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Purdue Boilermakers
Road to the Final Four.............................................................................................
Overview  A couple late-season losses shouldn't detract from the Boilermakers' chances of making plenty of postseason noise for coach Kristy Curry. A shocking upset at home to Oklahoma last season in the second round also should have them ready to make amends this March. Big Ten Player of the Year Katie Douglas is a versatile talent who can play on the low block or shoot the 3. Camille Cooper is one of the top centers in the country, shooting 61 percent from the field. The rookie trio of Erika Valek, Shereka Wright and Shalicia Hurns has been an integral part of Purdue's success.Player to WatchLeft-handed Katie Douglas does it all for the Boilers, dating back to the 1999 NCAA title game when, as as sophomore starter, she tallied 13 points and seven rebounds. This season, the 6-foot-1 senior guard/forward led Purdue with 14.8 points, 3.5 assists and 2.6 steals in 31.0 minutes per game. Over the last five games, she is averaging 21.6 points and 5.0 rebounds. Douglas, a 2000 Kodak All-American, is the only Purdue player to rank in the top 10 all-time in points (third), rebounds (eighth), assists (fourth), steals (second) and blocked shots (ninth, tied) Roster NO. PLAYER POS HT YRS HOMETOWN 2 Laura Meadows F 6-3 SR Huntington, WV 3 Kelly Komara G 5-7 JR Schererville, IN 4 Lindsey Hicks F 6-1 FR Lebanon, OH 11 Shinika Parks G 5-8 SR Suisun, CA 30 Beth Jones G 5-9 FR Mason, OH 31 Candi Crawford F 6-1 SR Fort Wayne, IN 32 Katie Douglas G-F 6-1 SR Indianapolis, IN 33 Erika Valek G 5-6 FR Lubbock, TX 41 Mo-nique Langston G-F 5-11 SR Bakersfield, CA 42 Camille Cooper C 6-4 SR Georgetown, KY 44 Shalicia Hurns F 6-3 FR Indianapolis, IN 50 Shereka Wright F 5-10 FR Copperas Cove, TX 55 Mary Jo Noon C 6-5 JR Clarksville, INNotable Numbers Purdue's senior class has had much success in the NCAA Tournament, going 10-2 over the past three years. In 1998, the Boilers reached the Sweet 16 and went 3-1. In 1999, Purdue went 6-0 to win the NCAA title. Last season, the Boilers lost to Oklahoma in the second round. Tournament history Previous NCAA Tournament Bids: 11 NCAA Tournament Record: 21-10 Final Four Appearances: 2 NCAA Tournament Championships: 1 Best NCAA Tournament Finish: 1999, National Champions Last NCAA Appearance: 2000, lost to Oklahoma, 76-74, Second Round
 Diary 15: Purdue's Katie Douglas The senior All-American had never lost a Big Ten tournament game -- until Sunday.  Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories |  |
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Purdue coach Kristy Curry tells ESPN's Ann Werner it was a great game, but someone had to lose.
Candi Douglas makes a steal and bounces it to Shereka Wright for a hoop and a foul.
