2011-12 WBB Media Guide - Johnson C. Smith University Athletics

Media InformationInterviews: For all non match interviews, please contact the JCSU Sports Information Directorat least 24 hours prior to the desired time. Post game interviews requests shouldbe arranged through the Sports Information Office within five minutes of the contest’s finalpoint. At the conclusion of the contest, players and coaches are available for interviews aftera 10-minute “cooling-off” period.Post-Game Packets: Final game statistics will be available approximately 10 minutesfollowing the game.Pre-Game Notes: The media may obtain game-day information, including notes and statisticsfor both teams on press row. Game notes are available the day of the game for all mediamembers. Media members wishing to receive an emailed copy of the game-day notes priorto arriving at the gymnasium should contact Lamont Hinson at (704) 378-1118.Post-Game Services: A copier and fax machine are available at the Coaches Office on afirst come, first served basis. As a service to visiting media and sports information directors,the JCSU Sports Information staff will email box scores and game scores to media ifprovided the email addresses. A member of the sports information staff will complete anyfax requests you may have.Press Passes: Press row arrangements must be made through the JCSU Sports InformationOffice at least 24 hours in advance of the desired game.Radio Broadcast: All requests for broadcasts must be arranged through the Sports InformationOffice at least three weeks in advance. When there is more than one request received forthe same game, top priority will be given to the radio station that regularly broadcasts thevisiting team’s games. All arrangements for telephone lines are the responsibility ofthe visiting radio station.Media OutletsNewspapersThe Charlotte ObserverHarry PickettOffice: (704) 358-5125Fax: (704) 358-5110The Charlotte PostHerbert L. WhiteOffice: (704) 376-0496Fax: (704) 342-2160Associated PressOffice: (704) 334-4624Fax: (919) 834-1078TelevisionWBTV (CBS)Delano LittleOffice: (704) 374-3711Fax: (704) 374-3818Stay Connected to JCSU Athletics.Use your smart device to scan andget the latest on JCSU AthleticsWCCB (FOX)Bruce Snyder; Kelli BartikOffice: (704) 632-7554Fax: (704) 358-4841WSOC (ABC)Tiffany Wright; Bill VothOffice: (704) 335-4746Fax: (704) 335-4746On the Web goldenbullsports.comFor the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Golden Bull athletics on the world wideweb, visit www.goldenbullsports.com, the official athletics website of Johnson C.Smith University. In addition to update results, statistics, and game stories, you canfind photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information, andweekly releases for the Gold and Blue. GoldenBullSports.com includes informationon all 14 varsity sports, along with general information, including ticket and summercamp information, special events, and online media guides.News 14 CarolinaMike SolarteOffice: (704) 973-5792Fax: (704) 731-2760WCNC (NBC)Office: (704) 329-3667Fax: (704) 329-49752 Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball

