"I am extremely excited Monique, Renee and Kim are joining our program," said the second season head coach. "This class is made up players who are going to definitely have a major impact in our program. They are standout student-athletes and will represent Seattle U in a top notch manner. They are great additions to our team and will help us continue to build a winning program."
Monique Abbs
Point Guard · 5-6 · Phoenix, Ariz./Moon Valley High School
Phoenix, Ariz. native Monique Abbs brings athleticism and speed to the Redhawks. A three-sport athlete at Moon Valley High School, she is coming off a standout junior season where she averaged 18.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and two steals per game. She capped off the season by being named to the Arizona Republic All-State Second Team. With Seattle U, Abbs will be looked to become an offensive leader at point guard.
Coach Bonvicini on Abbs: "Monique was a diamond in the rough we found, since she was under recruited. She is a big scorer, excellent defender and a tremendous leader. She has a great jump shot and will add a lot of athleticism at the point guard position."
Forward · 6-1 · Seattle, Wash./Garfield
Renee Dillard-Brown, a local Seattle product, adds size and skill to the post position for the Redhawks. The 6-1 forward helped guide nearby Garfield High School to a 17 win season, behind 7.3 points and 6.3 boards per game, and a state tournament appearance. She will add versatility to the SU lineup with her quickness, height and solid defensive game.
Coach Bonvicini on Dillard-Brown: "I am excited to get such a talented local product like Renee. She is a tremendous athlete, versatile and quick. She can hit the jumper and take people to the basket. Renee, a left handed shooter, will also add another dimension to our offensive game."
Guard · 5-9 · San Diego, Calif./Horizon Christian High School
Guard Kim Flournoy will add speed and quickness to the Redhawk lineup. She is coming off a junior season where she was named to the All-Coastal South Second Team, after averaging 13.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 steals. She also led the league in blocked shots, with 1.7 per game. Flournoy will provide a strong presence on the court and will be looked to be a top scorer for Seattle U.
Coach Bonvicini on Flournoy: "Kim is a great athlete, as she has excelled both in basketball and track. She is a wonderful addition to our program, adding speed and athleticism. She has a scoring mentality, which will boost our offensive game."
Behind a trio of solid student-athletes, Bonvicini will continue to build the Seattle U program into a prominent Division I program. She will look to add to the incoming class of 2011-12 during the spring signing period.