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May 20, 2005 HELENA - Montana guard Michela Schmitz is transferring to Carroll College to play basketball, coach Shawn Nelson announced Friday.
The 5-foot-8 Schmitz was the 2003 Montana Gatorade player of the year, after averaging 22.6 points, five assists and four rebounds a game at Great Falls High. However, she has been hampered with injuries and had her fifth knee surgery before the 2005-06 season at Montana.
“Michela is a tough-minded athlete who will bring a competitive and hard-nosed attitude to our team,” Nelson said. “She is a natural point guard, but has the ability to play all three guard spots.”
She played in 14 games during the 2004-05 season and averaged 2.8 points, 2.5 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 14 minutes of playing time. She played in just seven games during the past season, for a total of 44 minutes, before an injury ended her season.
Schmitz will have two years of eligibility remaining, with the possibility of a third year if a medical hardship is granted.
“Carroll is a great school and an easy decision for me because of the academics,” Schmitz said. “On top of that they have a great women’s basketball team and coaches and I’m excited to be a part of the program.”
Her sister, Megan, will be a senior on the Montana-Western women’s basketball team next season.
The 5-foot-8 Schmitz was the 2003 Montana Gatorade player of the year, after averaging 22.6 points, five assists and four rebounds a game at Great Falls High. However, she has been hampered with injuries and had her fifth knee surgery before the 2005-06 season at Montana.
“Michela is a tough-minded athlete who will bring a competitive and hard-nosed attitude to our team,” Nelson said. “She is a natural point guard, but has the ability to play all three guard spots.”
She played in 14 games during the 2004-05 season and averaged 2.8 points, 2.5 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 14 minutes of playing time. She played in just seven games during the past season, for a total of 44 minutes, before an injury ended her season.
Schmitz will have two years of eligibility remaining, with the possibility of a third year if a medical hardship is granted.
“Carroll is a great school and an easy decision for me because of the academics,” Schmitz said. “On top of that they have a great women’s basketball team and coaches and I’m excited to be a part of the program.”
Her sister, Megan, will be a senior on the Montana-Western women’s basketball team next season.