2011-12 rosterNumericalNo. Name Pos. Class Ht. Hometown/Previous School Major1 Shayla Russell So. F 6-0 Bronx, NY/ Frederick Douglass Academy Business Management3 Briya Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX/Duncanville HS Sports Management4 Ashley McGee Sr. G 5-3 Milwaukee, WI/Central State Communications5 Racquel Davis So. F 6-0 Bamberg, Germany/Bamberg Biology10 April Smith Sr. F 6-0 Auburn, AL/Auburn HS Business12 Shavonda Price Sr. G 5-8 Fort Wayne, IN/Defiance College Communication Arts13 Simone Victor Jr. G 5-7 Brooklyn, NY/Monroe College Criminal Justice14 LaKendra Wilkerson So. F 5-10 Greensboro, NC/Maryland Eastern-Shore Undecided15 Chante’ Bell So. G 5-9 Fayetteville, NC/Westover HS Sports Management20 Terran Quattlebaum Sr. G 5-6 Mitchellville, MD/CH Flowers HS Computer Science23 LaQwesha Gamble Sr. G 5-10 Winter Haven, FL/Kentucky Psychology30 Brittany Dorsett Jr. G 5-8 Winston-Salem, NC/UNC-Greensboro Sociology32 Brinee’ Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX/Duncanville HS Sports Management34 Terrica Jones Sr. G 5-6 Raleigh, NC/Wake-Rolesville HS Criminal Justice50 Phyllis Jenson Sr. C 6-3 Los Angeles, CA/San Antonio JC Sports ManagementAlphabeticalNo. Name Pos. Class Ht. Hometown/Previous School Major15 Chante’ Bell So. G 5-9 Fayetteville, NC/Westover HS Sports Management32 Brinee’ Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX/Duncanville HS Sports Management3 Briya Dancer Fr. F 5-10 Duncanville, TX/Duncanville HS Sports Management5 Racquel Davis So. F 6-0 Bamberg, Germany/Bamberg Biology30 Brittany Dorsett Jr. G 5-8 Winston-Salem, NC/UNC-Greensboro Sociology23 LaQwesha Gamble Sr. G 5-10 Winter Haven, FL/Kentucky Psychology50 Phyllis Jenson Sr. C 6-3 Los Angeles, CA/San Antonio JC Sports Management34 Terrica Jones Sr. G 5-6 Raleigh, NC/Wake-Rolesville HS Criminal Justice4 Ashley McGee Sr. G 5-3 Milwaukee, WI/Central State Communications12 Shavonda Price Sr. G 5-8 Fort Wayne, IN/Defiance College Communication Arts20 Terran Quattlebaum Sr. G 5-6 Mitchellville, MD/CH Flowers HS Computer Science1 Shayla Russell So. F 6-0 Bronx, NY/ Frederick Douglass Academy Business Management10 April Smith Sr. F 6-0 Auburn, AL/Auburn HS Business13 Simone Victor Jr. G 5-7 Brooklyn, NY/Monroe College Criminal Justice14 LaKendra Wilkerson So. F 5-10 Greensboro, NC/Maryland Eastern-Shore UndecidedHead Coach: Vanessa Taylor, Head Coach 11th seasonASSISTANT COACHESRonnie Enoch, First Assistant 4th seasonAndre Green, Volunteer Assistant 2nd seasonJamar Simmons, Volunteer Assistant 1st seasonJudene Wright, Volunteer Assistant 4th seasonNiKia Wynn, Volunteer Assistant 1st seasonCONTACT INFORMATION704-378-1211 / renoch@jcsu.edu2011-12 women’s basketball media guide3

season outlookThe Johnson C. Smith University women’s basketball team is preparing to return to action for the 2011-12 season.JCSU is coming off a record setting year last season. The Lady Golden Bulls advanced to the CIAA Tournament Championshipgame, made their sixth appearance in regional competition, won a school record 26 games, and ended the year rankedNo. 22 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll.Amongst all the team success, individual honors were awarded as well. Head coach Vanessa Taylor won her thirdCIAA Coach of the Year award for her career; first time winning at Johnson C. Smith. Returning sophomore forward/centerRacquel Davis earned CIAA All-Rookie Team honors. Returning senior guard LaQwesha “Moe” Gamble was named to the2010-11 All-CIAA and CIAA All-Tournament Teams.Naturally, there has been some subtraction. Four veteran seniors have moved on from their careers as student-athletes.Three guards (Tyra Breaux, Shakeena Cunningham, and Shontanette Shaw) and one in the front court (Brittane Neely) haveleft opportunities for the next contributors. Despite losing these key players, JCSU returns a total of nine student-athletesfrom last year’s squad. Six seniors and three sophomores are poised to take the next step and help their new teammatesadjust.Gamble is one of the returning seniors and the top scorer from last year (averaging 11.5 points per game). Terrica Joneswill be the senior veteran in the backcourt. Jones played in all 31 games and started in 30; this will be her fourth season inCoach Taylor’s system. Shavonda Price like (LaQwesha) Gamble is a senior, scorer returning for her second year at JohnsonC. Smith. Price provided key minutes as a reserve last season and averaged 6.9 points per game. Terran Quattlebaum isentering her fourth season with Coach Taylor and JCSU in the backcourt. Quattlebaum played in all 31 games and started28. Known as a sharp shooter, Quattlebaum led the team in three-pointers made (49) and average nine points per game(second highest on the team).In the frontcourt, April Smith and Phyllis Jenson will provide the senior leadership. Sophomore trio Shayla Russell,Racquel Davis, and Chante’ Bell are prepared to take another step as contributors in the system. All three should see moretime on the floor this season.There are five new additions to the Lady Golden Bulls. LaKendra Wilkerson and twins Briya and Brinee’ Dancer will providemore size and depth in the front court. In the backcourt, Ashley McGee and Simone Victor will expand the rotation.Expectations will be high given the team’s success last season and their consistency to achieve. However, Coach Taylorand her staff will keep the team focused on competitive greatness. JCSU women’s basketball will start their new journeywhen they open the 2011-12 season against Queens University of Charlotte on November 12th.2011-12 women’s basketball media guide5

