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Western Carolina University
Catamounts = FUN!
SENIORS
#21Forward • 6-0 • SeniorStone Mountain, Ga.Paideia
Alex Abraham
Up Close WithAlex Abraham
Purple or Gold?
Favorite memory playing basketball?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Most hilarious teammate?
Favorite place on campus and why?
Why Western Carolina? The people and the sense of community.
Our locker room - a lot of good memories happen in there.
Hana Haden
Roosters
Song on your ipod your teammates would be surprised you listen to?
Purple
Graduation by Vitamin C that I have had since middle school.
Playing in the 17U AAU National Championship Game.
Done with Grad School and having a job I enjoy waking up to do everyday
2012-13 Highlights• Played in 25 games and started 24• Averaged 3.4 points per game shooting 33.6 percent from the field ... Scored in double figures once • Led the team in rebounds twice.
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#3Guard • 5-4 • SeniorSpringfield, Mo. Oak Hill Academy /Mineral Area Junior College
Hana Haden
Up Close WithHana Haden
Purple or gold?
Song on your ipod your teammates would be surprised you listen to?Favorite memory playing basketball?
Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Most hilarious teammate?
Why Western Carolina? The Team
Bri-J or Bri and EJ
Chick-Fil-A
Somewhere coaching in six inch heels
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Purple clothes, gold jewelry
Hot Mess Express
None- It’s all T.I. and they fully expect that.
Winning the KTXR Tournament in high school.
2012-13 Highlights• Played in 28 games and started 18• Ranked second on the team in assists with 25 leading the team in assists in six games• Scored a game-high nine points against Wofford (01/05/13)• Had 11 steals on the season
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#33Guard/Forward 5-9 • SeniorDurham, N.C.Jordan HS
Kristen Lyon
Up Close WithKristen Lyon
Purple or gold?
Name a book or movie that had a big affect on your life?
Favorite food place/best meal of the day?
Favorite memory playing basketball?
Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Most hilarious teammate?
Favorite place in campus and why?
My room, I can create whatever atmosphere I want
Hana Haden
Married and having my own counseling business
Scoring my 1,000th point in high school
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Purple
Pushing through the pain
The Passion of the Christ
McAlisters
2012-13 Highlights• Played in 28 games• Scored a career-best 13 points against Elon (02/04/13)• Scored in double figures twice• The 113 points were a season-best in her career
LINK TO FULL BIO AND CAREER STATS
#34Forward • 6-0 • SeniorHenderson, N.C.Southern Vance HS
Shauna Terry
Up Close WithShauna Terry
Purple or gold?
Nickname and why?
Song on your ipod your team-mates would be surprised you listen to?Favorite memory playing basketball?
Favorite place on campus and why?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Why Western Carolina? The scenery and my team!
Chick-Fil-A
The fountain area, I like to meet new people
Tripping over the line at GSU and falling flat on my face
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Purple
True Life: I Speak Shabonics (It’s Shauna)
Shaq (its a long story)
What Hurts the Most by Rascal Flatts
2012-13 Highlights• Played in 29 games and started 13• Led the team with 39 blocks averaging 1.3 blocks per game which ranked her sixth in the Southern Conference• Has 106 blocks in her career ranking her third in the Western Carolina record books, needing 25 blocks to break the career record of 130• Led the team in rebounds 18 times and twice had double figure rebounding performances including a career-high 13 rebounds against UNCG (12/01/12)
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#23Guard • 5-7 • SeniorRaleigh, N.C.Wake Forest Rolesville HS
Rena Wakama
Up Close WithRena Wakama
Purple or Gold?
Nickname?
Name a book or movie that had a big affect on you?
Favorite memory playing basketball?
Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Most hilarious teammate?
Favorite quote from your Head Coach Karen Middleton?
Hold yourself accountable
Erika Joseph
Married with kids; possibly coaching
Winning MVP of the conference my senior year in high school
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Purple
True Life: I’m weird
Re and Stinky
Love and Basketball
2011-12 Highlights• Played in 28 games and started 11• Ranked second on the team in points averaging 6.6 points per game and second on the team in total points with 184• Ranked third on the team in three pointers with 18
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JUNIORS
#32Guard/Forward • 6-1 • JuniorKingsport, Tenn.Sullivan South HS
Makensey Campbell
Up Close WithMakensey Campbell
Purple of gold?
Name book or movie that had a big affect on your life?
Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Most hilarious teammate?
Favorite quote from Head Coach Karen Middleton?
Favorite memory playing basketball?
