“I’m devastated for Yokie,” Mittie said of the setback. We expected to be able to play, unfortunately after meeting with the medical staff over the last few days, she will need a season – we will support Yorkie’s recovery and rehab and will be back on the court for the 2023-24 season. I look forward to returning to.”
Originally from Byron, Minnesota, Lee was a dedicated student while at K-State, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in May 2021 and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Couples and Family Therapy.
“I am very sad that I will not be able to take the court with my teammates this season, but I am fully committed to getting healthy and contributing as a sideline leader,” Lee said. . “My role is different, but I am confident in what we can achieve as a team this year. No other team, coach or support staff would want to surpass this.
“While my team supports my recovery, I hope that Wildcat Nation continues to surround our team with the same love and support they always have. I look forward to getting -24. I will forever be grateful and blessed to be a wildcat.”
She is a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-America (2nd Team in 2021, 1st Team in 2022), a two-time Academic All-Big 12 1st Team winner, and is big in 2022, so in the classroom efforts are recognized. 12 Women’s Basketball Scholar – Athlete of the Year and 2021 Big 12/Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award.
Lee joined Laurie Kane in 2004 to become the second player in K state women’s basketball history to be named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team. program history.
During his career, Lee’s on-court scoring was 9th in school history with 1,661 points, 6th in rebounding 887, 3rd in blocks 235, 6th in field goals 665 and 6th in free throws 331. his second in a double-double at 49;
In the 2021-22 season, Lee received numerous accolades, including First Team All-American honors by The Athletic and Sports Illustrated, Second Team All-American selection by the AP, and Women’s Basketball Coach, the Basketball Writers Association of America (USBWA). Association (WBCA) All-America Honorable Mention recipient, 2022 she was a Lisa Leslie Award finalist, unanimous selection by the league’s coaches for her All-Big 12 First Team, and named Big Earned first selection to 12 All-Defensive Team.
Lee had a number of statistical categories last season, including points scored (727), points per game (22.0), field goals made and attempted (296-526), free throws made and attempted (135-175), and rebounds. finished the season with a career-high. (339), blocks (95), steals (39), assists (23), double-doubles (20).
Lee was the only NCAA Division I women’s basketball player with 725-plus points, 325-plus rebounds and 90-plus blocks this season. It was the first time in the 54-season history of Kyushu women’s basketball that a player reached the statistical markers of 725-plus points, 325-plus rebounds, and 90-plus blocks in a single season.
Lee, who averaged 22.0 points per game and had 296 total field goals, set school records for points average and field goals in a single season. Her points total was 727, ranking second in school history for points in her season and setting the school record for points in a junior season.
Lee became the first player in K state women’s basketball history to average a double-double in at least two seasons as she achieved feats in the 2019-20 freshman season and the 2021-22 freshman season.
As part of his 2021-22 statistical history, Lee set an NCAA Division I single-game record with 61 points against Oklahoma on January 23. She also led the Big 12 in her goal percentage on the field and recorded her eight games with the Big 12’s best at 30. More points.
A two-time USBWA Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week, Lee’s 339 rebounds set a new record for rebounding in a season.
A four-time Big 12 Player of the Week and three-time ESPN.com National Player of the Week, Lee set a school record with 20 double-doubles. 12 to register 20 or more double-doubles in one season.
The Wildcats are short of 1,000 wins in their history, with two wins in the 2022-23 season. Mitty started the 2022-23 season with one win in his short of 600 wins in his coaching career, and during his time in Manhattan he recorded his five wins short of 150. Did.
For the 2022-23 season, Kansas State will be led by a trio of sophomores. briley glen, Jerin Glenn When Celina SandelWildcats welcome transfers Sarah ShemaziSenior Gabby Gregoryred shirt sophomore Heavenly Guria,Sophomore Gisella Sanchez and freshman Mimi Gatewood, Jamia Harris, Eliza Maupin When Michaela Parks.
