Lady Bulldogs' Kemi Rotibi named All-American

4/21/2009

South Suburban signs four recruits for 2009-10 Basketball Team.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Lady Bulldogs' Kemi Rotibi was recently named NJCAA 2nd Team All-American. Rotibi was the #1 vote getter for District D, and was named 1st Team All-Region and 1st Team All-Tournament for the District D, Region-IV Tournament.

Rotibi, a Hillcrest High School graduate and Country Club Hills resident, averaged 13 points, 11.4 rebounds (15th nationally), and 4.6 blocks (2nd nationally) per game while shooting 65% from the field (5th nationally) during the 2008-09 season. Rotibi is the second Lady Bulldog in two years to be named to the All-American Team, following Shade Akinde of Rich Central High School.

SSC Women's Basketball program also announces the following signings for the 2009-10 season (Head Coach Darrel Scott's comments included):

Amber Hill, a 5'8" guard from Momence High School – "Amber provides us with a big guard to compete with the top teams in the nation. She is a great shooter and defender. We will be able to extend our defense due to her athletic ability."

Chaniqua Brown, a 6'2" center from Gary Lew Wallace High School – "Chan follows in the footsteps of dominating post players from SSC. She is an excellent shot blocker and runs the floor very well."

Kendra Roper, a 5'10" forward from Chicago Hyde Park High School – "Kendra will make us a better overall team. She really gets after it. She is an athletic player who can play with the best of them."

Nikkia Brown, a 6'1" forward from Thornwood High School and Calumet College – "Nikkia will provide the post scoring and toughness that we need in order to compete for the Region Championship. She is very mobile and defends very well."

The 2008-09 South Suburban College Women's Basketball Team finished with a 19-12 record.

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