#35 Amanda Tyus
5-9  Junior·Guard
Pell City, Alabama


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Prospectus: Extremely hard worker, who has worked to take her game to another level.Depended upon to give team leadership. 2000-2001 Highlights: JSU's leading scorer last year averaging 10.9 points per game and 12.6 points per conference game.Was 12th in the conference in scoring, 13th in field goal percentage, second in 3-point field goal percentage and third in 3-pointers per game with 2.07.Currently, fifth in the JSU record book for career 3-pointers with 82. 1999-00 Highlights: Started six of 27 games played.Scored in double figures three time, with her career high coming against Jacksonville University with 18 (1/6/00). Prep Highlights: Played varsity volleyball and softball, as well as basketball at Pell City High School...Scored a career high 42 points against Anniston High...Selected to the All-Regional Tournament team. Quoting Coach Austin: "Amanda is a tremendous shooter. She has great range from the outside and can also post inside."


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The Tyus File
Full Name: Amanda Tyus
Born: August 7, 1981
Birthplace: Pell City, Alabama
Parents: James and Bobbie Tyus
Major: Secondary Education


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Career Highs
Points: 26 vs. Florida Atlantic, 3/1/01
FG Made: 11 vs. Florida Atlantic, 3/1/01
FT Made: 4 two times, last vs. Stetson, 1/11/01
Rebounds: 9 vs. Samford, 2/3/01
Blocks: 1 eight times, last vs. Florida Atlantic, 3/1/01
Steals: 4 vs. Florida Atlantic, 3/1/01