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Breonna Evans

Class: Junior Hometown: Melfa, Va. High School: Nandua H.S.

Height: 5-6 Position: G

Batchelor on Evans: "Breonna is an intelligent, tough, hard-nosed player whom we expect to give us a physical perimeter presence on defense. She will assist us in developing a strong work ethic throughout the program on and off the court."

2011-12: Did not play due to injury ... member of the 2012 MEAC Commissioner's All-Academic Team.

2010-11: Appeared in seven games off the bench ... scored first career point with a free throw plus a rebound an assist at Coppin State (2/19) ... earned Coaches Award for a 4.0 GPA.

High School: Played basketball and softball at Nandua High School ... Earned First Team All-District honors in 2008-09 and 2009-10 ... Was also District Player of the Year as a senior ... Named First Team All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State that season ... Second Team All-District as a sophomore ... Led team to District Championship as a junior and senior, winning the District Tournament her final season, as well ... Team also captured Crisfield Tournament Championship in 2009-10 ... Had career highs of 33 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists ... Was an honor roll student all four years of high school.

Personal: Born May 27, 1992 in Nassawadox, Va. ... Daughter of Eloise and Charles Evans Jr. ... Has one brother, Charles Evans III ... Major is Exercise Science ... Pregame routine includes listening to her iPod ... Best sports moment was recording a triple-double against Arcadia High School, proving how well rounded a player she had become ... Most influential person is her mother for encouraging her to work hard to achieve her goals ...Best non-athletic achievement is graduating high school with honors ... Upon graduation, she plans on becoming a physical therapist ... Favorite saying is "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard" ... Hobbies include listening to music, watching TV and hanging out with friends ... Favorite book is The Autobiography of Malcolm X ... Favorite movie is "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" ... Personal goal for the season to earn a starting position and contribute to the team the best way she can ... Personal goal before graduation is lead the team to the Final Four ... Accepted to UMES on an academic scholarship.

EVANS'S CAREER STATISTICS

Career Highs
Points: 1 (@ Coppin State, Feb. 19, 2011)
Rebounds: 1 (@ Coppin State, Feb. 19, 2011)
Steals: 1 (@ Delaware State, Jan. 13, 2011)
Assists: 1 (@ Coppin State, Feb. 19, 2011)
Blocks: N/A
Minutes: 9 (@ Coppin State, Feb. 19, 2011)