her up times have really benefi tted our team. starting one ... led the team in free throw per- • Can’t Miss TV - One Tree Hill Her 17 points against Iowa State last year in centage and ranked second in three-point fi eld the NCAA’s busted that game wide open.” goal percentage ... made at least one three- • Favorite Movie - For Love of the Game pointer in 14 games ... reached double 2004-05 (Junior): Saw action fi gures scoring fi ve times ... scored 17 • Favorite Musical Artist - Ja Rule points at Washington State on Dec. 21 in 32 games, starting one • Favorite Pro Sports Team - Minnesota contest ... averaged 11.6 ... nailed fi ve three-pointers vs. Idaho Timberwolves minutes ... tallied 3.1 points State on Dec. 14. per game ... scored 17 points, • Favorite Pro Athlete - Kevin Garnett including nine straight, to lead High School: All-Cache Valley Utah to come-from-behind win Player of the Year in 2000-01 • Most Prized Possession - Phone ... three-time all-conference over Iowa State in NCAA Tour- • Craziest Thing Ever Done - Slid down a nament. honoree ... Salt Lake Tribune glacier all-state selection in 2001-02 2003-04 (Sophomore): Saw action in and ’00-01... 2000-01 Deseret • Before Each Game - “I take a nap.” all 31 games ... averaged 12.3 minutes News all-state team honoree ... of playing time per game ... scored 4.9 team placed third in the state in • Favorite Food - Swedish Fish 2000-01. points per game ... led the team in • Pets - Dog named Rebel three-point shooting percentage, con- verting at a rate of .444 (40-of-90) ... Personal: Julie Larsen is the • Greatest Athletic Thrill - “Being in a big scored a career-high and game-high daughter of Richard and Sharon game.” 19 points against Western Kentucky on Wood ... she has four older broth- Nov. 28, including a 6-of-8 performance ers ... major is social work ... • If I Weren’t Playing College Basketball - “I’d be working.” from behind the arc ... also led the team born Jan. 26, 1984.

larsen’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 02-03 28-1 282 37-89 .416 26-65 .400 21-23 .913 21 0.8 12-0 16 18 0 14 121 4.3 03-04 31-0 382 49-111 .441 40-90 .444 15-19 .789 15 0.5 18-0 25 14 0 6 153 4.9 04-05 32-6 370 29-87 .333 24-70 .343 16-21 .762 21 0.7 11-0 33 10 0 9 98 3.1 Totals 91-7 1034 115-287 .401 90-225 .400 52-63 .825 57 0.6 41-0 74 42 0 29 372 4.1

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carlsen’s career highs Points ...... 12 vs. Utah Valley State (12/2/04) Rebounds .. 2, 5 times, most recent vs. BYU (3/11/05) FGM ...... 4 vs. Air Force (2/19/05) FGA ...... 6 vs. BYU (3/11/05) 3-FGM ...... 3 vs. Air Force (2/19/05) 3-FGA ...... 5 vs. BYU (3/11/05) FTM ...... 4 vs. Utah Valley State (12/2/04) FTA ...... 6 vs. Utah Valley State (12/2/04) Assists ...... 4 vs. Air Force (1/20/05) Steals ...... 2 vs. Washington (12/4/04) Blocks ...... N/A Heidi 5 Minutes ...... 29 vs. Washington (12/4/04)

getting to know ... carlsencarlsen heidi carlsen G • 5-9 • Jr. • St. George, Utah • Major - Family Consumer Studies

