Coach Chancellor reports on the Fast Break Club Summer Cookout

VAN CHANCELLOR: Last night we had our annual Fast Break Club Summer Cookout and, as it is every year, it was a really special event.  This year it was even more special because our dear friend Chico Moore hosted it at his home.  And anybody that knows Chico knows he only knows one way to go -- ALL OUT!  Chico is someone who has been a tremendous friend not just to Lady Tiger Basketball but all of LSU Athletics and we can't begin to thank him enough for the wonderful hospitaltiy last night.  And then there was the great turnout of our Fast Break Club membership.  Darlene Foster was there and as I understand it was an original member of the very first Fast Break Club.  It is really nice that John Hawie now lives in Baton Rouge and can actually attend some of our events.  I was so impressed with his knowledge of recruiting and women's college basketball. Of course we have the most loyal Tiger fan in our corner - Howard Jones.  One of my dear friends from Mississippi Stan Douglas was there and told us about a trip to Chicago where he got to spend some time with Sylvia Fowles and Marie Ferdinand after a Chicago-LA game. Sue Bernie is another loyal supporter that follows the game intensly -- she knows more about the WNBA than any fan I've met.  Sallye Stewart was there, as she always is, though we did miss her husband Wayne last night who was hard at work. And two of my favorite suppoters are Wayne & Diane Leader -- they have been such loyal supporters...travelling to road games, visiting us at practice, opening their home to us at Christmas. it was my first opportunity to meet Carl Hampton who has some crazy work hours that often keep him away from some of our events.  It was great to hear him and Travis talk about their love for motorcycles.  Diane Simon was there as well which made it seem like practice as she is a regular visitor in the PMAC during basketball season.  And last, but certainly not least, Kim Crane and Kelly Presley of Lady Tiger Depot who get involved in our program in a variety of ways and have had such a major impact in our success.

I also have to thank our administration.  Our Athletic Directir Joe Alleva and his lovely wife Annie joined us as well as Miriam Segar, our new Senior Women's Administrator.

Thanks again to our host Chico Moore, the wonderful folks at Drusilla's for the incredible meal, and to our entire Fast Break Club family.

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Posted by Bob Starkey 

Lady Tiger recruiting class ranked 16th in the nation

From ESPNU HoopGurlz 2010 Recruiting Class Rankings: 

Another strong class for the Tigers gives them three straight years in the top 20 for recruiting classes, though no additions this spring. With depth in the front court and a savvy point guard for the future this class complements the 2009 haul well. Jeanne Kenney is a local kid with a nationally recognized game and both Theresa Plaisance and Shaunice McKinney can contribute in the paint.

See complete national rankings: http://es.pn/bJdfYT

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Posted by Bob Starkey 

Summer arrivals

Yesterday marked the return of the LSU Lady Tigers for the beginning of summer school.  The entire team reported back yesterday including all three new freshman who hit the campus for the first time officially as Lady Tigers.  Jeanne Kenney, Shanece McKinney and Theresa Plaisance were all accompanied by their mommas and assisted by their new teammates and coaching staff.  Today they go through physical exams, compliance paperwork and academics before attending summer school classes Monday morning.

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Posted by Bob Starkey