THE COACHING STAFF KATHY OLIVIER HEAD COACH 14TH SEASON (21ST OVERALL AT UCLA) UNLV ( 82) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Coached UCLA to NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006, 2004, 2000, 1999 (Elite Eight), 1998 Guided UCLA to the 1999 Pac-10 Championship and 2006 Pac-10 Tournament title Coached two Kodak All-Americans and Pac- 10 Players of the Year - Maylana Martin and Natalie Williams Produced three Pac-10 Freshmen of the Year - Noelle Quinn, Maylana Martin and Erica Gomez 10 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
THE COACHING STAFF Coach Olivier with daughter Alexis OLIVIER S YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 11
THE COACHING STAFF PAM WALKER ASSISTANT COACH 18TH YEAR UCLA ( 85) TRISHA STAFFORD-ODOM ASSISTANT COACH 2ND YEAR CALIFORNIA ( 92) 12 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
THE COACHING STAFF MAYLANA MARTIN ASSISTANT COACH 3RD YEAR UCLA ( 00) KARI DUPERRON COORDINATOR OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS 4TH YEAR CAL POLY SLO ( 03) Marvin Hamlin Team Manager Melody Garcia Team Manager Heather Cluff Team Manager 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 13
#2 TIERRA HENDERSON SOPHOMORE GUARD 5-10 PASADENA, CA MUIR HS CAREER HIGHS Points 4, last vs. Washington (2/11/06) Rebounds 5 at California (12/30/05) Assists 2 at Arizona (2/4/06) Steals 3 at Washington (1/12/06) Blocks none FG Made 2, last at Wash. St. 1/14/06) 3-pt. FG Made none FT Made 2, last vs. Washington (2/11/06) Minutes 19 vs. Arizona St. (1/8/06) 14 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
GETTING TO KNOW... TIERRA HENDERSON Nickname T My favorite thing to do on an off day is Enjoy life My dream job would be Singer/Actress My pregame rituals are Listening to Whitney Houston and praying The most important thing I have learned at UCLA is A good attitude goes a long way One thing few people know about me is I love to collect state quarters The word that best describes me is Entertaining The word that best describes this team is Unbreakable My favorite UCLA sport to attend is Volleyball If I could play another sport at UCLA it would be Gymnastics The best sporting event I've ever attended was UCLA men's basketball game vs. USC The person I would most like to play one-on-one against is Ray Allen My proudest moment in basketball was Being accepted to UCLA's basketball team My favorite UCLA athlete, past or present, is Jackie Robinson If I could have dinner with three people, it would be God, Ray Allen and Whitney Houston The TV show I can't miss is Fear Factor The movie I can watch over and over is Save The Last Dance My favorite food is French Fries! My favorite place on campus is Ackerman The best lesson I have learned so far in college is Live life to the fullest I am the best person on this team at "DEFENSE" 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 15
#23 CHINYERE IBEKWE SOPHOMORE CENTER 6-4 LOS ANGELES, CA CARSON HS CAREER HIGHS Points 15 vs. Arizona (1/6/06) Rebounds 11 vs. UC Irvine (11/30/05) Assists 1, last vs. Bowling Green (3/19/06) Steals 2, last vs. Arizona St. (1/8/06) Blocks 2, last vs. Wash. St. (2/09/06) FG Made 7 vs. Arizona (1/6/06) 3-pt. FG Made none FT Made 4 vs. Washington (2/11/06) Minutes 22 vs. Stanford (3/6/06) 16 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
GETTING TO KNOW... CHINYERE IBEKWE Nickname Rey Rey I chose my jersey number #23 because I love Michael Jordan One thing few people know about me is I don't swim Pregame rituals Praying and being very quiet Favorite UCLA sport to attend Men's basketball The most important thing I have learned at UCLA is Sisterhood Most memorable moment as a Bruin Winning the Pac-10 Tournament Favorite athletes Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade The players I pattern my game after are Dennis Rodman and Ben Wallace (but skinny) My favorite thing to do on an off day is Get my hair done and go shopping The movies I can watch over and over are Baby Boy, Belly The TV show I can't miss is America's Next Top Model My hero is God My sports hero when I was a kid was Michael Jordan I would most like to play one-on-one against Dwyane Wade Best sporting event I've ever attended Sparks game If I could play another sport at UCLA, it would be Volleyball and track My dream job would be Being a famous supermodel My favorite place on campus is My room You won't see me without My phone or earrings! The best thing about UCLA is The way people care about you I decided to attend UCLA because KO stood by me throughout everything 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 17
