THE COACHING STAFF KATHY OLIVIER HEAD COACH 13TH YEAR (20TH OVERALL AT UCLA) UNLV ( 82) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Coached UCLA to NCAA Tournament appearances in 2004, 2000, 1999 (Elite Eight), 1998 Guided UCLA to the 99 Pac-10 Championship 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 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
THE COACHING STAFF OLIVIER S YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Coach Olivier with daughter Alexis 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 11
THE COACHING STAFF PAM WALKER ASSISTANT COACH 17TH YEAR UCLA ( 85) TRISHA STAFFORD-ODOM ASSISTANT COACH 1ST YEAR CALIFORNIA ( 92) MAYLANA MARTIN ASSISTANT COACH 2ND YEAR UCLA ( 00) 12 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
#32 NIKKI BLUE SENIOR GUARD 5-8 BAKERSFIELD, CA WEST HIGH SCHOOL 36, vs. Arizona St. (3/5/05) 12, vs. Sacramento St. (11/24/02) 14, at California (1/22/05) 8, last vs. Washington (2/5/05) 2, vs. Oregon St. (1/2/05) 15, at Washington (2/1/03) 3-pt. 3, last at Oregon St. (1/29/05) 14, last at Stanford (1/20/05) 44, vs. Stanford (1/23/04) QUOTING BLUE "When I first put on a UCLA uniform, it was one of the most special moments in my basketball experience. I was extremely excited and proud to be able to wear the four letters across my chest. The uniform reminded me that I was one of the few to be chosen to take the task of maintaining the tradition of basketball excellence at UCLA. It was then that the four letters across my back didn t matter; I now represented the University of California at Los Angeles." Blue Notes: 2nd Bruin ever to score 1,300 points and hand out 400 assists 10th all-time in Pac-10 in steals Pre-Season Wooden Award Candidate Pre-Season Wade Trophy watch list Three-time first-team All-Pac-10 pick Three-time All-Pac-10 Tournament 10th on the all-time school scoring list 4th on the all-time school steals list 6th on the all-time school assist list 4th on the all-time school free throw list 67 double-digit scoring games 14 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
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#22 CONSUELO LEZCANO JUNIOR CENTER 6-4 MARATHON SHORES, FL MARATHON HS 9, at Washington St. (1/7/05) 5, last at Washington St. (1/7/05) 1, last vs. Washington (2/5/05) 1, last at Stanford (1/20/05) 2, vs. Stanford (2/20/05) 4, at Washington St. (1/7/05) 3-pt. none 4, last at Washington (2/5/05) 17, vs. Gardner-Webb (11/21/04) QUOTING LEZCANO "The best thing about being a Bruin is my athletic family. Coming in, I had no family or friends nearby, but I ve met a lot of people, and it feels like I have family of my own out here. I ve built very, very healthy relationships with my teammates, my friends and my coaches." 16 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
#31 AMANDA LIVINGSTON JUNIOR FORWARD 6-1 YORBA LINDA, CA TROY HS 23, at California (1/22/05) 10, vs. Arizona St. (1/14/05) 5, vs. Gardner-Webb (11/19/05) 4, at Arizona State (1/15/04) 3, last vs. California (2/18/05) 11, at California (1/22/05) 3-pt. none 5, last vs. Washington (2/5/05) 37, at Ohio St. (12/21/04) QUOTING LIVINGSTON "My most memorable moment off the court as a Bruin was the bridge climb in Australia. It was fun because our whole team was on there. It had nothing to do with basketball, and we got to bond with each other and know each other on a different level. I felt like I gained a newfound respect for the world because it was so beautiful there. It was like we were on top of the world." 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 17
#00 ORTAL OREN SENIOR GUARD 5-9 RISHON-LEZION, ISRAEL KIRIAT-SHARET HS 11, vs. Fresno St. (12/21/03) 6, vs. Stanford (2/20/05) 4, last at Oregon St. (1/29/05) 3, last vs. Washington St. (1/5/03) 1, last vs. Stanford (2/20/05) 4, last vs. Gardner-Webb (11/21/05) 3-pt. 2, at Pepperdine (12/2/04) 4, last vs. Washington (2/3/05) 25, vs. Stanford (2/20/05) QUOTING OREN "Being a member of the UCLA Basketball team is something that I will never trade for anything in the world. The experience itself and the people I met will always go with me wherever I go, and it will have a big impact on my life. I just want to finish here with a big smile on my face, knowing that I gave it my all and left my mark." 18 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
