The Associated Press announced its preseason All-America teams Tuesday afternoon with Virginia Tech senior Elizabeth Kitley earning one of six spots.
Her numerous accolades from last season include: AP All-America Third Team, Kay Yow Scholar Athlete of the Year, Finalist for the Lisa Leslie Award, Semifinalist for the Naismith Award, WBCA All-American, USBWA Third Team All-American and First Team All-ACC and All-Defensive Team.
Kitley was named Preseason ACC Player of the Year last week and is looking to become the 10th athlete to win that award two or more times. Each athlete to previously accomplish the feat did so in consecutive seasons.
Kitley was amongst the league leaders in scoring (18.1), rebounds (9.8), blocks (2.4) and FG% (.551) throughout last season. Her 15 double-doubles led the conference as did her 13 games of 20 or more points. She scored 34 twice and finished the year with a 42-point performance in the NCAA Tournament, the second-most ever scored in the opening round of the competition. She recorded four or more blocks in nine different contests. Her 237 made field goals set a program record for a single season.
She ranks ninth all-time at VT in scoring (1,410), fifth in rebounds (800) and third in blocks (187).
Tech will open the season at home on Monday November 7, when they welcome Mount St. Mary's to Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum for a 5 p.m. tip against the Mountaineers. That game can be seen on ACC Network Extra.
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