#22 CONSUELO LEZCANO SENIOR CENTER 6-4 MARATHON SHORES, FL MARATHON HS CAREER HIGHS Points 9, at Washington St. (1/7/05) Rebounds 5, last at Washington St. (1/7/05) Assists 1, last vs. Georgia (1/25/05) Steals 1, last v. Cal (San Jose) (3/4/06) Blocks 2, vs. Stanford (2/20/05) FG Made 4, at Washington St. (1/7/05) 3-pt. FG Made none FT Made 4, last at Washington (2/5/05) Minutes 20 at UCSB (12/17/05) 18 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
GETTING TO KNOW... CONSUELO LEZCANO Nickname Suelo The word that best describes me is Caring My pregame rituals are Eat, sleep, listen to gospel Best sporting event I've ever attended Our Pac-10 Championship game You won't see me without My Bible The most important thing I have learned at UCLA is Time management Favorite UCLA sport to attend Men's basketball My hidden talent outside of basketball is Singing If I could have dinner with three people, it would be Kenny Donaldson, Rose Gilbert and Sabrina Youmans The TV show I can't miss is Ugly Betty The movie I can watch over and over is Love And Basketball One thing few people know about me is I want to travel the world 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 19
#31 AMANDA LIVINGSTON SENIOR FORWARD 6-1 YORBA LINDA, CA TROY HS CAREER HIGHS Points 23, at California (1/22/05) Rebounds 10, vs. Arizona St. (1/14/05) Assists 5, vs. Gardner-Webb (11/19/05) Steals 4, last vs. Cal (3/4/06) Blocks 3, last vs. California (2/18/05) FG Made 11, at California (1/22/05) 3-pt. FG Made none FT Made 5, last vs. Washington (2/5/05) Minutes 37, at Ohio St. (12/21/04) 20 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
GETTING TO KNOW... AMANDA LIVINGSTON Nickname A Liv I chose my jersey number #31 because It was the number of the goalie of my favorite hockey team in 5th grade Pregame rituals Nap time, listen to music, shoot with Shaina Favorite UCLA sports to attend Men's Basketball, Football and Women's Volleyball The most important thing I have learned at UCLA is How to deal with different personalities My proudest moment in basketball is Winning the Pac-10 Tournament Favorite UCLA athlete, past or present, is Tab Perry My favorite thing to do on an off day is Go to the beach or lay out by the pool One thing few people know about me is I'm afraid of the dark Favorite food Mexican & Italian If I could have dinner with three people, it would be Julia Pitts, Nana Meriwether and Ophelia Bradley The most famous person I have met is Dwyane Wade The movies I can watch over and over are Bad Boys I & II The TV show I can't miss is Grey's Anatomy Best sporting event I've ever attended NCAA Tournament If I could play another sport at UCLA, it would be Football My dream job would be Housewife and real estate agent My hidden talent is Scrapbooking The best lesson I have learned so far in college is Time management My hero is Noelle Quinn My sports hero as a kid was Kobe Bryant My favorite place on campus is Pauley Pavilion You won't see me without My camera The best thing about UCLA is Camaraderie The word that best describes me is Outgoing The word that best describes this team is Diverse I am the best person on this team at Communication and being physical 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 21
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#11 JULIA PITTS REDSHIRT SENIOR FORWARD 6-2 CARSON, CA NORTH TORRANCE HS CAREER HIGHS Points 20, at Georgia (12/6/02) Rebounds 11, vs. Northwestern St. (11/30/02) Assists 3, last at USC (12/28/03) Steals 2, last vs. Michigan St. (12/19/03) Blocks 2, last at Oregon (1/4/03) FG Made 8, at Georgia (12/6/02) 3-pt. FG Made none FT Made 5, at Pepperdine (12/14/02) Minutes 36, at UNLV (12/1/02) 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 23
GETTING TO KNOW... JULIA PITTS Nickname Ju Ju I chose my jersey #11 because My older brothers wore it in high school The word that best describes me is Unique The word that best describes this team is Humorous If I could have dinner with three people, it would be with My older brothers You won't see me without Fun socks My proudest moment in basketball was Winning the Pac-10 Tournament and starting as a freshman Favorite UCLA athlete, past or present Lisa Willis I started playing basketball because My high school coaches expected me to because of my height I am the best person on this team at Dressing for games I never miss... A social event The best thing about UCLA is Camaraderie within Athletics The person I would most like to play one-on-one against is Carmelo Anthony 24 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
