Valdosta State women's basketball junior Kalifa Ford has been named a Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America, becoming the eighth Lady Blazer to earn this accolade. She led VSU to a 30-3 record, a school-record 27-game winning streak, a Gulf South Conference regular season title, and hosting duties for the NCAA South Regional for the first time in program history.

By the Numbers
  • Ford finished the season with 14.2 points per game and a 47.7 field goal percentage.
  • She was named GSC Player of the Year and D2CCA South Region Player of the Year.
  • Ford made 168 field goals, ranking third in the league, and had 57 steals, ranking sixth in the league.
State of Play
  • Ford's recognition adds to the elite list of Lady Blazers who have been named WBCA All-America over the years.
  • The WBCA NCAA Division II Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, and Coaches' All-America team are selected by the WBCA NCAA Division II Awards Committee.
Bottom Line

Kalifa Ford's All-America honor highlights her exceptional performance and leadership, contributing to VSU's historic season and underscoring her significance in elevating women's basketball.