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    Chenara Wilson

    Class:
    Senior

    Hometown:
    Cleveland, Ohio

    High School:
    East Tech

    Height:
    6-2

    Position:
    C


    Chenara Wilson brings a physical presence and a strong scorer's mentality to the Vikings' inside game. A traditional post -- in that she wants the to get ball with her back to the basket -- Wilson has worked hard on her game and is always striving to improve. One of only two seniors on the team, she will help anchor the center position.

    2005-06 -- Junior Season
    • Appeared in all 28 games, making her lone start of the year at Youngstown State (1/19)
    • Knocked down 4-of-5 from the floor and all four from the free throw line en route to scoring 12 points against Butler (2/4), adding five rebounds
    • Set career-highs for points (18), field goals made (9) and field goals attempted (14) in 24 minutes of action versus UW-Milwaukee (1/14)
    • Made 5-of-8 from the floor on her way to scoring 11 points against Robert Morris, while pulling down five boards

    Prior To Cleveland State
    • Earned NJCAA all-region honors in 2004-05 at Lakeland Community College
    • Averaged 15.5 points and 7.6 rebounds
    • Played five games at Xavier as a freshman in 2003-04

    East Tech & Cleveland Heights H.S.
    • Garnered first team All-Ohio accolades as a senior at East Tech HS after averaging 18.0 points and 10.0 rebounds
    • Named league MVP as a senior
    • Helped team advance to the regional semifinals
    • A two-time honorable mention all-league selection while at Cleveland Heights HS

    Personal
    Born Feb. 16, 1985 in Cleveland, Ohio...daughter of Sonequa Guilford...has a sister, Kymyata and a brother, Monti...has a son, Esseck Bryant Jr...majoring in social work and early childhood education.