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1999-2000 University of Delaware Women's Basketball
1999-2000 Blue Hen Player Biographies
DANIELLE
LEYFERT One of the elite players in America East as a junior...major impact player for the Blue Hens whose game should continue to develop to an even higher level...earned second-team All-America East as a sophomore last season...led the team in ppg (15.5), assists (80), steals (54) and also averaged 5.8 rpg, while shooting .433 from the field and .757 from the line...first Delaware player since Colleen McNamara on Feb. 6 , 1995 to be named America East Player of the Week...Blue Hens were 6-0 when Leyfert scored 20 or more points last season...had a season-high 26 points and a career-high 11 rebounds against Canisius (12/20/98), had a season-high six assists against James Madison (12/12/98) and had a career-high seven steals against Boston University (1/30/99), one off a school record...represented Delaware at the NCAA Leadership conference in Orlando, Fla in May...earned America East All-Rookie team honors as a freshman in 1997-98, just missing league Rookie of the Year honors...led team in scoring (13.3 ppg; 8th in America East), assists (60), steals (45), and minutes played (34.6 per game), and ranked third in rebounding (5.5 rpg)...has good moves around the basket...set UD freshman records for points in a season (358) and in a game twice (29 vs. Delaware State; 34 at home vs. Northeastern)....scored 20 or more points in a game four times and had season-high 11 rebounds vs. James Madison... enjoyed outstanding career at Oakton HS where she was ranked as the fourth best senior in Virginia...named to Street & Smith's honorable mention All-American team...scored a school-record 1,235 points and averaged 16.5 ppg and 8 rpg as a senior and 15.5 ppg and 8 rpg as a junior...first team All-State and Region Player of the Year in 1996-97...three-time All-District ...also played soccer...Danielle Elita Leyfert...born Sept. 14, 1979 in Los Angeles, CA...daughter of Carol Leyfert and Marshall Williams...business major at Delaware....represented University of Delaware at NCAA Leadership Conference at Walt Disney World in Orland, FL in May. Danielle Leyfert at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) '97-98 27/27 131-332 .395 5-19 .263 91-135 .674 60 45 3 149 (5.5) 358 (13.3) '98-99 24/24 120-277 .433 1-10 .100 131-173 .757 80 54 17 138 (5.8) 373 (15.5) Total 51/51 251-609 .412 6-29 .207 222-308 .721 140 99 20 287 (5.6) 730 (14.3)
CINDY
JOHNSON One of the better guards in the conference...should continue to improve all facets of her game this season...earned a spot on the second-team All-America East team as a sophomore....averaged 13.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 2.4 apg...scored in double figures in 17 straight games at one point in the 1998-99 season...has scored in double figures in 28 of her 36 career America East contests...made the 1998-99 University of Minnesota Golden Gopher All-Tournament team averaging 17.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg and 3.0 apg for the tournament...had a career-high 26 points against Hofstra (1/19/99), a season-high 10 rebounds against Bradley (11/29/98), tied a career-high in assists with six against New Hampshire (1/24/99) and also tied a career-high in steals with four against Hofstra (1/19/99)...earned spot on America East All-Rookie Team as a freshman in 1997-98...ranked third on the team in scoring (10.6 ppg), second in assists (54, 2.0 apg), second in steals (39), third in three-pointers (7), and fourth in rebounding (4.4 per game)...shot 79.4 percent from the foul line to lead team and set UD freshman record...came on late in the season, scoring 23 points vs. Maine Feb. 8 and 23 points vs. Boston University Feb. 21...also pulled 12 rebounds in the game vs. Boston University...had season-high six assists vs. Northeastern... three-year starter at August Martin HS where she scored over 1,000 career points and led team to three city titles...averaged 18 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and 6.0 apg as a senior when she led team to 26-1 record and state runner-up finish and was named first team All-City...averaged 15 ppg as a junior in 1995-96 when team went 24-1 and lost in state quarterfinals...member of Guyana National Team that played in Central America Tournament and in Jamaica the last two summers....Cindy Antoinette Johnson...born June 12, 1979 in Guyana...daughter of Denis and Cheryl Johnson...English major with concentration in business and technical writing at Delaware. Cindy Johnson at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) 97-98 27/21 112-285 .393 7-26 .267 54-68 .794 54 39 4 118 (4.4) 285 (10.6) 98-99 27/27 154-371 .415 4-16 .250 56-88 .636 64 34 3 129 (4.8) 368 (13.6) Total 54/48 266-656 .405 11-42 .262 110-156 .705 118 73 7 247 (4.6) 653 (12.1)
MEGAN
