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Samford Women's Basketball
 

 
 

  Jennifer Elkins

Jennifer Elkins

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Arlington, Texas

High School:
Mansfield-Timberview HS

Height:
6-2

Position:
Forward

Birthdate:
05/24/1987

Experience:
3L

A very skilled post player . . . has 3-point range and a nice touch around the goal . . . had her best season so far as a junior, and will look to continue to improve as a senior.

Junior (2007-08): Saw action in 15 games . . . averaged 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per game . . . scored four points against 14th-ranked George Washington . . . set career highs with three rebounds and two assists against Murray State . . . scored a career-high six points and pulled down a career-high four rebounds against Lipscomb . . . scored four points against Tennessee State . . . scored four points at Tennessee State.

Sophomore (2006-07): Saw action in four games . . . scored two points against Eastern Illinois.

Freshman (2005-06): Saw action in three games as a freshman.

High School: Prepped at Midfield-Timberview High School . . . was named All-State Academic Athlete . . . named to the All-District team . . . was salutatorian of her senior class . . . member of the National Honor Society and Who's Who Among American High School Students . . . also participated in volleyball, where she was named to the All-District team.

Personal: Born May 24, 1987 . . . daughter of James Elkins and Marta Elkins . . . majoring in exercise science.

CAREER HIGHS
Points: 6, vs. Lipscomb, Jan. 2, 2008
Rebounds: 4, vs. Lipscomb, Jan. 2, 2008
Assists: 2, vs. Murray State, Dec. 20, 2007

ONE-ON-ONE WITH ELKINS
For me to improve as a player I need to: put in extra work.
My parents were right when they said: I can do anything I put my mind to.
I can't imagine going a week without: sitting around, laughing with my teammates.
I have to admit, I am really good at: doing Coach impressions.
My most prized possession is: my cell phone.
My roommates think I am: messy.
My teammates think I am: funny.
The hardest think I have ever done is: make it as a Division I athlete.
Favorite sport besides basketball: volleyball or football.
Favorite food: Mexican.
Favorite thing to do on a day off: sleep or swim.
Favorite cartoon character: Dora.
Favorite TV show: Deal or No Deal.
Favorite book: Angels and Demons.



 

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