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Frese on Kim Rodgers
"I'm not sure anyone can fully appreciate the amount of pain Kim tolerated to make a contribution last season. She's a tough young lady who was very cool in some pressure situations for us. A very bright student, Kim's leadership will be crucial for the team."
As a Redshirt Freshman (2008-09)
Made her first collegiate appearance at Loyola (MD) and made it a memorable debut, making all four 3-point attempts and noth free throws to score 14 points in only 12 minutes of play ... Scored eight points and made two 3-pointers in 10 minutes against UNC Asheville ... Made only shot attempt in win at Richmond, a 3-pointer ... Shot 2-for-3 with a 3-pointer in victory against Wake Forest ... Knocked down a 3-pointer on her only shot of the victory against Rutgers ... Scored nine points in a season-high 14 minutes in the victory at Miami which clinched the ACC regular season title ... Put up seven points, including 2-for-2 from long range, in the victory over Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament ... Added 11 points including consecutive 3-pointers to close the first half and give Maryland the lead in the ACC Tournament semifinal victory over #11/11 North Carolina ... Knocked down 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting in the ACC Tournament Championship Game victory over #8/10 Duke ... Played 26 minutes off the bench in NCAA First Round vs. Dartmouth, scoring eight points with four rebounds ... Recorded six points in 18 minutes against Utah in the second round of the NCAA Tournament ... Tripled her career high for rebounds (from four to 12), adding five points and her first career block in the Sweet 16 victory over Vanderbilt.
As a Freshman (2007-08)
Medical redshirt during the 2007-08 campaign ... suffered a knee injury during preseason workouts and underwent surgery ... has spent the last 12 months focusing on rehab and strength and conditioning.
Before Maryland
Four-year starter in basketball at Princess Ann High School ... a second team Parade Magazine All-American as a senior, leading the Cavaliers to a third-straight Beach District crown ... ranked 29th in the nation among 2007 seniors by the Blue Star Report ... third team as a junior, helped the team to a No. 10 national ranking by USA Today ... led the Cavaliers to the VHSL Class AAA state title as a sophomore and a 28-3 record ... Orlando Sentinel Junior All-American and Honorable Mention All-South team in 2006 ... all-district every year, garnering first team VSHCA and AP all-state nods three times ... the district's Player of the Year, All-Tidewater pick, Tidewater Player of the Year and first team all-region three times ... helped Princess Anne advance to the state tournament twice after winning the Eastern Region Championship in 2005 and 2006 ... voted the region's player of the year each of those years ... broke the district single-game scoring record as a senior, tallying 42 points in a contest ... also owns the district tournament record for threes in a game, making seven in her sophomore year ... participated in the Nike Skills Academy and was an AAU U16 All-American in 2005 ... End of the Trail All-Tournament team in 2005 and 2006 and was Most Valuable Player nods at the Boo Williams Tournament in the same years ... chose Maryland over ACC schools Virginia, Virginia Tech, NC State, as well as, Vanderbilt.
Personal
Enrolled in the College of Letters and Sciences, however, is contemplating a career in genetic engineering ... youngest daughter of Angela and Kim Rodgers ... has an older sister, Cicely ... member of the Gifted Advisory Board and a National Merit Scholarship Program Outstanding Participant ... born in Virginia Beach, Va.
Rodgers' Career Highs
CAREER SEASON
Points 14, at Loyola (MD) (12/9/08)
FGM 4, twice (last vs. #8/10 Duke, 3/8/09)
FGA 9, vs. Dartmouth (3/22)
3FGM 4, at Loyola (MD) (12/9/08)
3FGA 7, vs. #11/11 UNC (3/7/09)
FTM 4, at Miami (3/1/09)
FTA 4, at Miami (3/1/09)
Rbds. 12, vs. Vanderbilt (3/28/09)
Assts. 2, vs. #11/11 UNC (3/7/09)
Steals 2, vs. #11/11 UNC (3/7/09)
Blocks 1, vs. Vanderbilt (3/28/09)
Mins. 29, vs. Vanderbilt (3/28/09)
A Minute With Kim Rodgers
What was the last book you read for fun?
Pride and Prejudice
What's your favorite thing about Maryland Women's Basketball?
Everyone is really funny.
Pick any city/country in the world you'd like to visit?
France
Name something fun you did this summer.
Moved for the first time in my life
What game are you most looking forward to this season?
Duke
Aside from playing basketball, what is your favorite thing to do/hobby?
Listen to music.
What's the best thing about playing basketball?
Meeting new people and traveling.
What is something people don't know about you?
I'm addicted to vans.
Name something you can't live without...
My laptop.
Why did you choose your number?
#20 was taken, so I picked the closest one available
What was your first car?
2006 Hyundai Tuscon
When I was five I wanted to be a ...
Spice Girl
Now, I want to be a ...
Genetic Engineer
