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Ashley Bland

32 Ashley Bland
Junior - Guard - 5-8
El Dorado Springs, Missouri (El Dorado Springs H.S.)

Five career games with 10 or more points
Career high is 25 points vs. NW Missouri State
Has 15 career starts for SBU
     

2002-03 Sophomore Season
Was a great player off the bench ... Injury to ankle limited action in later part of season ... Played in 24 games in which she started one ... Had two games in double figures ... Against East Central, had 14 points ... Averaged 3.0 ppg.

2001-02 Freshman Season
Started 13 games ... Averaged 4.8 ppg and hit 71% from the free throw line ... Recorded career high 25 points and three rebounds against Northwest Missouri State.

El Dorado Springs High School
Was named to the all-state volleyball team in 1999 and 2000 ... In addition to being named team MVP her senior season, she was recognized as the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year in 2000-01.

Coach Middleton Says
She is another one of those players that has been in the system for two years and all this stuff is just second nature to her. She is a very big three-point threat. Also, she has learned to become a good defender. I have no hesitation to put her in the game against the other teams best shooter on the perimeter.

About Ashley

Major: Elementary Education
Career plans after college: To teach
What I like most about SBU: My teammates and the friendships that I have made. My great professors and the Christian atmosphere.
Why I chose SBU: Close to home. Good competitive basketball team. Lady ‘Cats basketball tradition.
Favorite movie: How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days
Favorite TV show: Friends
Favorite book: A Walk to Remember

Favorite singer/artist: Norah Jones
Favorite event attended as a spectator: Norah Jones concert
Favorite event attended as a participant: 1999 2A volleyball state championship
Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan
Nickname: Blandy
Favorite SBU instructor: Dr. Wheeler, Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Koerber
Favorite quote: There is no “I” in team
If I could go one place in the world, I would go to: Hawaii
What do you do to get ready for a game (pre-game rituals): Shower and wear something pink
Meal I looked forward to while growing up: Anything with French fries
People say I look like: My mom
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Biggest sports thrill: Winning a state championship
Most influential person in my life: My parents
If my life were made into a movie, who would play me? Katie Holmes
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Spend time with my family
Favorite vacation: Los Angeles, CA
Cardinals vs. Royals: Cardinals
Favorite place to play on the road: CMSU
Favorite sports team: Cardinals
What I have learned from Coach Middleton: Hardwork, commitment, leadership
Three words to describe my play: three-point shooting
I chose my jersey number because: It was my high school number and it adds up to 5 which is my favorite number
What I worked on during the off-season: Shooting and ballhandling
My basketball goals for this year: MIAA champions and to win a national championship
Pets: Dog - Leon and three cats (Mac, Mama, Mo)
Dream car: Land Rover
If you could meet and spend the afternoon with any celebrity who would it be and why? George W. Bush

 

 

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