Texas Tech University Athletics
Lyndsey Whilby Signs with Lady Raider Basketball
November 09, 2016 | Women's Basketball
Three-time Georgia state champion joins Lady Raiders 2017 signing class
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech Lady Raider Basketball Head Coach Candi Whitaker announced the signing of Lyndsey Whilby to the 2017 class on Wednesday morning.
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"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Lyndsey to the Lady Raider family," Whitaker said. "Her skillset as a dynamic wing with a high motor, good size and prolific three-point shooting fits perfectly with our team.
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"Lyndsey is a high-character kid that is a great fit for our program. She comes from a nationally renowned high school in McEachern and is a proven winner."
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Whilby is a 5-11 guard from Hiram, Ga. She is ranked one of the top 30 wings in the 2017 class by ESPN HoopGurlz. Whilby was also named a four-star recruit by ProspectsNation.com and a top 100 recruit by All Star Girls Report.
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"I chose Texas Tech because of the welcoming feeling I received from my future teammates when I stepped on campus," Whilby said. "Coach Whitaker and her staff were also a major reason for my decision. They were on the sidelines to support me at every AAU game. Coach Brandi Poole was there through the good games and bad."
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During her high school career, Whilby helped lead McEachern High School to win three-straight Girls 4-AAAAAA Georgia State Championships (2014-16) where she played for head coach Phyllis Arthur.
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Whilby is a member of the Atlanta-based WP Celtics, one of the premier AAU programs in the country, under head coach Renardo Hudson.
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"While on my official visit, I was able to see how intense the Lady Raiders' practices were and Coach [Ray] Caldwell walked me though exactly how I would impact the team," Whilby said.
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"The campus is so beautiful and the fans bring a spirited passion to cheering on the Lady Raiders. The academic support is top notch and I know I will be successful in the classroom. When my visit was over, my mom and I knew Texas Tech was the place for me to spend the next four years."
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Whilby joins transfer Erin DeGrate in the 2017 class. She chose Texas Tech over Kansas, Georgia Tech, Houston and Arizona.
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What they're saying about Lyndsey Whilby:
"Athletic off-guard with a scorer's mentality; streaky deep range game complemented by quick, first-step attack; drives and delivers result in traffic."
Dan Olson – ESPN Girls Basketball Report
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"Lyndsey has one of the purest three-point shots I have ever seen. I love to see and hear the sound of the nets swish when Lyndsey shoots."
Phyllis Arthur – Girls Head Basketball Coach, McEachern High School
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"Athletic, attacking wing, scorer's mentality. Can score at all three levels."
Bret McCormick – All Star Girls Report
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(11/9/2016) 2017 Signee - Lyndsey Whilby
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"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Lyndsey to the Lady Raider family," Whitaker said. "Her skillset as a dynamic wing with a high motor, good size and prolific three-point shooting fits perfectly with our team.
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"Lyndsey is a high-character kid that is a great fit for our program. She comes from a nationally renowned high school in McEachern and is a proven winner."
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Whilby is a 5-11 guard from Hiram, Ga. She is ranked one of the top 30 wings in the 2017 class by ESPN HoopGurlz. Whilby was also named a four-star recruit by ProspectsNation.com and a top 100 recruit by All Star Girls Report.
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"I chose Texas Tech because of the welcoming feeling I received from my future teammates when I stepped on campus," Whilby said. "Coach Whitaker and her staff were also a major reason for my decision. They were on the sidelines to support me at every AAU game. Coach Brandi Poole was there through the good games and bad."
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During her high school career, Whilby helped lead McEachern High School to win three-straight Girls 4-AAAAAA Georgia State Championships (2014-16) where she played for head coach Phyllis Arthur.
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Whilby is a member of the Atlanta-based WP Celtics, one of the premier AAU programs in the country, under head coach Renardo Hudson.
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"While on my official visit, I was able to see how intense the Lady Raiders' practices were and Coach [Ray] Caldwell walked me though exactly how I would impact the team," Whilby said.
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"The campus is so beautiful and the fans bring a spirited passion to cheering on the Lady Raiders. The academic support is top notch and I know I will be successful in the classroom. When my visit was over, my mom and I knew Texas Tech was the place for me to spend the next four years."
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Whilby joins transfer Erin DeGrate in the 2017 class. She chose Texas Tech over Kansas, Georgia Tech, Houston and Arizona.
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What they're saying about Lyndsey Whilby:
"Athletic off-guard with a scorer's mentality; streaky deep range game complemented by quick, first-step attack; drives and delivers result in traffic."
Dan Olson – ESPN Girls Basketball Report
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"Lyndsey has one of the purest three-point shots I have ever seen. I love to see and hear the sound of the nets swish when Lyndsey shoots."
Phyllis Arthur – Girls Head Basketball Coach, McEachern High School
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"Athletic, attacking wing, scorer's mentality. Can score at all three levels."
Bret McCormick – All Star Girls Report
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