DELLEGROTTI Sophomore who had an outstanding freshman season in 1998-99 leading the America East in free-throw shooting and freshman scoring...has already become an impact player for the program...developed confidence as a freshman and will be looked to as a team leader this season...made 1998-99 America East All-Rookie team...averaged 10.0 ppg, 2.4 apg and 2.2 rpg, while putting up an .840 free throw percentage, the best free-throw percentage in a season by a freshman in America East history...won America East Rookie of the Week twice last season (1/25/99 and 2/22/99)...broke UD freshman record for most three-pointers (28) and free throw percentage (.840) in a season...had a career-high 18 points against Hofstra (1/19/99), a career-high six rebounds against Towson (2/6/99) and a career-high five assists in both games against Drexel... enjoyed a stellar career at Berwick High School, leading team to district title and Pennsylvania state runner-up spot...team was ranked in the final USA Today Top 20 national poll...four-year varsity starter who was a three-time Wyoming Valley Conference Player of the Year...earned All-State honors as a junior and senior...averaged over 21 ppg over her final two seasons...set school record for points in a career with 2,299 and established season record for points three times...broke school's girls and boys single game scoring record with 62 vs. Pittston, breaking record set by her father, Lew...also played soccer at Berwick...National Honor Society member...Megan Ann Dellegrotti...born May 20, 1980...daughter of Lew ands Madye Dellegrotti...arts and sciences major at Delaware...father, Lew, is now head coach of Berwick HS girl's team which includes her sister Becky. Megan Dellegrotti at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) 98-99 25/25 59-164 .360 28-89 .315 105-125 .840 61 29 0 55 (2.2) 251 (10.0)
RENEE
BAKER Junior captain who contributed great stability and leadership to the team last season...great all-around player who will be expected to improve upon a solid 1998-99 campaign...averaged 9.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg while blocking 22 shots on the season...finished the season eighth in the America East in blpg (0.81), rpg (6.8) and free-throw percentage (.748)...had a career-high 21 points against New Hampshire and a career-high and Delaware season-high 14 rebounds against Delaware State (11/25/99)...played in 24 games in a reserve role at American in 1996-97, leading the Eagles to an 18-9 record...averaged 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game and shot 78 percent from the foul line to earn a spot on the Colonial Athletic Association All-Rookie team...had a career-high 19 points and 10 rebounds vs. UNC-Wilmington...enjoyed an outstanding three-sport career at Padua Academy in Wilmington..was a two-time Gatorade state Player of the Year and three-time All-State performer...was the 1996 state high school Player of the Year in volleyball and the state indoor and outdoor high jump champion....younger sister, Stephanie, plays basketball at Villanova...Renee Marie Baker...born Nov. 30, 1977...daughter of Stephen and Michele Baker...honor student majoring in criminal justice and psychology at Delaware. Renee Baker at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) 98-99 27/27 76-200 .380 9-26 .346 89-119 .748 22 29 22 184 (6.8) 250 (9.3)
SUZANNE
STREET Started off 1998-99 campaign strong but struggled with some nagging injuries toward the middle of the season...should bounce back this season and provide the Hens with a good offensive and defensive presence on the frontline...averaged 4.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg and had 19 blocks on the season... had a season-high 20 points and four blocks against James Madison (12/12/98) and a season-high 13 rebounds against UNLV (11/28/98)...played second season at Delaware last year after transferring from Ohio University...led America East and ranked 19th in the NCAA in blocked shots (56 for 2.1 blpg average; 2nd highest season total in UD history), led team in rebounding (7.4 rpg; 7th in America East) and field goal pct. (.498), and was second in scoring (11.1 ppg) in 1997-98...also shot 69.2 percent from the foul line...scored in double figures 14 times, including 9 times in the final 13 games, with high of 21 at home vs. Maine...had four double-doubles...had season-high six blocked shots vs. Vermont (Jan. 18)...played 1995-96 season at Ohio University where she scored 20 points (1.1 ppg) and pulled 14 rebounds (0.8 rpg) in 18 games as a backup...averaged 16.5 ppg, 12 rpg, and 5 blocks per game as a senior at Slippery Rock HS...played junior season at Butler HS......Suzanne Louise Street...born Sept. 9, 1976...daughter of Carolyn and Jack Street...older brother, Matt, is pursuing a master's degree at MIT...physical education major. Suzanne Street at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) 97-98 27/25 123-247 .498 0-0 .000 54-78 .692 12 10 56 200 (7.4) 300 (11.1) 98-99 20/11 38-82 .463 0-0 .000 16-26 .615 4 2 14 89 (4.5) 92 (4.6) Total 47/36 161-329 .489 0-0 .000 70-104 .673 16 12 70 289 (6.1) 392 (8.3)
CHRISTINA
RIBLE Forward who came on strong in her freshman season...an excellent rebounder who provided a strong presence inside for the Blue Hens last season...should develop even more as a player this season for Delaware and could challenge for a starting spot this season...averaged 6.0 ppg and was second on the team in rebounding at 6.4 rpg in only 19.7 minutes per game...won America East Rookie of the Week twice during the season (12/14/98 and 1/18/99)...had a career-high 14 points against Drexel (12/5/98) and tied a Delaware season-high with 14 rebounds twice during the season, against Canisius (12/20/98) and Boston University (1/11/99)...had an outstanding career at Red Bank Regional High School...four-year varsity starter at forward...led Red Bank to the New Jersey State Group III title as a senior...earned second team All-State honors as a senior and third team as a junior...competed in New Jersey All-Star Classic...scored over 1,000 career points...averaged 16.7 points and 11.6 rebounds per game as a junior...also was a standout in softball and tennis (No. 1 singles player) at Red Bank...Christina Rusch Rible...born Sept. 21, 1980...daughter of Stephen and Kathryn Rible...business major at Delaware. Christina Rible at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) 98-99 27/0 66-150 .440 0-0 .000 29-43 .674 9 27 15 174 (6.4) 161 (6.0) KAREN
