Coastal Carolina University Athletics

2005-06: Started all 28 games for Coastal... Averaged 9.4 points and seven rebounds per game... Was fifth in the Big South in rebounds per contest... Grabbed 11 rebounds in a Big South Tournament quarterfinal win over Birmingham-Southern March 7... Had four double-doubles on the year, including a 15-point, 13-rebound performance against Radford Feb. 13... Scored in double figures 14 times... Led the team with 85 offensive rebounds... Had 15 points and nine rebounds in a win over Furman Dec. 3... Had a season high four assists in games against Morris and UNC Asheville... Scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds in a win over Birmingham-Southern Feb. 22.

Prior to Coastal: Attended Chattanooga State Community College for two years... Led Chattanooga State to the Tennessee Junior and Community College Athletic Association Region VII finals... Averaged 11 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals for CSCC... Was a TJCCAA First Team selection her freshman year.

High School: Played four years of varsity basketball at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Ind... Led the Olympians in points, rebounds, steals and assists her senior season... Was a three-time co-captain at East... Was a preseason All-State selection her senior season... Also ran track for the Olympians... Was a member of Team Indiana AAU in high school, earning the team[apos]s Most Valuable Player award.

Personal: Full name: Calisha Tekoa Yates... Born Oct. 27, 1984... Daughter of Calvin and Frieda Yates... Is majoring in psychology and health promotions at Coastal.