| As A Blue Hen:
Should see significant playing time in the Delaware frontcourt.
2004-05 Season:
Appeared in 21 games for the Blue Hens • scored 16 points on the year and added 23 rebounds • grabbed a career-high five rebounds in the win over William & Mary (1/27) • scored three points against both Fairfield and Hofstra • scored two points, had three assists and posted two steals in the CAA Tournament quarterfinals against VCU (3/10).
2003-04 Season:
Played in 14 games • scored first career points at Loyola (12/14) • grabbed four rebounds vs. Brown at the Fairfield Coca-Cola Classic (11/29).
2002-03 Season:
Attended the University of Delaware but sat out per NCAA transfer regulations.
At University of Maryland:
2001-02 Season: Appeared in four games in a backup role during an injury-plagued freshman season with the Terrapins • averaged 1.5 ppg and 1.5 rpg before breaking her ankle, which ended her season.
High School:
Played two seasons at Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ • earned First Team All-Prep honors her senior year • averaged 12.6 points, 14.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals as a junior • increased her scoring to 16.5 ppg as a senior.
Personal:
Arek Deng • born January 13, 1983 in Sudan • daughter of Martha and Aldo Ajou Deng • family moved to Egypt before settling in London, England • speaks three languages • arts & sciences major at Delaware • former member of the English Junior National Team • one of nine children • sister of Ajou Deng, who played at UConn and Fairfield, and Luol, a current member of the Chicago Bulls. |