1999-00:
Sat out the 1998-99 season after transferring from the University of Illinois... will be eligible at the start of the 1999-00 campaign.
AT ILLINOIS
As a freshman, played in 17 games averaging seven minutes per game... scored a career-high 10 points against Purdue... registered a career-high four steals against Michigan State... averaged 2.3 points and 1.0 rebound per game.
As a sophomore, saw action in three games and averaged 1.0 point and three minutes.
As a junior, saw action in 16 games, averaging 6.3 minutes per game... averaged 1.9 points connecting on 46.2 percent from the field and 77.8 percent from the line... averaged 1.4 rebounds per game.
HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered for four years at Apple Valley High School... named the Minneapolis Star Tribune Player-of-the-Year... named a preseason All-America honorable mention by Street & Smith... named USA Today honorable mention... winner of the All-American Basketball Congress International Outstanding Player Award in 1994... named All-State her junior and senior years... four-time All-Conference selection... helped lead Apple Valley to its first state tournament appearance as a junior and again as a senior... holds school's scoring record with 1,505 points and highest free throw percentage for a game, making 9-of-9... also lettered for three years in volleyball, earning All-State and All-Metro honorable mention honors.
PERSONAL
Majoring in broadcast journalism and sociology ... an alum of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority ... born on Oct. 28, 1976 ... parents are Dr. Vinton and Diann Albers.
1998-99:
Transferred from Illinois and will not be eligible to play until the 1999-2000 season.
At Illinois: As a freshman, played in 17 games, averaging seven minutes per game. Scored a career-high 10 points against Purdue. Registered a career-high four steals against Michigan State. Averaged 2.3 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
As a sophomore, saw action in three contests, averaging 1.0 points per game and three minutes.
As a junior, saw action in 16 games, averaging 6.3 minutes per contest. Averaged 1.9 points, connecting on 46.2 percent from the field and 77.8 percent from the line. Averaged 1.4 rebounds per game.
High School: Lettered for four years at Apple Valley High School. Named the Minneapolis Star Tribune Player of the Year. Named preseason All-America honorable mention by Street & Smith. Named USA Today honorable mention. Winner of the All-American Basketball Congress International Outstanding Player Award in 1994. Named all-state her junior and senior years. Four-time all-conference selection. Helped lead Apple Valley to its first-ever state tournament appearance as a junior and again as a senior. Holds the school record in scoring with 1,505 points and the highest free-throw percentage for a game, making nine of nine. Also lettered for three years in volleyball, earning all-state and all-metro honorable mention honors.
Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies. Born on October 28, 1976. Parents are Dr. Vinton and Diann Albers.
Full Name: Sally Ann Albers
Favorite Athlete: Linda Shudhck
Hobbies: Traveling, rollerblading, and anything that involves running
Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes
Favorite Movie: The Color Purple
Favorite Women’s Professional Team: Just glad to have them all
Favorite Women’s Basketball Player: Lorraine Ferret
Favorite Quote: “If it’s sanity you’re after, there’s no recipe like laughter.”
Craziest Ambition: Be average height
If I Weren’t Playing College Basketball, I Would Be: Playing college volleyball
Greatest Moment in Sports: Going to state in high school volleyball and basketball
Before a Basketball Game: 1: Focus
The One Thing I Like Most About Basketball: The mental strength it takes
When I Want to Get Away From Basketball: I go with my sorority sisters, Kappa Kappa Gamma
The Best Athlete I Ever Played Against: Tamika Catchings
My Primary Inspiration in Sports: Wanting to be the best
My Goal in Life: To work for ESPN, Entertainment Tonight, or Fox Sports
My Advice to Youngsters: You can do anything. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.
The Best Thing About Being an Athlete: The Travel
The Worst Thing About Being an Athlete: The running