Claresa Banks, No. 14 Freshman • Guard • 5’9” • Jackson, Mississippi High School Coach: Tangela Banks Parents: Clarence Atkinson and Angela Banks Claresa Banks, a graduate of Forest Hill High School, averaged 17.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game for the Lady Patriots. She was twice named First Team All-Metro by The Clarion-Ledger and helped lead her team to back-to-back 6A State Champiponships. Banks was selected to play in the 2012 MAC All-Star Game and in the 2013 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game.
Jessica Wilson, No. 15
Lady Wolves Basketball
Sophomore • Forward • 6’0” • Hattiesburg, Mississippi High School Coach: Coronica Debose-Jackson Parents: Gerald and Juanita Wilson Jessica Wilson, a graduate of Hattiesburg High School, averaged 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game points for the Lady Tigers. As a senior, Wilson helped the Lady Tigers to the MHSAA 6A Championship Game. She was selected Honorable Mention All-State and All-District. Wilson played in 26 games averaging 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game for the Lady Wolves.
Kentija Tarleton, No. 20 Freshman • Guard • 5’7” • Port Gibson, Mississippi High School Coach: Harold Liggins Parents: Kenneth Tarleton and Lorria Mays Kentija Tarleton, a graduate of Port Gibsonb High School, averaged 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.9 steals, and 1.1 assist per game for the Blue Wave. She led Port Gibson to a 23-4 record and a second round appearance in the MHSAA 4A State Playoffs. Tarleton was selected AllDistrict.
Brittany McDuffey, No. 21 Freshman • Guard/Forward • 5’8” • Monticello, Mississippi High School Coach: Vicki Rutland Parents: Robert and Virginia McDuffey Brittany McDuffey, a graduate of Lawrence County High School, averaged 12.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. As a senior, McDuffey was selected All-District and led Lawrence County to the MHSAA 4A State Playoffs.
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