#14 LINDSEY PLUIMER JUNIOR FORWARD 6-4 SAN CLEMENTE, CA SAN CLEMENTE HS CAREER HIGHS Points 22 at Pepperdine (12/2/04) Rebounds 12, last vs. Washington (2/11/06) Assists 4 vs. California (1/29/06) Steals 4 at Washington (1/12/06) Blocks 3, last vs. Stanford (2/20/05) FG Made 10 vs. Washington (2/5/05) 3-pt. FG Made 2, last at USC (2/26/05) FT Made 6 vs. Georgia (11/25/05) Minutes 41 vs. Stanford (3/6/06) 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 25
GETTING TO KNOW... LINDSEY PLUIMER Nickname Plum The best thing about UCLA is The diversity and excellence If I could have dinner with three people, it would be with John Wooden, Princess Diana and Nelson Mandela The player I pattern my game after is Dirk Nowitski My proudest moment in basketball was Cutting down the nets at the Pac-10 Tournament Favorite UCLA athlete, past or present Reggie Miller You won't see me without A headband while playing The movie I can watch over and over again is Wedding Crashers I am the best person on this team at Being prepared and organized 26 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
#45 NOELLE QUINN SENIOR GUARD 6-0 LOS ANGELES, CA BISHOP MONTGOMERY HS CAREER HIGHS Points 31, vs. Arizona (2/12/04) Rebounds 15, vs. Oregon (1/29/04) Assists 10, at California (12/19/04) Steals 8, vs. Oregon St. (1/2/05) Blocks 3, last @ Arizona (2/4/06) FG Made 12 @ Arizona State (2/2/06) 3-pt. FG Made 3, last vs. Bowling Green (3/19/06) FT Made 12, vs. Arizona St. (2/14/04) Minutes 42, last vs. California (1/29/06) Quinn Notes: 2006 AP honorable mention All-America Her 580 points in 2006 were the most by a Bruin player since the 1991-92 season 1st team Academic All-District 8 in 2006 Eight-time Pac-10 Player of the Week selection, tied for all-time conference lead Team is 24-4 when she scores 20 or more 30 points in 2006 vs. Arizona State 27 points in 2005 vs. Texas 23 points in 2005 vs. Purdue 04 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year Had triple-double vs. Cal in 2004 Set school freshman record with six-straight 20-point games Hit 30-straight free throws in 04 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 27
Quinn Double-Doubles (21) Date Oppt.(W/L) Category 11-30-03 Illinois (W) 12 pts./11 reb. 1-29-04 Oregon (L) 11 pts./15 reb. 1-31-04 Oregon St. (W) 24 pts./14 reb. 2-5-04 @Washington (W) 25 pts./11 reb. 2-12-04 Arizona (W) 31 pts./10 reb. 2-19-04 @Cal (W) 21 pts./10 rb./10 ast. 2-21-04 @Stanford (L) 17 pts./12 reb. 3-6-04 ASU* (W) 16 pts./10 reb. 11-28-04 Texas (W) 27 pts./11 reb. 12-11-04 @Fresno St. (W) 21 pts./12 reb. 1-2-05 Oregon St. (W) 20 pts./12 reb. 11-18-05 @ Baylor (L) 20 pts./ 11 reb. 11-26-05 Charlotte** (W) 15 pts./ 12 reb. 12-3-05 @Clemson (W) 19 pts./ 14 reb. 1-14-06 @Wash. St. (W) 23 pts./ 10 reb. 1-27-06 Stanford (W) 25 pts./ 10 reb. 1-29-06 California (W) 26 pts./ 11 reb. 2-18-06 USC (L) 28 pts./ 11 reb. 2-23-06 @Oregon St. (W) 17 pts./ 14 reb. 3-4-06 California* (W) 18 pts./ 10 reb. 3-5-06 Arizona St.* (W) 16 pts./ 10 reb. *Pac-10 Tournament; ** LMU Tournament 28 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
GETTING TO KNOW... NOELLE QUINN Nickname Noey Hidden talent outside of basketball Playing the piano Pregame rituals Listening to gospel Favorite UCLA sport to attend Volleyball Best sporting event I've attended Game 5, 2006 NBA Finals, Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks Most memorable moment as a Bruin Winning the Pac-10 Tournament championship Favorite UCLA athlete, past or present Chrissie Zartman (volleyball) Favorite food Anything my sister cooks If I could have dinner with three people, it would be with Boris Kodjoe, Jesus and Maya Angelou My hero is My mother I would most like to play one-on-one against Magic Johnson The best thing about UCLA is The support I am the best person on this team at Smiling 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 29
#3 SHAINA ZAIDI SENIOR GUARD 5-8 VALENCIA, CA MARLBOROUGH HS CAREER HIGHS Points 10, at USC (2/26/05) Rebounds 3, vs. Oregon St. (1/2/05) Assists 3 at Arizona (2/4/06) Steals 1, vs. Arizona St. (3/6/04) Blocks none FG Made 2, last vs. UC Irvine 11/30/05) 3-pt. FG Made 2 at USC (2/26/05) FT Made 4, at USC (2/26/05) Minutes 12, at Arizona St. (2/12/05) 30 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
