Good defender and passer ... Can attack off the dribble for a pass or shot ... Led team in assists and was second in steals last season ... One of only three seniors on the team and the lone returning starter.
As a junior (2005-06) ... Played in 30 games with 29 starts ... Led the Hokies with a career-high 19 points against Texas Tech in the Caribbean Classic ... After struggling in the first half versus Longwood, scored 11 of the Hokies' first 12 points in the second half in only 1:36 ... Had arguably her best overall career game against Wake Forest in the first round of the ACC Tournament with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals ... Needs five more steals to enter the career top ten list.
As a sophomore (2004-05) ... Stepped up her play in the season's final 22 games with double-figure scoring performances in eight games and eight or more points in ten other contests ... During the streak, averaged 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.2 assists ... Had a solid game against St. Francis with 15 points, eight rebounds, four steals and two assists ... Missed three games due to mononucleosis ... Ended the year third on the team in steals (38) and assists (55).
As a freshman (2003-04) ... Named BIG EAST Conference Rookie of the Week (Dec. 29) ... Had her best game against Providence with 12 points, five steals, three rebounds and two assists ... Had four double-figure scoring games.
Prior to Virginia Tech ... Averaged 21.4 points and 9.2 rebounds as a junior at Morrow High School in leading the Lady Mustangs to the state playoffs ... Set the school single-season scoring record as a junior with 605 points and scored her 1,000th career point ... She was an all-state honorable mention and was a member of the All-Region 4-AAAA second team.
Personal ... Kirby Copeland ... Born 6/29/85 in Thomson, Ga. ... Right-handed ... Daughter of Nettie Jackson ... Enrolled in psychology.
Year
G
GS
MP
FGM-Att
Pct.
3PTM-Att
Pct.
FTM-Att
Pct.
Reb.
Avg.
A
TO
Blk
ST
TP
Avg.
2003-04
30
0
346
38-97
.392
0-0
.000
24-39
.615
70
2.3
29
56
3
26
100
3.3
2004-05
26
13
508
75-208
.361
0-7
.000
72-101
.713
101
3.9
55
69
2
38
222
8.5
2005-06
30
29
768
114-291
.392
2-15
.133
63-103
.612
100
3.3
87
92
3
58
293
9.8
2006-07
32
32
1002
191-446
.428
18-69
.261
79-124
.637
118
3.7
146
125
6
68
479
15.0
Career
118
74
2624
418-1042
.401
20-91
.220
238-367
.649
389
3.3
317
342
14
190
1094
9.3
A Talk With... What is the main reason you chose Virginia Tech? I liked the coaches, team, and fan support, and of course to get a good education.Who is the biggest inspiration in your life and why? My mom because she has always believed in me and my dreams. She has been there through the good and the bad times.What is one word to describe your game? CompetitiveWhat is your favorite pregame meal? PK’s, and I like ice cream, tooWhat is your favorite midnight snack? Ice cream and french fries from McDonaldsWho is your favorite cartoon character? Bugs BunnyIf you could appear on the cover of any magazine, which one would it be? Ebony, JET, VIBEWho is your favorite music artist? TupacWhat was your best halloween costume? MeIf you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? God, My sister, Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, LL cool JWhat is something that few people know about you? I’m SHYWhat is your favorite sport, other than basketball? I’m really starting to get into golfWhy did you choose your number? My brother was number 5What is you favorite movie? Kings of Comedy, ScarfaceWho is your favorite actor? Chris Tucker, Samuel L. JacksonWhat is your favorite television show? Walker Texas Ranger, BET, Girlfriends, Law and Order, CSIWhat is your favorite sports team? Atlanta Falcons
Roth Report
Good defender and passer ... Can attack off the dribble for a pass or shot ... Led team in assists and was second in steals last season ... One of only three seniors on the team and the lone returning starter.
As a junior (2005-06) ... Played in 30 games with 29 starts ... Led the Hokies with a career-high 19 points against Texas Tech in the Caribbean Classic ... After struggling in the first half versus Longwood, scored 11 of the Hokies' first 12 points in the second half in only 1:36 ... Had arguably her best overall career game against Wake Forest in the first round of the ACC Tournament with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals ... Needs five more steals to enter the career top ten list.
As a sophomore (2004-05) ... Stepped up her play in the season's final 22 games with double-figure scoring performances in eight games and eight or more points in ten other contests ... During the streak, averaged 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.2 assists ... Had a solid game against St. Francis with 15 points, eight rebounds, four steals and two assists ... Missed three games due to mononucleosis ... Ended the year third on the team in steals (38) and assists (55).
As a freshman (2003-04) ... Named BIG EAST Conference Rookie of the Week (Dec. 29) ... Had her best game against Providence with 12 points, five steals, three rebounds and two assists ... Had four double-figure scoring games.
Prior to Virginia Tech ... Averaged 21.4 points and 9.2 rebounds as a junior at Morrow High School in leading the Lady Mustangs to the state playoffs ... Set the school single-season scoring record as a junior with 605 points and scored her 1,000th career point ... She was an all-state honorable mention and was a member of the All-Region 4-AAAA second team.
Personal ... Kirby Copeland ... Born 6/29/85 in Thomson, Ga. ... Right-handed ... Daughter of Nettie Jackson ... Enrolled in psychology.
