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Gatorade 2015 - 2016: Player of the Year

Girls Basketball - Tennessee

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Crystal Dangerfield

PG
BLACKMAN HS
MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

23.9

Points per game

5.2

Rebounds per game

2.9

Assists per game

2.5

Steals per game
“The past four years Crystal Dangerfield has raised the level of play in our league and across the state. She seems to always play with a high level of composure and confidence. Dangerfield's talent, along with her calm demeanor and humility, is transcendent and will always be remembered within our community.”
Alan Bush
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The state's two-time returning Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year, Dangerfield averaged 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.5 steals per game this past season, leading the Blaze (27-4) to the Class AAA regional semifinals. The 5-foot-6

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Academic Achievement

Dangerfield has maintained a 3.80 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and her school's DECA club, she has volunteered locally on behalf of her church, as part of a literacy-outreach program and as a youth basketball instructor. She has also donated her time to fundraising eff