Kalifa Ford: VSU Star Named Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-America
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.
- 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.
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.
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