• Siblings - One sister and one brother Fast Breaks: Extremely quick guard ... good 22 ... Also saw double-fi gure minutes against mid-range jumper ... competitive ... develop- Saint Mary’s on Dec. 2. • Country/Place You’d Like to Visit - Paris ing into a defensive force. High School: Salt Lake Tribune fi rst- • Can’t Miss TV - Real World Austin, Desper- Coach Elliott Says: “Heidi has reported team all-state pick as a junior and ate Housewives, The Bachelor senior ... Deseret News fi rst-team in excellent shape and has shown good • Favorite Movies - Zoolander, Girls Just Want progress. I love her willingness to all-state selection as a senior and to Have Fun, The Notebook, Anchor Man compete. She is forcing that competi- second-team pick as a junior tive will on her teammates. She has ... two-time team captain ... • Favorite Pro Sports Team - Philadelphia given every piece of herself to her named fi rst-team all-Region 9 76ers teammates. Heidi’s presence as a junior and senior ... two- time team MVP ... averaged • Favorite Pro Athletes - Allen Iverson, Mike continues to be a plus for Bibby our team’s development.” 19.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.7 steals • Greatest Athletic Thrill - “Beating a rival 2004-05 (Sophomore): per game as a senior ... team team.” Saw action in 28 won the region champion- games, including a sea- ship during her junior season • If I Weren’t Playing College Basketball - “I’d be playing soccer.” son-high 29 minutes vs. Wash- ... also played soccer in high ington on Dec. 4 ... tallied a career- school and was a fi rst-team all- • Favorite Foods - Candy and Cafe Rio high 12 points against Utah Valley region and fi rst-team all-state pick State on Dec. 2 ... reached double- as a senior. • Pets - Cat named Kitty fi gure scoring twice, also notching 11 points against Air Force on Feb. 19 ... went Personal: Heidi Carlsen is the • If I Could Play Another Sport at Utah, It daughter of Rod and Marci Carlsen Would Be - “Soccer. It’s my second-favorite 3-for-3 from three-point range against Air sport.” Force in that game. ... born Jan. 7, 1985 ... is the young- est of three children ... has one sis- • Three Words to Describe Me Off the Court 2003-04 (Freshman): Played in 14 ter and one brother ... major is Fam- - High-maintenance, sarcastic, outgoing games ... averaged 3.8 minutes per ily Consumer Studies ... grandfather Dewey game ... Played a season-high 13 Cunningham played basketball at the U. • Three Words to Describe Me On the Court - Shooter, agressive, intense minutes against Air Force on Jan.

carlsen’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 03-04 14-0 53 1-6 .167 0-1 .000 4-6 .667 6 0.4 4-0 1 6 0 1 6 0.4 04-05 28-0 250 18-47 .383 9-28 .321 12-16 .750 20 0.7 28-0 27 23 0 4 57 2.0 Totals 42-0 303 19-53 .358 9-29 .310 16-22 .727 26 0.6 32-0 28 29 0 5 63 1.5

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brouillard’s career highs Points ...... 13 vs. Washington (12/4/04) Rebounds .. 5, twice, most recent vs. N.M. (3/12/05) FGM ...... 5 vs. Georgetown (11/22/04) FGA ...... 8 vs. Georgetown (11/22/04) 3-FGM ...... 1, 3 times, most recent vs. N.M. (3/12/05) 3-FGA ...... 3 vs. Michigan State (11/26/04) FTM ...... 5 vs. Washington (12/4/04) FTA ...... 6 vs. Washington (12/4/04) Assists ...... 2, twice, most recent vs. SDSU (3/3/05) Steals ...... 2, 4 times, most recent vs. N.M. (3/12/05) Blocks ...... 1, 6 times, most recent vs. N. Colo. (1/8/05) Shauna 12 Minutes ...... 26 vs. Michigan State (11/26/04) brouillardbrouillard getting to know ... shauna brouillard F • 6-1 • Jr. • Sudbury, Ontario, Canada • Best Academic Subject - Nutrition

