Their struggles as teenage parents. Her 22.2 points per game leads the SEC, and she is one of just 14 players in the NCAA averaging 22 points or more. Chelsea Dungee (Cherokee Nation) given permission to transfer from the Sooners, Southeastern Oklahoma States Symphoni Shomo (Choctaw Nation) named to All-Great American Conference First Team, New York Liberty will be without guard Shoni Schimmel (Umatilla) for the upcoming 2017 season, the team announced , Aspen Wesley (Mississippi Choctaw) Shines In 1-0 Loss To No. [1], Dungee played two years each at Preston High School, in Preston, Oklahoma, and Sapulpa High School, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. I played at Arkansas, which was fast-paced and we average something like 95 points a game. No freshman contributed as much as Dungee (Cherokee Nation) this past season and it was believed she would play a major role in the program for three more seasons. Among the United States 565 federal recognized American Indian tribes, Native Americans are the most under-represented ethnicity on college athletics teams. Press alt + / to open this menu. 88.3K followers. Controversial Call Ends Tournament Run for Womens Basketball; Troy Athletics, Head Coach Chanda Rigby and Sun Belt Conference Release Official Statements, No. If the team played a good game, her confidence was high, and if things went wrong, her confidence tanked. 15, 2021 at 7:20 PM PDT. Terms of Use. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association selected her, as did the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, and she was chosen third team by the Associated Press. Last season, Golightly helped the Wildcats to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. The redshirt senior does a lot of her damage from the foul line she currently leads the nation in free throws made (163) and is third in the nation in attempts (206). We shot the ball within 10 to 15 seconds consistently for the four years I was there. USBWA Third Team All-American | 2021 - Redshirt senior guard Chelsea Dungee was named an All-American, announced today by the Associated Press. Its the physicality, she said. The emergence of Arkansas has a lot to do with her; she didnt get frustrated with having to build a program., Courtney Thorne-Smith Now: She prioritizes family life over acting, Is You a true story? Chelsea Dungee (Cherokee) Named To Naismith Trophy Midseason Team #NativeAthlete #Cherokee #Arkansas #SEC #Naismith. NBA, Privacy Policy As of 2021, Dungee's net worth is under review. Jordyn Lewis (Navajo), Junior, Guard, New Mexico Highlands (Division II), 201920 Stats: 18.5 PPG, 3.0 REB, 3.0 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.0 BPG. In an effort to promote and show public support for young people, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony invited 50 student athletes and a dozen educators to coach these players in the 1st Annual All-Native American High School Basketball Showcase. Recently, she was profiled by ESPNs Mechelle Voepel as a player who has greatly improved her WNBA Draft stock since the beginning of the season. She played college basketball at Arkansas. I wanted to put myself in a position where I had to be a better communicator and be a better leader.". I dont think you can go a whole lot faster than that. She scored in double-figures in 19 out of 23 games including a career-high of 25 points on two occasions. 3330. She came exclusively off the bench and played over 10 minutes just once. However, most of the athlete receives full college scholarships. Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year | 2014 Extreme Thunder American Indian Relay Horse Racing. She was fourth in the SEC in three-pointers made (39) and seventh in two-pointers made (98). From Sapulpa, Dungee started 18 of 33 games and averaged 7.4 points. AS A REDSHIRT SENIOR (2020-21) Support Indian Country Today for as little as $10. She started her collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma, where she earned Big 12 All-FReshman Team honors. As a senior, she shot 42 percent from the floor, 39 percent from 3-point range and 79% from the free throw line. Have a mind for business and a heart for sports. She used the time to get fit, learn Mikes plays, and work on her Communications degree. Dungee plays as a point guard in the Dallas Wings of the Women's Basketball Association. [3][4], On 20 May 2021, she signed a one-year contract with Galatasaray.[6]. She played both sports through high school but eventually opted to put all her effort into basketball. 