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33Before Clemson: Averaged 16.0 ppg and 9.0 rpg her senior sea-son at Chattahoochee High School...named Street and Smith Hon-orable Mention All-American her senior year...All-State HonorableMention as a junior...brother, Charlie, is starting quarterback forthe Clemson football team...father, David, was the quarterback atFurman (1974-1977) and later played with the Green Bay Pack-ers.

Coach Davis on Whitehurst:“Carrie is a ‘pure’ shooter. She has worked extrememly hard

at shooting off the dribble and getting the ball to the basket.Depending upon how fast she adjusts to the speed of thecollegiate game, Carrie could have an immediate impact uponour team’s success.”

Why Clemson?“I came to Clemson for a lot of reasons. First of all, Clemson

is in the South, and it’s close to home. My brother goes toschool here, so that was another reason. Also, I love this team,the coaches and the Atlantic Coast Conference. I am excitedabout being a part of this team and this university.”

6-0 FRESHMANFORWARD

DULUTH, GA

Carrie Whitehurst

Nickname: “Carebear,” “Little Chuck,” “Whitey”I wear number 33, because: 32 wasn’t available.Birthday: September 9, 1984Major: BusinessFavorite WNBA player: Tamika CatchingsFavorite athlete outside of basketball: Charlie WhitehurstFavorite basketball player when I was 10 years old: Michael JordanFavorite pro team: Green Bay PackersFavorite college team to follow when I was young: Duke men’s

basketballThe best thing about Clemson is: the Southern hospitalityMost impressive person I have ever met: Duane AllmanPerson I pattern my style of play after: Coach HodgeBest opposing player I have faced: Wynter WhitleyMost respected player on this team: Kanetra QueenBest athlete on this team: Lakeia StokesPlayer on this team with hightest basketball IQ: Amanda WhitePeople say I look like: Uma ThurmanFavorite movie of all time: “Love and Basketball”Favorite actor: Brad Pitt Favorite actress: Catherine Zeta-JonesFavorite cartoon when I was growing up: Rainbow BriteIf I could play another sport it would be: tennisPerson who has had the biggest influence on me as a person: my

momPerson who has had the biggest influence on my basketball

career: my dad and my high school coach, Tim LemonsThe best advice my mother gave me: “Think the best of others until

they prove you wrong.”When I want to get away from sports, I: call my friends or sleep.My dream vacation: spending time at home with my family.So far my favorite moment at Clemson took place when: Coach

Davis asked me to be on his team.

Q & A with Carrie Whitehurst

Carrie Whitehurst