Post by The Cats on Aug 3, 2017 20:04:13 GMT -5
"Kennedy comes from an extremely successful junior college program that won an NJCAA National Tournament last season," McCormick said. "She has played at a very high level and learned what it takes to win. There is no substitute for that type of experience."
Rushin, a 6-6 center from Stockbridge, Ga., comes to Western Carolina from Gulf Coast State Community College where she spent two years. In her sophomore campaign at Gulf Coast, Rushin played in 11 games shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free throw line.
"With her size, she gives another dimension to our team," McCormick admitted. "Once she understands our philosophy and offensive and defensive systems she becomes a force for other teams to have to make adjustments and game plan for."
Rushin, a 6-6 center from Stockbridge, Ga., comes to Western Carolina from Gulf Coast State Community College where she spent two years. In her sophomore campaign at Gulf Coast, Rushin played in 11 games shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free throw line.
"With her size, she gives another dimension to our team," McCormick admitted. "Once she understands our philosophy and offensive and defensive systems she becomes a force for other teams to have to make adjustments and game plan for."
