Kristi Toliver (born January 27, 1987) is a former basketball player for the University of Maryland at College Park. She is from Harrisonburg, Virginia, and has an older sister, Carli. She is the daughter of former NBA referee, George Toliver, and Peggy Toliver.
[edit] High school
Attended Harrisonburg High School and graduated in 2005. At HHS she was a member of the Symphonic Band, and Student Government Secretary. Toliver was named a WBCA All-American.[1] She participated in the 2005 WBCA High School All-America Game, where she scored nine points.[2]
[edit] College
A standout player from the University of Maryland, Toliver was known for her impressive shooting ability and propensity to produce in clutch situations. Never was this more evident than in the 2006 National Championship game when Toliver, then a freshman, hit a game-tying three- pointer to send the game into overtime against Duke, eventually leading to a win and Maryland's first National Championship.[3]
[edit] Honors
- National Champion (2005-06)
- ACC Champion (2008-09)[4]
- ACC Player of the Year (2008-09)[5]
- ACC Preseason Player of the Year (2009[6]
- Preseason Wade Trophy Candidate (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09)[7][8][9]
- State Farm Wade Trophy Finalist (2007-08, 2008-09)[10][11]
- Preseason Naismith Award Candidate (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09)[12][13][14]
- Midseason Naismith Award Candidate (2007-08, 2008-09)[15][16]
- Wooden Award Preseason Candidate (2007-08, 2008-09)[17][18]
- Wooden Award Midseason Candidate (2007-08, 2008-09)[19][20]
- Wooden Award Finalist (2007-08, 2008-09)[21][22]
- WBCA All-American (2008, 2009)[23][24]
- Associated Press All-American 2nd team (2008)[25]
- Associated Press All-American 1st team (2009)[26]
- Associated Press Preseason All-American (2009)[27]
- USBWA All-American (2008, 2009)[28][29]
- Wooden Award All-American Team (2009)[30]
| - Sports Illustrated All-Amercan 1st Team (2008)[31]
- ESPN.com Second Team All-American (2008, 2009)[32][33]
- CBSSportsline.com Second Team All-American (2008, 2009)[34]
- Lowe's All-Senior All-American 1st Team (2009)[35]
- Finalist for Lowe's Senior ClASS Award (2009)[36]
- Nancy Lieberman Award winner (2008)[37]
- Nancy Lieberman Award Finalist (2007, 2008, 2009)[38][39][40]
- First Team All-ACC (2008, 2009)[41][42]
- Third Team All-ACC (2007)[43]
- Preseason WNIT Most Valuable Player (2007-08)[44]
- Preseason WNIT Champion (2007-08)[44]
- NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team (2006)
- NCAA Albuquerque All-Tournament Team (2006)
- Terrapin Classic All-Tournament Team (2006)
- ACC All-Freshman Team (2006)[45]
- ACC Player of the Week (11/19/07, 2/11/08)
- ACC Rookie of the Week (1/26/06, 2/6/06 [co])
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[edit] Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2005–06 | Maryland | 33 | 24 | 28.8 | .407 | .404 | .891 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 11.6 |
| 2006–07 | Maryland | 34 | 32 | 26.7 | .490 | .447 | .877 | 2.4 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 12.3 |
| 2007–08 | Maryland | 37 | 37 | 34.4 | .444 | .371 | .860 | 3.4 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 17.1 |
| 2008–09 | Maryland | 35 | 35 | 35.1 | .449 | .416 | .857 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 18.4 |
| Career | | 139 | 128 | 31.4 | .447 | .408 | .866 | 2.9 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 15.0 |
In the 2009 WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky selected point guard Kristi Toliver with the 3rd pick.[46]
[edit] Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2009 | Chicago Sky | 27 | 0 | 14.3 | .453 | .444 | .913 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 7.6 |
| Career | | 27 | 0 | 14.3 | .453 | .444 | .913 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 7.6 |
[edit] International
After the 2009 WNBA season, Toliver signed with Raanana Hertzeliya, to play in Israel.[47]
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