Hollins University

The Hollins University basketball team enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2010-11, winning more games than in any season since 2002. Coach Jim Phillips looks to build on last year’s success as he starts his second season at the program’s helm.

Hollins lost only one senior from the 2010-11 campaign and anticipates competing for a slot in the ODAC tournament this year with a talented core of returning players and a solid first-year class. Hollins will look for continued leadership and point production from juniors Jasmine Greene (2nd team All-ODAC last year), Lacie Forrest, and Brittany Hanavan.

Coach Phillips expects significant production from his sophomore class. Chanci Wright, Brandi Chesne, and Molly Tahmaseb all have the potential to provide scoring depth, inside presence, and rebounding, while Carrie Cox gives Hollins a deep three-point threat. Morgan Wood, Hollins’ Most Improved Player in 2010-11, adds depth and athleticism at the guard position.

The incoming first-year class could be the most talented class in Hollins basketball history. Lauren Morris, a 5’11” swing player, can both post up and shoot the long ball. Britney Campbell brings speed, athleticism, and depth to an already gifted group of guards. Lauren Hays, a 6’1” post from Texas, provides Hollins an attitude and toughness in the paint. Racheal Crowder, Kaelie Huddle, Kristen O’Neal, and Mercury Hipp round out the deep incoming class where everyone has the ability to compete for playing time as the season gets under way.

Another positive for Hollins is the stability of the coaching staff. Assistant coaches Sarah Otey and Wes Blessard return for the new season, giving the program crucial continuity as it continues to develop.

Coach Phillips and his young Hollins squad are poised to take a giant leap forward this season. Look out for the Greene Machine this coming season.

With a roster that featured seven first-years, four sophomores, and only one senior, the Hollins University basketball team in 2010-11 nevertheless enjoyed its best season in eight years, winning six games and losing seven other contests by just four points or less. Highlights included victories over Emory and Henry College, Alice Lloyd College, and Southern Virginia University.

Pacing the Hollins squad this season were Tamara Phillips '11 and Jasmine Greene '13.

With another talented incoming first-year class of seven players for 2011-12, Coach Jim Phillips is looking forward to building upon the success of this season.

 

Highlights:

Jasmine Greene, who was named All-ODAC Rookie of the Year in 2009-10, earned All-ODAC Second Team honors her sophomore year. For the second consecutive season she led the Hollins team in scoring, averaging 14.7 points-per-game, which was seventh-best in the ODAC. She also finished third in the conference in assists (3.8) and seventh in steals (2.1).

For the second time, Tamara Phillips was named Hollins University Sportswoman of the Year, the highest award presented in Hollins athletics (she also earned the honor in 2008-09). She completed her collegiate career as the third all-time leading scorer in Hollins history with 1,369 points, and the fourth most-prolific three-point shooter in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) history with 238 baskets beyond the arc. In 2010-11, she led the ODAC with 68 three-pointers and finished 13th in scoring overall, averaging 12.8 points-per-game.

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