15 Kentucky Scored 23 against Auburn in the first round of the SEC Tournament Scored her 1,000th point in an Arkansas uniform against Little Rock, becoming the fastest Hog ever to do so (49 games) Her 20.4 PPG average over those 49 games would be the best scoring average in Arkansas history Her 1,544 career point total is already the eighth most in Arkansas history Dungee had another historic season from the charity stripe, making 146 free throws, the second-highest total in program history, trailing only her 229 made free throws from last season Her 146 freebies this season was the 20th-highest total in the NCAA and the most in the SEC by more than 20 She now has 435 made free throws in her career, becoming one of just four Hogs ever with that many over a career. Her selection in the draft was a bit higher than projected, and she didnt have to relocate to another time zone. A lot of the time, she could only afford takeout without desert. It can be hard to find that role sometimes. He finished his junior and senior season at Sapulpa High School. Dungee was certainly deserving of the honor, as the First Team All-SEC selection put up monster numbers during her final season on the Hill. With the nod, the Sapulpa, Okla. native becomes just the program's third AP All-American ever, and joins Christon as the only players in program history to be voted onto one of the three All . She averaged 18.4 ppg and 4.7 rpg as a senior. Along with a basketball, Chelsea played softball as well. (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas via Cherokee Phoenix), 'To be able to wake up in the morning and know you play in the WNBA thats your job that will always be a blessing'. By Mario Bravante. Her performance, which led to Arkansas 90-87 win over the Huskies, was the most points given up to a single player by the Huskies this century. Miss Standing Rock. {{ player.hanaInfo.HEIGHT | ftInchesToMeters }} m, {{ player.hanaInfo.WEIGHT | lbsToKg }} kg. College- Drafted by the Dallas Wings with the fifth overall pick in the 2021 WNBA DraftNamed AP Third Team All-American her senior yearOnly the programs second player to ever earn a spot on one of the three AA teams (Shameka Christon, 2004)First WBCA All-American since Delmonica DeHorney back in 1991 and one of only 10 players in the country to earn that honorScored the most collegiate points of any Razorback Womens Basketball player ever (2,147)Averaged 22.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 32.3 minutes per game in her final year at Arkansas. The 5-11 guard from Sapulpa, Okla., was named to The Associated Press All-America . But I wanted to be able to talk in front of people and express how I was feeling. The player that lined up for Arkansas a year after her move wasnt the same player that left Oklahoma. Was named Second Team ALL-SEC for the second straight season Averaged 16.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 steals, 32.1 minutes per game 37.3 FG %, 32.7 3FG %, 77.2 FT % 27 games in double figures, 11 games with 20+, three of which have came during SEC play Exploded for 38 points against Missouri, the most by a Hog this season With that showing, Dungee became the only Razorback in program history to go for 38+ multiple times in a career Went for 24 points in Arkansas huge win over No. Profile AP Second-Team All-SEC | 2019 I didnt know what to think except that it was sad because each little, bitty [piece of memorabilia] had a special meaning to me, and all of that was taken away,Chelsea toldESPN. Troy Athletics Communications. After the turn of the year, however, Chi decided to rent a house 30 minutes north of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She averaged 22.2 points per game, led the nation in free throws made, and became highest point scorer ever for the Razorbacks, with 2120 career points. Chelsea Dungee Assistant Coach @troytrojanswbb All of our content is free. With every game played and point scored, Chelsea raised her stock. She was named an All-American by the Associated Press and the WBCA as a senior. Chelsea Dungee is an American basketball player. 