• Siblings - One sister (Tara, 25) Fast Breaks: Very strong, especially in the to four provincial championships, winning upper body ... physical player who doesn’t bronze medals in 2001 and 2002 ... won fi ve • Favorite Place to Hang Out - “Couch, with mind contact ... good instincts. region championships and four city crowns ... TV.” was her team’s MVP four times and served as Coach Elliott Says: “Shauna has received team captain her last two years, when she led • Best Athletic Event Ever Been To - “Foot- ball. Utah versus Team Down South.” better coaching on her perimeter skills during the league in scoring ... received the Junior the off-season. I think that will help her become and Senior Lancer Award ... named to the se- • Country I’d Like to Visit - Ireland a greater threat at the forward position. Then, nior all-star team the last four years. her most important challenge will be showing • Can’t Miss TV - Family Guy if she will consistently go the boards.” Club/Other: Played for the Sudbury Lakers for fi ve years ... named team MVP in 2002 ... • Favorite Movie - Finding Nemo team won the provincial title in 1999 ... 2004-05 (Sophomore): Played in 31 • Favorite Musical Artists - Black-Eyed Peas, games, starting one ... tallied career-high also played for Team North Ontario Avril Lavine 13 points against Washington ... for fi ve years ... Nike All-Canada pulled down fi ve rebounds vs. Camp participant ... 2001 provincial • Most Famous Person I’ve Ever Met - Wayne Georgetown and New Mexico team won gold medal at Canadian Gretzky ... was 5-of-8 from the fi eld vs. Juvenile championship, where she was a fi rst-team all-star ... 2000 • Favorite Pro Sports Team - San Antonio Georgetown. Spurs provincial team went unbeaten in 2003-04 (Freshman): Saw action in the Montreal tournament ... par- • Favorite Pro Athlete - Steve Nash 17 games ... averaged 1.2 points ticipant in the and 1.0 rebounds per game ... 2002 Centre for Performance-On- • Before Each Game - “I take a nap and listen saw double-fi gure minutes twice, tario program. to music.” against Saint Mary’s and Oregon • Favorite Foods - Chicken, pasta State ... grabbed four rebounds Personal: Shauna Brouillard against Saint Mary’s and AFA. is the daughter of Geraldine • Pets - Two dogs (Kona and Shirpa) Sheridan ... born May 18, High School: Averaged 20 1984 in Sudbury, Ontario, • If I Could Play Another Sport at Utah - “It points and 12 rebounds Canada ... major is exer- would be cross country. I love running outside.” per game ... led her team cise and sport science.

brouillard’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 03-04 17-0 89 4-22 .182 0-0 .000 13-17 .765 17 1.0 16-0 2 6 1 1 21 1.2 04-05 31-1 387 33-83 .398 3-9 .333 13-23 .565 51 1.6 46-1 14 19 6 12 82 2.6 Totals 48-1 476 37-105 .352 3-9 .333 26-40 .650 68 1.4 62-1 16 25 7 13 103 2.1

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oakey’s career highs Points ...... 10 vs. Stanford (3/21/05) Rebounds .. 8 vs. BYU (3/11/05) FGM ...... 5 vs. Stanford (3/21/05) FGA ...... 10, twice, most recent vs. Stanford (3/21/05) 3-FGM ...... 1, 4 times, most recent vs. BYU (3/11/05) 3-FGA ...... 2, 3 times, most recent vs. Stanford (3/21/05) FTM ...... 4, twice, most recent vs. Okla. (12/21/04) FTA ...... 6 vs. Oklahoma (12/21/04) Assists ...... 4 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) Steals ...... 2, 4 times, most recent vs. BYU (3/11/05) Blocks ...... 2 vs. Air Force (1/20/05) Camie 24 Minutes ...... 27 vs. BYU (3/11/05)

getting to know ... oakeyoakey camie oakey F/C • 6-1 • Jr. • Flower Mound, Texas • Husband - Matt Oakey

