Vanguard University

The athlete: Aminata joins the Pride for her freshman season in the Blue and Gold?hails from Dakar, Senegal?has played basketball for ten years?helped her high school to a silver medal back home?was named best offensive and defensive player for coach Tapha Badji and Alie Queye?also played handball and volleyball in Senegal?tall and raw, but brings the Lions terrific potential in the post?long arms and solid shot blocking skills?will continue to learn the game at Vanguard and become an instrumental part of the program?should have a wonderful career for Coach Davis and the VUSC Women's Basketball program.

The person: Aminata was born on February 5, 1986, in Senegal?parents are Biteye Ibrahima and Cisse Diatou?has two sisters and three brothers?pursuing a degree in Business at VU?nickname is "Amy"?loves to eat at the caf on campus?likes the color white and number 15?loves Christmas?hobby is playing drums?most respects her parents?has learned many things in life?playing basketball has taught her respect?wants to become a business woman.

Her thoughts: I came to Vanguard for new experiences.

Coach Davis' comments: We are thrilled to have Amy in our program.