Bobcats Have Unfinished Business
The Bryant & Stratton College Bobcats women's basketball team has some unfinished business.
The COVID-19 outbreak caused the 2019-20 season to be cut short as the Bobcats advanced to the Final Four of the USCAA National Tournament. The cancellation coming on the eve of their Final Four berth and on the heels of a 14-game winning streak left a sour tase in the team's mouth.
Looking to learn from it and start a new season with high expectations, has not changed the goal or mindset of the coaching staff or returning players. Last year was about starting a program with a core number of players and this year was about creating depth.
“We are putting COVID and last year in the rearview mirror, coach Sean Knorr said.” “This is a new year with new goals and that is taking it a game at a time and winning a National Title. The parts are there, we just have to play as one, not individuals and we can accomplish anything. The coaching staff is really excited for what we have built here and the talent we have coming in.”
They currently return 4 out of 5 starters as well as two role players that played significant roles last year. Bryant & Stratton College women’s basketball named their end of season award winners after the Bobcats’ inaugural season saw them capture the third seed in the USCAA National Tournament after compiling a 22-5 record.
Dorian Sharp was named MVP for the 2019-20 season as she established herself as a dominant defender while leading the team with 20 points per game and 11 rebounds per game. Sharp garnered First Team All American honors and was voted runner up as USCAA Player of the Year.
Bobcats Defensive Player of the Year honors go to Kadijah Jones, who led the Bobcats with 2.6 blocks per game. She also ranked second on the roster in steals and rebounds per game and played a key role in Bryant & Stratton’s suffocating defense.
Myjoi Adams was named the Most Improved Player as head coach Sean Knorr lauded her on-ball defensive skills and growth as a team-first defender. She broke into the Bobcats lineup just prior to the 14-game win streak that carried them through to the end of the regular season.
The Bobcats’ bench play was pivotal to their 14-game winning streak and rise up the USCAA Coaches Poll.
Coach Knorr also named Sheila Hawks the Bobcat Award for Sportsmanship as she exhibited leadership skills on and off the court. Hawkes played with respect for her opponents and displayed heart and determination in balancing family, school and basketball.
Coach Knorr was not going to stop working in the off-season. His coaching staff and help from returning players have brought in 6 new players to create depth. Khadijah Robinson from Central Penn College. Krystal Hunter from Suny Brockport, Kathryn Kanhoye two years removed from Mohawk Valley, Kendra Lawton two years removed from Monroe Community College, Tiffany Bininon from Keuka College and incoming Freshman Destiny Winter.