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May 17, 2007
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. –
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The University of Virginia women’s basketball team will embark upon an international excursion next week.
The Cavaliers will depart on Tuesday, May 22 for a 10-day trip to Senegal and the Canary Islands. The trip is sponsored by World Wide Basketball, Inc.
“What a great opportunity for our kids!” head coach Debbie Ryan said. “To visit Africa and everything it entails, we can’t wait. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
The tentative itinerary includes four days in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, a tour of Goree Island and Bandia Wild Animal Park, as well as two basketball games. The second half of the trip will be spent on the beautiful island of Gran Canaria. In addition to two basketball games, the Cavaliers will enjoy sunbathing, shopping, and tours of the islands.
Tour updates and photos will be posted daily on the VirginiaSports.com website.
2007 Virginia International Travel Roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown / High School1 Lyndra Littles F 6-1 Jr. Washington, D.C. / Archbishop Carroll HS2 Lauren Carson G 5-6 So. Alpharetta, Ga. / Chattahoochee HS3 Paulisha Kellum G 5-9 So. Upper Marlboro, Md. / Bishop McNamara HS4 Siedah Williams C 6-2 Gr. Cleveland, Ohio / Regina HS5 Sharneé Zoll G 5-7 Sr. Marlboro, N.J. / Highland HS12 Britnee Millner G 5-10 Jr. Martinsville, Va. / Carlisle School21 Tara McKnight G 5-5 Sr. Bluffton, S.C. / Hilton Head Prep22 Monica Wright G 5-11 So. Woodbridge, Va. / Forest Park HS30 Abby Robertson F/C 6-3 Jr. Springfield, Va. / Lake Braddock HS32 Jayna Hartig F 6-1 So. Highlands Ranch, Colo. / ThunderRidge HS33 Aisha Mohammed C 6-3 Jr. Lagos, Nigeria / Central Arizona College
Head Coach: Debbie RyanAssistant Coaches: Jeff House, Curtis LoydDirector of Operations: Tanzania WilliamsAsst. Director of Ops: Matt MarlowAthletic Trainer: Andrew BakerStrength Coach: Ed NordenschildMedia Relations: Cathy BongioviVideo Services: Mike MoraghanManagers: Kyle Gravitt, Stephanie Smisko