Jade Kennedy Class: Freshman Hometown: Cairns, Australia High School: St. Monica's College Height: 6-1 Position: Forward/Center

UW This Season: A player that could step in and see some playing time at the low post...is a tremendous scorer and rebounder.

High School: A two-time member of the U18 Queensland North All-State Team, the U16 Queensland North All-State Team and the All-State Queensland Team while attending St. Monica's College...was a member of the Cairns Dolphins QABL team the past two years and the U16 Cairns Dolphins Team in 2003 and 2004...led her team to the runner-up spot for two years of the U18 Girls State Tournament, while averaging 11 points and 8.8 rebounds in 2005 and 15 points and 14 rebounds in 2006...this past year, she averaged 17.8 points and 13.9 rebounds per game, which helped her earn QABL MVP, and a 13-6 overall record...was coached by Brad Burdon and Mick Downer during her career.

Personal: Full name is Jade Della Kennedy...born October 3, 1989 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia...the daughter of William and Leonie Kennedy...has three sisters, Amanda, Jenelle and Brooke...plans to major in education.