Why Western Carolina? The team felt like a family
Winning the 1st round of the SoCon tournament freshman year
“Winnable. Doable. Gettable”
They’re all hilarious. It just depends on the day.
Nickname and why?
Purple
Mak just because its shorter than Makensey
Reach for the Summitt
Owning a dental practice in East Tennessee
2012-13 Highlights• Named Southern Conference Student Athlete of the Week• Played in 30 games and started three• Shot 31.4 percent from the field and averaged 2.4 rebounds per game• Scored in double figures four times and led the team in scoring four times
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#20Guard • 5-8 • JuniorCharlotte, N.C.Charlotte Catholic HS
Ali Lane
Up Close WithAli Lane
Purple or Gold?
Song on your iPod your team-mates would be shocked you listen to?Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Most hilarious teammate?
Favorite memory playing basketball?
Favorite place on campus?
Why Western Carolina? The atmosphere and scenic mountain views
Roosters
My whole junior year of high school
Erika Joseph
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Purple
Life at the Nike Store
Midnight train to Georgia by Gladys Knight
Hopefully coaching somewhere, mar-ried with kids and living the dream
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2012-13 Highlights• Played in 30 games and started 29• Averaged 4.9 points per game and shot 26.8 percent from the field• Led the team in assists with 48• Ranked second on the team in steals with 35
#14Guard • 5-9 • JuniorMax Meadows, Va.Fort Chiswell HS
Nancy Thacker
2012-13 Highlights• Played in 13 games• Averaged 1.8 points per game and shot 29.2 percent from the field
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Up Close WithNancy Thacker
Purple or gold?
Nickname and why?
Name a book or movie that has had a big affect on your life?
Favorite memory playing basketball
Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Why Western Carolina ? It’s beautiful in the Whee and my teammates are family
Starbucks
Have a family and a steady job in Family Therapy
The last AAU tournament win
If they did a reailty series on your life what would it be called?
Purple
Eat, Sleep, Repeat
Nance - it’s one syllable short of Nancy
Amelie
#24Guard • 5-8 • JuniorGastonia, N.C.Louisburg Community College
Justin Taylor
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Up Close WithJustin Taylor
Purple of Gold
Nickname and why?
Most hilarious teammate?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Favorite memory playing basketball?
Name a book or movie that had a big affect on your life?
Song on your ipod your team-mates would be surprised you listen to?
Read all about it by Emeli Sande
The One That Got Away
Scoring 47 points in a game
Panda Express
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Gold
The Life of a Stuggler, Story of Success
JT because it’s my intials
Erika Joseph
SOPHOMORES
#35
Lindsey Burleson
Center/Forward • 6-2 • SophomoreAlbermarle, N.C.North Stanley HS
2012-13 Highlights• Played in six games• Scored first points of her career against Chattanooga (02/23/13) and also recorded two blocks
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Up Close WithLindsey Burleson
Purple or Gold?
Nickname and why?
Name or book or movie that had a big affect on your life?
Favorite place on campus and why?
Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Why Western Carolina? Just feels like Family!
Starbucks
Graduated from Medical School!
The arch under Blue Ridge because it’s so beautiful
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Gold
I’m a Baby Dinosaur
“LB” because I didn’t want to be “EY”
Harry Potter Book Series
#25Forward • 6-0 • SophomoreLilburn, Ga. Parkview HS
Erika Joseph
Up Close WithErika Joseph
Purple or gold?
Nickname and why?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Most hilarious teammate?
Why Western Carolina?
Song on your ipod your teammates would be surprised you listen to?
Name or book or movie that had a big affect on your life?
The book: Some Friend - it taught me that people come from all walks of life, yet you can still be their friend
“Ice Cream Truck Melody” It re-minds me of summer
It’s a family atmosphere here. We are one big family!
Rena Wakama
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Purple
Day to Day with EJ
EJ because it’s catchy
McAllisters
LINK TO FULL BIO AND CAREER STATS
2012-13 Highlights• Featured in the 2013 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship program• Played in 30 games• Pulled down 85 rebounds• Scored in double figures twice including a career-high 16 points against Davidson (03/04/13)
#15Guard • 5-7 • SophomoreFranklin, N.C.Franklin HS
Lindsay Simpson
Up Close WithLindsay Simpson
Purple or gold?
Name a book or movie that had a big affect on you?
Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Most hilarious teammate?
Favorite place on campus and why?
Favorite quote from Head Coach Karen Middleton?
The harder you work, the more good things will come to you.
The Ramsey center because I get to play basketball anytime I want.
