It was so awesome for Coach Brooks and his staff to put that together for both the girls. A reporter named J.P. Mundy knew about the connection and asked Elizabeth about her dad being an MVP in the interview room, Kitley said. He started nine games, and his job was defending the post. She picked up competitive basketball quickly as she dominated in high school, where she won two Class 4 North Carolina state championships. Raven lives with her mother and stepfather in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for part of the year, but usually moves in with her father during breaks when Elizabeth returns home and also during basketball season. Raven Kitley found a close friend when Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks started recruiting Elizabeth early in her career at Northwest Guilford High School. Another year with her sister, like always, encouraging her every step of the way. It was so awesome, Raven said. Kitley was unsure of basketball at first, but worked hard, a trait she said she learned from both her parents who are principals at public schools, to come into her own as a prospect. For that to happen, Duke and Notre Dame would both have to lose. We can contend for an ACC championship, Kitley said. We will be adding new players and evaluations every week as well as updating our subscriber-only video content. But when she arrived in Blacksburg, from her hometown in Greensboro, North Carolina, the raw recruit wasnt what the polished junior is now. One game remains: at Georgia Tech on Sunday in Atlanta (4 p.m. But when the Hokies (23-4, 13-4 ACC) needed her most against the Tar Heels (19-9, 10-7), she delivered. To purchase, click on the "add to cart" link below. Thank you and congrats ladies, Coach Brooks and staff. Ralph was 15 and had just performed well in a camp at Wake Forest. February 24, 2023 Elizabeth Kitley had a night to remember in Chapel Hill on Thursday. We were just out of sorts, so to speak, Brooks said. Brooks and Raven bonded quickly when Brooks visited the Kitleys home in Summerfield, North Carolina, so much so that Brooks gave her his phone number and the two started conversing regularly. He recruited Raven almost as hard as he did Elizabeth. She made a pass out of a trap to a cutter for the key bucket on Thursday. The losses were by one point to South Meck and Thomasville. Elizabeth and Cayla King both committed to Virginia Tech. GO HOKIES. For Virginia Tech, Kitley's addition gives them their second verbal commitment for the class of 2019 as Kitley is set to join her club teammate, Cayla King at the ACC school. but they basically drive to every game, even if its at Notre Dame or somewhere in the Sunshine State. Elizabeth is special. [8] On December 4, 2020, she posted a sophomore season-high 30 points and 11 rebounds in an 8459 win against Appalachian State. Kitley scored over 1,000 points in her career and was a McDonalds All-American nominee. 
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Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth, Elizabeth Kitley fights off defender for and-1, Georgia Amoore, Elizabeth Kitley lead Virginia Tech to win over NC State, Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley stands her ground on block, Check out this sweet dime from Elizabeth Kitley, Elizabeth Kitley makes a nice move for the layup, Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley nails the jump shot. Kitley had more fouls (47) than points (42), but he showed promise in a late-season game against N.C. State. The play, designed by former associate head coach Shawn Poppie, now the head coach at Chattanooga, worked to perfection. Kitley was named ACC Player of the Year and repeated as a first-team All-ACC selection. They express an affinity for competition. Props to Liz! The first day of September her junior year was the first day colleges could call her and she had 40 or 50 calls, Kitley said. At halftime, it trailed by four, 32-28. 22 North Carolina women's basketball team (19-9, 10-7 ACC) fell to No. The On3 Industry Ranking is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. Kitley is among the best players in the nation, the reigning ACC Player of the Year. The ACC women's basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year award is named in memory of the legendary Yow, who won 737 games as a head coach while directing NC State to four ACC Tournament championships and the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team to a gold medal. While she and Traylor combined for 16-of-27 shooting (59%), the rest of the team was just 8-of-26 (31%). Tom told me shes got good hands and good feet and shes 6-foot-2, Ralph said. 7h Hokie nation, I met @RavenKitley ! The team partnered with the VT SAFE (Supporting Autism Friendly Environments) Program and the VT Autism Clinic & Center for Autism Research to use the game as a SAFE event. Shes shooting efficiently from mid-range now, showing more versatility and showing her passing skills. So I became that softball dad.. Elizabeth Kitley hit the game-winner over the Tar Heels on Thursday night. It wasnt a pretty start for the Hokies. In their sophomore and junior seasons at Northwest Guilford, Elizabeth Kitley and Cayla King won 4A state championships. BTW another perfect report, David. She and the Hokies have their mind set on contending at the top of the ACC and, at the minimum, a run at the Sweet 16. She received third-team All-American recognition from the AP and United States Basketball Writers Association and was a member of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-America team. Has three siblings; Raven, Zack and Nick. 8 Virginia Tech cruises past Miami (Fla.) 68-42 in quarterfinals of Ally ACC Tournament Liz Kitley(Northwest Guilford High School) with 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Virginia Hokies to victory again, with Cayla King, also from Northwest Guilford HS, in the Hokies starting lineup, and Cayla hitting a big three-point shot, to help the Hokies reach the ACC Women's Tournament . The only Hokie games theyve missed during Elizabeths time with the team were in a tournament in Puerto Rico. Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley has been named Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year for the second straight season while Notre Dame's Niele Ivey has been named coach of the year. Players with 300 minutes, only total of 19 points for Hokies! She started every game for the Hokies and averaged 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. AP 4A All-State in 2017, 2018. N.C. States star is 6-foot-5 All-American Elissa Cunane, who played on two 3A state championship teams at Northern Guilford, while Elizabeth was winning two 4A state titles at Northern Guilford. That relationship played a role in Elizabeths decision to come to Virginia Tech. 3 seed of the ACC tournament with the win. Posted Feb 23, 2023 Elizabeth Kitley capped a night when she set the Virginia Tech women's basketball career scoring record by hitting a jumper at the buzzer to lift the ninth-ranked Hokies past No. Theres not a ton of doubt in my mind.. Stock Risers -- Our take on which players are moving up the recruiting ladder based on recent tournaments. 22 North Carolina 61-59 on Thursday night. That experience left an indelible mark on both. Thanks for this nice article on Kitley! He made All-State teams. She threw herself into basketball.. (Olson) When he became the new pastor at Central United Methodist in Spencer in the summer of 1983, the family relocated. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. [3] Before her senior season, Kitley suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during an Amateur Athletic Union game. The Kitleys flew to Wisconsin. Elizabeth Kitley is an American college basketball player for the Virginia Tech Hokies of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Shes very high-functioning. Elizabeth was ACC Freshman of the Year in 2019-20. The On3 Industry Ranking is the industry's most advanced, complete and unbiased rating and ranking measurement. Kitley is the 20 th woman in league history to be named First . Hes reconnected with old places and old faces from his nights as a mid-1980s North Rowan star. We got contributions from where we needed them.. Team CONF GB OVR; Notre Dame: 15-3-24-4: Virginia . North was led by Kesler, Antione Sifford, Kitley and Andre Godfrey, went 22-6 and won the 3A North Piedmont Conference. I can say that while being as objective as I possibly can be as her dad.. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She had six giveaways and only scored 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting (2-of-10 3FG). He had 12 points and nine rebounds in that one. It made me feel like Id be taken care of because they actually cared about me on a deeper level than just basketball. He was the starting center and averaged 7.0 points and 6.3 rebounds, while shooting 53.4 percent. Ralph Kitley (44) played basketball at North Rowan in the 1980s, including on the Cavaliers' 1986 state championship team, before going on to play college basketball at Wake Forest. What else can I expect as a platinum subscriber? With her Player of the Year Award comes a third First Team All-ACC nod, the most in program history. Entering Thursday, Kitley needed 17 points to break Aisha Sheppards record of 1,883 points (in 159 games). The thing about Elizabeth is that once she was in, she was all-in, Ralph said. You noticed her height, but her skills needed improvement, Brooks said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I did it as a sophomore.'. He earned a masters degree from Gardner-Webb University and transitioned to administration in Guilford County. Following surgery, she was sidelined until the final two games of the season. 2 NC State. Heres hoping they make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. when shes down low in the paint, a move she used often to score over opponents that matched up within an inch or two of her. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. That would be awesome, she said. The team wore T-shirts with the word LOVE displayed in multiple colors, which resembled the Autism Awareness Ribbon. But Kitley admits she still has a little bit to go to improve her game in order to take VT further. In 2017, Elizabeth joined her father in an elite fraternity, as MVP of a state championship game. We went to another school, and we went into the lobby to sign Elizabeth in, said Ralph Kitley, a former player at Wake Forest. Elizabeths work ethic is unbelievable, and she practices with a chip on her shoulder. Her basketball career is certain to extend past college if thats the direction she chooses. Welcome to the Nation, ProspectsNation.com! When [I] got this job, no one ever thought things like this would be possible. If you want to get the scoop on Elizabeth Kitley then you'll need to sign up for the Prospects Nation Yearly Platinum Membership. Nell Fortner is a great coach and will have her team ready to play. King assured Ralph that Elizabeths future was in basketball. Weve pretty much always been that way. But she worked often with her father, Ralph, who played college basketball at Wake Forest and overseas in Germany. I coached her rec ball teams, Kitley said. Kitley is one of seven people being inducted into the Salisbury Rowan Sports Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2015. They turned the ball over eight times in the third quarter. Brooks and Raven bonded quickly when Brooks visited the Kitleys' home in Summerfield, North Carolina, so much so that Brooks gave her his phone number and the two started conversing regularly. Kitley's shot then denied the Tar Heels a final home court win. USA Today 1st-team North Carolina in 2018. 2 NC State", "Elizabeth Kitley opens season as ACC's Co-Player of the Week", "Kitley, Amoore too much as VT defeats FSU", "Virginia Tech Hokies' ACC women's basketball tournament run ends without star Elizabeth Kitley in loss to NC State", "Kitley scores 42 points in Virginia Tech's 84-81 loss to FGCU", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elizabeth_Kitley&oldid=1142281685, Virginia Tech Hokies women's basketball players, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 15:02. Its cool to see her with other people that she feels get her, Elizabeth said. UNCheat got the ending they deserved; you could have heard a pin drop. After a late buzzer beater by Elizabeth Kitley, the No. She switched her focus to basketball before her freshman year at Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, when she stood 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m). Follow @ProspectsNation. TechSideline.Com
She also improved her mid-range shooting, which could make her one of if not the most difficult players to match up with in the ACC. That came from watching Mike Gminski play for the Blue Devils in the late 1970s. He assisted legend Howard West with the R.J. Reynolds boys team. 2022-23 ACC Standings. Were two peas in a pod, Raven Kitley said. Shes not going here. I think Virginia Tech had set that bar so high with how they had treated her. All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. He saw the family. Additional event recaps not available to non-subscribers. Traylor exploded in the third quarter, scoring eight of Techs 14. Registered 12 double-doubles, the most in the ACC and was amongst the league leaders in points, rebounds, blocks, free throws and field goal percentage. She was named to USA Today FirstTeam NC in 2018, was a McDonalds All-American Nominee and scored 1,000 points in her high school career. They gave Elizabeth a lanyard, and there was no lanyard for Raven. [15] As a junior, she averaged 18.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. North won the 2A state championship in the new Dean Smith Center. Kitley was also recognized as an All-Defensive Team member for the second consecutive season. Father played basketball at Wake Forest University (1986-90) and professionally in Germany. All player evaluations and ratings are done by our staff based on live, in-person evaluations. [16], Kitley's father, Ralph, played professional basketball in Germany and Brazil following a college career at Wake Forest. No other Tech player posted double figures, but Kitley and Traylor stepped up, especially in the second half. Some might say Kayana Traylor hasnt given us a whole lot in the last few games and then boom, 20 [points], Brooks said. When I was a kid, we played more basketball than kids do now, played lots of pickup games, but kids now work more at basketball, Kitley said. Tallied six double-doubles on the season. Raven Kitley is autistic. Sweet silence! [14] She returned for the first round of the NCAA tournament. In the 2018 class, Virginia Tech has commitments from Dara Mabrey and Shaniya Jones. Virginia Tech Sports File Photo The same was true for his senior season. To see it highlighted was special for Raven, and you could see the emotion on Elizabeths face. 0:19; See All. All Hokie, All the Time. 22 North Carolina, 61-59. You fast forward seven years later and were coming into Carmichael and were winning. mike.london@salisburypost.com. (Olson) Shes just so positive about life and opportunities, and she wants to take advantage of everything she can, so that makes me want to do the same, even though the opportunities are different.. Shes Raven. Both tall blondes are from the town of Summerfield, north of Greensboro. Add up to 3 additional videos to your player card (must be existing platinum subscriber). He got a chance to play professionally in Germany and Brazil before he launched in career in education as a teacher and coach. In her home state, Kitley finished with 21 points (9-of-14) and 10 rebounds, good for her 51st career double-double. She made a commitment to basketball and the strong Greensboro Gaters AAU program.
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Kayana Traylor added 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Georgia Amoore had eight points, seven assists and two steals for Virginia Tech (24-4, 14-4 ACC). Her story starts with Ralph. Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth, Elizabeth Kitley fights off defender for and-1, Georgia Amoore, Elizabeth Kitley lead Virginia Tech to win over NC State, Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley stands her ground on block, Check out this sweet dime from Elizabeth Kitley, Elizabeth Kitley makes a nice move for the layup, Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley nails the jump shot. Kitley had more fouls (47) than points (42), but he showed promise in a late-season game against N.C. State. The play, designed by former associate head coach Shawn Poppie, now the head coach at Chattanooga, worked to perfection. Kitley was named ACC Player of the Year and repeated as a first-team All-ACC selection. They express an affinity for competition. Props to Liz! The first day of September her junior year was the first day colleges could call her and she had 40 or 50 calls, Kitley said. At halftime, it trailed by four, 32-28. 22 North Carolina women's basketball team (19-9, 10-7 ACC) fell to No. The On3 Industry Ranking is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. Kitley is among the best players in the nation, the reigning ACC Player of the Year. The ACC women's basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year award is named in memory of the legendary Yow, who won 737 games as a head coach while directing NC State to four ACC Tournament championships and the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team to a gold medal. While she and Traylor combined for 16-of-27 shooting (59%), the rest of the team was just 8-of-26 (31%). Tom told me shes got good hands and good feet and shes 6-foot-2, Ralph said. 7h Hokie nation, I met @RavenKitley ! The team partnered with the VT SAFE (Supporting Autism Friendly Environments) Program and the VT Autism Clinic & Center for Autism Research to use the game as a SAFE event. Shes shooting efficiently from mid-range now, showing more versatility and showing her passing skills. So I became that softball dad.. Elizabeth Kitley hit the game-winner over the Tar Heels on Thursday night. It wasnt a pretty start for the Hokies. In their sophomore and junior seasons at Northwest Guilford, Elizabeth Kitley and Cayla King won 4A state championships. BTW another perfect report, David. She and the Hokies have their mind set on contending at the top of the ACC and, at the minimum, a run at the Sweet 16. She received third-team All-American recognition from the AP and United States Basketball Writers Association and was a member of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-America team. Has three siblings; Raven, Zack and Nick. 8 Virginia Tech cruises past Miami (Fla.) 68-42 in quarterfinals of Ally ACC Tournament Liz Kitley(Northwest Guilford High School) with 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Virginia Hokies to victory again, with Cayla King, also from Northwest Guilford HS, in the Hokies starting lineup, and Cayla hitting a big three-point shot, to help the Hokies reach the ACC Women's Tournament . The only Hokie games theyve missed during Elizabeths time with the team were in a tournament in Puerto Rico. Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley has been named Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year for the second straight season while Notre Dame's Niele Ivey has been named coach of the year. Players with 300 minutes, only total of 19 points for Hokies! She started every game for the Hokies and averaged 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. AP 4A All-State in 2017, 2018. N.C. States star is 6-foot-5 All-American Elissa Cunane, who played on two 3A state championship teams at Northern Guilford, while Elizabeth was winning two 4A state titles at Northern Guilford. That relationship played a role in Elizabeths decision to come to Virginia Tech. 3 seed of the ACC tournament with the win. Posted Feb 23, 2023 Elizabeth Kitley capped a night when she set the Virginia Tech women's basketball career scoring record by hitting a jumper at the buzzer to lift the ninth-ranked Hokies past No. Theres not a ton of doubt in my mind.. Stock Risers -- Our take on which players are moving up the recruiting ladder based on recent tournaments. 22 North Carolina 61-59 on Thursday night. That experience left an indelible mark on both. Thanks for this nice article on Kitley! He made All-State teams. She threw herself into basketball.. (Olson) When he became the new pastor at Central United Methodist in Spencer in the summer of 1983, the family relocated. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. [3] Before her senior season, Kitley suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during an Amateur Athletic Union game. The Kitleys flew to Wisconsin. Elizabeth Kitley is an American college basketball player for the Virginia Tech Hokies of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Shes very high-functioning. Elizabeth was ACC Freshman of the Year in 2019-20. The On3 Industry Ranking is the industry's most advanced, complete and unbiased rating and ranking measurement. Kitley is the 20 th woman in league history to be named First . Hes reconnected with old places and old faces from his nights as a mid-1980s North Rowan star. We got contributions from where we needed them.. Team CONF GB OVR; Notre Dame: 15-3-24-4: Virginia . North was led by Kesler, Antione Sifford, Kitley and Andre Godfrey, went 22-6 and won the 3A North Piedmont Conference. I can say that while being as objective as I possibly can be as her dad.. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She had six giveaways and only scored 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting (2-of-10 3FG). He had 12 points and nine rebounds in that one. It made me feel like Id be taken care of because they actually cared about me on a deeper level than just basketball. He was the starting center and averaged 7.0 points and 6.3 rebounds, while shooting 53.4 percent. Ralph Kitley (44) played basketball at North Rowan in the 1980s, including on the Cavaliers' 1986 state championship team, before going on to play college basketball at Wake Forest. What else can I expect as a platinum subscriber? With her Player of the Year Award comes a third First Team All-ACC nod, the most in program history. Entering Thursday, Kitley needed 17 points to break Aisha Sheppards record of 1,883 points (in 159 games). The thing about Elizabeth is that once she was in, she was all-in, Ralph said. You noticed her height, but her skills needed improvement, Brooks said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I did it as a sophomore.'. He earned a masters degree from Gardner-Webb University and transitioned to administration in Guilford County. Following surgery, she was sidelined until the final two games of the season. 2 NC State. Heres hoping they make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. when shes down low in the paint, a move she used often to score over opponents that matched up within an inch or two of her. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. That would be awesome, she said. The team wore T-shirts with the word LOVE displayed in multiple colors, which resembled the Autism Awareness Ribbon. But Kitley admits she still has a little bit to go to improve her game in order to take VT further. In 2017, Elizabeth joined her father in an elite fraternity, as MVP of a state championship game. We went to another school, and we went into the lobby to sign Elizabeth in, said Ralph Kitley, a former player at Wake Forest. Elizabeths work ethic is unbelievable, and she practices with a chip on her shoulder. Her basketball career is certain to extend past college if thats the direction she chooses. Welcome to the Nation, ProspectsNation.com! When [I] got this job, no one ever thought things like this would be possible. If you want to get the scoop on Elizabeth Kitley then you'll need to sign up for the Prospects Nation Yearly Platinum Membership. Nell Fortner is a great coach and will have her team ready to play. King assured Ralph that Elizabeths future was in basketball. Weve pretty much always been that way. But she worked often with her father, Ralph, who played college basketball at Wake Forest and overseas in Germany. I coached her rec ball teams, Kitley said. Kitley is one of seven people being inducted into the Salisbury Rowan Sports Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2015. They turned the ball over eight times in the third quarter. Brooks and Raven bonded quickly when Brooks visited the Kitleys' home in Summerfield, North Carolina, so much so that Brooks gave her his phone number and the two started conversing regularly. Kitley's shot then denied the Tar Heels a final home court win. USA Today 1st-team North Carolina in 2018. 