Terah James Named ACC Rookie of the Week

2/14/2000 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball

ACC Rookie of the Week honors are claimed by Terah James from NC State who averaged 15.0 points per game, four rebounds and 4.5 assists in the NC State wins over Maryland and Clemson. The West Palm Beach, Fla. native shot 60 percent from the floor (12 for 20) and 75 percent (6 for 8) from the free throw stripe. Against Clemson, the rookie scored a team-high 16 points, including eight in the final two minutes.

James, the Wolfpack's starting point guard, averages 8.8 points, 4.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game. She currently ranks second in the NC State record books for assists by a freshman with 101. James is the third NC State freshman, along with Kaayla Chones and Amy Simpson, to earn Rookie of the Week honors.