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Women's Basketball Denise Gideon, Director of Media Relations

Kiley Hill Adds Three for 2022-23 Season

Total of five newcomers join team for upcoming season

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Western Carolina head women's basketball coach Kiley Hill announced three additions for the 2022-23 season. Tamori Plantin, Shayane Poirot-Allard and Erin Stack join previously announced Kehinde Obasuyi (5-5 guard from Carrollton, Ga.) and Reagan Trumm ( 5-9 guard from Powell, Tenn.).   

Tamori Plantin
6-0 | Forward | Buford High School | Buford, Ga.   
Senior: All-Region Team, Atlanta Tip-Off Mid-Season Watch List, Atlanta Tip-Off Preseason Watch List
  • As a senior helped lead Buford High School to the second-round of the Georgia High School State Championships
  • Named to 8-AAAAAA All-Region Team for the 21-22 Season
  • Gwinnett Tip-off Club Player of the Month January 2022
  • Named to the ATL Tip-off Club Midseason Team 21-22
  • In the 2020-21 season was part of Buford High's 31-1 record and Georgia High School State Champions for a second-consecutive year.
  • In her sophomore campaign helped lead Buford to the 2019-20 Georgia High School State Championship title.
  • Plans to pursue a Bachelor's and Master's in Psychology
 

QUOTE FROM HILL: "Tamori is unique talent with her best days ahead of her. With her size, strength, and heart along with her willingness to learn at high level during her tutelage at Buford under one the best coaches in America, in my opinion, will give her an opportunity to be impactful on the floor, in the locker room, and in the classroom. She understands the ingredients of winning and how to apply them."

 
 
 
Shayane Poirot-Allard
5-8 | Guard | Western Nebraska Community College | Cavalaire-sur-Mer, France

 
  • Helped lead Western Nebraska Community College to the semi-finals of the 2022 NJCAA National Championships.
  • In her lone season at Western Nebraska played in 32 games and started three. She shot 30 percent from the field and averaged five points per game.
  • Member of the France International team during the 19-20 and 20-21 seasons
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology
  • Mom is American, dad is French, both still live in France
 

QUOTE FROM HILL: "Shayane brings an incredible amount of maturity, basketball IQ with the fundamental skills to elevate everyone around her to greater and greater heights. She has that rare gift of amazing timing and communication skills that intertwin with her versatile basketball skills. Shayane is an amazing thinker and driven to greatness.  Without a doubt she is difference maker on multiple levels and we could not be more grateful she has chosen to wear the purple and gold!"

 
Erin Stack
6-3 | Forward | St. Charles North High School | St. Charles, Ill.
Junior / Senior: Dukane All Conference
  • Averaged 11pts, 7rbs, 3 assists and 4 blocks a game her senior season
  • Helped St. Charles North High School win a conference championship in 2020-21
  • During her high school career, was named to the All Area Team two years in a row and All Area second team
  • Comes from an athletic family
    • Older sister plays at American University, dad played at Purdue, mom played at Augustana
  • Dukane All-Conference team last two seasons by unanimous selsction
  • Enjoys hanging out with friends in her free time
 

QUOTE FROM HILL: "We are super excited to welcome Erin into the Catamount Women's Basketball Family.  Her versatility and abilities to shoot the ball and attack with her 6'2" frame will be tremendous assets.  Coming from a basketball family, Erin truly gets it.  She understands the level of commitment and intangibles it takes to get the opportunity to play at the next level.   Excited to see her grow in the game and share in that journey!"

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