• Best Academic Subject - English Fast Breaks: Had off-season shoulder sur- for a season-high. gery ... great rebounder ... physical player... • Siblings - Three brothers three-point range... good instincts. High School: Two-time team captain ... named fi rst-team all-district as a sophomore • Favorite Place to Hang Out - “In the moun- Coach Elliott Says: “Camie really did a su- ... team Defensive Player of the Year in 2001 tains with my husband.” ... named team MVP during her junior and se- perb job last year under the circumstances of • Place I’d Like to Visit - Africa her shoulder injury. She enters this sea- nior seasons ... 2002 District Offensive Player son with increased confi dence and of the Year ... named third-team all-area in • Can’t Miss TV - CSI experience, and can be a force for ’02 ... member of the 2002 Texas Junior us with her play this season” Olympic Team ... as a senior, averaged • Favorite Movies - Rocky I-V and The Count 13.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, of Monte Christo 2.0 steals and 1.5 assists per game 2004-05 (Sophomore): Played in • Favorite Musical Artist - Tim McGraw all 34 games, starting six ... aver- ... 2003 District Defensive Player of aged 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds the Year ... second-team all-region • Most Famous Person I’ve Ever Met - Karl per game ... reached double fi g- and all-area pick in ’03 ... McDon- Malone ures in last game of season vs. alds All-America nominee ... named Stanford ... grabbed a career-high fi rst-team all-Denton County and all- • Favorite Pro Sports Team - Dallas Mavericks Northeast Area ... holds the Marcus eight rebounds against BYU in the • Favorite Pro Athlete - Karl Malone MWC Tournament ... two of her four High career records for blocks and re- three-pointers were vs. BYU. bounds ... team won three consecu- • Most Prized Possession - My car tive district championships and made 2003-04 (Freshman): Saw the most four trips to state playoffs ... named • Favorite Food - Mexican action of any freshman, playing in to the all-tournament team at the 2003 AAU national qualifi er with the • Before Each Game - “I take a shower and 25 games ... scored 1.4 points and relax.” grabbed 1.2 rebounds per contest ... Texas Express 18 and under team. made every shot she took in her col- • Greatest Athletic Thrill - “Hearing our team legiate debut, going 1-of-1 from the fi eld Personal: Camie Oakey is the name announced on Selection Sunday.” and 4-of-4 from the line against South- daughter of Dave and Debbie Al- east Missouri State ... pulled down six len ... secondary education major ... • Superstition - “I always have to set my alarm on an odd number.” rebounds against Western Kentucky born April 4, 1985 in Salt Lake City.

oakey’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 03-04 25-0 156 14-32 .438 0-1 .000 7-12 .583 29 1.2 16-0 6 11 6 4 35 1.4 04-05 34-6 512 50-113 .442 4-15 .267 18-28 .643 79 2.3 60-3 18 38 10 17 122 3.6 Totals 59-6 668 64-145 .441 4-16 .250 25-40 .625 108 1.8 76-3 24 4 16 21 157 2.7

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hanchett’s career highs Points ...... 27 vs. Air Force (1/20/05) Rebounds .. 8 vs. Gonzaga (12/29/04) FGM ...... 10 vs. Air Force (1/20/05) FGA ...... 19 vs. Air Force (1/20/05) 3-FGM ...... N/A 3-FGA ...... 1, twice, most recent vs. BYU (3/11/05) FTM ...... 7 vs. Air Force (1/20/05) FTA ...... 8, twice, most recent vs. Air Force (1/20/05) Assists ...... 2 vs. Colorado State (2/26/05) Steals ...... 2, 4 times, most recent vs. Montana (1/4/05) Blocks ...... 4 vs. BYU (2/24/05) Deanne 23 Minutes ...... 36 vs. TCU (12/11/04)

getting to know ... hanchetthanchett deanne hanchett C • 6-3 • So. • Draper, Utah • Best Academic Subject - 2-D Studio

