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2009-10 Women's Basketball Roster

12 Lauren Parkes

  • Position Forward
  • Height 6-1
  • Eligibility 5th
  • Hometown London, ON
  • Last Team Health Sciences

Biography

Notes:
Multidimentional player who can play 3 positions.  Lauren is a physical specimen who combines tremendous strength with athleticism and ability.  An excellent rebounder.....Can score inside and from the perimeter.  A force in the open floor.  A solid defender with length who can defend guards and forwards.

As a Senior:
Averaging 10.2 points over 21 games, Lauren was a leader for this years Mustangs squad. She also shot 59.3% from the free throw line. Lauren was also a leader in rebounds, collecting 115 overall - 76 on the defensive end.

As a Junior:
Lauren had her best season as a Mustang in her 3rd campaign.  She averaged 11 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.  Was second on the team in steals.  Recorded a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds against McMaster on October 31.  Had a career high 13 rebounds against Waterloo on January 12.  Scored a season high 19 points vs. Brock on January 5.

As a Sophomore:
Started in all 22 games and averaged 29 minutes per game.  Lauren averaged 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.  Shot 32% from the field and from the 3-point line.  Finished the season strong averaging 16 points per game in the last 6 contests.  Had a season high 23 vs. Lakehead on January 27.

As a Freshman:
Lauren averaged just under 13 minutes per game last season.  Shot 36% from the field and 71% from the free throw line.  She averaged 5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.  Had 13 points vs. Brock on 01/18 and a season high 16 points vs. RMC on 11/19.

Mother Theresa Catholic Secondary School:
Award winner for incoming Kinesiology Students.  Badminton MVP and City Championships.

Other:
London Ramblers Basketball Club.  OBA Gold Medallists, JDP Southwest Regional  team member - Silver medalists.  Member of Canada Drive Summer Team.  CP member for 3 years, invitee to Nike All-Canada Camp.  Kayaking K4 Nationals participant.

Personal:
Daughter of Tony and Henri.  Has brother Steven.  Is majoring in Health Sciences.

Fun Facts:

Nicknames:  Parkes, L-Train
Interests/hobbies:  Hanging out with friends
Favorite Food:  Fajitas
Favorite Movie/TV show:  Remember the Titans, Robin Hood, Dawsons' Creek
Favorite Athlete:  Donovan Bailey
Nobody knows how much I... :  I will be a contestant on don't forget those lyrics.
Most proud of:  My family
I wish I was better at:  Spelling
3 Words that describe me:  Passionate, dedicated, random
After graduating I plan to:  Play overseas, teach elementary school

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 22

    2005Redshirt

    Forward
    6'1"
    22
  • 12

    20062nd

    Forward
    6'1"
    12
  • 12

    20073rd

    Forward
    6'1"
    12
  • 12

    20084th

    Forward
    6'1"
    12
  • 12

    2009-105th

    Forward
    6'1"
    12