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Cunane Tabbed Third Team AP All-American

March 19, 2020
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Wolfpack sophomore Elissa Cunane continued to add to her list of honors for the 2019-20 season as she earned Associated Press Third Team All-American recognition on Thursday. Cunane is the first NC State women's basketball player to earn a spot on one of the three AP All-American teams after six honorable mention recognitions in program history.

A native of Summerfield, N.C., Cunane put together a strong 2019-20 campaign en route to helping the Wolfpack to a 28-4 overall record, its first ACC Tournament title since 1991 and a program-record 14 conference victories. The center led the team in scoring and rebounding with 16.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest. Cunane scored 20+ points in 10 outings and hit double figures in all but five games during her sophomore season.

Cunane ended the 2019-20 season as the only player in the ACC to average a double-double. She owns national top-30 marks in five categories: defensive rebounds per game (6.9), double-doubles (14), field-goal percentage (.547), free throws made (159) and total rebounds (308).

Halfway through her NC State career, Cunane has compiled 988 career points and 521 career rebounds. Her 308 boards this season alone ranks 10th in program history in single-season rebounds, and she is just 12 points away from becoming the 35th member of the NC State 1,000 point club. 

In addition to being honored as an AP All-American, Cunane was also named First Team All-ACC and All-ACC Tournament Second Team. She is also one of five finalists for the 2020 Lisa Leslie Award that recognizes the top center in women's NCAA Division I basketball and one of 15 players on the Women's National Ballot for the 2020 John R. Wooden Award that honors the Player of the Year.

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Cunane Tabbed Third Team AP All-American

3,056 Views | 7 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by Wolfer79
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I feel in love with the coaching staff as well as the campus immediately. Close to home so my family can come up for all the games, an amazing group of teammates that I now call family, and the best fans in the country #APBKW
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@Kayla25Jones hands down. She elevated her game and her leadership and was a rock all season. #APBKW
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To stay humble and grateful through the ups and downs #APBKW
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To focus on your individual attitude and effort, it's all you can control #APBKW
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I think I took care of the ball a little better and got stronger, looking forward to continue working on both this off season #APBKW
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Although the whole team claims to be tik tok famous I would have to give this one to @Jada_Boyd55 #APBKW
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