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ATLANTA-The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and State Farm have announced the 2008 NCAA, Division II State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team. This year’s team marks the first State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team, as Eastman Kodak held the previous sponsorship for 25 years. Selection committees in each of the eight WBCA geographical regions select ten of the top women’s basketball players in the nation to be honored.
The members of the 2008 NCAA, Division II State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team are as follows:
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Name |
Institution |
Cl. |
Pos. |
Ht. |
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Lauren Beckley |
Shippensburg |
So. |
F |
5-11 |
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Katie Cezat |
Hillsdale |
Jr. |
F |
6-0 |
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Jeana Hoffman |
South Dakota |
Sr. |
G |
5-7 |
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Kierah Kimbrough |
North Dakota |
Jr. |
F |
6-0 |
|
Johannah Leedham |
Franklin Pierce |
So. |
F |
5-11 |
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Kate Lynch |
Southern Connecticut State |
Sr. |
F |
5-10 |
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Jennifer Rushing |
Delta State |
Sr. |
G |
5-8 |
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Michelle Stueve |
Emporia State |
Sr. |
F |
6-2 |
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Jahzinga Tracey |
Indiana (Pa.) |
Jr. |
G |
6-1 |
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Celeste Trahan |
Elizabeth City State |
Sr. |
C |
6-2 |
“It is a very difficult job to choose just 10 players from hundreds as the best in Division II, but these 10 student-athletes are definitely it,” said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. “Each one has had an amazing season and they are all truly deserving of this honor.”
“State Farm is truly honored to recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their wonderful and amazing achievements,” said Mark Gibson, assistant vice president of advertising for State Farm. “The State Farm Coaches All-America Team represents true excellence in the sport of women’s basketball and we are extremely proud to be associated with these remarkable student-athletes.”
The following have been recognized as State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team Honorable Mentions for NCAA Division II:
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Name |
Institution |
Cl. |
Pos. |
Ht. |
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Nikki Anthony |
Anderson |
Sr. |
C |
6-2 |
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Anna Atkinson |
Wingate |
Jr. |
G |
5-6 |
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Amanda Behnke |
Concordia (Minn.) |
Sr. |
C |
6-2 |
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Emily Brister |
West Texas A&M |
Jr. |
G |
5-9 |
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Molly Carter |
Drury |
Sr. |
G |
5-6 |
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Beth Christensen |
Seattle Pacific |
Sr. |
G |
5-5 |
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Rachel Folcik |
Ferris State |
Sr. |
F/C |
6-1 |
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Tiara Good |
Lander |
Sr. |
G |
5-10 |
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Amanda Grappe |
Arkansas Tech |
Jr. |
F |
6-0 |
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Angela Healy |
Northern Kentucky |
Sr. |
C |
6-1 |
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Jackie Hollands |
Seattle Pacific |
Sr. |
G |
5-9 |
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Britney Jordan |
Texas A&M-Commerce |
Jr. |
G |
5-8 |
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Rebecca Kielpinski |
Alaska-Anchorage |
Jr. |
C |
6-2 |
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Ashley Langen |
North Dakota |
Sr. |
C |
6-2 |
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Katie LaViolette |
Concordia (Minn.) |
Sr. |
G |
5-9 |
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Syretha Marble |
North Georgia |
Jr. |
G/F |
5-9 |
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Lakeisha Monroe |
Mount Olive |
Sr. |
G |
5-5 |
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Stephany Neptune |
Tusculum |
So. |
F |
5-9 |
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Carley Peterson |
Valdosta State |
Sr. |
G |
5-9 |
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Bethany Plasski |
Assumption |
Jr. |
G |
5-6 |
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Amber Shelton |
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville |
Sr. |
F |
5-10 |
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Kelsey Simonds |
Stonehill |
Jr. |
C |
6-3 |
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Erika Souza |
Southwest Baptist |
Sr. |
G |
5-6 |
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Audriana Spencer |
Chico State |
Sr. |
G |
5-9 |
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Corkey Stiger |
Washburn |
Sr. |
G |
5-9 |
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Erika Stupinski |
Stonehill |
Sr. |
G |
5-9 |
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Sarah Van Horn |
West Virginia Wesleyan |
Jr. |
F |
5-11 |
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Sheena Walton |
Tampa |
Sr. |
C |
6-1 |
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Ashton Washington |
West Alabama |
Sr. |
F |
6-0 |
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Vanessa Wilt |
Cal State-San Bernardino |
Sr. |
C |
6-1 |
About State Farm
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About the WBCA
Founded in 1981, the WBCA promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. For additional information about the WBCA, please visit wbca.org.
(Source WBCA)
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