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Athletics
Women's Basketball
Junior basketball player JaToya Kemp led the Peach Belt Conference (PBC)
in scoring (18.1 point per game) and field goal percentage (.631). She was
elected to the all-conference team. Kemp has 972 career points and is poised
to finish her career as one of the all-time leading scorers in school history.
"I would like to congratulate JaToya on her outstanding accomplishments
this season, the honors she has received are truly deserved," said coach John
Haskins.
"JaToya is an outstanding team player," coach Haskins continued. "She
plays extremely hard, is very competitive and will do anything she can to help
her team be successful."
Men's Basketball
Shahmel Brackett was selected the PBC
Freshman of the Year. Brackett scored 14.5
points per game and led the Braves in scoring
in 12 games, including a season high 29 points
against Francis Marion.
Brackett is coached by Ben Miller, who
finished up his second season at UNCP.
"Congratulations to Shahmel on a great
freshman season and being named freshman
of the year," coach Miller said. "Shahmel has
unusual talent and skill but also possesses a
passion for the game and desire to improve.
"He has also been a great teammate and
representative of UNCP," he continued. "I
think we will all enjoy watching him grow and
develop as a student-athlete over the next few
years."
UNCP athletes shined during winter and spring competition
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UNCP Today
Summer 2010