player profilesAshley McGeesr * 5-3 * Guard * communicationsMilwaukee, WICentral State University4Prior to JCSU/Personal:Attended Central State University for three years (2007-09)…played for Coach Patricia Tramble…earned the Lady Marauders Unsung Hero and Most Improved team awards…graduate of Pius XI HighSchool (Class of 2007)…played for Coach Scott Herrick from 2004-07…led team to 12-0 regular seasonrecord and conference championship at guard…received all-conference honors…selected to MilwaukeeAll-Star Basketball women’s team at Pius XI High…active member of the drama club in HS…has volunteered coordinating basketball games for childrenwith special needs…works with children at the YMCA…has thecareer ambition to become an athletic director and collegiatecoach…credits her uncle Emmitt and friend Hunt for teachingher about basketball…chose JCSU because of the locationand she received positive feedback when inquiring about theschool…athletic goals at JCSU are to win a CIAA and nationalchampionship…sister of Asheka Hudson (who played at rivalryLivingstone College from 2005-08)…daughter of Margaret Mc-Gee…full name Ashley Danielle McGee…prefers “McGee”…born 4-26-89 in Milwaukee, WI.6Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball

player profilesapril smithsr * 6-0 * forward * BusinessAuburn, ALAuburn HS102010-11 Season:Played in 29 games…started in six games…averaged 7.8 minutes per game…averaged 2 points and 2 reboundsper game…recorded a total 18 steals, two blocks, and two assists…shot 33.3% from the field (21-63)…shot 65.4% from the free throw line (17-26)…scored a season-high nine points (vs. Livingstone 01/22/11)…grabbed a season-high seven rebounds (vs. Livingstone (01/22/11)2009-10 Season:Played in 28 games...started 6...averaged 9.8 minutes per game...averaged 2.3 rebounds per game and 2.2 points per game...had 17steals2008-09 Season:Played in 28 games…started 10…averaged 11.3 minutes per game…averaged 2.9 rebounds and three points per game…pulled down acareer-high eight rebounds against Lincoln PA (02/21/09)…scoreda career-high 10 points against Bowie State (01/25/09)…55.6 freethrow shooting percentage (15-27)…2009 CIAA Tournament Champion…startedand played five minutes in the NCAA DII RegionalTournament against Indiana (PA)High school/Personal:Played at Auburn High School...team posted a 26-6 record in 2007and were area champions...she was the team’s top rebounder andwas selected to play in the Georgia/Alabama All-Star game...choseJCSU because of its comfortable environment...enjoys watching tv,playing outdoors and recreational basketball...credits her parentswith being the biggest influence in her life because they pushed herto do better than them and have always been by her side...daughterof Calvin and Tracy Jones...born 2-4-89.2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 7

player profilesShavonda Pricesr * 5-8 * guard * communication artsFort Wayne, INDefiance College122010-11 Season:Played in 27 games…started in one game…averaged 18.1 minutes per game…averaged 6.9 pointsand 3.8 rebounds…recorded a total 32 steals, 23 assists, and six blocks…shot 33.9% from the field(56-165)…shot 69.1% from the free throw line (67-97)…shot 17.1% from the three-point line (6-35)…scored a season-high 18 points (at Elizabeth City State 01/08/11)…grabbed a season-high nine rebounds(at Shaw 02/05/11)…scored double figures in nine gamesHigh School/Personal:Played at Southside High School under Coach Willis and AndyDoug…transferred from Defiance College after two seasons(2008-10)…named team captain and MVP…selected to the IndianaAll-Star Team…two sport athlete that also participated insoftball…career aspiration is to become successful…hobbiesincludeknitting, fishing, and sleeping…biggest influence is hermother…chose JCSU because I wanted to experience life atan HBCU and I wanted to play basketball here…athletic goal isto win a championship ring…daughter of Rhashaa Rembert…born 1-31-908Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball

player profilesTerrica Jones5-6 * guard * Criminal JusticeRaleigh, NCWake-Rolesville HS342010-11 Season:Played in 31 games…started in 30 games…averaged 18.7 minutes per game…averaged 5.6 points and 2.2 reboundsper game…recorded a total 28 assists, 24 steals, and two blocks…shot 27.9% from the field (65-233)…shot 53.4% fromthe free throw line (31-58)…shot 24.1% from the three-point line (14-58)…scored a season-high 13 points (vs. Wingate11/21/10)…grabbed a season-high five rebounds (at Queens 11/17/10)…scored 13 points in the NCAA DII regional semifinals(vs. West Liberty 03/12/11)2009-10 Season:Played in 26 games....averaged 9.7 minutes per game...averaged 1.7 reboundsper game and 3.5 points per game....had a free throw percentageof 66.0.....43 total rebounds.2008-09 Season:Played in 29 games…started once…averaged 9.2 minutes per game…averaged 1.1 rebounds and 2.7 points per game…scored a career-high10 points against Shaw (11/22/08)…grabbed a career-high five reboundsagainst Lincoln PA (01/26/09)… .536 free throw shooting percentage (15-28)…2009 CIAA Tournament Champion…saw limited action in the NCAADII Regional Tournament against Indiana (PA)High School/Personal:Played at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School under Coach Chris Kennedyin which she was a four-year letter winner...conference championrunners-up in 2006 in Cap-7...averaged 15.2 points per game her sophomoreyear...named 1st All-Conference three consecutive years...two-timeAll-Tournament team member in the Glaxo Smith Kline Tournament...alsoparticipate in track & field where she was a two-year letter winner...wasa member of the National Achievers Society and the Beta Club...choseJCSU because of the coaching staff and her potential teammates...onceworked at the Boys and Girls Club...majoring in criminal justice...aspiresto become a lawyer...credits Chris Paul with being the biggest influenceon her life...daughter of Angela and Terry Jones...full name Terrica RenaJones...born 1-26-90.2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 11

player profilesPhyllis JensonSr * 6-3* center * Sports ManagementLos Angeles, CA502010-11 Season:Played in 19 games…averaged 5.1 minutes per game…averaged 1.5 rebounds and 0.9 points pergame…recorded a total 29 rebounds, three steals, and two assists…shot 13.6% from the field (3-22)…shot 66.7% from the free throw line (12-18)High School/Personal:Played at Westchester Senior High School…transferred SanAntonio Junior College…helped led San Antonio to a 31-8 recordand a Junior College Regional Championship…careeraspiration is become an athletic trainer…enjoys cooking andreading…biggest influences are her mother and father becausethey are the drive that keeps me going and I want them to beproud of me…chose JCSU because it was a great opportunityoutside of the environment that I was use to…athletic goalis win championships before I graduate…daughter of Tommieand Regina Jenson…born 10-21-8812Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball

player profilesSimone Victor5-7 * guard * Criminal JusticeBrooklyn, NY13High School/Personal:Attended Monroe College for two seasons (2009-11)…played big minutes for the Lady Mustangs duringtheir 2011 NJCAA Women’s Division II National Championship Team…averaged 8.7 points and3.5 assists per game during the 2009-10 season…shot 75% from the free throw line and 30.7% fromthree (2009-10)…graduate of Progress High (Class of 2009)…averaged 17.9 ppg and 3.6 apg in hersenior year at Progress…four-year varsity letterman…named first team All-Brooklyn all-star…honor rollhigh school student…lists retail at New York & Co. and cashierat a supermarket as interesting past jobs…has career ambitionsof becoming a professional athlete, police officer, and/or a FBI agent…hobbies include hanging with family and playingbasketball…credits her mother as her biggest influencebecause she’s very motivating…chose JCSU because she feltwelcomed by the coaching staff and team…feels she can playher game and become a better player and person at JCSU…athletic goals at JCSU are to be an All-American, win championships,and be the best point guard in JCSU history…daughterof William Victor and Shelia Santiago2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 13