GETTING TO KNOW... SHAINA ZAIDI Nickname Shay, Shay Zay My dream job would be Sports agent Favorite UCLA athletes, past or present Michelle Greco and Natalie Nakase Pregame rituals Shoot by myself, chill with some teammates If I could play another sport at UCLA it would be Tennis Best sporting event I've attended Mystics vs. Sparks in 2006 (Nikki Blue vs. Lisa Willis) My proudest moment in basketball was Becoming a Bruin One thing few people know about me is I would like to one day have a horse farm My heroes are My mom and dad Hidden talent outside of basketball Photography and film editing I would most like to play one-on-one against Allen Iverson, just so I can meet and talk to him The word that best describes me is Friendly I am the best person on this team at Bringing people together; I am a "conductor" 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 31
FRESHMEN BIOGRAPHIES #34 MONIQUEE ALEXANDER FRESHMAN CENTER 6-6 HARBOR CITY, CA EDISON ACADEMIC CENTER GETTING TO KNOW... MONIQUEE ALEXANDER The word that best describes this team is Strong The word that best describes me is Caring My dream job would be as a Child Psychologist My hidden talent outside of basketball is Volleyball My favorite UCLA athlete, past or present, is Noelle Quinn The TV show I can't miss is Blues Clues I would most like to play one-on-one against Barney My hero is My grandmother #21 AMY HORTON FRESHMAN GUARD/ FORWARD 5-10 TALLAPOOSA, GA HARALSON COUNTY HS GETTING TO KNOW... AMY HORTON The word that best describes this team is Passionate The word that best describes me is Goofy My favorite thing to do on an off day is I love movies, so I would probably see a new one. My hidden talent outside of basketball is Organizing ipods My nickname is Aims or Aim, as if Amy wasn't short enough My proudest moment in basketball was Signing with UCLA! I would most like to play one-on-one against Paul Walker My hero is My mom; she is the strongest person I know. I pray that I will be half the woman she is one day! You won't see me without A long-sleeve shirt; I'm cold natured. 32 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
FRESHMEN BIOGRAPHIES #13 ERICA LATIMER FRESHMAN FORWARD/ GUARD 6-0 LOS ANGELES, CA WINDWARD HS GETTING TO KNOW... ERICA LATIMER The word that best describes me is Dedicated My dream job would be as a Doctor Something about myself few people know I can't whistle, and I did ballet in high school Nickname Elmo or E I am the best person on this team at Knitting I decided to attend UCLA because of The great education and basketball program #5 ALEXIS OLIVIER FRESHMAN GUARD 5-8 SEAL BEACH, CA LOS ALAMITOS HS GETTING TO KNOW... ALEXIS OLIVIER I chose my jersey #5 because It's a team number - 5 people play on the court The word that best describes me is Friendly My dream job would be as a Fashion designer One thing few people know about me is I am a Harry Potter fan My proudest moment in basketball is Getting to play for my mom I am the best person on this team at Painting French manicures You won't see my without My phone and a water bottle My favorite UCLA athlete, past or present, is My aunt Mary Ricks 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 33
FRESHMEN BIOGRAPHIES #10 ALLISON TAKA FRESHMAN GUARD 5-8 CULVER CITY, CA CULVER CITY HS GETTING TO KNOW... ALLISON TAKA The word that best describes me is Focused My dream job would be as a Professional photographer The players I pattern my game after are John Stockton and Natalie Nakase My hidden talent outside of basketball is Playing the flute If I could have dinner with three people, it would be Kristi Yamaguchi, John Wooden and Ellen DeGeneres My most memorable moment as a Bruin was Stepping onto Pauley Pavilion My hero is My dad I am the best person on this team at Speaking Japanese #32 JERICA WILLIAMS FRESHMAN GUARD 5-8 LA MESA, CA MOUNT MIGUEL HS GETTING TO KNOW... JERICA WILLIAMS My favorite place on campus is The basketball office My dream job would be as a Pro Athlete/Broadcaster My favorite UCLA athlete, past or present, is Jackie Robinson My hidden talent outside of basketball is Photography The best thing about UCLA is The diversity My hero is My mom The word that best describes me is Passionate I am the best person on this team at Listening 34 2006-07 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL