2005-06:
*** ALL-BIG 12 SECOND TEAM ***
*** ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 FIRST TEAM ***
Mizzou's leading rebounder (8.7 rpg) and second-leading scorer (13.3 ppg) has dominated the paint the last half of this season, securing eight of her 13 double-doubles in the last 12 games... is averaging 14.2 points and 9.9 rebounds in her last nine games... got her first double-double in the season-opener vs. Clemson with 17 points and 10 rebounds... in her next game out at Arizona State, had a season-high five steals... earned all-tournament team honors at Pittsburgh with a pair of solid performances... had season highs of five assists and five blocks against Towson... added 18 points with 10 rebounds against Pitt to help the Tigers to their first tournament title of the season... scored 16 points and 10 rebounds in only 27 minutes against Southern Illinois... had five blocks and four steals against Alabama State... an accounting major, she has already secured an internship for next summer with a Big Four accounting firm, and next year will graduate with combined bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting.
Outlook: Made a successful transition last year from an important reserve to one of the Tigers' top go-to players as one of the most improved players in the Big 12 Conference. A tremendous rebounder and shot-blocker with a lot of quickness offensively around the basket. Is a tireless worker and possesses an infectious positive attitude. Has two seasons of eligibility following her transfer from Illinois Central College in 2003. A former member of the Cote d'Ivoire National and Junior National Teams, N'Garsanet helped her country's squad to a silver medal at the 2000 African junior championships and an 8th-place finish at the 2000 African senior championships.
Junior Season (2004-05): Established herself as a dominating post presence for the Tigers in 2004-05. Tallied a career-high five blocks in the season-opener against Northern Illinois on Nov. 19. Had a breakout game against Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 3, establishing two personal bests by scoring 29 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Set another career high with 14 rebounds against SMS, a game in which she also put in 16 points and blocked four shots. Put up 20 points, seven rebounds and five blocked shots against Oklahoma State on Jan. 5. That game was the last in a span in which she averaged 14.7 ppg and recorded double-figures in 10 of 11 contests. Had 17 points against Iowa State on Jan. 15. Wrestled 10 boards away from Colorado in the Tigers' next game on Jan. 18, then got back into double-digit figures in rebounding against the Buffs in Boulder on Feb. 9. Shot 90.9 percent from the field against Texas A&M on Feb. 12 in scoring 23 points. She also set a career high by recording four steals against the Aggies. On Feb. 19, totaled 12 points and nine rebounds against Oklahoma. Dished out a personal-best six assists vs. Nebraska on Feb. 28. Second on the team in scoring at 12.6 ppg, led team in rebounding (6.5 rpg), blocked shots (1.3 bpg) and field-goal percentage (46.5%).
Outlook: An outstanding athlete who gets better and better every day. A tremendous rebounder and shot-blocker with a lot of quickness offensively around the basket. Is a tireless worker and possesses an infectious positive attitude. Will have three seasons of eligibility following her transfer from Illinois Central College. A former member of the Ivory Coast National and Junior National Teams, N'Garsanet helped her country's squad to a silver medal at the 2000 African junior championships, and an 8th-place finish at the 2000 African senior championships.
Sophomore Season (2003-04): Played in 28, and started one, of Missouri's 30 games this season. Scored eight points, collected six rebounds and blocked four shots in her first outing in a Tiger uniform against Bradley on Nov. 23, and followed that up with a nine-point, five-rebound performance three days later vs. Southern. Set career-highs with 11 points and seven boards against Alcorn State in the first game of the Unilever Classic. Dropped seven points and grabbed five rebounds in 11 minutes at Kansas on Jan. 24. Matched her career-high with seven boards on Valentine's Day against Oklahoma State, while also chipping in seven points. Averaged 8.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in Mizzou's pair of games in Dallas for the Big 12 Conference Tournament. Averaged 3.6 ppg and 2.9 rpg in 10.6 minutes per game for the Tigers this season.
Freshman Season (Illinois Central College): Averaged 4.8 points and 6.2 rebounds a game playing for legendary coach Lorene Ramsey, who also coached Mizzou head coach Cindy Stein in her playing days. The Cougars won the 2003 NJCAA Division II National Championship in Ramsey's 33rd and final season, as Ramsey retired as the winningest women's basketball coach at any level. N'Garsanet earned the team's Award for Extra Effort after playing in all 35 games behind a first-team juco All-American. Earned President's List honors for the 2002 fall semester.
Personal: Daughter of Laurent and Marie-Felicite N'Garsanet. Born June 23, 1983, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Intends to major in and begin a career in accounting following graduation.
Illinois Central College:
Averaged 4.8 points and 6.2 rebounds a game playing for legendary coach Lorene Ramsey, who also coached Mizzou head coach Cindy Stein in her playing days... Cougars won the 2003 NICAA Division Il National Championship in Ramsey's 33rd and final season, as Ramsey retired as the winningest women's basketball coach at any level ...N'Garsanet earned team's Award for Extra Effort after playing in all 35 games behind a first-team juco All-American ... earned President's List honors for the 2002 fall semester.
Personal:
Daughter of Laurent and Marie-Felicite N'Garsanet ... born June 23, 1983, in Abidjan, Ivory
Coast... intends to major in and begin a career in accounting following graduation
AWARDS & HONORS
- 2004-05 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention
- 2004-05 All-Big 12 Academic First Team
- 2005-06 All-Big 12 Second Team
- 2005-06 All-Big 12 Academic First Team
- 2006 WNBA Draft (R3, P37)