Grambling, LA – Grambling State University point guard Shakyla Hill was named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Year and third team all-state by vote of the state’s media representatives and university media relations directors.
Hill secured the freshman of the year honors receiving 20 of the 27 votes. The Little Rock, Arkansas native earned second team all-Southwestern Athletic Conference honors after averaging 12.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.8 steals. She led Grambling State in total scoring (401), total rebounding (179), total assists(93) and total steals(86).
She also ranked among the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) leaders in the following categories:
1st in field goal percentage .574
1st in steals 2.8 spg
4th in assists 3 apg
7th in offensive rebounds 2.4 orpg
8th in scoring 12.9 ppg
14th In rebounds 5.8 rpg
15th in free throw percentage .645
Source: GoGrambling.com Fan Website Courtesy photos
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