#20 LAUREN PEDERSEN SOPHOMORE GUARD 5-10 BREA, CA BREA OLINDA HS 9, last at California (1/22/05) 8, vs. Arizona St. (3/5/05) 3, last vs. California (2/18/05) 3, vs. Oregon State (1/2/05) 1, last at Arizona (2/10/05) 3, last at California (1/22/05) 3-pt. 3, at California (1/22/05) 2, last at Arizona (2/10/05) 30, vs. Washington (2/3/05) QUOTING PEDERSEN "UCLA is more than just a school. The four letters on your chest are symbolic of years and years of people who have come here and gone to the next level. Everybody knows us and recognizes us as champions." 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 19
#11 JULIA PITTS REDSHIRT JUNIOR FORWARD 6-2 CARSON, CA NORTH TORRANCE HS 20, at Georgia (12/6/02) 11, vs. Northwestern St. (11/30/02) 3, last at USC (12/28/03) 2, last vs. Michigan St. (12/19/03) 2, last at Oregon (1/4/03) 8, at Georgia (12/6/02) 3-pt. none 5, at Pepperdine (12/14/02) 36, at UNLV (12/1/02) QUOTING PITTS "I enjoy playing for Kathy because not only is she a coach, but she s like a mother figure. She really takes time to take care of the team on and off the court. I have a good connection with her and a good bond." 20 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
#14 LINDSEY PLUIMER SOPHOMORE FORWARD 6-4 SAN CLEMENTE, CA SAN CLEMENTE HS 22, at Pepperdine (12/2/04) 12, vs. Stanford (2/20/05) 2, last at Oregon St. (1/29/05) 3, last at California (1/22/05) 3, last vs. Stanford (2/20/05) 10, vs. Washington (2/5/05) 3-pt. 2, last at USC (2/26/05) 6, vs. Purdue (12/5/04) 40, last at Stanford (1/20/05) QUOTING PLUIMER "Walking into Pauley Pavilion gets me excited because I m playing where a lot of legends have come through. It s an honor and a thrill to be able to play in Pauley because it was home to so many Hall of Fame players, along with Coach Wooden. I feel very proud to represent UCLA." 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 21
#45 NOELLE QUINN JUNIOR GUARD 6-0 LOS ANGELES, CA BISHOP MONTGOMERY HS 31, vs. Arizona (2/12/04) 15, vs. Oregon (1/29/04) 10, at California (12/19/04) 8, vs. Oregon St. (1/2/05) 1, last vs. Arizona (1/16/05) 11, vs. Clemson (11/24/04) 3-pt. 3, vs. Arizona (2/12/04) 12, vs. Arizona St. (2/14/04) 42, vs. Stanford (1/23/04) QUOTING QUINN "I had always wanted to go to UCLA since I was young, but what made UCLA stand out was the team camaraderie. When I came here, I felt so comfortable. They re like family. The way these girls embraced each and every one of us like their own family member or sister was the most comforting thing." Quinn Notes: Pre-Season 06 Wooden Award list Top 20 finalist for 2005 Wooden Award Five-time Pac-10 Player of the Week Team is 14-0 when she scores 20 points 27 points last year vs. Texas 23 points last year vs. Purdue 04 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year Had triple-double vs. Cal in 2004 Set school freshman record with sixstraight 20-point games Hit 30-straight free throws in 04 22 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
Quinn Double-Doubles Date Oppt. Category 11-30-03 Illinois 12 pts/11 reb. 1-29-04 Oregon 11 pts/15 reb. 1-31-04 Oregon St. 24 pts/14 reb. 2-5-04 @Washington 25 pts/11 reb. 2-12-04 Arizona 31 pts/10 reb. 2-19-04 @Cal 21 pts/10 reb./10 asst. 2-21-04 @Stanford 17 pts/12 reb. 3-6-04 ASU* 16 pts/10 reb. 11-28-04 Texas 27 pts/11 reb. 12-11-04 @Fresno St. 21 pts/12 reb. 1-2-05 Oregon St. 20 pts/12 reb. *Pac-10 Tournament 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 23
#21 BRITTANY RINGEL REDSHIRT SENIOR FORWARD 6-1 ARLINGTON, TX TRINITY VALLEY HS 2, at Oregon St. (1/29/05) 1, last at Oregon St. (1/29/05) none 1, vs. Washington St. (2/1/02) none 1, at Oregon St. (1/29/05) 3-pt. none 1, at Washington St. (1/7/05) 3, at Washington St. (1/7/05) QUOTING RINGEL "The best things about being a Bruin are the people that I have met and the friends I have made since being at UCLA. I ve made lifelong friends and memories, and I ve learned a lot about interacting with all different types of people and overcoming obstacles. 24 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
