University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE: A leading candidate to challenge for West Coast Conference Defender of the Year honors this season... a relentless defender who will be counted on to make big contributions on both ends of the floor this year... as the lone senior on the team, will be looked upon for leadership on and off the court.

2001-2002 SEASON (7.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.7SPG): Turned in a career year for the Dons as a junior... established new single-season bests in virtually every meaningful category... exploded for a career-high 22 points to go along with 10 rebounds for her first double-double performance in a loss at Pepperdine (1/12/02)... tied a school and West Coast Conference record, going a perfect 10-for-10 at the line against the Waves... turned in second double dip of the season in win against Gonzaga (1/25/02) with 12 points and a career-high 11 rebounds against the Zags... also ripped down 11 boards in a West Coast Conference Tournament victory against Loyola Marymount (2/28/02)... reached double-figure scoring on 10 occasions and pulled down 10 or more rebounds three times... ranked second on the team in rebounds (4.8), assists (2.3) and steals (1.7); fourth in scoring (7.7)... led San Francisco in rebounding five times and was top scorer once... only Don to start all 30 games for Head Coach Mary Hile-Nepfel last season.

2000-2001 SEASON (3.9 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.1SPG): Improving player for the Dons... demonstrated solid defensive skills... appeared in 28 games with nine starts...scored career-high 14 points in home loss to Portland (2/9/01)...dished out career-high eight assists in season opener against UC Riverside (11/19/00)... also pulled down career-high seven rebounds against Highlanders and matched it in upset win at Saint Mary's (1/31/01).

1999-2000 (1.4 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 0.5 APG): Saw action in 21 games during freshman season... scored season-high three points three times against Cal State Fullerton (1/9/00), San Francisco State (12/8/00) and #9 Iowa State (11/23/99)... dished out three assists twice against Saint Mary's (2/12/00) and San Diego State (12/1/99).

PREP CAREER: Comes from an outstanding high school program... a member of the Division II All-CIF team and Suburban League MVP as a senior... averaged 15.6 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 9.3 apg and 4.6 spg in her final prep campaign as she was named the Long Beach Press Telegram Player of the Year... graduated in1999.

PERSONAL: Lisa Marie Whiteside... goal for the season is to be instrumental in helping USF win the WCC championship... best advice she would give youngsters is never lose sight of your goals... would switch with Chamique Holdsclaw if she could trade places with anyone for a day... favorite verse is Philipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"... enjoys skating and fishing... favorite athletes are Michael Jordan and Vince Carter... daughter of Melvin Harvie... born June5, 1981 in Bellflower, CA.

WHY I CHOSE USF: I came to USF because of the quality people here. The administration and the students here are great.

STRAIGHT FROM THE COACHING STAFF: Lisa is coming off her most productive season. She continues to be one of our leaders. Lisa's defense and experience will be counted on to help the team win games this year.