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Wayne State University Athletics

2020-21 Women's Basketball Roster

2 Kara Wilson

2 Kara Wilson

  • Position:
    G
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Ann Arbor, Mich.
  • High School:
    Huron (Illinois-Chicago)
  • Letters:
    2

Summary

Biography

Career Notes:  Played in 49 games for Wayne State, making six starts ... link to career WSU statistics.

2020-21:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in all 20 games, starting six times ... recorded five rebounds, including three offensive boards, in the season-opening win against Lake Superior (1/11) ... tallied seven points on 3-of-4 shooting (1-2 3-PT) versus the Lakers (1/12) ... contributed seven points in the win at Davenport (1/15) ... also had a season-best two steals vs. the Panthers ... went 3-of-5 from the field in scoring six points at DU (1/16) ... totaled seven points and five defensive rebounds in the win over Northwood (1/22) ... dished out three assists against NU (1/23) ... produced first career double-double with 10 points and a career-best 10 rebounds at Ashland (1/26), along with three assists and a career-high two blocks in a career-best 37 minutes ... registered a season-best five assists vs. Grand Valley State (1/30) ... had three helpers at Purdue Northwest (2/6) ... finished with eight points and four rebounds vs. Parkside (2/12) ... grabbed four defensive rebounds in the win over AU (2/16) ... totaled five points and three rebounds in each of the wins at Ferris State (2/26-2/27) ... led the squad in steals three times, in assists, blocked shots and three-pointers made twice each, and in minutes played once ... Game-By-Game Stats.

Season Highs
Pts. – 10 at Ashland, 1/26
FGM – 4 at Ashland, 1/26
3FG – 1 (4x) Most Recently at Ferris State, 2/26
FTM – 4 vs. Parkside, 2/12 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Reb. – 10 at Ashland, 1/26
Ast. – 5 vs. Grand Valley State, 1/30
Stl. – 2 (2x) Most Recently vs. Grand Valley State, 1/30
Blk. – 2 at Ashland, 1/26 (CAREER HIGH)
Min. – 37 at Ashland, 1/26 (CAREER HIGH)>
Double Figures -- Once
Double-Doubles -- Once - at Ashland, 1/26

2019-20:  Transferred to Wayne State in the summer of 2019 ... played in 29 games ... recorded seven points, including 3-of-4 from the charity stripe, and a season-high two steals in a season-best 19 minutes at Walsh (11/8) ... grabbed three defensive rebounds at Lake Erie (11/9) ... dished out two assists vs. Central State (11/13), while notching three boards ... set season high in assists (3) versus Wright State-Lake (11/21), while also grabbing five defensive rebounds ... made lone field goal attempt at Ferris State (12/5) ... contributed four points at Lake Superior State (12/7) ... scored two points at fourth-ranked Ashland (12/14) ... handed out two assists at Michigan Tech (1/2), while scoring two points ... recorded three rebounds, two points and two assists vs. third-ranked Grand Valley State (1/11) ... tallied three points at Parkside (1/16) ... contributed five points in the win at Purdue Northwest (1/18), including 3-of-4 from the charity stripe ... dished out two assists in the victory over Northwood (1/25) ... scored two points in the win versus LSSU (1/30) ... tallied seven points at third-ranked GVSU (2/6) ... grabbed four defensive boards at Davenport (2/8), while also dishing out two assists ... led WSU with a career-high 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting vs. PNW (2/13), while contributing a season-best six rebounds (all defensive) ... made lone triple against the Pride ... equaled season highs in steals (2) and minutes (19) versus UWP (2/15) ... totaled five points in nine minutes in the GLIAC semifinals vs. GVSU (3/7) ... led the squad in both assists and steals three times, and in field goals made twice ... Link to Game-By-Game Statistics.

