Lynetta Kizer

Position: Center
Height: 6-4 • 194 cms
Weight: 215 lbs • 98 kgs
School: University of Maryland ‘12
Hometown: Woodbridge, Virginia

USA Basketball Notes:

• Gold Medal: 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship.
• Named to the 2011 USA World University Games Team on Aug. 3, 2011.
• Member of the 2008 USA U18 National Team that went 5-0, won the gold medal at the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship and qualified the U.S. for the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship; played all five games and averaged 8.6 ppg. and 4.0 rpg.

College Honors:

• All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) second team (2011) and third team (2010).
• ACC All-Tournament second team (2010).
• ACC Rookie of the Year (2009).
• ACC All-Freshman Team (2009).

College Notes:

• As a junior in 2010-11, started all 32 games for the No. 16 Terps, who finished the season 24-8 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament; scored in double figures 26 times, including 10 double-doubles;ranked 15th in the ACC in scoring (13.2 ppg.) and ninth in rebounding (7.8 rpg.).
• Recorded 10 double-doubles as a sophomore in 2009-10, tallying 437 points (12.9 ppg.); ranked No. 4 in the ACC in field goal percentage (.528), No. 12 in scoring and No. 4 in rebounding (7.8 rpg.); finished the season 21-13 in the WNIT semifinals.
• Was part of the 2008-09 Maryland team that advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight and earned a final No. 3 ranking with a 31-5 record; became the fifth Terrapin freshman ever to pull down at least 200 boards, averaging 7.4 per game, good for ninth in the ACC; averaged 11.7 ppg., which ranked 22nd in the conference; connected on nearly half of her shots (.498).
• Recorded a double-double in her first career game, scoring 12 points and grabbing 15 rebounds at TCU.

High School Notes:

• Attended Potomac Senior High School (Va.), where she was a four-year starter and a three-year captain.
• McDonald's and WBCA All-American (2008).
• Parade Magazine All-America second team (2008).
• Averaged 21.7 ppg., 12 rpg. and three bpg. as a senior.
• Led team  to the AAA District title game as a senior.
• Ranked No. 15 in the state in scoring as a senior.
• Led AAU team to 2007 Junior National Championship.

Personal Notes:

• Born on April 4, 1990.
• Daughter of Yvonne and Keith Kizer, has an older brother and younger sister.
• Biggest thrill is winning a gold medal at the 2008 U18 FIBA World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The Inside Scoop:

• Has post-basketball ambitions of: coaching women’s college basketball.
• Last book read for pleasure: the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.
• Has worked as a: cashier at an Italian restaurant and a summer camp counselor.
• Favorite class: English because they study Shakespeare.
• Favorite takeout food: Chipotle’s burrito bowl with rice, chicken, corn, medium sauce, cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes.
• When she was five, wanted to be: a basketball player.
• Next big purchase will be: multiple pairs of shoes.
• Favorite piece of clothing: all of her hoodies.
• Most prized possession: a pair of earings from her grandfather.
• Favorite sport other than basketball: volleyball and softball.
• Best hoops game ever watched: Maryland’s upset over No. 3 North Carolina in 2009.
• Wants to go one-on-one against: Carmelo Anthony.
• Most impressive person ever met: Monica Wright becasue of how she displays her passion in everything she does in life.
• Away from the court, enjoys: playing Xbox and shopping.
• Most people don’t know: she can play the keyboard.
• Most interesting place ever visited: Italy, because of its quick pace.
• First basketball memory: playing basketball in Stuttgart, Germany.
• This right-hander wears No. 12 because: a family friend who passed away wore the same number.
• Superstitious about: showering before each game and listening to the same songs on her iPod playlist.
• First overseas trip was: Germany because her mom was stationed there.

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