2016-17 Women's Basketball Roster
Rudd, Lucky
Zamareya Jones Summer Media Availability
Wednesday, July 23
Coach Moore Summer Media Availability
Wednesday, July 23
Aziaha James Introductory Press Conference with Dallas Wings
Wednesday, April 23
Saniya Rivers Introductory Presser with Connecticut Sun
Tuesday, April 15
Jersey Number 15
Lucky Rudd
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-9
- Hometown:
- Kernersville, N.C.
- High School:
- Forest Trail Academy
Bio
Sophomore (2017-18): Played in 15 games before transferring to West Virginia in the middle of the season … Averaged 23.5 minutes, 6.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game … Started the first eight games of the season and nine in total … Scored a career-high 21 points in the Nov. 12 win over Davidson … Scored in double figures on five occasions.
Freshman (2016-17): Appeared in 20 games for the Wolfpack, averaging 10.0 minutes, 2.2 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 rebounds per contest … Made her career debut and played a season-high 23 minutes in the Wolfpack’s season-opening win over Wofford on Nov. 12 … Scored a season-high nine points in NC State’s win over College of Charleston on Nov. 19 … Hit at least one 3FG in seven games … Dished out a season-high seven assists in a Dec. 14 win over NC Central … Swiped three steals on two occasions (wins over Wofford on Nov. 12 and at South Alabama on Dec. 19) … Finished the season with a 26-16 (1.62) assist to turnover ratio … Recorded a block in a Dec. 4 win over North Florida.
Prior to NC State: Four-star rated and given a scouts grade of 94, Kiana "Lucky" Rudd was the No. 78 overall prospect and No. 19 guard in the class of 2016 … 2016 All-USA North Carolina Girls Basketball First Team … Averaged 11.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as a senior to help lead Forest Trail Academy to the NISAA championship game … 2016 McDonald’s All-American Honorable Mention … Averaged 12.5 points and 1.9 assists per game as a junior and led the New Hope Phoenix to the 2015 National Independent School Athletic Association national championship, earning Tournament MVP honors along the way… Averaged 8.5 points and 1.3 assists per game as a sophomore.
Nicknamed "Lucky" due to the timely nature of her birth, the New Hope Christian Academy guard is coached by her father, Delaney, who is a Wake Forest alum and former NBA player.
Wes Moore: "Lucky is a great shooter from deep behind the arc and also possesses an explosive first step, making her a matchup nightmare for most opponents. A scoring threat with the ball or off the ball, she and Ace will compliment one another well and form a great 1-2 punch. Lucky will also be a playmaker on the defensive end for us."
Dan Olson: "Rudd is a superb scorer, a knock down jump shooter to the arc, and has added a creative mid-range game. Taught by an ACC legend in her father (Delaney), Kiana has solid guard skills, executes in a half-court game and has a high basketball IQ."
Keil Moore: "Rudd is one of the better shooters in the country. Over the past couple of years she has developed her ability to score off the bounce and will be able to bring both perimeter shooting and playmaking to the NC State backcourt. Rudd is a quality athlete who should be a key defender during her career."
Freshman (2016-17): Appeared in 20 games for the Wolfpack, averaging 10.0 minutes, 2.2 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 rebounds per contest … Made her career debut and played a season-high 23 minutes in the Wolfpack’s season-opening win over Wofford on Nov. 12 … Scored a season-high nine points in NC State’s win over College of Charleston on Nov. 19 … Hit at least one 3FG in seven games … Dished out a season-high seven assists in a Dec. 14 win over NC Central … Swiped three steals on two occasions (wins over Wofford on Nov. 12 and at South Alabama on Dec. 19) … Finished the season with a 26-16 (1.62) assist to turnover ratio … Recorded a block in a Dec. 4 win over North Florida.
Prior to NC State: Four-star rated and given a scouts grade of 94, Kiana "Lucky" Rudd was the No. 78 overall prospect and No. 19 guard in the class of 2016 … 2016 All-USA North Carolina Girls Basketball First Team … Averaged 11.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as a senior to help lead Forest Trail Academy to the NISAA championship game … 2016 McDonald’s All-American Honorable Mention … Averaged 12.5 points and 1.9 assists per game as a junior and led the New Hope Phoenix to the 2015 National Independent School Athletic Association national championship, earning Tournament MVP honors along the way… Averaged 8.5 points and 1.3 assists per game as a sophomore.
Nicknamed "Lucky" due to the timely nature of her birth, the New Hope Christian Academy guard is coached by her father, Delaney, who is a Wake Forest alum and former NBA player.
Wes Moore: "Lucky is a great shooter from deep behind the arc and also possesses an explosive first step, making her a matchup nightmare for most opponents. A scoring threat with the ball or off the ball, she and Ace will compliment one another well and form a great 1-2 punch. Lucky will also be a playmaker on the defensive end for us."
Dan Olson: "Rudd is a superb scorer, a knock down jump shooter to the arc, and has added a creative mid-range game. Taught by an ACC legend in her father (Delaney), Kiana has solid guard skills, executes in a half-court game and has a high basketball IQ."
Keil Moore: "Rudd is one of the better shooters in the country. Over the past couple of years she has developed her ability to score off the bounce and will be able to bring both perimeter shooting and playmaking to the NC State backcourt. Rudd is a quality athlete who should be a key defender during her career."