• Siblings - Nine siblings (six sisters and three Fast Breaks: Athletic ... jumps well ... good season-high eight boards at Gonzaga on Dec. brothers) skills ... hard worker. 29 ... scored 10 points in her fi rst collegiate game against No. 7 Stanford ... reached dou- • Favorite Place to Hang Out - At home Coach Elliott Says: “Deanne really looks ble-fi gure scoring in six games. good as she begins this season. Her knees • Place I’d Like to Visit - Australia High School: Named 5A MVP will always be an issue and will always force • Best Athletic Event I’ve Ever Attended her training to be amended. With some luck by Salt Lake Tribune and De- - “Our Iowa State game last year in the NCAA and good decisions, we can manage how seret News ... two-time all- Tournament.” she feels which will be the precursor to her state and all-region selec- ability to play hard and play well.” tion at Alta High ... led Utah • Can’t Miss TV - Real World 5A in scoring in 03-04 ... Salt • Favorite Movie - Moulin Rouge 2004-05 (Freshman): Started Lake Tribune player of the year 31 of team’s 34 games as ... averaged 18 points and 13 • Favorite Musical Artist - Ben Harper a true freshman ... saw ac- rebounds per game as a se- tion in all but one game ... nior ... led Alta to two region • Most Famous People I’ve Ever Met - Steve averaged 20.6 minutes championships and a state Young and Jennifer Azzi per contest ... ranked quarterfi nal. • Favorite Pro Athlete - Michael Jordan third on team in rebounding (4.1 P e r s o n a l : • Most Prized Possession - My family per game) and Deanne Hanchett fourth in scor- is the daughter • Greatest Athletic Thrill - “In 10th grade, I ing (6.7 points of Don Hanchett dunked a softball in our high school assembly. I per contest) ... and Janeen Best... was the only girl out of 10 guys. It was my fi rst born May 6, 1986 in time to dunk anything. Sadly, I still can’t dunk a fouled out of fi ve basketball.” games, tops on Syracuse, N.Y. ... art teaching team ... tallied 27 major ... comes from a family • Favorite Foods - Steak and Chinese food points on 10-of- of 10 children ... father played 19 shooting from basketball at BYU ... sister • Pets - Two guppies named Fanta and the fi eld vs. AFA on Susan played at Ricks and Sneaks; a cat named Jaida Jan. 20 ... grabbed a Western Colorado.

hanchett’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 04-05 33-31 679 87-210 .414 0-2 .000 46-79 .582 136 4.1 89-5 9 50 27 21 220 6.7 Totals 33-31 679 87-210 .414 0-2 .000 46-79 .582 136 4.1 89-5 9 50 27 21 220 6.7

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warner’s career highs Points ...... 12 vs. Michigan State (11/26/04) Rebounds .. 5 vs. New Mexico (1/22/05) FGM ...... 4 vs. Michigan State (11/26/04) FGA ...... 9 vs. New Mexico (2/13/05) 3-FGM ...... 2, 4 times, most recent vs. N.M. (2/13/05) 3-FGA ...... 4 vs. New Mexico (2/13/05) FTM ...... 4 vs. San Diego State (2/5/05) FTA ...... 4 vs. San Diego State (2/5/05) Assists ...... 2, 3 times, most recent vs. UNLV (2/3/05) Steals ...... 1, 7 times, most recent vs. BYU (3/11/05) Blocks ...... 1 vs. Air Force (3/9/05) Marie 33 Minutes ...... 22 vs. UNLV (2/3/05)

getting to know ... warnerwarner marie warner F • 5-11 • So. • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada • Best Academic Subject - Physical education

• Siblings - One brother (Michael, 17) Fast Breaks: Injured knee during MWC Tour- Michigan State on Nov. 26, her only double- nament, but has fully recovered ... strong ... fi gure scoring game of the season ... saw 20 • Favorite Place to Hang Out - Cafe Rio athletic ... can muscle inside ... will shoot the minutes of action or more three times. three ... fi nishes well. • Best Event I’ve Ever Attended - NCAA High School: Earned Most Valu- Tournament able Player honors at Westdale High Coach Elliott Says: “Marie is stronger, • Place I’d Like to Visit - New Zealand fi tter and better this year. I think she School as a senior and sophomore ... can make her mark this season. Having named a Hamilton city all-star four times • Can’t Miss TV - The OC to sit out with a knee injury at the end of from 2000-2004... helped lead Westdale to the season last year actually worked as four straight Hamilton city championships ... • Favorite Movie - Deliver Us From Eva motivation for her. ” led club team Hamilton Transway to provin- cial championships from 1995-2004 ... won • Favorite Musical Artist - Kanye West 2004-05 (Freshman): Played in 30 national championships with Hamilton • Most Famous Person I’ve Ever Met - Dono- games as a true freshman ... started Transway in 2001-02 and 2002-03. van McNabb the second collegiate game of her ca- reer ... averaged 2.6 points and 1.3 re- Personal: Marie Warner is the • Favorite Pro Sports Team - Toronto Raptors bounds per game ... made her fi rst fi ve daughter of Ian and Jackie War- • Most Prized Possession - Family pictures free throws, missed one, then hit nine ner ... born May 5, 1986 in straight to fi nish the season 14-of-15 Hamilton, Ontario ... busi- • Most Embarassing Moment - “Tripping over ... scored 12 points in a two-point ness administration major ... Jess’s foot during warm-up at the national loss to eventual national runner-up played rugby in high school. championship.”

