A fierce competitor who became the first player off the bench last season while serving as the reserve point guard. Named to the 2006 ACC All-Academic Women's Basketball team.
As a freshman (2005-06) ... Played in all 31 games with two starts ... Had a career-high nine points at No. 25 Florida State ... Pulled down a career-high seven boards against No. 3 North Carolina.
Prior to Virginia Tech ... A second team all-state player who averaged 13.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 4.0 steals in leading her team to a 21-6 record, winning their fourth consecutive district championship and advancing to the regional semifinals ... In her high school career, she led her team to two regional championship crowns, advancing to the state tournament both times ... Holds the school career record in assists, steals and rebounds, breaking the records set by Kara Lawson ... A first-team all-Met selection, her class holds the school record for career wins with 101.
Personal ... Laura Haskins ...Born 3/18/87 in Alexandria, Va. ... Right-handed ... Daughter of Harry and Shirley Haskins ... Valedictorian of her senior class ... Enrolled in business management.
Year
G
GS
MP
FGM-Att
Pct.
3PTM-Att
Pct.
FTM-Att
Pct.
Reb.
Avg.
A
TO
Blk
ST
TP
Avg.
2005-06
31
2
376
19-50
.380
0-6
.000
13-22
.591
45
1.5
30
37
0
15
51
1.6
2006-07
34
34
916
42-126
.333
10-35
.286
27-39
.692
132
3.9
88
93
5
44
121
3.6
2007-08
28
28
859
56-163
.344
14-36
.389
40-51
.784
129
4.6
133
81
6
56
166
5.9
2008-09
4
4
121
13-28
.464
1-4
.250
5-7
.714
19
4.8
18
16
0
14
32
8.0
Career
97
68
2272
130-367
.354
25-81
.309
85-119
.714
325
3.4
269
227
11
129
370
3.8
A Talk With... What is the main reason you chose Virginia Tech? The coaching staff and being in the ACCWhat is one word to describe your game? IntenseWhat is your favorite basketball moment? When I started my first collegiate game against Virginia and we beat them.What is your favorite midnight snack? Cookie Dough Ice CreamWho is your favorite cartoon character? Tasmanian DevilWhat was your best halloween costume? The year I was the Ninja Turtle MichelangeloWhat is your favorite Beth Dunkenberger saying? “A positive attitude is a magnet for positive results”If you could appear on the cover of any magazine, which one would it be? ESPN The MagazineWho is your favorite music artist? UsherIf you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? Michael Jordan, my late grandfather, and Dean SmithWhat country would you most like to visit? England.What is something that few people know about you? That I can juggleWhy did you choose your number? No. 21 is my favorite number and it was taken, so 22 was the next closest thing.What is you favorite movie? Love and BasketballWho is your favorite actor? Orlando BloomWhat is your favorite television show? Run’s HouseWhat is your favorite sports team? Washington WizardsWhat is your favorite location on campus? Cassell Coliseum