MULLIGAN Senior who was bothered by injuries in the 1998-99 campaign..expected to bounce back this season and provide the Hens with another scoring presence along with a presence under the boards...averaged 5.0 ppg, 2.3 rpg and 1.1 spg...broke a UD record for most consecutive field goals by making 11 straight shots, going 5-5 against Boston University (1/11/99) and 6-6 to start off a game against Vermont (1/14/99) to set the record which was previously at eight...had a career-high 21 points against Vermont (1/14/99) and had a career-high seven steals against Hofstra, one off the school record of eight...played two seasons in the Big East at St. John's...played in 24 games as a freshman in 1995-96, averaging 2.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per game...as a sophomore in 1996-97, started the first 12 games and was averaging 4.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg, and 1.3 apg before missing remainder of season knee injury....enjoyed a brilliant career at Connetquot HS on Long Island, earning All-American and Suffolk County Player of the Year laurels...Karen Ann Mulligan...born Sept. 1, 1977...daughter of Frank and Marie Mulligan...physical education major with coaching minor at Delaware. Karen Mulligan at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) 98-99 19/4 34-103 .330 10-35 .286 17-21 .810 17 21 5 44 (2.3) 95 (5.0)
LINDSAY
DAVIS Sophomore who had a very solid freshman year...versatile player who can be a big guard or small forward and gives the Blue Hens a three-point threat...provided Delaware with some good shooting as a freshman..averaged 5.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg and 1.6 apg in her freshman season...had a career-high 17 points against Boston University (1/30/99), a career-high nine rebounds against Princeton (11/21/98), a career-high four steals against New Hampshire (1/24/99) and a career-high four assists against Navy (12/7/98)...COSIDA All-American candidate...three-sport standout in basketball, softball, and soccer at River Dell High School, earning All-County honors in each...earned four letters in basketball, earning All-County honors three times, All-League laurels four times, and first team All-State and All-American notice as as senior...led team to four-year record of 99-10 and the 1997 county title...averaged 26.0 ppg and 12.0 rpg as a senior and became school's all-time leading scorer and rebounder (1,244)...averaged 14.2 ppg and 12 rpg as junior...earned All-State honors in softball as a pitcher, setting a school record for wins in a career... Lindsay Amy Davis...born May 21, 1980...daughter of Jonathan and Nancy Davis...physical education major at Delaware who would like to go into coaching...CoSIDA Academic All-American candidate. Lindsay Davis at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) 98-99 26/1 42-130 .323 11-41 .268 39-52 .750 42 26 10 96 (3.7) 134 (5.2) VALERIE
KATSORHIS Sophomore who played sparingly...made great strides, continuing to improve throughout the course of the season...will provide the Blue Hens with good depth at the guard spot...averaged 1.0 ppg last season ...capped an outstanding career at Benjamin Cardozo HS where she was a four-year starter and had her number (21) retired...averaged 26.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game as a senior when she was named first team All-City and All-Queens by Newsday, New York Post, and New York Daily News...averaged 18.0 ppg as a junior...named Queens Player of the Year as a senior...led Cardozo HS to two division titles and scored 1,499 career points...Valerie Katsorhis...born May 6, 1980...daughter of Kerry and Ellen Katsorhis...English major at Delaware. Valerie Katsorhis at Delaware Year G/GS FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Asst. Stl. Blk. Reb(Avg.) Pts(Avg.) 98-99 2/0 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 (0.0) 2 (1.0)
1999-2000 NEWCOMERS
CHRISTINE
KOREN Transfer from Seton Hall University who sat out the 1998-99 season after starting at point guard for three seasons at Seton Hall...originally recruited by Tina Martin while at Seton Hall...expected to provide leadership from the point guard spot this season...will have immediate impact at point guard slot with her speed and passing ability...classic point guard with great ball-handling and passing skills...played in 79 games with 76 starts over three seasons at Seton Hall, scoring 473 points (6.0 ppg), pulling 199 rebounds (2.5 rpg), and dishing out 389 assists (4.9 apg)...team tri-captain in 1997-98 when she averaged 4.8 ppg, dished out 155 assists (5.7 per game; 5th in Big East), and led team in three-point shooting (.327)...had career highs of 21 points (Rider) and 12 assists (Rutgers)...elementary education major with minor in psychology...active in student-athlete community service while at Seton Hall...All-American at Hazleton HS where she set school career scoring record (1,834 points) and averaged 20.3 ppg...drove cross country and camped for two weeks this past summer...Christine Koren...born June 3, 1977...daughter of Theodore and Maureen Koren...elementary education major at Delaware.
