USD Women's Basketball 2004-2005

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ALICE RUSSELL

6-2 * Freshman * Forward * Bainbridge Island, WA IIlGH SCHOOL: Finished an outstanding prep career by leading Bainbridge High School to a 25-5 record and a fourth place finish at the Washington State Championship Tournament. .. Established school records in points, rebounds and blocks... As a senior, set State Tournament records in blocks (single-game & single-season) en route to being tabbed an All-Tournament player.. . Was a three-time All-Metro League

selection... Poured in over 16 points per game and averaged 8 rebounds and 3 blocks

Favorite vacation spot: Akumal, Mexico Favorite Amusement Park Ride: Incredible Hulk 1 My Hero growing up is: My brother

in 2004... As a junior in 2003, named a 'Top-5 Athlete' by the Bremerton Sun newspa– per. .. Scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game as a junior. .. Led the Spartans to a District Championship as a prep sophomore and was honored as an All-Metro League performer. .. Coached by Penny Gienger at Bainbridge High... Also played for the Yakima Elite club program. OFF TIIE COURT: Born on February 23, 1986 in McMin– nville, Oregon... Daughter of Jim and Ann Russell ... Was a prep letter-winner in track & field and volleyball, setting the Bainbridge school record in the shot put as a freshman ... Was also recruited to play basketball by Cal Berkeley, Pennsylvania and Portland... Chose to attend USD because of the coaching staff, quality of academic programs and the location.

Favorite Non-basketball Professional Athlete: Muhammad Ali

My favorite thing about USD basketball is: The teammates and the coaches My ultimate goal at USD is: To win a WCC championship and compete in the NCAA Tournament Best advice I've ever received is: "Don't throw up in the pool" My motto is: "Don't worry about it" Nobody knows how much I: Listen to Stevie Wonder A place I've always wanted to visit, but never had a chance is: Australia If I could be on a cover of any magazine, it would be: The National En– quirer One thing I always pack for road trips is: My music One thing I would like to do before I leave my time at USD is: Graduate If I were President of the United States, the first thing I'd do would be: Resign

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AMANDA REGO

5-10 * Freshman * Guard * San Diego, CA IIlGH SCHOOL: Starred at local Mission Bay High School with current USD teammate Amber Sprague... Helped the Buccaneers win a pair of CIF Division III titles... Named a First Team All-CIF performer as a senior, and the Western League MVP... Poured in 17 points per contest during her final prep season,

leading the Bucs to a 27-4 record... As a junior in 2003 Rego helped Mis– sion Bay post a 26-5 record and was named a First–

Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii Favorite Amusement Park Ride: Riddler 's Revenge My Hero growing up is: My parents Favorite Non-basketball Professional Athlete: Matt Bush

My favorite thing about USD basketball is: My teammates and coaches My ultimate goal at USD is: To make it to the NCAA Tournament and to lead the conference in assist/ turnover ratio Best advice I've ever received is: If you're five minutes early, you're ten minutes late My motto is: Just joke Nobody knows how much I: Can't wait for Mel to get all her stuff out of my locker A place I've always wanted to visit, but never had a chance is: Portugal If I could be on a cover of any magazine, it would be: Slam One thing I always pack for road trips is: My CD player One thing I would like to do before I leave my time at USD is: Perma– nent parking pass to the side lot If I were President of the United States, the first thing I'd do would be: Throw a party in the White House

Team All-State player .. Also as a junior Rego averaged 18 points per game and over seven assists... Named to the San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Team... Played with the 'Below the Rim' club program. OFF TIIE COURT: Born on July 4, 1986 in San Diego.. Daughter of John and Gilda Rego... Was also recruited by New Mexico, Pepperdine and UC Santa Barbara.. Chose to attend USD because of the location and the coaching staff.