2 NC State", "Elizabeth Kitley opens season as ACC's Co-Player of the Week", "Kitley, Amoore too much as VT defeats FSU", "Virginia Tech Hokies' ACC women's basketball tournament run ends without star Elizabeth Kitley in loss to NC State", "Kitley scores 42 points in Virginia Tech's 84-81 loss to FGCU", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elizabeth_Kitley&oldid=1142281685, Virginia Tech Hokies women's basketball players, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 15:02. Its cool to see her with other people that she feels get her, Elizabeth said. UNCheat got the ending they deserved; you could have heard a pin drop. After a late buzzer beater by Elizabeth Kitley, the No. She switched her focus to basketball before her freshman year at Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, when she stood 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m). Follow @ProspectsNation. TechSideline.Com
She also improved her mid-range shooting, which could make her one of if not the most difficult players to match up with in the ACC. That came from watching Mike Gminski play for the Blue Devils in the late 1970s. He assisted legend Howard West with the R.J. Reynolds boys team. 2022-23 ACC Standings. Were two peas in a pod, Raven Kitley said. Shes not going here. I think Virginia Tech had set that bar so high with how they had treated her. All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. He saw the family. Additional event recaps not available to non-subscribers. Traylor exploded in the third quarter, scoring eight of Techs 14. Registered 12 double-doubles, the most in the ACC and was amongst the league leaders in points, rebounds, blocks, free throws and field goal percentage. She was named to USA Today FirstTeam NC in 2018, was a McDonalds All-American Nominee and scored 1,000 points in her high school career. They gave Elizabeth a lanyard, and there was no lanyard for Raven. [15] As a junior, she averaged 18.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. North won the 2A state championship in the new Dean Smith Center. Kitley was also recognized as an All-Defensive Team member for the second consecutive season. Father played basketball at Wake Forest University (1986-90) and professionally in Germany. All player evaluations and ratings are done by our staff based on live, in-person evaluations. [16], Kitley's father, Ralph, played professional basketball in Germany and Brazil following a college career at Wake Forest. No other Tech player posted double figures, but Kitley and Traylor stepped up, especially in the second half. Some might say Kayana Traylor hasnt given us a whole lot in the last few games and then boom, 20 [points], Brooks said. When I was a kid, we played more basketball than kids do now, played lots of pickup games, but kids now work more at basketball, Kitley said. Tallied six double-doubles on the season. Raven Kitley is autistic. Sweet silence! [14] She returned for the first round of the NCAA tournament. In the 2018 class, Virginia Tech has commitments from Dara Mabrey and Shaniya Jones. Virginia Tech Sports File Photo The same was true for his senior season. To see it highlighted was special for Raven, and you could see the emotion on Elizabeths face. 0:19; See All. All Hokie, All the Time. 22 North Carolina, 61-59. You fast forward seven years later and were coming into Carmichael and were winning. mike.london@salisburypost.com. (Olson) Shes just so positive about life and opportunities, and she wants to take advantage of everything she can, so that makes me want to do the same, even though the opportunities are different.. Shes Raven. Both tall blondes are from the town of Summerfield, north of Greensboro. Add up to 3 additional videos to your player card (must be existing platinum subscriber). He got a chance to play professionally in Germany and Brazil before he launched in career in education as a teacher and coach. In her home state, Kitley finished with 21 points (9-of-14) and 10 rebounds, good for her 51st career double-double. She made a commitment to basketball and the strong Greensboro Gaters AAU program.