player profilesBrittany DorsettJr * 5-8 * GUARD * SociologyWinston-Salem, NCUNC-Greensboro30Prior to JCSU: Attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2009-11)2010-11 Season: Played in 28 games, averaging 11.2 minutes per game...averaged 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds pergame...shot 76.2% from the free throw line (16-21)...scored a career-high 14 points at Elon on Feb. 10, then matched thatwith 14 points at Appalachian State on Feb. 26...recorded a total 18 steals and 13 assists...connected on 14-of-53 threepoint attempts for a 30.6 shooting percentage2009-10 Season: Appeared in all 30 games, with five starts … averaged3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game … was the only true freshman onthe roster to appear in each game…scored a season-high 11 points atDavidson on Jan. 2, then matched that with 11 vs. Georgia Southern onJan. 25 … had three games with four rebounds (vs. N.C. Central, at AppalachianState on Feb. 20 and at Elon on Feb. 27)… had three games withthree assists … had a season-best three steals at Liberty on Nov. 17 …earned the team’s Spartan Motivator/Spirit Award.High School/Personal: Attended Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) High School,Northern Durham High School and Forsyth Country Day, finishing her prepcareer at Forsyth Country Day … averaged 14.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2steals and 3.0 assists per game for the Furies as a senior, helping FCDSto a 20-8 record and a spot in the North Carolina Independent SchoolsAthletic Association semifinals … was the Piedmont Athletic Conferenceof Independent Schools 3-A Co-Player of the Year and an NCISAA allstateperformer as a senior … earned all-conference honors her last twoyears … was a two-time team MVP … named the MVP of the All RealGirls Basketball Showcase in Washington, D.C., as a junior … was namedone of Triad Sports Weekly’s “Dazzling Dozen” and to the Winston-SalemJournal’s All-Northwest Team as a senior … was also an all-state catcherfor Forsythe Country Day’s softball team … was a two-time all-conferencehurdler in track and field...daughter of David and Deborah Dorsett...fullname Brittany Lenee Dorsett ... nicknamed “Brey” ... born 10-18-89 inCarmel, IN.14Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball

player profilesShayla RussellSO * 6-0 * forward * Business ManagementBronx, NY12010-11 Season:Played in 28 games…averaged 11.3 minutes per game…averaged 2.1 points and 1.6 rebounds pergame…recorded a total eight steals, three assists, and one block…shot 49% from the field (24-49)…shot 40.7% from the free throw line(11-27)…scored a season-high eight points (vs. Belmont Abbey12/4/10, vs. Shaw 02/05/11)…grabbed a season-high three rebounds (vs. Tuskegee 11/13/10)High School/Personal:Played at Frederick Douglass Academy under Coach RolethiaWillis…named NY Daily News 2nd Team All-City…New YorkPost 1st Team…2008-09 All-Manhattan Student-Athlete ofthe Year..2006-07 Rookie of the Year…three sport athlete thatalso participated in volleyball and lacrosse…career aspirationsare to become CEO of an advertising firm…hobbies includedrawing, shopping, listening to old school hip-hop, and swimming…biggestinfluences are her nanna (Sarah Love) for beinga strong female influence and her father (Rodney Russell) forteaching her the game…chose JCSU because I enjoyed thewarm atmosphere of the campus and the attitude of the teamand the coaches…athletic goals are to win the CIAA Championshipand be a better all around player…great niece of NBAHall of Famer and legendary Boston Celtics center Bill Russell…daughterof Shelia and Rodney Russell.2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 15

player profilesRacquel DavisSO * 6-0 * FORWARD * BiologyBamberg, Germany52010-11 Season:Named to the CIAA All-Rookie Team…played in 25 games…averaged 13.6 minutes per game…averaged7.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game…recorded a total 26 steals, 10 blocks, and five assists…shot 52% from the field (64-123)…shot 59.3% from the free throw line (51-86)…scored a season-high23 points (at Livingstone 02/26/11)…grabbed a season-high 16 rebounds (at Livingstone 02/26/11)…scored double figures on six occasions…recorded double digits in rebounds in four games…tallieda double-double (points & rebounds) twice)…produced a 17points and 12 rebounds in the NCAA DII quarterfinals (vs. GlenvilleState 03/11/11)High School/Personal:Played at Bamberg High School in Germany…helped led herteam to 2010 DII Championship of DODEA European…EuropeanAll-Tournament Team MVP…All-European 1st Team…recorded over 1,000 points…three sport athlete that also participatedin softball and volleyball…career aspirations are tobecome a marine biologist or attend veterinary school…hobbiesinclude shopping, playing sports, and sleeping…biggestinfluence is her family…chose JCSU because of the coachingstaff, players, and environment…athletic goal is to win achampionship ring…daughter of Lorraine Harris-Davis…born6-26-9216Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball

player profilesBriya Dancerfr * 5-10 * forward * Sports ManagementDuncanville, TX3High School/Personal:Graduate of Duncanville High (Class of 2011)…led HS team to 16-0 mark and district championshipduring the 2010-11 season…played for Coach Cathy Self-Morgan…A-B honor roll student throughouthigh school…member of the ASL (American Sign Language) Club…serves as a mentor to youth…interested in becoming an athletic trainer or sports agent…credits her mother as her biggest influencebecause she’s a hard worker and makes sacrifices for the needs of Briya and her twin sister (Brinee’)…chose JCSU because of the coaching staff and the institutionis a HBCU…athletic goals at JCSU are to help the team winand set high standards as a freshman…twin sister of teammateBrinee’ Dancer…daughter of Marya Dancer and JamesBaugh…full name Briya Renise Dancer…prefers “Bre”…born4-5-93.2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 19