Erika Joseph
Subway
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Purple
The basketball life
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Playing professionally and later owning my own business
LINK TO FULL BIO AND CAREER STATS
2012-13 Highlights• Named to the 2013 Southern Conference All-Freshmen Team • Led the team in scoring averaging 7.4 points per game scoring a team best 223 points and shooting 33.6 percent from the field• Paced the team in three-pointers hitting 35 for the season for a team-best 31.3 percent from the field• Played in 30 games and started 13• Led the team in scoring six times ... Scored in double figures nine times• Clocked in a career-best 25 points against Furman (01/23/13) ... The 25 points scored by Simpson was the most points scored by a women’s basketball since 2009.
FRESHMEN
LINK TO FULL BIO AND CAREER STATS
#5Forward • 6-2 • FreshmanAtlanta, Ga.Southwest Atlanta Christian Academcy
Alexis Carter LINK TO FULL BIO AND CAREER STATS
Up Close WithAlexis Carter
Purple or gold?
Name a book or movie that had a big affect on your life?
Favorite memory playing basketball?
Where you see yourself in 10 years?
Favorite place to eat on campus?
Favorite place on campus and why?
Favorite quote from Head Coach Karen Middleton?
It’s doable
Freshens they have so much ice cream.
Subway
Manager of a computer company
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Gold
Life of Lex
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
My Championship Game 2012-2013’ I had 25 points
LINK TO FULL BIO AND CAREER STATS
#44Forward • 6-3 • R-FreshmanGastonia, N.C.Southlake Christian Academy
Brianne Mack
Up Close WithBrianne Mack
Purple or gold?
Name a book or movie that had a big affect on your life?
Favorite class at WCU?
Favorite place to eat in campus?
Most hilarious teammate?
Song on your ipod your team-mates would be surprised you listen to?
Favorite quote from Head Coach Karen Middleton?
Let’s go baseline
Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
Erika Joseph
Starbucks
If they did a reality series on your life what would it be called?
Purple
“Bargains with Bri” or “The life of an Invisible Child”
The Great Gatsby
Human Biology
Karen MiddletonHead Coach
Fifth Season at Western Carolina
Middleton NotesEducation: South Carolina, 1991, BA Elementary Education/1993, MA Physical EductionCoaching Experience• South Carolina, Volunteer Assistant Coach (1991-92)• South Carolina, Assistant Coach (1992-94)• Eastern Washington University, Assistant Coach (1994-97)• Stanford, Assistant Coach (1997-2007)• Illinois, Assistant Coach (2007-2009)• Western Carolina, Head Coach (2009-present)Championships: • at South Carolina (Player, Metro Conf. Championship, 1988)• at Stanford (Asst. Coach, 8 PAC-10, 10 Titles - 1997-2007)Playing Experience: • College: South Carolina, 1987-91Notables:• Helped coach three Kodak All-Americans at Stanford• Helped coach two PAC-10 Players of the Year• Helped coach over 26 players play professionally
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GOIN’ PRO
Karen Middleton has coached and developed some of the best players in the world. From the WNBA to Euro Leagues to Olympians…...The list goes on and on.
26 PLAYERS HAVE GONE ON TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL BALL.The most recent:Candice Wiggins—Minnesota LynxNicole Powell—New York LibertyJayne Appel—San Antonio Silver Stars
Tre’ka McMillianAssistant CoachFifth Season at Western Carolina
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Jonelle StreedAssistant CoachFifth Season at Western Carolina
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Tim Wilson
Assistant Coach
First Season at Western Carolina
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2013-14 ROSTER
SUPPORT STAFF
Numerical Roster
# Name Ht. Pos. Cl. Hometown (Previous School / High School) 3 Hana Haden 5-4 G SR Springfield, Mo. (Mineral Area Junior College) 5 Alexis Carter 6-2 F FR Atlanta, Ga. (Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy) 14 Nancy Thacker 5-9 G JR Max Meadows, Va. (Fort Chiswell HS) 15 Lindsay Simpson 5-7 G SO Franklin, N.C. (Franklin HS) 20 Ali Lane 5-8 G JR Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Catholic HS) 21 Alex Abraham 6-0 F SR Stone Mountain, Ga. (Paideia School) 23 Rena Wakama 5-7 G SR Raleigh, N.C. (Wake Forest Rolesville HS) 24 Justin Taylor 5-8 G JR Gastonia, N.C. ((Louisburg Community College) 25 Erika Joseph 6-0 F SO Lilburn, Ga. (Parkview HS) 32 Makensey Campbell 6-1 G JR Kingsport, Tenn. (Sullivan South HS) 33 Kristen Lyon 5-9 G SR Durham, N.C. (Jordan HS) 34 Shauna Terry 6-1 F SR Henderson, N.C. (Southern Vance HS) 35 Lindsey Burleson 6-2 F SO Albermarle, N.C. (North Stanley HS) 44 Brianne Mack 6-3 F R-FR Charlotte, NC. (Southlake Christina Academy)
Head Coach: Karen Middleton Assistant Coaches: Tre’ka McMillian, Jonelle Streed, Tim Wilson
Jessica WebsterAthletic Trainer
Denise GideonMedia Relations
Carly SprouseManager
2013-14 CATAMOUNTS
ALASKA
HAWAIICATAMOUNT TRAVELS
YELLOWSTONEHAWAII
CATAMOUNT TRAVELS
CATAMOUNT CHAMPIONS
2005
2007
Western Carolina women’s basketball won its first South-ern Conference Tournament title, in school history, in 2005. The Catamounts outlasted #5 Georgia Southern, 97-95 in two overtimes to earn the title and its first trip to the NCAA Tournament. WCU also became the first team in SoCon history to reach and win the tournamet after playing in the first round.
