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  Keyonta Thacker

Keyonta Thacker

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Danville, VA

High School:
George Washington H.S.

Height:
6-0

Position:
Foward

Birthdate:
05/13/1987

Major:
Sports Management

As a Junior (2007-08): Played in 24 games, including eight as a starter, averaging 12.8 minutes per game. Ranked fifth on the team with 37 rebounds. Tied for third on the squad with 5 blocked shots. Scored a career-high 8 points versus Norfolk State (Jan 9). Grabbed a career-best 9 rebounds at West Virginia Institute (Jan. 12). Scored a career-high 8 points twice: versus Norfolk State (Jan. 9) and against Livingstone (Feb. 16). Started 6 of the last 9 games, including the final two contests of the season.

As a Sophomore (2006-07): Appeared in 22 games, including two as a starter, averaging 6.0 minutes per contest. Scored a season-high 6 points twice - at UNC-Pembroke (Nov. 25) and at Elizabeth City State (Dec. 5). In best overall performance, collected career-highs of 6 points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, a block and a steal in 13 minutes of play at Elizabeth City State (Dec. 5).

As a Freshman (2005-06): Appeared in 24 games, averaging 4.8 minutes per game. Scored a season-high four points twice - versus Newberry (Dec. 3) and against Fayetteville State (Jan. 7). Grabbed season-best three rebounds at Virginia Union (Feb. 18).

High School (George Washington H.S.): Lettered four seasons (2001-05) at two schools. Spent freshman and sophomore seasons (2001-03) at Dan River High School under head coaches Derrick Reese and Wendy Goods. Finished scholastic career (2003-05) at George Washington High School for head coach Wayne Shelton. Served as Team Captain. Voted as Team Most Valuable Player. Also received Most Improved Player and Coaches Awards. Team won back-to-back district championships (2003-04, 2004-05) and the regional championship in 2003-04. Served on Career & Tech Council. Recipient of the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) President of the Year award. Interned as a dental assistant as a senior.

Personal: Born May 14, 1987, in Roanoke, Virginia. Parents are Larry Thacker and Rosetta Campbelle. Major at NCCU is Sports Management. Certified in CPR and Radiology.

North Carolina Central University Women's Basketball
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