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ATLANTA – The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and State Farm announced the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team. The 10-member team was selected by an online vote of the selection committee. The committee is comprised of one representative from each of the eight geographical regions and a chairperson.
The members of the 2009 NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team are as follows:
|
Name |
Institution |
Year |
Pos. |
Height |
|
Emily Brister |
West Texas A&M |
Sr. |
G |
5'9 |
|
Katie Cezat |
Hillsdale |
Sr. |
F |
6'0 |
|
Ida Edwards |
Emporia State |
Sr. |
F |
6'0 |
|
Amanda Grappe |
Arkansas Tech |
Sr. |
F |
6'0 |
|
Jahzinga Tracey |
Indiana (Pa.) |
Sr. |
F |
6'1 |
|
Rebecca Kielpinski |
Alaska-Anchorage |
Sr. |
C |
6'2 |
|
Johannah Leedham |
Franklin Pierce |
Jr. |
G |
5'11 |
|
Jessie Slack |
Northern Kentucky |
Sr. |
G |
5'10 |
|
Phebe Smith |
Columbus State |
Jr. |
F |
6'0 |
|
Brooque Williams |
California (Pa.) |
Jr. |
G |
5'8 |
“It is never an easy task to select just 10 players from hundreds as the best in Division II, but this group of 10 student-athletes made the job much easier,” said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. “Each one of these student-athletes has distinguished themselves above the rest, and we would like to honor them for their hard work.”
“State Farm is truly honored to recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their wonderful achievements, their dedication to the game of basketball and their commitment to their communities, said Pam El, Marketing Vice President 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:
|
Name |
Institution |
Year |
Pos. |
Height |
|
Anna Atkinson |
Wingate. |
Sr. |
G |
5'6 |
|
Lizzie Brenner |
Central Oklahoma |
Sr. |
F |
5'10 |
|
Janice Bright |
Washburn |
Sr. |
G |
5'9 |
|
Alira Carpenter |
Montana State-Billings |
Sr. |
G |
5'8 |
|
Catherine Carr |
Holy Family |
Soph. |
F |
5'11 |
|
Reyana Colson |
Cal Poly-Pomona |
Soph. |
G |
5'6 |
|
Sarita Cooper |
Delta State |
Soph. |
G |
5'6 |
|
Dominic Cranford |
West Georgia |
Sr. |
G |
5'7 |
|
Katie Franci |
Humboldt State |
Sr. |
F |
5'9 |
|
Kristina Freeman |
Gannon |
Jr. |
G |
5'9 |
|
Natalie Gamez |
St. Mary's |
Sr. |
G |
5'8 |
|
Jasmine Gunn |
Tusculum |
Soph. |
PG |
5'0 |
|
Ashley Huff |
West Georgia |
Sr. |
F |
6'1 |
|
Heather Johnson |
Minnesota State-Mankato |
Sr. |
G |
5'8 |
|
Britney Jordan |
Texas A&M-Commerce |
Sr. |
G |
5'8 |
|
Jessica Keller |
Quincy |
Sr. |
G |
5'9 |
|
Jade Meads |
Nebraska - Kearney |
Sr. |
G |
5'9 |
|
Kristy McLean |
Bentley |
Sr. |
G |
5'10 |
|
Joanne Noreen |
Minnesota State-Mankato |
Sr. |
G |
5'8 |
|
Michelle Osier |
Cal-San Diego |
Sr. |
F |
6'1 |
|
Kevina Ransom |
Francis Marion |
Sr. |
G |
5'5 |
|
Lauren Revesz |
St. Rose |
Sr. |
C |
6'1 |
|
Stephanie Sarosi |
Nova Southeastern |
Jr. |
C |
6'5 |
|
Kelsey Simonds |
Stonehill |
Jr. |
C |
6'3 |
|
Shannon Singleton-Bates |
Francis Marion |
Soph. |
F |
5'10 |
|
Kayla Smith |
California (Pa.) |
Soph. |
F |
5'11 |
|
Megan Starnes |
Northwood |
Sr. |
F |
5'10 |
|
Katie Tacheny |
St. Cloud State |
Sr. |
G |
5'8 |
|
Paulina Tuell |
Regis |
Sr. |
C |
5'10 |
|
Jihan Williams |
Charleston |
Sr. |
C |
5'11 |
|
Katie Wysocky |
Michigan Tech |
Jr. |
F |
6'0 |
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 in all of its aspects as a sport for women and girls. For more information about the WBCA, please visit wbca.org. | 
