Thursday, November 14, 2002
Contact: John Sinnett

Three Local Players Commit to Lady Camel Basketball During Early Signing Period

BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Kristin Fowler, Jennifer Martin, and Adrienne Rieley have signed National Letters of Intent to play basketball at Campbell University, head coach Wanda Watkins announced on Thursday. The trio announced their decisions during the first day of the NCAA early signing period.

Fowler is currently a senior at Raleigh (N.C.) Broughton High School where the 6-foot-1 guard has averaged 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists per game during her prep career. The daughter of Carol and N.C. State Director of Athletics Lee Fowler, she is a three time All-Cap 6 selection for basketball and four time honoree in volleyball.

"Kristin's height, scoring ability on the perimeter, and unselfish play in making others around her better players are all assets we liked. A versatile player, Kristin played all five positions for head coach Dayna Jordan's squad, which will likely make her not only a scoring threat, but give us a strong rebounder at the guard position," said Watkins. "She has a good mentality for the game as well as a high level of maturity that is not always present in younger players. She is an excellent student-athlete who will represent us well in all facets of our University and we anxiously await her arrival to our campus next fall."

Martin is a 6-foot-2 center out of Millbrook High School, also in Raleigh. The two-time All-Cap 6 selection averaged 10.2 points and eight rebounds during her career for head coach Chris East. The daughter of Lois and Richard Martin, she was also named the team's MVP last season.

"Jennifer will be a post player for us and we look for her to be a rebounder and scorer as well as a strong defender for us next year," said Watkins. "She is always looking to improve her game and we believe this is a valuable asset in a player. We are looking forward to watching her progress this year and at Campbell for four seasons."

Rieley will join the Lady Camels from Fayetteville, N.C., where she played for head coach Brent Barker at South View High School. The 6-foot-1 center is a two-time All-Two Rivers selection who was awarded the team's Best Offensive Player award after last season. Rieley has averaged 12.1 points per game and grabbed 7.8 rebounds while at South View. The daughter of Pamela and Thomas Rieley, she was also named to the Fayetteville Holiday Classic All-Tournament team in her sophomore and junior campaigns.

"Adrienne will also be a post player for us. She has a very strong presence inside and has the capability to get out of the blocks and run the floor well," said Watkins. "She does not mind contact in the post and we look for her to be a solid rebounder/defender as well as scorer for us next year. Adrienne is also an outstanding student-athlete and we look forward to her joining our Campbell family next season."

"Our staff is extremely excited to find that there was an almost instant fit with these young ladies and our team as they made their official visits to our campus," said Watkins. "We believe they will be great assets to the continual growth in our women's basketball program here at Campbell due to their playing potential and their wonderful representation of their high schools and communities."

The Lady Camels kick off the 2002-03 season on Friday, November 22 as they host Appalachian State in Carter Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. The Lady Camels were picked to tie for third in the North Division earlier in the Atlantic Sun preseason poll.