Blanks enters her first season with the Lady Eagles as a true freshman.

High School (New Hanover High School): Named All-Conference and All-Tournament Team. Earned team awards for Best Offensive Player (four years), Most Dedicated (three years) and Most Assists (two years). Member of A-B Honor Roll junior and senior years.

Personal: Born July 5, 1989, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Parents are Kenneth Lee Hills and Shelley Blanks. Major at NCCU is Psychology.