Courtney Koester Class: Senior Hometown: Richmond, Ind. High School: Richmond Height: 5-3 Position: Guard Birthdate: 03/15/1982 Pronunciation: Koester (Custer)

Joined the team as a walk-on.

High School: Earned All-Area honors … AAU All-American … As a senior, shot 47.4 percent from the field, 50 percent from behind the arc and 63 percent from the free-throw line … Averaged 12.6 points per game and dished out 125 assists … Helped lead team to 19-5 record senior season and advanced to the Final Eight of the Class 5A Indiana state champinships … A four-year letterwinner … Also earned varsity letters in soccer (4) and track (1).

Personal: Born Courtney Lee Koester on March 15, 1982 in Richmond, Ind. … Daughter of Lloyd and Arlene Koester … Academic All-State honoree.