972 following. AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2019-20) SEC Player of the Week (Feb. 2, 2021) By Mario Bravante. Native American basketball showcase gives players a chance to show their skills . Though she was never a part of Coales last five rotation, averaging 10.6 minutes, freshman center Nancy Mulkey will also return starting experience. Stats are based on data as of November 19, 2019. Later, she transferred to Arkansas, establishing herself as one of the most dangerous scorers in the SEC. The WNBA can seem faster, but I think that can also depend on which program you came from, she said. The Wings selected Dungee fifth overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft. She was leaner, meaner, hungrier, and behind her, she had a coach able to get the best out of her. I have the ability the skill set to play in this league, Dungee said. AT PRESTON AND SAPULPA HS FAYETTEVILLE -- Chelsea Dungee's storied University of Arkansas basketball career added another layer Wednesday. Named AP Third Team All-American Only the programs second player to ever earn a spot on one of the three AA teams (Shameka Christon, 2004) First WBCA All-American since Delmonica DeHorney back in 1991 One of only 10 players in the country to earn that honor Also Named First Team All-SEC for the first time in her career Scored the most collegiate points of any Razorback Womens Basketball player ever (2,147) Averaged 22.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 32.3 minutes per game 42.4 FG %, 38.7 3FG %, 79.0 FT % That 22.3 points per game average is the second-best single-season mark in program history All 27 games in double figures, 18 games with 20+, four games with 30+ Her 603 points in 2020-21 is the fifth-highest single-season total in program history Finished her Arkansas career scoring in double-figures in 32 straight games Her 12 30+ point games are the most in program history Shattered the program record for most free throws made in a career, making 552 of them Only needed three seasons at Arkansas to do it Put on a historic performance in Arkansas win over UConn, scoring 37 points on 13-21 shooting That is the most points scored against the Huskies this century by a single player Exploded for 38 points against Ole Miss, her fifth career game going for 37 or more With that showing, Dungee scored 37+ in five games in Bud Walton Arena, the most by a mens or womens player in Arkansas history Scored 33 in the win over Florida, hitting 17 free throws, matching her own single-game program record The only player in SEC history to hit 17+ free throws more than once in a career Scored 22 points in the historic win over Baylor Dropped in 27 in the Hogs road win at Missouri Scored 22 points, including 15 in the second half, in the Hogs win over Mississippi State Poured in 27 in Arkansas NCAA Tournament game against Wright State. Daughter of Chi Dungee Earned her BA in Communication degree this past spring. Published: Apr. Wooden Award Watch List | 2020 AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2018-19) I told Chelsea, Our [keepsakes] are gone,Chi toldESPN. USBWA National Player of the Week (Feb. 2, 2021) Chelsea Dungee (born May 11, 1997) is a guard for the Dallas Wings. Naismith Award Watch List | 2020 Alumna of The Ohio State University. Chelsea and Chi bonded in the familys trophy room, which contained every trophy, pin, framed photo, and precious memory from Chelseas young career. In May 2020, Chelsea graduated from the University Of Arkansas majoring in Mass Communication. Ann Meyers Drysdale Watch List | 2021 The 5'11'' guard saw action in 14 games for the Wings during her rookie season. She scored in single digits only three times last season, while posting 20+ points in 14 games and 30+ points in six. Dungee established herself as a high-ranked basketball prospect during her time with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Via the determination she saw in her mom, Chelsea learned not to give up, even when the odds seem stacked against her. She is just the second player to earn all-tournament honors in program history (Shameka Christon, 2002 & 2003) Scored 24 points in the championship game and 103 in the tournament setting the record for most points by an individual in the Tournament Also set SEC Tournament records for free throws made and attempted going 13-for-13 against No. She is set to join the top two players from the 2021 draft Texas leader Charli Collier and 6-foot-5 Finnish standout Awak Kuier in Dallas. NORMAN, Okla. Oklahoma womens basketball coach Sherri Coale has announced that Chelsea Dungee, who just completed her freshman Sooner season, has been granted permission to transfer. Christy Smith was voted as an honorable mention during all four of her seasons at Arkansas. Since Chelsea is yet to turn pro she had not made any money from her college basketball. Its hard to go from playing 40 minutes, running the show, it being about you and leading the team, to finding a new role. She appeared in 14 games during her rookie season but averaged just 4.6 minutes per game. But she didnt average 20.5 points per game last season just off free throws. Statistics, history, awards and achievements for WNBA player Chelsea Dungee DALLAS - Cherokee Nation citizen Chelsea Dungee is living her dream, but would admittedly like to be living more of it. DALLAS Cherokee Nation citizen Chelsea Dungee is living her dream, but would admittedly like to be living more of it. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Verified. Wooden Award Watch List | 2021 Dungee was a pure scorer for the Razorbacks during her college career, averaging 19.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game. [2], Dungee played her freshman season at Oklahoma before transferring to Arkansas for her final three varsity seasons. Jump to. As a sophomore in 2018-19, helped Arkansas to a 22-15 record. 16 Alabama, Eastern Shoshone tribal member Bryan Beaver St.Clair was a team member of the 2023 NAIA National Champions, Chaunelle Penns (Navajo) No-Hitter Pushes Avila Eagles Past McPherson Bulldogs, Cade Beaulieu, Red Lake Band of Ojibwe, signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Lake Region State College (ND), Fayetteville State freshman Angelica Locklear (Lumbee) named the CIAA Conference Softball Defensive Player of the Week, CJ Briley (Choctaw) named MIAA Baseball Athlete of the Week and NCBWA Central Region Pitcher of the Week, Trinidad States Ciara Spencer (Navajo) named NJCAA Region 9 Player of the Week, Sara Llamas-Howell (Pawnee) Earns Third MIAA Pitcher of the Week Honor, MiLB: Brandon Birdsell (Seminole), a fifth-round pick by the Chicago cubs, made his pro debut against Quad Cities this weekend, Big Pine Paiute Tribal member Miranda Stewart Hess Jr. is a two-time NM and SD Juniors State Wrestling Champion, Sara Llama-Howell (Pawnee) named to the Tucci/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player and Pitcher of the Year watchlist, Lauren Schad, Cheyenne River Lakota, was recently inducted into the 2023 North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame, SUNY Potsdam Freshman goalieSaka Thompson(Mohawk) was outstanding in his first collegiate start, finishing with a career-high 18 saves, Tori DePerry(Stockbridge Munsee/Chippewa) Signs with the University of South Dakota as a Grad Transfer. Why is Thacker Pass / Peehee MuHuh So Important? About Us Sections of this page. My mom looked for free things to do, like ride bikes or jog,Chelsea toldOZY. One Native American womens basketball duo who made headlines a few years ago were Louisvilles Shoni and Jude Schimmel (Heritage: Umatilla), the first-ever Native Americans to play in an NCAA Final Four game. Marina Mabrey Former Dallas Wings and Arkansas guard Chelsea Dungee enters her first season as a member of the Troy Women's Basketball coaching staff in 2021-22. Thank you to Chelsea Dungee and her family for four incredible years as a Razorback. She holds an American nationality and is of Afro-ethnic background. She stands 180cm / 5'11 tall. All-SEC Second-Team (Coaches) | 2020 Paul Yarls reaction to his sons stunning recovery, Where is Don Calhoun now? Sections of this page. Address:34 Reservation Road, Reno, NV 89502. 12 South Carolina in the SEC Tournament Career-best 41 points against Auburn with 17 points in the 3Q and 15 in the 4Q that is a program record for an individua in an SEC game and is three points shy of the all-time mark at Arkansas Finished season on 18-game streak of double-figure scoring Scoring average of 20.5 ppg ranks second in program history for a single season 759 points is a single-season school record 229 made free throws and 275 attempts are a single-season school record Seven games with double figure makes from the line and 10 games shooting 100% from the line Scored 28% of Arkansas points this year 759 points this season is a single-season record and is just one of three 600+ point single-season scoring performances in program history (655 Bettye Fiscus, 1981 | 692 Shelly Wallace, 1988-89) Free throw percentage of 83.3% (229-275) ranks second for an individual in a season Second all-time for SEC single season FTM with 224 T4 for SEC single season FTA with 269 Earned SEC All-Tournament Team honors. Native American basketball showcase gives players a chance to show their skills, Colony to Allow Passive Recreation in Hungry Valley. 