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Frese on Kim Rodgers
"Recovering from an injury during her freshman year, we are looking forward to having Kim back on the court. When healthy, Kim has a tremendous shot and is a consistent player. As a natural shooter, we expect her to put some points up on the board for us this season."
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 (27) ... member of the Gifted Advisory Board and a National Merit Scholarship Program Outstanding Participant ... born in Virginia Beach, Va.
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
