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Five Newcomers Set to Join Women's Basketball in the Fall
8/24/2012 2:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA - Head coach Denise Dillon and her staff will welcome a talented crop of newcomers to the Drexel women's basketball team this season, as five student-athletes will make their first appearances with the Dragons. Carrie Alexander, Meghan Creighton, Rachel Pearson, Jamila Thompson and Pandora Wilson make up an incoming class ranked eighth in the nation among mid-major schools by ESPN. Four of the five will be beginning their collegiate careers, while Thompson comes to the Dragons after completing a two-year junior college stint.
Three of Drexel's four freshmen are ranked among the top 100 in the nation at their positions by ESPN HoopGurlz.
Carrie Alexander (5'7” Guard, Bowie, Md.)
High School: Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.)
AAU: Maryland Lady Terps
ESPN HoopGurlz Position Rank: #162 guard (3 star prospect)
Notes:
-Three-time All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (2010 HM, 2011 HM, 2012 2nd Team)
-2009 Maryland Independent School Athletic League Division I Girls Championship winner at Jericho Christian Academy
-2011 Gwynn Park Girls Basketball Fall League MVP
-2011 Upward Classic Girls All-Tournament Team (Spartansburg, S.C.)
-Intends to major in computer science
-Daughter of Dr. Emma Garrison-Alexander and Garrett D. Alexander
Coach Dillon on Alexander:
“Carrie's strong mid-range game will give an added option to the offense. She also has displayed an ability to get to the basket and finish around the rim, something we will encourage and develop.”
Meghan Creighton (5'7” Guard, West Chester, Pa.)
High School: Archbishop John Carroll
AAU: Philly Comets
ESPN HoopGurlz Position Rank: #31 point guard (3 star prospect)
Notes:
-2012 Markwood Club Catholic League Player of the Year
-Three-time All-Main Line (2010 2nd Team, 2011 1st Team, 2012 1st Team)
-Three-time All-Catholic League (2010 3rd Team, 2011 2nd Team, 2012 1st Team)
-Three-time All-Delco (2010 HM, 2011 2nd Team, 2012 1st Team)
-Three-time Catholic League Champion (2009, 2010, 2012)
-Two-time State Champion (2009, 2012)
-Archbishop Carroll ranked #38 in the nation with a 29-2 record in 2011-12
-High School teammate of Drexel incoming freshman Rachel Pearson and Drexel senior Hollie Mershon
-Undecided on major
-Has three brothers who played Division I lacrosse (Chris at Villanova, Ryan at North Carolina, Mike at Notre Dame)
-Daughter of Peg and Chuck Creighton (Chuck played basketball at Widener)
Coach Dillon on Creighton:
“Meg's knowledge of the game will help make a smooth transition for her from high school to the collegiate level. Her ability to knock down the three-point shot makes her a good fit for our system.”
Rachel Pearson (5'11" Wing, West Chester, Pa.)
High School: Archbishop John Carroll
AAU: Philly Comets
ESPN HoopGurlz Position Rank: #29 wing (3 star prospect)
Notes:
-Averaged 10.5 points per game and seven rebounds a game for the 2011-12 Catholic League and State Champions.
-All-Main Line (2012 1st Team)
-All-Catholic League (2012 2nd Team)
-All-Delco (2012 1st Team)
-Three-time Catholic League Champion (2009, 2010, 2012)
-Two-time State Champion (2009, 2012)
-Archbishop Carroll ranked #38 in the nation with a 29-2 record in 2011-12
-High School teammate of Drexel incoming freshman Meghan Creighton and Drexel senior Hollie Mershon
-Undecided on major
-Has three sisters who have played Division I basketball (Caitlin at Mount St. Mary's, Jessica at Holy Cross, Megan at Villanova)
-Daughter of Rita and Mike Pearson (Mike played basketball at Mount St. Mary's)
Coach Dillon on Pearson:
“Rachel has a great deal of offensive versatility. She can spot up and knock down jump shots, and can also put the ball on the floor and drive to the basket. That will enable her to fit a number of positions for us.”
Jamila Thompson (6'4” Forward, London, England)
Junior College: Daytona State
High School: Harris Girls Academy (East Dulwhich, England)
Club Team: Haringey Angels
Notes:
-2011 and 2012 Mid-Florida Conference Defensive Player of the Year
-2011 and 2012 Mid-Florida Conference Champion
-Ruddick Award at Harris Girls Academy for Excellence in Sport
-England U-16 and U-18 team member (2006-09)
-2009 RAF Final Fours and 2010 Sure Shot U-18 champion with Haringey Angels
-Intends to major in sports management or physical therapy
-Daughter of Barbara Thompson
Coach Dillon on Thompson:
“Jam's quickness and size make her an asset on both ends of the floor. Her ability to rebound ensures that she will be a force on defense, and will help create offensive opportunities.”
Pandora Wilson (6'0” Forward, Gaithersburg, Md.)
High School: The Academy of the Holy Cross
AAU: Maryland Lady Terps
ESPN HoopGurlz Position Rank: #100 forward (3 star prospect)
Notes:
-Three-time All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (2010 2nd Team, 2011 1st Team, 2012 1st Team)
-Two-time Washington Post All-Met (2011 HM, 2012 4th Team)
-Holy Cross was ranked as high as No. 4 in D.C. area during the 2011-12 season
-Noted as a strong finisher around the basket
-Undecided on a major
-Daughter of Elfrida Wilson
Coach Dillon on Wilson:
“Pandora offers us a different look in the post. She has the ability to score with her back to the basket. She also has the potential to be a real force on the boards, both offensively and defensively.”
