James Named Kodak/WBCA All-America Finalist
March 14, 2006
CORAL GABLES, Fla. –
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James – one of 48 finalists who are voted upon by WBCA member coaches in each of the eight WBCA geographical regions – is now in the running for selection to the 10-member Kodak/WBCA All-America Team.
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A First Team All-ACC selection, James led the ACC in scoring for the second-consecutive season averaging 20.9 points per game throughout the regular season.
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With 3,343 career points, she needs just 16 points to surpass former Hurricane great Maria Rivera as the school’s all-time leading scorer.
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After earning a first-round bye at the 2006 WNIT, James the Hurricanes will take on the winner Thursday’s Florida International- Cincinnati game Saturday at 7 p.m. at the BankUnitedCenter.
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The Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team for NCAA Division I will be announced at the Kodak/WBCA All-America Team Press Conference at the Westin Copley Place on April 1, 2006 at 9:45 a.m. (ET) in Boston, Mass.
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