PINE BLUFF, Ark.- University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Head Women's Basketball Coach Cary Shelton has announced the addition of five student-athletes to the program.
“We were able to address many of our needs with the additions of Morgan Kilgore, Charnecia McRae, Shante Thomas, Chetavia Rutherford, and Markita Quarles,” said Shelton. “All of the student-athletes that we were able to sign have shown the talent and fundamental skills it takes to be solid players in our conference.”
Last season the UAPB Lady Lions finished 7-11 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. Arkansas-Pine Bluff went on to lose in the first round of the 2010 SWAC Tournament to the Southern Jaguars 64-60.
Morgan Kilgore
Position: Guard
Height: 5'10
Class: Senior
Hometown: League City, TX
Previous School: Clear Springs High School
5A 1st team all district, GHGBA All-star team MVP Bi-District champions 25-5 season
Charnecia McRae
Position: Forward
Height: 6'1
Class: Senior
Hometown: Stafford, TX
Previous School: Stafford High School
4 year letterman, 3A 2nd team All-District 2007, 2008, Honorable Mention 2009, and 3A 1st Team All-District 2009-10
Shante Thomas
Position: Forward
Height: 6'3
Class: Senior
Hometown: Whitehouse, TX
Previous School: Whitehouse High School
4A Defense Player of Year, lead conference in blocks
Chetavia Rutherford
Position: Guard
Height: 5'7
Class: Senior
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Previous School: White Station High School
3AAA All Conference & All Region
Markita Quarles
Position: Forward
Height:6'3
Class: Junior
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Previous School: Monroe C.C.
Division III National Champion 2007-2008 & Runner up 2008-2009