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player profilesBrinee' Dancerfr * 5-10 * forward * Sports ManagementDuncanville, TX32High School/Personal:Graduate of Duncanville High (Class of 2011)…led HS team to 16-0 mark and district championshipduring the 2010-11 season…played for Coach Cathy Self-Morgan…A-B honor roll student throughouthigh school…member of the ASL (American Sign Language) Club…serves as a mentor to youth…has experience working as a hostess and baby-sitter…interested in becoming an athletic trainer…list hobbies as texting and basketball…credits her grandmother as her biggest influence because sheshowed her anything is possible if you stick to it…chose JCSUbecause both her and her twin (Briya) were able to continuetheir education and basketball experience together withoutsplitting apart…athletic goals at JCSU are to help the teamwin and maintains the program’s high standards…twin sisterof teammate Briya Dancer…daughter of Marya Dancer andJames Baugh…full name Brinee’ Jenise Dancer…nicknamed“Nae”…born 4-5-93.2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 21

JCSU Athletic FacilitiesBIDDLEVILLE PARKBiddleville Park (opened 2000) features seating for 250 fans, complete withdugouts and lights. The park is opened in agreement with Mecklenburg CountyParks and Recreation.COLEMAN/CUTHBERTSON TENNIS COURTSThe 250-seat Dr. Winston Coleman/James O. Cuthbertson, Jr. TennisCourts are home to the men’s and women’s programs at JCSU and has sixlighted courts. There have been 14 conference championships won betweenboth outstanding coaches.IRWIN BELK COMPLEXThe Irwin Belk Complex at Johnson C. Smith University, which features anOlympic-size track with an eight-lane Mondo surface, bleacher seating for approximately4,500 and high-tech academic facility, has been open since January2003 and is already receiving a major workout. The complex hosted the2007 & 2010 NCAA DII Outdoor Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Championships.The infield was recently named after Eddie C. McGirt for the worksof the legendary coach who coached the Golden Bulls to 118 victories (mostin school history). Because it sits just under the beautiful Charlotte skyline andtight off the highway, it’s facility for everyone to see and enjoy.FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTERThe Fitness & Wellness center is located in the lower level of the Irwin BelkComplex. Our experienced/certified instructors will work with you to get youstarted toward your fitness success.JACK S. BRAYBOY GYMNASIUMThe Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium is exclusively the home for the JCSUvolleyball and both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. It is known forenergetic and boisterous home crowds that provide incredible atmosphere andhome-court advantage. The court in the gym has been named for longtimehead men’s basketball coach Stephen Joyner, Sr.Brayboy Gymnasium is the premier gathering place for JCSU fans to cheeron the Golden Bulls. The crowd acts as the collective Sixth Man during basketballcontests and regularly helps the team destroy opponents left and right.Fact, the “Brayboy Madness” is famous—Sports Illustrated named it “Oneof the Loudest Gymnasiums in the Country.” The Golden Bulls field NCAA DivisionII contenders on a regular basis in both the men and women’s leagues.In 2001, the NCAA Division II Basketball Regional were held inside Brayboy.JCSU students and fans alike have a great time at Brayboy gymnasium...especiallywhen their team wins, which they usually do.PRACTICE FIELDThe practice field opened in the fall of 1999 and sits adjacent to the Coleman/CuthbertsonTennis Courts. It takes less than two minutes to walk from thefootball locker room in the Jack S. Brayboy gymnasium to the practice fieldsWhere the Golden Bulls football team conducts practice on a regular basis.22Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Basketball

