Danielle Spencer Bio
1/11/2011 12:04:00 AM | General
6-3, Jr., F/C
Atlanta, Ga./Westlake
Sophomore (2011-12): Played in all 30 games and started 12, including the final nine of the season • Averaged 15.2 minutes and played double-digit minutes the last 10 • Averaged 2.2 points and 2.7 rebounds an outing • Knocked down 14-of-16 free throws • Posted six points and six boards against Davidson (2/6) • Scored five points against Furman (12/5) • Collected four points, six boards and two blocked shots at Chattanooga (2/13) • Had six rebounds at Davidson (12/19) and Mercer (11/17).
Freshman (2010-11): Started seven games and played in 28 her freshman year • Averaged 15.1 minutes per contest • Averaged 2.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest • Scored a season-best nine points against UNC Greensboro (2/5) • Tallied six points against Wofford (1/24) and at Furman (1/22) • Pulled down a season-high eight rebounds against the College of Charleston (2/16) and Elon (2/7) • Also dished out three assists and posted a season-high 31 minutes against the Phoenix.
Prep: Helped lead West Lake High School to Region Championships two consecutive years (2009, 2010) • Was the leading rebounder and second leading scorer her senior season • Named all-region after 2009-10 season • Earned Character Award her sophomore and junior years • Selected to the GACA All-State Team and Atlanta Tip-Off Club Metro Atlanta "Team of the Year" • Was McDonald's All-American Nominee • Competed in women's basketball, volleyball and soccer.
Personal: Born April 28, 1992, in Atlanta, Ga. • Danielle Spencer is the daughter of Reginald and Desiree Spencer • Lists her first double-double in a game (11th grade) as her number one sports highlight • Her father played for West Texas State from 1975-1979.
Major: Civil engineering technology.