Season Highs
Pts. – 13 vs. Purdue Northwest, 2/13 (CAREER HIGH)
FGM – 6 vs. Purdue Northwest, 2/13 (CAREER HIGH)
3FG – 1 vs. Purdue Northwest, 2/13
FTM – 3 (2x) Most Recently at Purdue Northwest, 1/18
Reb. – 6 vs. Purdue Northwest, 2/13
Ast. – 3 vs. Wright State-Lake, 11/21
Stl. – 2 (2x) Most Recently vs. Parkside, 2/15
Blk. – NA
Min. – 19 (2x) Most Recently vs. Parkside, 2/15
Double Figures -- Once
Double-Doubles -- NA

2018-19:  Appeared in 14 games for the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames, making four starts ... recorded seven points, five assists and two steals in first collegiate start - 11/15 at Northwestern ... tallied a season-best eight points vs. Loyola Chicago (11/17), including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc ... also dished out a season-high six assists against the Ramblers ... connected on a season-best four foul shots at Eastern Michigan (11/27) ... started three consecutive contests - at Northwestern, vs. Loyola Chicago and at Marquette (11/24) ... totaled 19 points, 12 assists, 12 rebounds and five steals, while playing 84 minutes in those starts ... also started at Youngstown State (1/3) ... Link to Game-By-Game Stats.

Season Highs
Pts. – 8 vs. Loyola Chicago, 11/17 
FGM – 3 vs. Loyola Chicago, 11/17 
3FG – 2 vs. Loyola Chicago, 11/17 (CAREER HIGH)
FTM – 4 at Eastern Michigan, 11/27 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Reb. – 7 vs. Loyola Chicago, 11/17 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Ast. – 6 vs. Loyola Chicago, 11/17 (CAREER HIGH)
Stl. – 3 (3x) Most Recently at Indiana State, 12/8 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Blk. – 1 (2x) Most Recently vs. Miami (Ohio), 12/1
Min. – 34 at Northwestern, 11/15
Double Figures -- NA
Double-Doubles -- NA

2017-18:  Played in 21 games for UIC ... scored a season-best six points at Oakland (2/17) ... made triples in back-to-back games against Northern Kentucky (2/23) and Wright State (2/25) ... grabbed a season-high seven boards at OU ... twice had four assists in a contest - at OU and vs. NKU ... played a season-best 25 minutes vs. Cleveland State (2/8) ... scored her first collegiate point against Santa Clara (11/25) ... Link to Game-By-Game Stats.

Season Highs
Pts. – 6 at Oakland, 2/17 
FGM – 3 at Oakland, 2/17 
3FG – 1 (2x) Most Recently vs. Wright State, 2/25
FTM – 1 (2x) Most Recently vs. Cleveland State, 2/8
Reb. – 7 at Oakland, 2/17 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Ast. – 4 (2x) Most Recently vs. Northern Kentucky, 2/23
Stl. – 3 (2x) Most Recently vs. Cleveland State, 2/8 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Blk. – 1 vs. Youngstown State, 2/10
Min. – 25 vs. Cleveland State, 2/8
Double Figures -- NA
Double-Doubles -- NA

High School:  A 2017 graduate of Ann Arbor Huron High School ... led the River Rats in scoring (15.3 PPG) as a senior on 47 percent shooting ... contributed 3.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.5 steals per contest ... earned All-Southeastern Conference and BCAM All-State honors ... totaled 10 points, four rebounds, three steals and two assists per game as a junior ... helped AAHHS to the state quarterfinals as regional champions in 2016 and 2017 ... also played four years of softball ... served as a team captain in both sports.

Personal:  Full name--Kara C. Wilson ... born on December 16, 1998, in Ypsilanti ... daughter of Nichelle Wilson and Aaron Wilson ... has two older brothers, Aaron and William, and an older sister, Yvonne ... is majoring in Global Supply Chain Management ... enjoys playing the drums ... her cousin, Coquese Washington, played at Notre Dame and in the WNBA, and also served as the head coach at Penn State ... first name is pronounced Car-uh ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for Winter 2020 ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2020 and Winter 2021.

 
Kara Wilson's Career Statistics
Year GP/GS Min./Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Reb/Avg Ast-TO Blk-Stl Pts/PPG
2017-18* 21/0 199/9.5 13-40 .325 2-16 .125 2-4 .500 7-11-18/0.9 22-24 1-13 30/1.4
2018-19* 14/4 242/17.3 9-40 .225 3-12 .250 12-21 .571 4-29-33/2.4 26-50 2-17 33/2.4
UIC Career* 35/4 441/12.6 22-80 .275 5-28 .179 14-25 .560 11-40-51/1.5 48-74 3-30 63/1.8

*-While at Illinois-Chicago.
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  • 2

    2019-20Junior

    G
    5'8"
    2
  • 2

    2020-21Senior

    G
    5'8"
    2