Courtney Thomas #13 Player Profile"

                           Courtney Thomas #13


Height:  5'8"
Position:  Guard
Class:  Junior
Hometown:  Reynoldsburg, OH
High School:  Reynoldsburg High School

Personal:  Born February 28, 1985;  Parents Kirsten & Thom; Brother, Justin.

 

Person(s) most admired:  Anyone who can fight their way through trials and tribulations.

 

During the summer I worked on:  becoming a better leader, remaining positive during challenges and increasing my general understanding of the game.   I also concentrated on catch and shooting and a one dribble jumper.

 

Significance of my jersey number:  Lucky 13 for me, unlucky for our opponents!

 

Major:  Athletic Administration

 

Career goal:  Play pro basketball wherever I get the opportunity, then coach basketball.  I haven’t decided at which level will be my best fit.

 

If I could have any job, I’d be:   In a coaching position where I have a winning program and close relationships with the players on the team.  

 

Most memorable basketball moment:  Winning the NCAA II East Regional Tournament.  

 

One word that describes me:  Competitive

 

Person(s) who inspired me the most:  My brother, Justin.

 

Newspaper headline for the Golden Eagles:  Eagles Prepared to Soar to the Top

 

Newspaper headline for me:  UC Clenches Title:  Thomas hits 2000 point.

Newsworthy:  Coaching my high school varsity team this past summer has to be the most gratifying experience I’ve been through. Teaching the girls and being a role model for them was a great learning experience.


Coach's Comments:
“When we signed Courtney, the coaching staff was accused of a felony—stealing from the Division I ranks.  Since her “criminal” arrival, she has proven herself as an ominous villain, a villain our opponents can’t lock away.  Although her ability to defend is often overlooked due to her notorious scoring and passing ability, Courtney has shamelessly racked up 203 steals in her first two seasons, ranking her 8th overall in the UC record book.”

                                  Emily Jones #33

                                                      Height:  5'10"
                                                   Position:  Guard
                                                  Class:  Sophomore
                                          Hometown:  Brecksville, OH
                             High School:  Broadview Heights High School

Personal:  October 4, 1985; Parents Tom and Gretchen, Brothers Peter and Alex, Dog- Jasper  

 

Person(s) most admired:  My mom

 

During the summer I worked on:  my speed, agility, strength, and ball handling.  I also increase my range and worked on a quicker release.

 

Significance of my jersey number:  I have had the number 33 my entire life because it was the jersey number of Larry Bird, my Dad’s favorite player.

 

Major:  Athletic Training

 

Career goal:  Orthopedic Surgeon

 

If I could have any job, I’d be:  Team Doctor for a professional sports team

 

Most memorable basketball moment:  Winning the regional tournament in Anderson South Carolina

 

One word that describes me:  Focused

 

Person(s) who inspired me the most:  Lance Armstrong

 

Newspaper headline for the Golden Eagles:  UC brings home the National Title!

 

Newspaper headline for me:  Jones hits game winning 3!

 

Newsworthy:  2 time Pioneer conference MVP (high school), WVIAC all freshman team, currently hold a 4.0 GPA

Coach's Comments:

“Emily views everything with a vision so concentrated that she can push any disturbances into the background as if they never existed.  Her ability to sharply focus on the task at hand gives her an advantage in every challenge she partakes.  Not only does she know where she wants to go, but she knows how to get there.  Determination overrides any limitation she might possess.”