12 South Carolina Finished in the top-5 in the SEC for scoring and free throw percentage Ranked second in Division I for scoring and third in free throw percentage Led SEC and was second in D1 with 229 free throws and 275 attempts from the line Career record standings include 40th for points, third shooting .833 (229-275) from the line, and first with a 20.5 scoring average. Phone. And its something Im still working on. When many athletes transition from college to pro, they cite the speed of professional play as the most difficult adjustment. With the team returning all but one player from last year, Golightly will look to lead her team to another 20+ win season. Chelsea Dungee on Making Mom Proud with WNBA Debut After Sacrifices: 'She Did Everything' for Me #NativeAthlete #Cherokee #WNBA #Dallas #Wings Chelsea Dungee is an American professional female basketball player who was drafted into the WNBA in 2021. To be able to wake up in the morning and know you play in the WNBA thats your job that will always be a blessing., Dallas Wings rookie Chelsea Dungee, Cherokee, April 15, 2021. (click link to News 4 coverage). Dungees Honors This Season:^ Third Team All-American (AP)^ First Team All-SEC^ Ann-Meyers Drysdale Award Finalist^ Wooden Award National Ballot^ 2x SEC Player of the Week (Feb. 2 & Dec. 8)^ USBWA National Player of the Week (Feb. 2)^ ESPN National Player of the Week (Feb. 1)^ Gulf Coast Showcase All-Tournament Team, Arkansas guard Chelsea Dungee (Cherokee) named Third Team All-American by the Associated Press, Stormy Randazzo (Mvskoke/Seminole) Finishes in Top 10 for Marshall at UAB Spring Invitational, Mackenzie Kinsel (Navajo) was one of six Aztecs to score in double figures as Pima womens basketball opened their 2020-21 season , Aspen Wesley (Mississippi Choctaw) Shines In 1-0 Loss To No. She also ranks in the 98th percentile in three-pointers made per game (3.0) in Division II and has the highest point per scoring attempt (PPSA) on the team (1.32). The former guard for the University of Arkansas is now playing in the WNBA after being drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Wings. Like Dungee, Calip was in the top-five of the Missouri Valley Conference in free throws made (77) and free throws attempted (100) last season. Eagle Chasing was one of only two freshmen in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) to start every game last season. Wooden Award National Ballot | 2021 She averaged 22.3 points a game, which was the second-best for a single season in the history of the program. - Redshirt senior guard Chelsea Dungee (Cherokee Nation) was named an All-American, announced today by the Associated Press.It is the first All-American nod for Dungee, who was voted to the Third Team, and the first AP All-American recognition for Arkansas Women's Basketball since Shameka Christon was named to the Third Team back in 2004. She ranked in the top 10 in UMAC in 2-point percentage (57.7%, 3rd), foul rate (1.6%, 4th), total assists (46, 8th) and total steals (33, 9th). Home And just showing me that you can push through those things and come out the other side a better person. She averaged 23.1 points per game, the most in the league in conference only games, scored 20 or more in 12 of Arkansas' 15 league games, and dropped 30+ against Ole Miss, Florida and . Dungee was drafted by the Dallas Wings with the fifth overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft. Run Craig Run. Arkansas Athletics Department Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA) | Fall 2017, Fall 2018. Dungee established herself as a high-ranked basketball prospect during her time with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Chelsea Dungee's goal is to be a first-round WNBA draft pick, which looks all the more likely after recently winning ESPN's National Player of Week award. ALERT (March 10th) -Possible Flooding & Power Outages This Weekend! She racked up her best numbers during her final season with the team. She played college basketball at Arkansas. Sapulpa, Oklahoma native, Chelsea Dungee was born on 11th May 1997, under the star sign Taurus. While with Arkansas, Dungee appeared in 96 games and scored 1,903 points, adding 146 rebounds and 136 steals. Lindy Waters III, Caitlyn Ramirez, and Chelsea Dungee. Pundits worried that Mike had created a player he couldnt control, but the results showed method in Mikes perceived madness. Dundee was fifth on the team in minutes played, trailing only Peyton Little, Maddie Manning, Gabbi Ortiz and Vionise Pierre-Louis. [1] High school [ edit] She was also first team all-Southeastern Conference. All that scoring added up for Dungee, as she now has 2,120 career points, the most points in a collegiate career ever by a Razorback Womens Basketball player. Chelsea decided to play under coach Mike Neighbors after Oklahoma played against Neighbors-led Washington in her last game for the team. She did not play due to transfer rules. 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