Kirby Copeland Season 2006-07

5 - Kirby CopelandPosition: Guard
Class: Senior
Height: 5' 10"

High School: Morrow
Hometown: Morrow, Ga.

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 1,000^th 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.

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? Competitive What is your favorite pregame meal? PK?s, and I like ice cream, too What is your favorite midnight snack? Ice cream and french fries from McDonalds Who is your favorite cartoon character? Bugs Bunny If you could appear on the cover of any magazine, which one would it be? Ebony, JET, VIBE Who is your favorite music artist? Tupac What was your best halloween costume? Me If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? God, My sister, Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, LL cool J What is something that few people know about you? I?m SHY What is your favorite sport, other than basketball? I?m really starting to get into golf Why did you choose your number? My brother was number 5 What is you favorite movie? Kings of Comedy, Scarface Who is your favorite actor? Chris Tucker, Samuel L. Jackson What is your favorite television show? Walker Texas Ranger, BET, Girlfriends, Law and Order, CSI What is your favorite sports team? Atlanta Falcons

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