• Before Each Game - “I take a nap.”

• Greatest Athletic Thrill - “Going to the NCAA Tournament.”

• Favorite Food - Salmon

• Pets - Cat named Simba

warner’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 04-05 30-1 298 25-73 .342 13-27 .481 14-15 .933 39 1.3 35-1 12 9 1 7 77 2.6 Totals 30-1 298 25-73 .342 13-27 .481 14-15 .933 39 1.3 35-1 12 9 1 7 77 2.6

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berg’s career highs Points ...... N/A Rebounds .. N/A FGM ...... N/A FGA ...... N/A 3-FGM ...... N/A 3-FGA ...... N/A FTM ...... N/A FTA ...... N/A Assists ...... N/A Steals ...... N/A Blocks ...... N/A Brittany 35 Minutes ...... 2, twice, most recent vs. Air Force (2/19/05)

getting to know ... bergberg brittany berg C • 6-3 • So. • Heber City, Utah • Siblings - Six siblings (four brothers, two sisters)

Fast Breaks: Good size... good feet... good satch High athlete of the year and most in- • Favorite Place to Hang Out - Parents’ house mid-range jumper ... high-low player. spirational athlete as a senior ... two-time all- on Sundays state selection in basketball and volleyball ... Coach Elliott Says: helped lead Wasatch to a state championship • Best Events I’ve Ever Attended - BYU-Utah “Brittany spent a year in 2002 ... team took fi fth place in the state football game or NCAA Tournament last season in 2004 ... led team to consecutive regional learning how different • Places I’d Like to Visit - Italy and England and diffi cult it is to com- championships in 2003 and 2004 ... also took pete at this level. Those part in track and fi eld. • Favorite Movie - 10 Things I Hate About You lessons can be hard, but Brittany has responded Personal: Brittany Berg is • Favorite Musical Artist - Alicia Keys very positively and contin- the daughter of Dale Ray and Julee Lyman Berg • Most Famous Person I’ve Ever Met - Sena- ued to work hard and with tor Orrin Hatch purpose.” ... born Sept. 17, 1985 in Heber City, Utah ... • Favorite Pro Sports Team - Denver Broncos 2004-05 (Freshman): Saw action in exercise and sports two games last season ... played in her science major ... • Most Prized Possession - “My 2005 Jeep fi rst collegiate game on Jan. 8 vs. North- youngest in a fam- Liberty.” ily of seven chil- ern Colorado ... also saw action at the • Most Embarassing Moment - “I fell once Air Force Academy on Feb. 19 ... saw dren ... has been when I was clogging.” two minutes of playing time in each of involved in basket- her appearances in 04-05. ball since she was • Before Each Game - “I shoot around, eat and six months old. then relax.” High School: Named Wa- • Greatest Athletic Thrill - Stopping a top player

• Favorite Food - Homemade pizza

• If I Could Play Another Sport at Utah - “I’d play volleyball. That is my next favorite sport.”

berg’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 04-05 2-0 4 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0.0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Totals 2-0 4 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0.0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

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perry’s career highs Points ...... 22 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) Rebounds .. 14 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) FGM ...... 8 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) FGA ...... 13 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) 3-FGM ...... 3 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) 3-FGA ...... 6 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) FTM ...... 3 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) FTA ...... 4 vs. Northern Colorado (1/8/05) Assists ...... 3, twice, most recent vs. N.M. (2/13/05) Steals ...... 3, 3 times, most recent vs. AFA (2/19/05) Blocks ...... 2, twice, most recent vs. UNLV (3/5/05) Jessica 45 Minutes ...... 35 vs. Wyoming (2/10/05)

getting to know ... perryperry jessica perry F • 6-3 • So. • Guelph, Ontario, Canada • Siblings - Brother (Mike, 21), sister (Jade, 14)

