Jessica Lovell added to
Lady Bears’ staff
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – When the 2008-09 basketball season begins at Pikeville College, a familiar face will be on the Lady Bears bench, albeit in a different role. Jessica Lovell, a four-year starter at point guard who graduated in 2007, has been hired as the new top assistant to Bill Watson.
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Lovell finished her career at Pikeville with 499 points and 486 assists, which is an average of 4.2 per game. She started 116 of the 127 games in which she played. She also recorded 188 steals and 254 rebounds.
“Jess was an outstanding player for us who battled health issues throughout her career,” said Coach Bill Watson. “We also felt she’d be an outstanding coach and we’re thrilled to add her to our staff here. She will make an immediate impact on our program, just as she did as a player.”
Last year she was the head coach at Belfry Middle School, which she led to the county championship after recording a 27-7 record. She was also an assistant coach at her alma mater, Belfry High School.
While at Belfry, Lovell played in two Sweet 16s and joined the 1,000-point club.
“I’m very pleased to come back to Pikeville College,” Lovell said. “It’s a place I’ve always felt at home and I couldn’t be happier about being here. I hope I can bring something to the table to help make this team a winner on a yearly basis.”
She was four-time Academic All-Conference and as a senior was an Academic All-American. In addition, she was a three-year team captain.
The Lady Bears open the 2008-09 season on Tuesday, Nov. 4 when they entertain Virginia Intermont College.
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