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Destinee Hooks

Position

G

Height

5-9

Class

Jr.

Hometown

Indianapolis, Ind.

Previous School

Vincennes

SOPHOMORE (2024-25): Played in 32 games with 31 starts, averaging 15.0 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, 0.9 steals per game in 28.3 minutes per game … shot 45.3% from the field and 32.6% from three-point range… finished in double figures in 26 games with 20-plus points in six games… scored a season-high 28 points at Texas Tech… recorded two double-doubles with a double-double against UC Irvine (17 points and 10 rebounds) and at New Mexico State (27 points and 10 rebounds)…  second on the team in scoring and made three-pointers, but led with 187 made field goals… third in assists and steals… finished ninth in the MW in scoring, fourth in field goal percentage… averaged 14.2 ppg in conference games, finishing 11th among conference players… shot 42.0% in conference games, 10th in the conference… earned MW Honorable Mention.

FRESHMAN (2023-24 at Vincennes University): Averaged 21.1 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 5.0 assists per game, 2.9 steals per game and 1.1 blocks per game as a freshman… points per game ranked sixth in the NJCAA, was 17th in assists per game and 28th in steals per game… recognized as the Freshman of the Year, Player of the Year and Region 24 Player of the Year… scored in double figures 19 times with 11 games with 20-plus points and four games scoring 30-plus points.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from North Central High School in 2022… named All-Marion County, IBCA Second Team All-State and All-MIC First Team and was named the Defensive Player of the Year her senior year… played for Lady impact and Indy Gym Rats EYBL 17U at the club level.

PERSONAL: Birthday is August 28… born in Indianapolis, Ind. … daughter of Casandra Hooks… has two siblings, Trey and Tahj… majoring in liberal arts and integrative studies.

Hooks on why UNM: I chose UNM because of the nice facilities, the coaching staff are extremely welcoming and fits my personality.