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2011-12 Furman Paladins Head Coach Jackie Carson Tournament appearance. Many of her statistics rank among the finest ever posted by a Paladin, including points (1,920/2nd), points per game (16.8/4th), rebounds (1,057/2nd), re- bounds per game (9.3/7th), and blocks (99/4th). She scored a school record 37 points against Middle Ten- nessee State her junior year, and her 724 career free throws and 52 double-doubles (points-rebounds) are still program standards, as are her 12 SoCon Player of the Week scrolls. Honored as Furman's 1999 Edna Hartness Fe- male Athlete of the Year, she was inducted into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005 in her first year of eligibility and in November of 2009 became only the third player in program history to have her jersey (No. 22) retired. Following graduation in 2000 with a degree in health and exercise science, she played for profes- sional teams in Belgium and Israel for two years be- fore entering the coaching ranks. Carson and husband, Rob, who works in the Student-Athlete Services Office at the university, capped an eventful first year at Furman with the birth of their first child, a daughter, Londyn Elaun Carson, on August 12, 2011. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT FURMAN'S JACKIE CARSON "Jackie Carson is a dynamic and winning coach, just as she was a successful player. I am looking forward to doing all I can to support her and the fine scholar-athletes who participate in the women's basketball program." Dr. Rod Smolla President, Furman University "Jackie was instrumental in the success of our women's basketball program at James Madison and has been an excellent recruiter. Her ability to teach to student-athletes technical skills instruction and relate to them on a personal basis is exemplary. She has a incredible presence and is a wonderful person. Furman University has hired a very good coach." Jeff Bourne Athletics Director, James Madison University "Coach Jackie Carson can only be described as first class. She is quite frankly a special individual who has the drive, connections, and heart to take Furman University to national prominence. Jackie has surpassed the diamond in the rough stage and is truly prepared to shine. Furman has made a brilliant decision in bringing one of its daughters home." Shanice Taylor Head Coach, North Texas University "Jackie is a remarkable young woman, who from the moment I met her I knew was destined to be a head coach. She will be successful because she works hard and is passionate about developing student-athletes on and off the court." Krista Kilburn-Steveskey Head Coach, Hofstra University "I want to congratulate Furman on getting a diamond in Jackie. She is truly one of the top young coaches in the country and has had the opportunity to tutelage under an outstanding coach in Kenny Brooks at James Madison. In addition, she is a great person. She is one of my favorite people in the profession." Jeff Williams Head Coach, LaSalle University "Jackie will be a tremendous asset to Furman University, just as she was as a player. She will be a role model for all of her players as well as the Furman community. The biggest compliment I can give Jackie is I would want my daughter to play for her. Jackie was a relentless competitor as a student-athlete. This trait has served her well as an assistant coach and will lead her to many future successes as a head coach. Jackie embodies everything Furman University stands for both academically and athletically. I have every confidence she will lead this program back to greatness." Jackie Carson was twice named SoCon Player of the Year during her Furman career. NCAA Tournament — 1995, '00 Tim Taylor Associate Head Coach, University of Virginia 5