CHRISTINE
COLE Frontcourt player who will have an opportunity to impact Delaware as a freshman... runs the floor well and is a strong rebounder... great presence at the defensive end... should make a contribution to the program immediately...first team all-district and Washington Post honorable mention All-Metropolitan selection at South Lakes High School...team captain as a senior...also played field hockey and lacrosse at South Lakes...earned letter for district champion team in lacrosse...played vs. current UD junior Danielle Leyfert in high school...Christine Amanda Cole...born March 23, 1981...daughter of Ivan and Yvonne Cole...majoring in physical education...grandfather lives in Jamaica.
1999-2000 REDSHIRTS
CARRIE TIMMINS Outstanding point guard prospect who will be redshirting the 1999-2000 season..should make an impact in the 2000-2001 season...outstanding quickness and good ballhandler who has excellent shooting range...was a preseason Street and Smith's honorable mention High School All-American...York Daily Record Division II Player of the Year MVP of the Blue Star All East Camp and a member of the District III All-Star Team at New Oxford High School...also lettered in softball...Carrie Elizabeth Timmins..born June 17, 1981...daughter of Michael and Christine Timmins...middle of three children...father played football at Clarion (Pa.) University...cousin, Becky Timmins, is an assistant women's basketball coach at Princeton...exercise physiology major at Delaware.
KRISTIN MILLS Local product who has good scoring ability...will redshirt this season for Delaware...one of the greatest all-around athletes in state history...scored 2,131 career points becoming the first female in Delaware history to score over 2,000 points in a career...first-team All-State her last three seasons...played volleyball, was a placekicker on the football team and a pitcher for the state champion baseball team at Caravel Academy...honor student and Homecoming Queen...National Honor Society student...freshman Class President...Kristin Elizabeth Mills...born July 14, 1981...daughter of William and Carol Mills...both parents are UD graduates...seventh person in family to attend Delaware...also plays the trumbone...secondary education major at Delaware with a minor in computer science.
ALLISON TRAPP Transfer from East Carolina who will sit out the 1999-2000 season per NCAA transfer rules...big guard who is explosive off the dribble...has ability to score and is extremely athletic...good open court player who should help the Blue Hens play up tempo when she joins the team in 2000-2001...averaged 8.6 ppg for East Carolina in 1998-99...three-year letterwinner in basketball at West Catholic HS...first-team All-Catholic League honors in senior year on league championship team...garnered All-City honors during junior and senior years....Allison Juffure Trapp...born Oct. 30, 1980...daughter of Norman and Janice Trapp...criminal justice major at Delaware...youngest of three children.
KIM TINGLEY Transfer from West Virginia who will sit out the 1999-2000 season per NCAA transfer rules...averaged 2.5 ppg in 21 games as a sophomore at West Virginia...played in 15 games as a freshman, scoring a season-high 10 points at Pittsburgh...two-time District Player of the Year...Western Pensylvania Class A Player of the Year as a senior when sheaveraged 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists at Coudersport...earned second-team all-state honors at Coudersport HS...twice earned honorable mention on USA Today and Street and Smith All-American teams...ranked No. 63 as a senior by Blue Star...also a four-time all-conference selection and named a Big 30 All-Star...her 2,905 career points ranks fifth all-time in Pennsylvania High School history...Kimberly Lynn Tingley...born April 3, 1978...daughter of Bob and Patti Tingley...one of six children...older sister, Becky, played at Seton Hall under Tina Martin...arts and sciences major at Delaware.
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