Kiah Stokes chooses UConn
MARION — Kiah Stokes is headed for the mecca of women’s college basketball.
Stokes, the 6-foot-3 senior center for the Linn-Mar Lions, announced Thursday afternoon at a press conference that she’s accepted a scholarship to play basketball at the University of Connecticut next year.
Stokes visited Connecticut, Iowa, Tennessee, Georgia and Maryland before making her decision. She said the process was exciting, overwhelming and stressful at times.The Huskies, coached by Geno Auriemma, have won the last two NCAA titles and have won seven national championships since 1995.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 January 2011 19:15