• Best Event I’ve Ever Attended - Raptors vs. Fast Breaks: Versatile ... inside-out player ... National Team: Played in seven games at the Bulls “Jordan, baby!” experienced ... spent last summer playing for FIBA Under-19 World Championships in Tu- Canada’s Junior National Team. nisia in the summer of 2005 ... averaged 2.9 • Place I’d Like to Visit - Greece points and 4.6 rebounds per game in Cana- Coach Elliott Says: “Jess may have crossed da’s ninth-place fi nish at U-19 Worlds. • Can’t Miss TV - CSI: Las Vegas the threshold to big-time competition. Her • Favorite Movie - Fist of Legend, starring Jet commitment to making the team and her ex- High School: Earned District 10 all-star hon- Li perience playing in the Junior World Champi- ors for four consecutive seasons at St. James onships in Tunisia was an important statement High School ... named District 10 Most Valu- • Favorite Musical Artist - Kanye West for her to make about what she wants from able Player ... selected to all-star teams at St. playing in the next few years.” Mary’s and St. Thomas More tournaments ... • Most Famous Person I’ve Ever Met - Steve Nash helped lead St. James to a third-place fi n- 04-05 (Freshman): Saw action in 29 ish at the Ontario provincial champion- • Favorite Pro Sports Team - Toronto Raptors games, starting 23 as a true fresh- ships ... also took part in volleyball and man ... averaged 5.5 points and 3.9 track and fi eld. • Most Embarassing Moment - “My airball rebounds per game ... had a layup against New Mexico.” breakout game against North- Personal: Jessica Perry is the • Most Prized Possession - My shoes ern Colorado, establishing daughter of Jeff and Lor- season-highs for scoring, nalee Perry ... born • Greatest Athletic Thrill - Going to the NCAA rebounding, FGs and FTs March 19, 1986 in Tournament ... was in the starting line- Guelph, Ontario up for her fi rst collegiate ... exercise and • Favorite Food - Cafe Rio’s Mexican food game against Stanford sports science • If I Could Play Another Sport at Utah - “I’d on Nov. 19 ... played a major ... started play football.” season-high 35 minutes playing bas- in double overtime ketball in the • Before Each Game - “I listen to music.” win at Wyoming sixth grade on Feb. 10 ... on the advice • Superstitions - “I create my own destiny.” scored in double fi g- of a stranger, who com- ures four times. mented on her height.

perry’s career totals GP- FG- 3FG- FT- Yr. GS Min FGA Pct. 3FGA Pct FTA Pct. Reb. Avg. PF-D A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 04-05 29-23 613 68-157 .433 11-37 .297 12-20 .600 112 3.9 55-2 21 38 9 30 159 5.5 Totals 29-23 613 68-157 .433 11-37 .297 12-20 .600 112 3.9 55-2 21 38 9 30 159 5.5

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leyball in 2004 and was the Class 3A MVP ... also earned all-state honors in softball.

Personal: Morgan Warburton is the daughter of John and Stacy Warburton ... born April 27, 1987 in Price, Utah ... mother and father both played basketball at Snow College ... sis- ter Cassie is a senior on the Southern Utah women’s basketball team and sister Chelsey is a junior on the Weber State squad. Morgan 15 getting to know ... warburtonwarburton morgan warburton • Siblings - Three sisters, two brothers

G • 5-9 • Fr. • Price, Utah • Can’t Miss TV - Family Guy

• Favorite Movie - Dumb and Dumber Fast Breaks: Complete package ... can han- and play freely, with little to no pressure.” dle, pass and shoot well ... performs well in • Favorite Pro Athlete - John Stockton pressure situations. High School: Earned all-state and all-region honors in basketball, volleyball and softball • Most Prized Possession - My family Coach Elliott Says: “I believe Morgan to be during her high school career ... led Carbon as talented a guard as we have had. Having High to state championship in 2005 ... paced • Pets - Dogs: Jake, Koda; Bird: Cosmo said that, she is also what every player is to team in scoring for three seasons ... was named Class 3A MVP in 2005 ... led her team • Greatest Athletic Thrill - Winning 3A State begin with; young and with much to learn. I Championship in 2005 hope to give her the confi dence to play hard to a Utah Class 3A state championship in vol-

Personal: Sasha McKinnon (given fi rst name Natasha) is the daughter of John and Cindy McKinnon ... born February 7, 1987 in Langle, B.C. ... education major ... missed FIBA Un- der-19 World Championships due to a bout with mononucleosis in the summer of 2005 ... was told by a club team coach in seventh grade that she would quit before she was ever a ball-player.

