ATLANTA (February 25, 2018) – Tiffany Valentine (Spring Hill) earned one of the league’s highest honors by being named the 2018 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Year, announced Sunday by the league office.
All-conference honors are voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.
Valentine was named 2018 Player of the Year after leading the Lady Badgers to a 14-3 conference record. On the season, the 6’1 forward, was the second leading scorer for the Lady Badgers, averaging in 17.5 points per game and placing at third in the league for scoring. The Texas native finished with six double-doubles while averaging 7.1 rebounds per game. On the season, Valentine finished with 29 assists, 13 blocks, and 11 steals.
Jewell Hill, a Mobile, Ala. native, was tabbed the 2018 Defensive Player of the Year as she led Spring Hill’s Lady Badgers to a 21-6 record (14-3 SIAC). The 5’9 senior guard, led the Lady Badgers and the SIAC in scoring (18.5 points per game), steals (76), and blocked shots (20). On the season, Hill managed two double-doubles, one of which was against Kentucky State, where she posted 28 points and 10 rebounds.
Holloway claimed her title as Freshman and Newcomer of the Year as she dominated her first year finishing the season with a 14-3 conference record while earning the 2018 eastern division title. The 5’6 freshman guard led the Lady Panthers in scoring as she finished the season averaging 16.1 points per game while also leading in field goals (129), free throws (109), and 3-pointers (35). The Stone Mountain, Ga. native was the leading scorer in 14 games in her inaugural season with her double-double of the season coming in the feat over Fort Valley State where she posted 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Two-time WNBA champion Yolanda Moore has completed her first season as head coach of the Clark Atlanta University women’s basketball team and has been named the 2018 Coach of the Year. Moore led the Lady Panthers to a 17-8 overall record (14-3 in conference play) while clinching the eastern division title.
The 2018 SIAC Basketball Tournament kicks off on Monday, Feb. 26 at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, Ala. For brackets, events, and more CLICK HERE.
2018 SIAC Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team
First Team
Player Position School Year Hometown
| Tiffany Valentine | F | Spring Hill | R-Sophomore | Houston, TX |
| Jewell Hill | G | Spring Hill | Senior | Mobile, Ala. |
| Dana Gettis | SG | LeMoyne-Owen | Junior | Chicago, IL |
| Elesha Foster | F | Albany State | Junior | Sparks, Ga |
| Marissa Mandeldove | G | Clark Atlanta | Senior | Lilburn, Ga |
Second Team
Player Position School Year Hometown
| Sierra Harley | PG | Central State | Senior | Columbus, OH |
| Naomi Holloway | G | Clark Atlanta | Freshman | Stone Mountain, Ga |
| Lauren Turner | G/F | Clark Atlanta | Senior | Atlanta, Ga |
| Brooke Spaulding | PG | Central State | Freshman | Fairfield, OH |
| Domonique Williams | G | Claflin | Senior | Philadelphia, PA |
Honorable Mention Team
Player Position School Year Hometown
| Jaeda Davis | G | Central State | Junior | Milwaukee, WI |
| Alicia Franklin | PG/G | Fort Valley State | Sophomore | Atlanta, Ga |
| Elise Rielly | G | Spring Hill | Sophomore | Covington, La. |
| Ay’Anna Bey | F | Benedict | Freshman | Blackwood, NJ |
| Keondra Archie | F | Paine | Freshman | Eastover, SC |
Player of the Year: Tiffany Valentine, Spring Hill
Defensive Player of the Year: Jewell Hill, Spring Hill
Newcomer of the Year: Naomi Holloway, Clark Atlanta
Freshman of the Year: Naomi Holloway, Clark Atlanta
Coach of the Year: Yolanda Moore, Clark Atlanta
