North Carolina State University Athletics
Kaayla Chones Named Kodak/WBCA All-America Finalist
3/10/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
March 10, 2004
ATLANTA - The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Eastman Kodak Company today announced the finalists for the 2004 NCAA Division I Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team. Senior center Kaayla Chones was named as one of six members representing Region 2 of the eight total. WBCA head coach members from each of the eight WBCA geographical regions determine finalists. Once selected, all finalists are considered for Kodak/WBCA All-America Team honors. For complete region results visit www.wbca.org.
The Pepper Pike, Ohio native is NC State's leading scorer and rebounder with averages of 14.8 ppg and 7.8 rpg. She is ranked in six Atlantic Coast Conference statistics categories. The center was recently honored with a first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference award, as well as being named to the second team All-ACC Tournament squad. In addition she was voted ACC Player of the Week Feb. 8 after a double-double in the upset at No. 12 North Carolina.
"We are really proud to have Kaayla, one of the top six players in the region, on our team and in this program," said NC State head coach Kay Yow. "She has been very consistent on the court in scoring, rebounding and defensively. Kaayla is the anchor for us and we have built the team around her for the last three years. It is great to see her hard work pay off both individually and for our team."
"This year's finalists are an incredibly talented group of players," said WBCA CEO, Beth Bass. "They are also special because they are being considered for the 30th Anniversary Kodak/WBCA All-America Team. I am excited to see who will be selected as our final ten."
"Kodak has proudly sponsored the Kodak Women's All-America Basketball Team for 30 years," said Bud Denker, Director & VP of Brand & Market Development at Kodak. "Kodak recognizes the accomplishments of young athletes and the positive recognition they bring to their school by displaying their talents on the basketball floor."
The NCAA Division I Kodak/WBCA All-America Women's Basketball Team will be announced during the Kodak/WBCA All-America Team Press Conference at the New Orleans Hyatt on Saturday, April 3 at 9:45 a.m. For further information or media credentials, please contact Tilea Coleman at (770) 279-8027, ext. 112.
Founded in 1981, the WBCA promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as an amateur sport for women and girls. For additional information about the WBCA, please visit WBCA.org.
Region 2 Finalists
Alana Beard Duke University Sr. G/F 5-11
Kaayla Chones North Carolina State University Sr. C 6-3
Katie Feenstra Liberty University Jr. C 6-8
Camille Little University of North Carolina Fr. F 6-1
Lakeia Stokes Clemson University Sr. G/F 6-0
Iciss Tillis Duke University Sr. F 6-5
