2009–10 California Golden Bears women's basketball team
| 2009-10 California Golden Bears women's basketball |
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| National Invitation Tournament champions |
| Conference |
Pacific-10 Conference |
| 2009-10 record |
22-13 (11-7 Pac-10) |
| Head coach |
Joanne Boyle |
| Assistant coach |
Charmin Smith |
| Assistant coach |
Jennifer Hoover |
| Assistant coach |
Kevin Morrison |
| Home arena |
Haas Pavilion |
| Seasons
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The 2009–10 California Golden Bears women's basketball team will represent University of California, Berkeley in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Golden Bears will be coached by Joanne Boyle. The Golden Bears are a member of the Pacific-10 Conference and won the WNIT championship, their first WNIT title.
Offseason
- April 2:USA Basketball announced that its Board of Directors has approved USA Basketball committees for 2009-2012. Joanne Boyle has been appointed among its members. The committee is responsible for selecting coaches and athletes for USA Basketball college-aged competitions including the U19 FIBA World Championships.Other members include NCAA chiarwoman Sue Donohoe (Vice President for Division I Women's Basketball), Coquese Washington from Penn State University and Connie Yori from the University of Nebraska, along with Beth Cunningham from Virginia Commonwealth University.[1]
- May 18: USA Basketball announced 14 finalists for the 2009 USA Women's World University Games Team and 14 finalists for the Under-19 teams. California Golden Bears guard Alexis Gray-Lawson and incoming freshman Layshia Calrendon were among the finalists. Gray-Lawson is trying to earn a spot on the World University Games team while Clarendon is aiming trying for the Under-19 team.[2]
- July 30: The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), on behalf of the Wade Coalition, announced the 2009-2010 preseason "Wade Watch" list for The State Farm Wade Trophy Division I Player of the Year. Golden Bear senior guard Alexis Gray-Lawson has been named to the 2009-10 preseason "Wade Watch" list,[3] which is made up of top NCAA Division I student-athletes who best embody the spirit of Lily Margaret Wade. This is based on the following criteria: game and season statistics, leadership, character, effect on their team and overall playing ability.
- August 21: The 2009-10 preseason candidates list for the Women’s Wooden Award was released, naming 31 student athletes. Alexis Gray-Lawson from California was one of the candidates.[4]
Regular season
Roster
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Schedule
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Golden Bears Points |
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Player stats
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Games Played |
Minutes |
Field Goals |
Three Pointers |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Blocks |
Steals |
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Postseason
- Wednesday, March 17 – California def. UC Davis 74-69 (OT), Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, Calif. (First Round)
- Tuesday, March 23 – California 64, Utah 54, Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, Calif. (Second Round)
- Thursday, March 25 – California 71, Oregon 57, Eugene, Oregon (Regional)
- Saturday, March 27 – California 76, BYU, 50, Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, Calif. (Quarterfinals)
- Thursday, April 1 – California 61, Illinois State 45, Normal, Ill. (WNIT Semifinals)
- Saturday, April 3 – California 73, Miami 61, Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, Calif. (WNIT Championship)
Pac-10 Basketball Tournament
Awards and honors
Team players drafted into the WNBA
See also
References
External links
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2009–10 Pac-10 Conference women's basketball season
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