University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE: Versatile post player goodmobility in the post... able to use her size on the perimeter.AT USF (2003-2004): Played in 22 games as afreshman, averaging 3.2 points and 2.9 rebounds... poured incareer-high 18 points against Iona (12/29/03)...pulled downcareer-high seven rebounds against Canisius (12/19/03)...scoredeight points and added five rebounds in a win against San Diego(2/21/04). PREP CAREER: Versatile athlete at St.Cloud Technical High School... four-year letter-winner inbasketball for the Tigers... three-time All-Central Lakes pick andtwo-time All-Area choice... earned three letters in volleyball...all-league and All-Area honorable mention as a senior.PERSONAL: Jessica Rose Preston... goal for theseason is to learn as much as possible and to help the team gofar... chose USF for the team, the coaching staff and the city...favorite quote is by Eleanor Roosevelt "The future belongs to thosewho believe in the beauty of their dreams"... favorite movies areMoulin Rouge and Life is Beautiful... favorite food is ice cream...enjoys music and spending time with friends in her spare time...favorite athlete is Kevin Garnett... parents are J.G. Preston andJoAnn Shroyer... born April 23, 1985 in Minneapolis, MN.STRAIGHT FROM THE USF COACHING STAFF: Jessy showedsigns of being a factor on the floor last season as a freshman. Weneed Jessy to build on those performances this year to have a moreconsistent effort from her. She has the ability to shoot the ballfrom the perimeter. We need her to get on the boards to help usrebound the ball better at both ends.