Sasha 20 getting to know ... sasha mckinnon mckinnonmckinnon • Siblings - Two older sisters • Can’t Miss TV - The OC, Laguna Beach G • 6-0 • Fr. • Langley, B.C., Canada • Favorite Movie - Love & Basketball Fast Breaks: Good three-point shooter ... te- three and will commit to defend.” • Favorite Pro Athlete - Steve Nash nacious defender ... experienced player, hav- High School: Named British Columbia’s ing spent time on Canada’s Junior National • Most Prized Possession - “My blankee” Team. Player of the Year in girls’ basketball ... also named B.C. Athlete of the Year ... fi rst-team • Pre-game ritual - Eating pasta Coach Elliott Says: “Sasha is in great shape all-star at provincial tournament in 2004 and and has extremely solid skills. Very honestly, 2005 ... averaged 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 • Greatest Athletic Thrill - Qualifying for Worlds with Junior National Team in 2004 she has been our biggest surprise. I love her assists per game for Brookswood Secondary intensity and drive. She can knock down the last season.

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and 8 rebounds over her past two seasons ... played club basketball for the Utah Sky ... also won a state championship in volleyball.

Personal: Joh-Teena Filipe is the daughter of John and Tino Filipe ... born April 10, 1987 in Salt Lake City ... father serves as a body guard for the LDS Church President ... her name comes from a mix of her father’s and mother’s names. Joh-Teena 32 getting to know ... joh-teena filipe

filipefilipe • Siblings - Comes from family of four children

F • 6-1 • Fr. • Salt Lake City, Utah • Can’t Miss TV - Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

• Favorite Movie - Love & Basketball Fast Breaks: Strong, powerful, athletic ... ver- competition.” satile, inside-out player ... quick and creative • Favorite Pro Athlete - Magic Johnson on the court. High School: Named Gatorade Player of the Year in 2005 ... earned fi rst-team all-state • Most Prized Possession - My family Coach Elliott Says: “Joh-Teena will re- accolades in basketball and volleyball ... re- ally be a force. She is a great package of a gion MVP ... also earned all-region honors in • Craziest Thing You’ve Ever Done - “Jumped off a waterfall in Samoa.” guard’s skill with a forward’s power. She has track and fi eld ... led Skyline High School to a a strength component to her game that will re- runner-up fi nish in Class 5A State Basketball • Place You’d Like to Visit - Jamaica ally aid us in playing at the highest levels of Tournament ... averaged more than 10 points

Avalanche club team.

Personal: Lydia Whitehead is the daughter of Milo and Lynette Whitehead ... born October 26, 1986 in Salt Lake City ... comes from a family of four children (she’s the youngest) ... sister Evalyn plays volleyball at the University of Montana ... ranked No. 52 out of more than 90,000 high school students in a nationwide fi tness competition during her senior year. Lydia 53 getting to know ... whiteheadwhitehead lydia whitehead • Siblings - Comes from family of four children

C • 6-4 • Fr. • Hyrum, Utah • Favorite Place to Hang Out - “Where there is a couch” Fast Breaks: Runs fl oor well ... good size and That can put a lot of pressure on an opponent. • Favorite Movie - Finding Nemo agility ... strong post presence ... tremendous She just gets better every day.” upside. • Favorite Musical Artist - Celine Dion High School: Named team MVP at Mountain Coach Elliott Says: “Lydia is a coach’s Crest High School last season ... earned Val- • Greatest Athletic Thrill - Making a last- dream. I have never had a post player who ley Player of the Year honors last season ... second shot drills harder or wants to improve more. For was a second-team all-state selection in 2005 • Place You’d Like to Visit - Fiji that matter, I have not had a post willing to run ... was also a second-team all-stater in volley- to the rim on every possession as she does. ball last year ... played AAU ball for the Utah

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