Freshman guard Micaela Cocks is in her native New Zealand this spring as she joins 13 other players in camp for the New Zealand senior national team.
The national team is preparing for the qualification process for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Camp began in mid-April, and New Zealand is participating in a tour of games in Japan this month.
“Micaela’s inclusion on the playing squad of the national team is a most deserving selection,” coach Bev Smith said in a media press release. “She will be training with the elite players in her country and playing against some of the best nations in the world.”
Cocks played all 31 games this season and emerged as a reliable back-up point guard behind starter Tamika Nurse. Cocks averaged 3.4 points and 1.1 assists. She shot .434 from the field and .372 from three-point range.
“Micaela’s contributions as a first-year Duck were instrumental to the success of our season, and we know that she will gain valuable experience and skill throughout this training and competition,” Smith said.
The Emerald is going to provide more coverage of Cocks this spring as she plays with the New Zealand Tall Ferns.
– Jeffrey Dransfeldt
Cocks helping Tall Ferns in Beijing Olympic qualifying
Daily Emerald
May 1, 2007
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