USD Women's Basketball 2001-2002

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#33 Melissa

6 ... 1/Sophomore/Forward/1 V Reno. NV Reno HS

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''Melissa's understanding of the game makes every– one around her better. She can play inside and can step outside and hit the three." - COACH MARPE

2000-01: Padgett had some big moments as a freshman ... Scored a career-high 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds in just her second collegiate game at UCLA ( 11-28-00)... Scored 14 points agianst Oakland ( 12-29-00)... Scored 13 points in WCC conference game against San Francisco (2-1 7-0 1)... Averaged 4.3 points a game and 2.2 rebounds playing in 26 games and starting three... Shot 27% from three point range. Prep: Earned Nevada State Player of the Year honors while averaging 15 points and 8 rebounds... Led her team to a State runner-up fin ish in her senior year... Named Conference Player of the Year in her junior season as Reno High School won the Division Championship... First Team Al l-Division selection and League champi– ons in her sophomore campaign. Personal: Secondary education major.. . Chose USO for its basketball program, location and academics. A lso recruited by Pacific, Montana, Gonzaga, New Mexico and Santa Clara. Comes from a basketball oriented fam ily... Father, Pete played basketball at Nevada-Reno; uncle, Chris played basketball at New Mexico and grand– father, Jim played basketball at Oregon State. Parents are Pete and Debbi Padgett. .. Born on October 23, 1981 in Carson City, NV.

Padgett's Favorites

Career-Htehs: Points: Field Goals: Off. Rebounds: Total Rebounds:

16 - @ UCLA (11-28-00) 6 - Oakland (12-29-00) 4 - @UCLA (l 1-28-00) 7 -@UCLA (11-28°00) 2 - vs San Francisco (2~ 17-0l) 2- @Santa Clara (1-31-01)

TV Show: The Real World Movie: Top Gun Actor: JoshHartnet Musical Performer: Faith Hill Athlete: Alex Rodriguez Sports Team: San Francisco Giants Hobby: Sleeping and driving the freshmen around

Food: Mom's spaghetti and garlic bread Memory in Sports: Playing for the state championship Coach Marpe Quote: "Hello, Braindead!" Advice Received: Play big or go home Season Goal: Win wee tournament Role Model: Dad

Assists: Bl_ocks:

Melissa Padgett's Career Stats Total Ynr ~ Min E9:.w ~ 00-01 26-3 400 37-105 .352 Totals 26-3 400 37-105 .352

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