#44 EMMA TAUTOLO SENIOR FORWARD/CENTER 6-2 MORENO VALLEY, CA MORENO VALLEY HS 10, vs. Illinois (11/30/03) 6, at CS Northridge (12/17/03) 3, at CS Northridge (12/17/03) 2, at Washington St. (2/7/04) 1, at Arizona St. (2/16/03) 4, at Hawaii (11/23/02) 3-pt. none 4, last vs. Arizona St. (3/6/04) 24, at Hawaii (11/23/02) QUOTING TAUTOLO "UCLA is just a big family. We are all family, we have a sense of belonging and Bruin pride. I've been around the UCLA program for a long time and have always loved the atmosphere here. I just love everything about UCLA." 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 25
#40 LISA WILLIS SENIOR GUARD 5-11 LONG BEACH, CA NARBONNE HIGH SCHOOL 31, at California (2/19/04) 12, at Oregon St. (1/29/05) 7, at Fresno St. (12/11/04) 8, last vs. Clemson (11/24/04) 3, vs. Oregon (1/4/05) 12, at California (2/19/04) 3-pt. 7, at Stanford (1/20/05) 8, vs. Stanford (2/20/05) 40, last vs. Arizona St. (3/5/05) QUOTING WILLIS "Being a student-athlete at UCLA is all about pride. It s not that we re just athletes. We re student-athletes at UCLA, whether it be on the basketball team or the softball team. We work hard on and off the court, we work hard in the classroom, we work hard carrying ourselves like respectful women. It s a whole sense of pride that I will always have even when I leave." Willis Notes: Gold Medalist at World Univ. Games School s all-time three-point shot leader 6th in the nation in steals in 2005 First player in school history with over 100 steals in back-to-back seasons 8th on all-time free throw percentage list 2005 1st-team All-Pac-10 Pac-10 leader in steals the last two seasons 5th in the Pac-10 last season in rebounding and scoring 18th all-time school scoring list 6th on all-time school steals list 60 double-digit scoring games 26 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
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#3 SHAINA ZAIDI JUNIOR GUARD 5-8 VALENCIA, CA MARLBOROUGH HS 10, at USC (2/26/05) 3, vs. Oregon St. (1/2/05) 1, last at Arizona St. (2/12/05) 1, vs. Arizona St. (3/6/04) none 2, last at USC (2/26/05) 3-pt. 2 at USC (2/26/05) 4, at USC (2/26/05) 12, at Arizona St. (2/12/05) QUOTING ZAIDI "I m looking forward to showing everyone that we re here. UCLA is here, and our team especially is here to make a difference in the Pac-10 and across the nation. It s going to be exciting having all but one player back from last year. We all know each other; we just have to get the freshmen in the mix. It s going to be fun." 28 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL
FRESHMAN BIOGRAPHIES #2 TIERRA HENDERSON FRESHMAN GUARD/FORWARD 5-10 PASADENA, CA MUIR HS QUOTING HENDERSON "I chose UCLA mostly for the education. This school offers so much academically, athletically and socially. I'm looking forward to my next four years here!" #23 CHINYERE IBEKWE FRESHMAN CENTER 6-4 LOS ANGELES, CA CARSON HS QUOTING IBEKWE "I chose UCLA because not only is it a good academic school, but it has a good basketball program and is very diverse. This is the best combination of academics and athletics in the country." 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL 29
FRESHMAN BIOGRAPHIES #1 ASHLEE TREBILCOCK FRESHMAN GUARD 5-9 NEWHALL, CA HART HS QUOTING TREBILCOCK "I committed to UCLA during my junior year shortly after Lindsey and Lauren committed. I started to come to a lot of games and got to know K.O. better, and I knew this is where I want to be. UCLA's tradition is so strong, and we have a lot of talent and good leadership. There are so many great people like Nikki, Noelle and Lisa, to learn from." 2005-06 Bruins (Top row, l-r): Noelle Quinn, Brittany Ringel, Chinyere Ibekwe, Consuelo Lezcano, Lindsey Pluimer, Julia Pitts, Emma Tautolo. (2nd row, l-r): Amanda Livingston, Tierra Henderson, Ashlee Trebilcock, Lauren Pedersen, Lisa Willis. (3rd row, l-r): Head Team Manager Amy Minerich, Coordinator of Basketball Operations Kari Duperron, Assistant Coach Pam Walker, Head Coach Kathy Olivier, Assistant Coach Maylana Martin, Assistant Coach Trisha Stafford-Odom, Team Manager Lindsay Mastergeorge. (Front row, l-r): Shaina Zaidi, Nikki Blue, Ortal Oren. 30 2005-06 UCLA WOMEN S BASKETBALL