University of South Carolina Upstate

Outlook: A transfer from Anderson (S.C.) University ... Had some injuries that kept her off the court for the past two years ... Has ability to score and play aggressive defense ... Will look to compete for time at the No. 2 and No. 3 slots.

Previous School: Played one and a half seasons at Anderson (S.C.) University ... Averaged 5.9 points and 2.0 rebounds per game, hitting 12 3-pointers, posting 26 assists and adding 22 steals during the 2006-07 season ... Helped the Trojans to the Conference Carolinas finals and to the second round of the NCAA Division II Tournament ... Injuries kept her from the court in 2007-08.

High School: Earned four letters at Greenville High School ... Earned all-state, all-region and all-county honors as both a junior and a senior ... Averaged 23 points, four steals, five assists and five rebounds per game as a senior.

Personal: Born on April 1, 1988 ... Full name is Shamilah Shadae Thompson ... Daughter of Lewis Thompson ... Has a brother, Shamal, and a sister, Nalisha ... A criminal justice major ... Enjoys step-dancing, dancing, watching TV and listening to music ... Favorite movie is "Honey" ... Favorite TV show is "Family Guy" ... Hero growing up was Teresa Witherspoon.