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Shuman to play basketball at QU
By Brad Cameron/Gate City Sports Editor
KAHOKA, Mo. - Kassidy Shuman's unselfish play and ability to handle the basketball helped her earn a chance to play with an NCAA Division II women's program.
Shuman signed with Quincy University Friday afternoon. The Hawks are a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference and are coming off a 16-13 season.
“I really liked the campus, and I really liked the school,” Shuman said. “I met the basketball team, and they were great. The coaches were fantastic, and I couldn't ask for a better team to play with.”
Shuman chose Quincy over two schools. One is the defending NJCAA Division II national champion.
“Kirkwood (Community College) was contacting me pretty hard,” Shuman said. “I also heard from Culver-Stockton, but Quincy University just drew me in more than they did. They really caught my eye.”
Shuman made her decision just before Clark County begins its basketball decision.
“Making my college decision has really lifted a weight off my shoulder,” Shuman said. “Now I can go out and play the best I can.”
Shuman will be a three-year varsity player on the Clark County basketball team. The Lady Indians are 43-8 over the last two seasons.
Shuman is a point-guard with size. Standing at 5-10, Shuman creates a match-up problem for the people guarding her.
“She is able to make the offense run so much smoother when she is on the floor,” said Clark County Head Coach Phillip Klett. “She can get into the lane and get the kick-out pass to the wing or she can dish for an easy post lay-up. With her size and versatilty, she can post up a smaller guard or get inside and finish to the basket herself.”
Shuman doesn't mind sacrificing her own scoring totals as long as it helps her teammates and her team.
“My goal is to help improve the team,” Shuman said. “I want to help all of our other players get better. My job is to try and find the open girl and help them with their scoring.”
Shuman's selfless attitude will help her at the next level.
“They will expect me to come in and work hard,” Shuman said. “I'm hoping to get to play. I know I won't be starting, but if I can come in and work hard, I'll see some playing time. I just want to help the team.”
Shuman will join her sister on the Quincy University women's basketball team. Courtney Shuman is a freshman on this year's squad.
“I didn't make this decision because she was going there, but having her there is comforting,” Kassidy said. “I know I'll always have her if I need help.”
Shuman is the daughter of Charlie and Kim Shuman.
Shuman signed with Quincy University Friday afternoon. The Hawks are a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference and are coming off a 16-13 season.
“I really liked the campus, and I really liked the school,” Shuman said. “I met the basketball team, and they were great. The coaches were fantastic, and I couldn't ask for a better team to play with.”
Shuman chose Quincy over two schools. One is the defending NJCAA Division II national champion.
“Kirkwood (Community College) was contacting me pretty hard,” Shuman said. “I also heard from Culver-Stockton, but Quincy University just drew me in more than they did. They really caught my eye.”
Shuman made her decision just before Clark County begins its basketball decision.
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Shuman will be a three-year varsity player on the Clark County basketball team. The Lady Indians are 43-8 over the last two seasons.
Shuman is a point-guard with size. Standing at 5-10, Shuman creates a match-up problem for the people guarding her.
“She is able to make the offense run so much smoother when she is on the floor,” said Clark County Head Coach Phillip Klett. “She can get into the lane and get the kick-out pass to the wing or she can dish for an easy post lay-up. With her size and versatilty, she can post up a smaller guard or get inside and finish to the basket herself.”
Shuman doesn't mind sacrificing her own scoring totals as long as it helps her teammates and her team.
“My goal is to help improve the team,” Shuman said. “I want to help all of our other players get better. My job is to try and find the open girl and help them with their scoring.”
Shuman's selfless attitude will help her at the next level.
“They will expect me to come in and work hard,” Shuman said. “I'm hoping to get to play. I know I won't be starting, but if I can come in and work hard, I'll see some playing time. I just want to help the team.”
Shuman will join her sister on the Quincy University women's basketball team. Courtney Shuman is a freshman on this year's squad.
“I didn't make this decision because she was going there, but having her there is comforting,” Kassidy said. “I know I'll always have her if I need help.”
Shuman is the daughter of Charlie and Kim Shuman.
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