head coachVanessa Taylor is entering her 11th season as head coach of the JCSUwomen’s basketball program. Prior to her joining the Golden Bulls staff, Taylorcompiled an 83-95 record over seven years at Elizabeth City State University.After 10 seasons as head coach of the Lady Golden Bulls, Taylor continuesto reach new plateaus. JCSU concluded the 2010-11 season in theUSA Today/ESPN Coaches Top 25 poll at No. 22 after a historic best 26-5overall season record. Johnson C. Smith reached the championship game inthe CIAA Tournament and NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Tournament. The victoryover Glenville State (74-69) in the quarterfinals was the first ever regionaltournament win for the women’s basketball program.Taylor was selected as the 2011 CIAA Women’s Basketball Coach of theYear; her third time winning the honor (1997, 1999), but first time at JohnsonC. Smith. She is the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach at JCSUwith a school record of 193-105 and an overall record of 276-200. Taylor hasnever had a losing season at Johnson C. Smith with four seasons of 20+ victoriesand no season with few wins than 16.Taylor has guided her team to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship game on four separate occasions.JCSU finished as runners-up in 2003, 2006 and 2008; then captured the first ever women’s CIAA Tournament Championship at JohnsonC. Smith in 2009.Vanessa Taylor side-by-side with Director of Athletics Steve Joyner (L) and University President Dr. Ronald L. Carter to receive her2011 CIAA Women’s Basketball Coach of the YearTaylor had a notable year during the 2004-05 season as she led her team to a 13-game winning streak, and earned a number 21 rankingin the NCAA Division II poll. Since arriving at JCSU, Taylor has produced seven all-conference performers. In 2003, she was selectedto serve as the head coach of the inaugural CIAA/NYCAC Women’s Senior Challenge all-star game in Westbury, NY where she coachedthe team to victory. Taylor won her first CIAA Western Division title at the helm of the JCSU program in 2005-06 and led her team to theCIAA Championship game for the third time in school history. The Lady Golden Bulls advanced to the NCAA Division II South AtlanticRegion tournament that same season.The following season, Taylor won the western division crown again and recorded her first 20-win season since taking over the programin 2001. In 2008, the team advanced to the title game, but fell just short of the championship. Johnson C. Smith won 21 games that seasonand earned a berth in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region tournament.On the administrative side, Taylor also serves as the Senior Woman Administrator(SWA), assisting in the oversight of women’s sports for the athleticdepartment.Vanessa is the daughter of Joe Van Taylor and the late Mattie Taylor, aformer high school coach for 30-plus years whom she credits everything shehas learned.Prior to coming to Johnson C. Smith, Taylor accumulated nine years ofcollegiate coaching experience at Elizabeth City State and Hampton University.As the top assistant with Hampton, she helped guide the Lady Pirates to a1994 CIAA Tournament Championship and a Regional Playoff appearance.Under Taylor’s direction, the Vikings won the Eastern Division Championshipand regular-season in 2000 and 2001. She tied for the Division Championship,which was decided by a coin toss. Taylor was selected CIAA Coach ofthe Year in 1997 and 1999, when her teams posted records of 15-13 and 21-6respectively.During her last three years, the Vikings never finished below 3rd in theconference and a .500 record. On their home court, Taylor’s Vikings were nearlyunstoppable and she has brought that same reputation to JCSU’s legendaryBrayboy Gymnasium.A native of Moultrie, Georgia, Taylor’s list of accomplishments at ElizabethCity State included one of the top records in the Central Intercollegiate AthleticAssociation’s (CIAA) Eastern Division.Taylor was inducted into the Colquitt County High School Hall of Fameon October 6, 2005. She was one of 17 people inducted in her hometown ofMoultrie, GA.Vanessa Taylor- Head Coach - Tuskegee, 1990 • 11th Season at JCSUTaylor Season-By-SeasonYear School W- L Pct1994-95 Elizabeth City St. 8-15 .3481995-96 Elizabeth City St. 4-20 .1671996-97 Elizabeth City St. 9-18 .3331997-98 Elizabeth City St. 13-13 .5001998-99 Elizabeth City St. 14-12 .5381999-00 Elizabeth City St. 22-5 .8152000-01 Elizabeth City St. 13-12 .5202001-02 Johnson C. Smith 19-9 .6792002-03 Johnson C. Smith 18-12 .6002003-04 Johnson C. Smith 16-13 .5522004-05 Johnson C. Smith 19-10 .6552005-06 Johnson C. Smith 20-11 .6452006-07 Johnson C. Smith 16-14 .5332007-08 Johnson C. Smith 21-10 .6772008-09 Johnson C. Smith 20-11 .645*2009-10 Johnson C. Smith 18-10 .6432010-11 Johnson C. Smith*=CIAA Championship2011-12 women’s basketball media guide 23

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