Tisa Thomas Class: Sophomore Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn. High School: Minneapolis North Height: 6-2 Position: Center Birthdate: 07/29/1982

Season Outlook: Returns to role of backup center behind Iversen … was a solid presence off the bench last year and hopes to improve on those number this season … has a soft shooting touch … with improved defense should become one of top backups in league.

2000-01: Played in all 27 games, starting two … averaged six points and 3.5 rebounds per game … scored her career-high 15 points in first game of season against Missouri-Baptist (11.17.00) … pulled down a career-high eight rebounds against Oakland City (12.6.00) … second on the team behind Iversen with 15 blocks … logged a season-high 29 minutes of action against Mississippi Valley State (12.4.00).

Prep Career: 2000 alumnae of Minneapolis North … was a center/forward for coach Faith Johnson-Patterson ... team MVP, All-Conference honorable mention, won conference and state honors, named to state tournament team ... also played volleyball and softball ... National Honor Society member.

Personal: Born 7.29.82 ... daughter of Mark Rockymore and Della Thomas ... undecided on college major … would like to be a health counselor for teenagers ... high school teammates include Mauri Horton who plays for 2000 Final Four finalist Rutgers and Tamara Moore at Wisconsin.