Western Carolina women’s basketball won its first Southern Conference regular season title in 2007. The Catamounts won a school record 15 Southern Confer-ence games and tied with Chattanooga for the regu-lar season title. WCU also earned its first-ever Number one seed in the Southern Conference Tournament. WCU went on to play in the post-season WNIT.
CATAMOUNT CHAMPIONS
2009 It took three overtimes, 101 points and clutch free throws down the stretch, but Western Carolina women’s basket-ball weathered it all, to capture the 2009 Southern Conference Tournament Title, the second tournament title in school history. The No. 3 seeded Western Carolina defeated No. 5 seed College of Charleston 101-87 in the come from behind victory. The game was the third-highest scoring game in SoCon Tournament history. Western Carolina’s 101 points was also just the third 100-point game in tournament history. It was also the first time a SoCon Tournament final game went into triple overtime. Western Carolina earned a 13 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the highest seed in school history. The Catamounts went on to face No. 4 seed Vanderbilt in the first round of the NCAA Touarnaemnt.
THE CATAMOUNT FAN EXPEREIENCE
THE CATAMOUNT FAN EXPEREIENCE
IT STARTS WITH THE FUSE THAT THE GAME LIGHTS INSIDE US.PASSION IS EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE COURT AND THE STANDS.ENERGY BECOMES SYNERGY.OUR UNCOMMON DESIRE BECOMES OUR COMMON GROUND.BECAUSE THIS SEASON, IT'S ABOUT INTENSITY.IT'S DRIVEN BY INNOVATION THAT ELEVATES,AND SPEED THAND SPEED THAT WILL RISE.THE GAME WILL BECOME FASTER, AND PRIDE WILL BURN HOTTER.IN ARENAS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY,INTENSITY WILL INSPIRE COLLEGE FANSAND COLLEGE PLAYERSTO UNITE AS ONE.
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENTAt Western Carolina, our staff has had tremendous experience and success in helping players grow as basketball players. We take great pride in helping our players improve and take their game to another level through individual skill work, weekly video sessions, and competitive position group work. Our staff provides fundamental guidelines, specific instruction, and goals setting for each of the members of our team to insure our players improve their game from year to year.
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SOUTHERN CONFERENCEThe Southern Conference is a national leader in emphasizing the development of the student-athlete and in helping to build lifelong leaders and role models.
The Southern Conference has been on the forefront of innovation and originality in developing creative solutions to ad-dress issues facing intercollegiate athletics. From establishing the first conference basketball tournament (1921), tackling the issue of freshmen eligibility (1922), developing women’s championships (1984) and becoming the first conference to install the three-point goal in basketball (1980), the Southern Conference has been a pioneer.
The Southern Conference is the nation’s fifth-oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association. Only the Big Ten (1896), the Missouri Valley (1907), the Pacific 10 (1915) and the Southwestern Athletic (1920) conferences are older in terms of origination.
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CATAMOUNT HISTORYJayne Arledge was first female to receive athletic grant-in aid at Western Carolina University in 1976 and the first female to have her jersey retired in school history. She is the all-time leading scorer in WCU women’s basketball history with 1,928 points in four seasons and averaged 21.7 points per game for her career. She scored 30 points five times and owns 11 WCU game, season and career WCU records. She led the Lady Catamounts to four consecutive winning seasons and was two time all-state selection. An honor student who has gone on to a successful collegiate coach-ing career. Inducted in 1992. Her No. 25 jersey was retired in 2006.
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