MOHAWK WOMEN'S BASKETBALL RECRUITS

Information on the top recruits of the Mohawk College women's basketball team, including comments from head coach Kevin Duffy.

June 8, 2012

Information on the top recruits of the Mohawk College women's basketball team, including comments from head coach Kevin Duffy.

Katelyn Arbour
Position: Forward
Height: 5'9"
Program: Early Childhood Education

2008-2009 Honor Roll
Member of the Blessed Sacrament Basketball Association Rep (or OBA) for 8 years
Member of the Mount Hamilton Soccer Association and Gilkson Soccer Club for 4 years and 2 years, respectively
Grade 9 Female Athlete of the year and Grade 9, 10, 11 MVP in Girl's Basketball
Participated in the HWDSB Public School All-Star Basketball game and received MVP for the West Team
Played for Canusa in 2009 and 2011

Player Comment: "I started playing house league basketball when I was five years old and went on to play rep when I was nine. I played for the senior girl's basketball team while attending G.L. Armstrong Elementary School in grades six, seven and eight and then played for Hill Park Secondary School where I am currently finishing my Grade 12 year."

"I will be attending Mohawk College in September, 2012, enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program with plans to attend Brock University in the Concurrent Teaching Program. I chose Mohawk College because it is close to home and my family. It also gives me the opportunity to play basketball at a higher level and be coached by, and play with, exceptional people.

"I had the pleasure of meeting Coach Kevin while participating in Canusa and realized that he was the coach I wanted to play for. I am excited to start college in the fall and show everyone my potential."

Coaches Comment: "Katelyn is a very athletic guard who can hit open shots and go to the hoop when need be. Her height and speed on the perimeter will not only cause match up problems, but will give us a lot of options defensively as she will be able to get out into passing lanes and close out quickly against some of the better shooting guards that we face in our league."

Cassie Brown
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 5'9"
Attended: Sir Allen Macnab Secondary School
Program: Police Foundations

Rookie MVP 2008
Jr. Basketball MVP
Sr. Basketball MVP
Athlete of the Year at Graduation 2011

Rep Basketball

Hamilton Transway Basketball 2007-2009
Stoneycreek Cardinal Newman 2010
Hamilton Transway 2011
Stoneycreek Cardinal Newman 2012

Player Comment: "The reason I have chosen Mohawk so I can take my athletics and academics to the next level. I feel that I will have great success with going to Mohawk. Also staying home so I have the support of my family and friends for the next levels I will be accomplishing in life. I feel with the coaching at this level it will bring me to push out all the potential I have and have a great successful basketball season."

Coaches Comment: "Cassie is an experienced player having played with successful teams at the club level with Hamilton Transway. Cassie can play both the 3 and 4 positions on the court, she plays with a fierce intensity and has a real desire to learn and get better. I am looking forward to Cassie adding a bit of an edge to our team and leading by example with her desire and determination."

Careena Browne
Position: Guard
Height: 5'6"
Attended: Westdale Secondary School Club
Team: Blessed Sacrament
Program: Business Marketing

Junior Girls Athlete of the Year Grade 10
Senior Girls Athlete of the Year Grade 11
National Champions U-18 Girls Rugby 2012

Player Comment: "I have chosen Mohawk because the Business Marketing is an excelling program and I am very much interested in learning everything I possibly can. I am also looking forward to represent Mohawk on the varsity woman's basketball team."

Coaches Comment: "We are very excited to have the twins come and join us at Mohawk. Having played at an outstanding programe at Westdale H.S., the girls are used to competing against high calibre opponents on a regular basis. We look for both Careena and Carissa to add scoring to our lineup, but mostly gives us the ability to play a full-court pressure defensive system with quick transition. In a word, they are both winners, who play with aggression and tenacity, we look forward to seeing them in a Mohawk uniform this fall."

Carissa Browne
Position: Guard
Height: 5'6"
Attended: Westdale Secondary School Club
Team: Blessed Sacrament
Program: Recreational Therapy

Junior Girls Athlete of the Year Grade 10
Senior Girls Athlete of the Year Grade 11
National Champions U-18 Girls Rugby 2012

Player Comment: "The Recreational Therapy program is a program I feel that I will be able to use many of my achievements to help others. As well, I am excited about playing on the varsity woman's basketball team, and its bright future."

Natalie Fisher
Position: Guard/Forward
Height: 5'6"
Attended: South Lincoln High School
Program: Mo-Mac Program for Nursing 2011

Transway Ranked 5/Division 1
2010 Ontario Drive Summer Tournament Team (USA)
Four years of MVP Basketball for South Lincoln High School
Grade 10 Athlete of the Year
Honour student for four years of high school
Top 10 High School All-Star Game in Niagara

"Why Mohawk? I chose Mohawk because I wanted to pursue the Mo-Mac Nursing Degree. I also love the game of basketball. I want to better myself with better caliber coaching. I wanted to play with better players. The coaching staff has been very supportive throughout the last year. Mohawk is close to my home, therefore my family can support me at games. Mohawk is the perfect fit for me!"

Quote: Michael Jordan - "I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win."

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." - Michael Jordan

Coaches Comment: "Natalie has a great basketball IQ she plays very smart and has excellent vision on the court. We really like Natalie's compete level, she plays with great determination and is not afraid to go to the tougher areas on the court to rebound or get after a loose ball. She will be a steady influence and a great asset for our team."

Porscha Hewitt
Position: Centre
Height: 6'0"
Program: Recreation and Leisure

Coaches Award for Westmount Secondary 2008
MVP Award for Westmount Secondary 2009
W. Clarence Wilson Memorial Trophy for Canusa Games 2011

Rep Basketball

Played for Blessed Sacrament Basketball Club 2002-2012
Played for Westmount Secondary School 2008-2012

Player Comment: "Attending Mohawk in the fall allows me to fulfill challenges both on and off the court. I am excited to be enrolled in the Rec and Leisure Program at Mohawk. As well to be able to have the opportunity to play ball at the next level in my playing career under a dedicated coaching staff will be an awesome experience."

Coaches Comment: "Porscha is another versatile athlete who could play both the 3 and 4 positions for us. I have seen Porscha play both on her club team and with the CANUSA Games and she just never quits. Porscha loves to compete, she is unselfish and will do what it takes for her team to win. As with our other recruits, Porscha's athleticism will add a alot to our team both offensively and defensively."

Lacey Wolters
Position: Centre
Height: 6'3"
Attended: Kingsville District High School
Team History:
- 2 years Kingsville Class Basketball OBA
- 5 years Kingsville District High School Basketball Team
Program: Recreation Therapy

2010-2011 WECSSAA Gold Medalist, OFSAA Bronze Medalist
2011-2012 WECSSAA Silver Medalist
2012 received "Principal's Award of Excellence" for having ninety percent average and playing basketball and two other sports

Player Comment: "I will be attending Mohawk in September and taking the Recreation Therapy course. I enjoyed the atmosphere of Mohawk and was thoroughly intrigued when talking with everyone involved with the college. I am excited to continue my basketball career and get started with the coaches and teammates of the 2012-2013 varsity basketball team!"

Coaches Comment: "We are looking forward to Lacey coming in and being a physical presence to our interior defence. Lacey will bring rebounding as well as an ability to alter shots with her height. Lacey will be a great complement to our returning post players, she plays hard on the court and brings a commitment to winning with her focus and positive attitude."

Source: Mohawk College