INDIANAPOLIS –The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and State Farm® announced today the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team. The 10-member team was decided from a group of 40 finalists by the selection committee at an in-person meeting held during the 2011 WBCA National Convention.
The members of the 2011 NCAA Division I State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team are as follows:
| Name | Institution |
Year
|
Pos.
|
Height
|
|
| Danielle Adams | Texas A&M University |
Sr.
|
F-C
|
6-1
|
|
| Skylar Diggins | University of Notre Dame |
So.
|
G
|
5-9
|
|
| Brittney Griner | Baylor University |
So.
|
C
|
6-8
|
|
| Amber Harris | Xavier University |
RS-Sr.
|
F
|
6-5
|
|
| Shenise Johnson | University of Miami |
Jr.
|
G
|
5-11
|
|
| Jantel Lavender | Ohio State University |
Sr.
|
C
|
6-4
|
|
| Maya Moore | University of Connecticut |
Sr.
|
F
|
6-0
|
|
| Nneka Ogwumike | Stanford University |
Jr.
|
C
|
6-2
|
|
| Shekinna Stricklen | University of Tennessee |
Jr.
|
F
|
6-2
|
|
| Courtney Vandersloot | Gonzaga University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-8
|
“The coaches who were selected by their peers to choose this year’s State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team debated for one-and-a-half days, which is the longest deliberation I can recall in my 15 years with this organization,” said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. “Their commitment and hard work is a testament to the forethought, conscientiousness and professionalism of the committee. Because of their effort I know, without a doubt, that these 10 players are the best in women’s basketball for 2011 and are truly deserving of this great honor.
“The committee’s job isn’t getting any easier,” Bass continued. “And that is a good thing because it means the number of truly outstanding players they must consider each year is increasing. It speaks volumes about where our sport is and where it’s going.”
“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 I:
| Name | Institution |
Year
|
Pos.
|
Height
|
|
| Kachine Alexander | University of Iowa |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-9
|
|
| LaSondra Barrett | Louisiana State University |
Jr.
|
F
|
6-2
|
|
| Kelsey Bolte | Iowa State University |
Sr.
|
G
|
6-1
|
|
| Cierra Bravard | Florida State University |
Jr.
|
F
|
6-4
|
|
| Victoria Dunlap | University of Kentucky |
Sr.
|
F
|
6-2
|
|
| Dawn Evans | James Madison University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-7
|
|
| Keisha Hampton | DePaul University |
Jr.
|
F
|
6-2
|
|
| Tiffany Hayes | University of Connecticut |
Jr.
|
G
|
5-10
|
|
| Celeste Hoewisch | University of Wisconsin, Green Bay |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-7
|
|
| Adrienne Johnson | Louisiana Tech University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6-1
|
|
| Glory Johnson | University of Tennessee |
Jr.
|
F
|
6-3
|
|
| Kalisha Keane | Michigan State University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6-1
|
|
| Alex Montgomery | Georgia Institute of Technology |
Sr.
|
G-F
|
6-1
|
|
| Natalie Novosel | University of Notre Dame |
Jr.
|
G
|
5-11
|
|
| Kayla Pedersen | Stanford University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6-4
|
|
| Devereaux Peters | University of Notre Dame |
Sr.
|
F
|
6-2
|
|
| Porsha Phillips | University of Georgia |
Sr.
|
F
|
6-2
|
|
| Ta'Shia Phillips | Xavier University |
Sr.
|
C
|
6-6
|
|
| Jeanette Pohlen | Stanford University |
Sr.
|
G
|
6-0
|
|
| Lauren Prochaska | Bowling Green State University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-11
|
|
| Samantha Quigley | DePaul University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-5
|
|
| Elizabeth Repella | West Virginia University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-11
|
|
| Angel Robinson | Marquette University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-8
|
|
| Danielle Robinson | University of Oklahoma |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-9
|
|
| Sugar Rodgers | Georgetown University |
So.
|
G
|
5-11
|
|
| Odyssey Sims | Baylor University |
Fr.
|
G
|
5-9
|
|
| Carolyn Swords | Boston College |
Sr.
|
C
|
6-6
|
|
| Jasmine Thomas | Duke University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5-9
|
|
| Tyra White | Texas A&M University |
Jr.
|
G
|
6-0
|
|
| Riquna Williams | University of Miami |
Jr.
|
G
|
5-6
|
About State Farm®:
State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. Our 17,800 agents and more than 66,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 79 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 34 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com® or in Canada statefarm.ca®.
About the WBCA:
Founded in 1981, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association 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.
