Women’s Basketball Columns
Loyalty never an issue with Delle Donne and Hulls
Delaware All-American Elena Delle Donne considered leaving her home state for the bright lights of a much bigger women’s college basketball stage. Indiana guard Jordan Hulls committed to his hometown team in the midst of a monumental rebuilding period.
Delle Donne signed with Connecticut out of high school, but after two days on campus, she longed to be closer to her family, including a sister with whom she shares an unbreakable bond. The easy choice would have been for her to remain…
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Princeton chose Edwards for a reason
Lauren Edwards is a basketball player at Princeton and a candidate for the 2012 Lowe’s Senior Class Award. If you are on this list of 30 finalists, you project the 4 Cs that are by definition, the criteria. Given Lauren’s exemplary background and service over her four years at Princeton, it’s difficult to choose just one of the 4 Cs – character, class, community or competition – because she excels in each category.
Princeton chose Lauren and she chose them right back.
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Fredette, Moore accomplish what few others can because they were seniors
Maya Moore led Connecticut to 150 victories and two NCAA women’s basketball championships. Jimmer Fredette led Brigham Young to 114 victories, four NCAA bids and the school’s first Sweet 16 appearance in 30 years.
Two players, 264 victories.
When it comes to intercollegiate competition, only seniors have a chance to pile up numbers like those. And few who have the chance are able to achieve such a level of team success, but when they do, other accolades aren’t far behind.
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Character counts in the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award
Every year there are countless awards recognizing outstanding achievement on the playing field, as well as in the classroom. And while those are two very important aspects of being a student-athlete, they do not tell the whole story. One of the things I love about the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award is that it not only takes into account what a person does, it also considers who they are. Character is one of the four Cs of excellence considered by the award and in my experience it…
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Danielle Robinson’s stats just a small part of her contribution to her university
Danielle Robinson exudes joy. Whether she is delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors in and around Norman, Oklahoma, finishing an exciting play through the lane on the basketball court or ministering to orphans in Haiti, Danielle flashes that effervescent smile and invites those around her to feel her passion and joy for life.
She gives much of the credit to her mom. “My mom is my best friend and I trust her word. She’s a great woman of faith and she has inspired me. …
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Erin Anthony set to put her education to good use after graduating from Army
Senior center Erin Anthony is a CoSIDA Academic All-American at Army. She carries the dual title of captain of the basketball team and cadet-level captain at West Point. The two-time Patriot League Scholar Athlete of the Year grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania – famous for its steel and concrete industry.
“Concrete” describes Erin at the core of her value system and her rebounding efforts in the lane are as strong as “steel.” Of the seven Army values,…
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Butler, Griffin find homes away from home during standout basketball careers
Da’Sean Butler left his home in New Jersey to become a West Virginia Mountaineer. Kelsey Griffin journeyed far from Alaska when she decided to attend Nebraska. They both found perfect locations to excel as basketball players and to continue their educations, but they really found much more than that.
Griffin and Butler found new places to call home.
Put together all the pieces and it’s easy to understand why Butler and Griffin were voted the men’s and women’s basketball winners…
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Nebraska’s Kelsey Griffin making a statement on and off the court
Kelsey Griffin’s versatility on the basketball floor defies a position. The 6-2 senior for the University of Nebraska just plays. . . all facets of the game. Kelsey’s an All-American candidate for the top-10 ranked Huskers, which has emerged as one of the best teams and best stories in all of college basketball this season. Kelsey is a “sure thing,” playing the game she loves and a “can’t miss” when it comes to the future.
It’s hard to predict championship…
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Balancing the 4 C’s
When the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award was created in the 2001-02 season, it was more suited for collegiate men’s basketball than women’s basketball.
Male players were leaving schools at a growing rate to pursue their NBA dream and the envisioned windfall of dollars that come with signing pro contracts.
The women, on the other hand, had no reason to depart before receiving their diplomas. In fact, it was the diplomas themselves that were their real pro contracts despite the…
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The Extraordinary Senior Leader
Four years later. For some, like it was for me, five and feeling ancient, even though at times, still just a baby. You’re a senior in college, and a great one at that. Why are you great? You’re great because you’ve got that special something. You’ve become the one that others looks up to when they need guidance, and the one they look down on when things don’t go as planned. You’ve earned that responsibility. Get used to it—you should have… Continue Reading
