Press Release :: Women's Basketball Coaches Association

ATLANTA - The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and State Farm announced today the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III 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 10 of the top women’s basketball players in the nation to be honored. 

The members of the 2008 NCAA Division III State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team are as follows:

“The WBCA is pleased to announce the 2008 State Farm Coaches’ NCAA Division III All-America Team,” said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. “These 10 student-athletes have each had such successful careers, in particular this season, making each worthy of being a member on the NCAA Division III State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team.”

“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 III:

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.