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Think You Can Ball? Tryout For The MDC Basketball Team

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The Miami Dade College men’s and women’s basketball teams are holding open tryouts for potential walk-on spots Wednesday, Sept. 12. Tryouts will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Gibson Center at Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th St. To be eligible for the team, prospective players need to meet… Read the rest at our website.
Susan Summons during a game.
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Lady Sharks Head Coach To Be Inducted Into Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame

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Susan Summons, who has served as the head basketball coach at Miami Dade College for 32 years, will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on June 9 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The accolade is based on her trailblazing professional basketball career.   Summons was a third-round pick of… Read the rest at our website.
Chism on the court playing for the Lady Sharks.
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Lady Sharks’ Season Ends In Ocala

Aiyana Ishmael , 
The Miami Dade College women’s basketball team had an impressive season this year, but fell short in the State Tournament quarterfinals, losing to Eastern Florida State College 108-89 on March 8. “Our defense was our weakness,” said sophomore guard Michelle Wright. “Defense wins championships and we didn’t execute.” However,… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Enjoying Bounce Back Season

Aiyana Ishmael ,  , 
A young, retooled roster has the Miami Dade College women’s basketball team on the comeback trail after a mediocre 16-14 season last year.    Heading into the meat of their conference schedule, the revitalized Lady Sharks are 10-6. They are currently ranked ninth in the National Junior College Athletic Association… Read the rest at our website.
Deidra Harris at practice.
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Freshman Overcomes ACL Tear To Support Lady Sharks In Rebounding

Aiyana Ishmael ,  , 
Deidra Harris has been a rebounding machine for the Miami Dade College Lady Sharks basketball team this season. The freshman is averaging 10.8 rebounds through 10 games. She corralled 23 rebounds in a game against Hillsborough Community College on Nov. 10. In addition to being second in rebounding for… Read the rest at our website.
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Sophomore Guard Works Her Way Back Into Lineup After Left Leg Injury

Aiyana Ishmael ,  , 
After missing the Lady Sharks’ first four games this season due to a left leg injury, Michelle Wright, one of the top three-point shooters in the state last year, is ready to reassume her role as one the team’s leaders. Wright, a  5-foot-7-inch shooting guard, shot 50 percent from… Read the rest at our website.