Three of Drexel's four freshmen are ranked among the top 100 in the nation at their positions by ESPN HoopGurlz.
Carrie Alexander (5'7” Guard, Bowie, Md.)
High School: Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.)
AAU: Maryland Lady Terps
ESPN HoopGurlz Position Rank: #162 guard (3 star prospect)
Notes:
-Three-time All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (2010 HM, 2011 HM, 2012 2nd Team)
-2009 Maryland Independent School Athletic League Division I Girls Championship winner at Jericho Christian Academy
-2011 Gwynn Park Girls Basketball Fall League MVP
-2011 Upward Classic Girls All-Tournament Team (Spartansburg, S.C.)
-Intends to major in computer science
-Daughter of Dr. Emma Garrison-Alexander and Garrett D. Alexander
Coach Dillon on Alexander:
“Carrie's strong mid-range game will give an added option to the offense. She also has displayed an ability to get to the basket and finish around the rim, something we will encourage and develop.”
Meghan Creighton (5'7” Guard, West Chester, Pa.)
High School: Archbishop John Carroll
AAU: Philly Comets
ESPN HoopGurlz Position Rank: #31 point guard (3 star prospect)
Notes:
-2012 Markwood Club Catholic League Player of the Year
-Three-time All-Main Line (2010 2nd Team, 2011 1st Team, 2012 1st Team)
-Three-time All-Catholic League (2010 3rd Team, 2011 2nd Team, 2012 1st Team)
-Three-time All-Delco (2010 HM, 2011 2nd Team, 2012 1st Team)
-Three-time Catholic League Champion (2009, 2010, 2012)
-Two-time State Champion (2009, 2012)
-Archbishop Carroll ranked #38 in the nation with a 29-2 record in 2011-12
-High School teammate of Drexel incoming freshman Rachel Pearson and Drexel senior Hollie Mershon
-Undecided on major
-Has three brothers who played Division I lacrosse (Chris at Villanova, Ryan at North Carolina, Mike at Notre Dame)
-Daughter of Peg and Chuck Creighton (Chuck played basketball at Widener)
Coach Dillon on Creighton:
“Meg's knowledge of the game will help make a smooth transition for her from high school to the collegiate level. Her ability to knock down the three-point shot makes her a good fit for our system.”
Rachel Pearson (5'11" Wing, West Chester, Pa.)
High School: Archbishop John Carroll
AAU: Philly Comets
ESPN HoopGurlz Position Rank: #29 wing (3 star prospect)
Notes:
-Averaged 10.5 points per game and seven rebounds a game for the 2011-12 Catholic League and State Champions.
-All-Main Line (2012 1st Team)
-All-Catholic League (2012 2nd Team)
-All-Delco (2012 1st Team)
-Three-time Catholic League Champion (2009, 2010, 2012)
-Two-time State Champion (2009, 2012)
-Archbishop Carroll ranked #38 in the nation with a 29-2 record in 2011-12
-High School teammate of Drexel incoming freshman Meghan Creighton and Drexel senior Hollie Mershon
-Undecided on major
-Has three sisters who have played Division I basketball (Caitlin at Mount St. Mary's, Jessica at Holy Cross, Megan at Villanova)
-Daughter of Rita and Mike Pearson (Mike played basketball at Mount St. Mary's)
Coach Dillon on Pearson:
“Rachel has a great deal of offensive versatility. She can spot up and knock down jump shots, and can also put the ball on the floor and drive to the basket. That will enable her to fit a number of positions for us.”
Jamila Thompson (6'4” Forward, London, England)
Junior College: Daytona State
High School: Harris Girls Academy (East Dulwhich, England)
Club Team: Haringey Angels
Notes:
-2011 and 2012 Mid-Florida Conference Defensive Player of the Year
-2011 and 2012 Mid-Florida Conference Champion
-Ruddick Award at Harris Girls Academy for Excellence in Sport
-England U-16 and U-18 team member (2006-09)
-2009 RAF Final Fours and 2010 Sure Shot U-18 champion with Haringey Angels
-Intends to major in sports management or physical therapy
-Daughter of Barbara Thompson
Coach Dillon on Thompson:
“Jam's quickness and size make her an asset on both ends of the floor. Her ability to rebound ensures that she will be a force on defense, and will help create offensive opportunities.”
Pandora Wilson (6'0” Forward, Gaithersburg, Md.)
High School: The Academy of the Holy Cross
AAU: Maryland Lady Terps
ESPN HoopGurlz Position Rank: #100 forward (3 star prospect)
Notes:
-Three-time All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (2010 2nd Team, 2011 1st Team, 2012 1st Team)
-Two-time Washington Post All-Met (2011 HM, 2012 4th Team)
-Holy Cross was ranked as high as No. 4 in D.C. area during the 2011-12 season
-Noted as a strong finisher around the basket
-Undecided on a major
-Daughter of Elfrida Wilson
Coach Dillon on Wilson:
“Pandora offers us a different look in the post. She has the ability to score with her back to the basket. She also has the potential to be a real force on the boards, both offensively and defensively.”
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