Ta Keela Ball Class: Junior Hometown: Pontotoc, Miss. Last College: Itawamba J.C. Height: 5-9 Position: Forward Birthdate: 07/21/1981

Season Outlook: Junior college transfer who should contend for significant playing time and potentially a starter’s role … versatile … played the one, two and three positions at JUCO … projected as a small forward at Southeast … very quick and has tremendous rebounding ability for her size.

At Itawamba: Attended Itawamba Community College … coached by her aunt Carrie Ball … MVP of all-state JUCO all-star game.

Prep: Attended Pontotoc High … coached by Bill Russell … most valuable player of team … also participated in track and field … most valuable player on track team.

Personal: Born 7-21-81 … daughter of Linda Duke … majoring in athletic training … also recruited by Memphis and Mercer … brother Bradd played basketball at North Alabama and brother Scotty played basketball at Northwestern State … biggest influence athletically is aunt and JUCO coach Carrie Ball.