2007-08: Sat out season as a redshirt.
2006-07: Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection…started four of 22 games played…averaged 8.8 minutes, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 points per contest…shot 35.1 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from the charity stripe…had five steals, one block and one assist…scored a season high six points three times…hauled down a personal-best nine rebounds twice…played 28 minutes at Central State…led the squad in rebounding once.
High School: Two-time Most Valuable Player at Logan County…four-year starter…averaged 14.8 points and 9.8 rebounds as a senior…scored over 1,000 points…named All-13th District and All-Fourth Region as a senior…voted Miss Basketball at Logan County…played both center and forward…helped Cougars to the 13th District championship and a trip to the first round of the Fourth Region tournament…coached by Scott MacAllister…selected Who’s Who Among America’s High Students and Who’s Who Among America’s High School Athletes…member of National Honor Roll Society.
Personal: Born Kara Nicole Haley on October 29, 1987 at Bowling Green, Ky…daughter of Tim and Tijuana Haley…business administration major…has two brothers, Adam and Jonathan.
2006-07 Season/Career Highs
Points: 6 three times
Field Goals: 3 at Central State, 11-18-06
3 Field Goals: 0
Free Throws: 2 twice
Rebounds: 9 twice
Assists: 1 vs. Mid-Continent 11-25-06
Blocks: 1 at SIU Edwardsville, 1-13-07
Steals: 2 twice
Minutes: 28 at Central State, 11-18-06
GETTING TO KNOW…
Kara Haley
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite movie: How to Loose A Guy in 10 Days
Favorite TV show: House
Favorite quote: “Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable and receives the impossible”
Favorite musical group: Carrie Underwood
Favorite professional athlete: Lebron James
The person I would most like to meet is: Pat Summit
My dream job would be: A travel critic
If they made a movie of my life, the actress that would play me would be: Sandra Bullock
Before every game: I say a prayer during the national anthem
The best thing about KWC basketball is: The chemistry of the team…I love my teammates!
What impresses me about Coach Williams is: His demeanor off the court
When I am not studying or playing basketball, my favorite thing to do is: Enjoying free time
If I could improve anything about my game, it would be: Shooting range
If I could have three wishes, they would be: 1. Long and happy life; 2. Successful career; 3. Travel the world
I have been playing basketball since: Eight years old
The one word that describes me the best when I am on the court is: Rebounder
What else is special extraordinary or unusual about you: I play the piano and flute
Other than your parents or Coach Williams, who inspires you: My grandparents
