Takia Starks
 Starks at Texas A&M | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1986 Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Westfield (Houston, Texas) |
| College | Texas A&M (2005–2009) |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Position | Guard |
Takia Nicole Starks (born January 16, 1986) is a shooting guard. She formerly played for the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League.[1] Born in Houston, Texas, she played college basketball at Texas A&M.[2] She is A&M's all-time leading scorer.[3]
College honors and awards
- 2008 Timeout 4 HIV/AIDS Tournament MVP[4]
- 2008 Preseason All-Big 12 team[5]
- 2008–09 Preseason Sporting News First Team All-America[6]
- 2008 Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention[7][8]
- 2008 State Farm/WBCA All-America Finalist[7]
- 2008 State Farm/WBCA All-Region Team[7]
- 2008 NCAA Oklahoma City Regional All-Tournament Team[9]
- 2008 John R. Wooden Award Candidate[10]
- 2008 Naismith Trophy Award Candidate[11]
- 2008 Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player[7]
- 2008 Big 12 All-Tournament Team[7]
- 2008 All-Big 12 First Team by the league’s coaches[7]
- 2008 All-Big 12 First Team by The Dallas Morning News
- 2008 All-Big 12 Second Team by the Waco Tribune-Herald
- 2007 Paradise Jam St. John Division All-Tournament Team
- The 19th all-time player to reach 1,000 career points at A&M
- 2007 All-Big 12 First Team by the league’s coaches[12]
- 2007 All-Big 12 First Team by The Dallas Morning News
- 2007 All-Big 12 First Team by the Waco Tribune-Herald
- Big 12 Player of the Week (1/15/07) [12]
- 2006 National All-Freshman Team by Women’s Basketball News Service
- 2006 Big 12 All-Rookie Team by the league’s coaches[12]
- 2006 Big 12 All-Newcomer Team by Dallas Morning News[13]
- 2006 Big 12 All-Freshman Team by Kansas City Star
- 2006 Big 12 All-Freshman Team by Waco Tribune-Herald
- 2005 Duel in the Desert Classic All-Tournament Team
- Big 12 Rookie of the Week (12/19/05) [12]
- Big 12 Rookie of the Week (12/5/05) [12]
Reference:[14]
Professional career
Starks signed with the Perth Lynx on July 30, 2009.[15]
Personal
Starks' father lost his battle with cancer on August 13, 2009., while her mom is a U.S. Army reservist and military police officer.[16] Starks is the cousin of former NBA player John Starks.
Notes
- ^ "Lynx roster".
- ^ "Aggie basketball tips off with fresh start".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Defense leads Texas A&M past Evansville 80-45".
- ^ "Waves Battle #8 Texas A&M in Loss".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Big 12 Announces Women's Basketball Preseason Individual Honors" (Press release).
- ^ "Starks Named Preseason First Team All-America By The Sporting News". Archived from the original on 2011-05-24.
- ^ a b c d e f James, p. 9
- ^ "Women's Associated Press All-America team".
- ^ James, p. 8
- ^ "Women's Wooden Award Preseason: All-American Team - Top 30 Candidates" (Press release).
- ^ "PARKER, PARIS HEADLINE NAISMITH CANDIDATES LIST" (Press release). 2008-01-29. Archived from the original on 2008-05-12.
- ^ a b c d e "Big 12 Women's Basketball Record Book" (PDF).
- ^ "All-Big 12 women's basketball team" (PDF).
- ^ "Takia Starks". Women's Basketball Coaches Association.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Starks Signs Overseas Contract With WNBL Perth Lynx".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Texas A&M star Takia Starks plays for parents".[permanent dead link]
References
- James, Joni. "2007-08 BIG 12 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: 2007-08 Season Final Release" (PDF). Big 12 Sports.