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2009-10
Medical redshirt.
Junior College (Central Arizona)
Was part of NJCAA national runner-up (2008) and NJCAA champion (2009) teams during her two seasons at Central Arizona where she was a teammate of fellow ASU newcomer Tenaya Watson.
As a sophomore, played in 28 games before her season was cut short to injury. Averaged 6.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.4 assists per game.
Demonstrated strong offensive skills when her number was called in 2009 as evidenced by her 53 percent field goal percentage (61 percent 3-point FG pct.).
Played in all 35 games as a freshman in 2008 and averaged 6.6 points, 3.8 assists and 2.3 steals per game.
High School
A 2007 graduate of Tolleson High School in Tolleson, Arizona.
Lettered in both softball and basketball.
Earned first-team all-region honors as a freshman; Player of the Year honors as a sophomore and first-team all-region recognition her senior year when she helped lead her team to the Class 5A Division II state title.
Was a key figure in the championship game as she scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.
Also competed for the Arizona Fire club team.
Personal
Major is Interdisciplinary Studies (concentrations: Communication & Criminal Justice).
Mother is Rhonda Westbrook.
Has three siblings: Randon (29), Stephen (17) and Serena (15).
Enjoys singing, dancing and doing hair.
Born December 25, 1989 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Full name is Markisha Shvonne Patterson.