Lauren Brown

6-6 • Sophomore-1L • Center
Wichita, Kan./Independent High School

General: Second-year player ... An athletic player with great hands and a soft touch around the basket ... Her 6-6 frame gives her the ability to alter shots ... Has the potential to be a top player for the Gorillas.

2009-10: Played in 20 games, averaging just over three minutes a game ... Blocked 10 shots on the year ... Grabbed a season-high five rebounds again Truman on Jan. 27 ... Scored four points against Nebraska-Omaha on Feb. 27.

High School: A graduate of Wichita Independent High School ... Coached by Willie Perkins and Rhonda Moore ... Averaged 10 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks a game in her senior season ... Also a varsity starter on the volleyball team.

Personal: Born June 14, 1991 ... Daughter of Rosezetta Ward ... Has a 3.07 GPA as an early childhood major.