#33 Amaka Agugua

5-11, Senior

Forward

Herndon, Virginia

High School: Oakton

High School Coach: Fred Priester

Team Captain

AT HOFSTRA

2004-05: Preseason All-Colonial Athletic Association selection...Red-shirted due to off-season surgery.

2003-04: Second team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection...Played in 26 games, starting 25...Averaged a team-high 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game...Shot a school record 56 percent from the field...Tied for team lead with 20 blocked shots...Had five double-doubles on the season...Scored a career-high 27 points and added 12 rebounds versus Canisius...Scored 20 points and added 13 boards at Columbia...Had 18 points and 11 rebounds in home win over William & Mary...Had 10 points and 10 rebounds versus James Madison and 10 points and 11 rebounds at UNC Wilmington...Scored 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting at Rhode Island...Recorded four steals at Columbia...Had three steals at Delaware...Had two blocks in eight different games...Averaged a team-best 11.4 points and 6.1 rebounds in conference games...Two-time CAA Player of the Week (12/15 and 2/9)...Averaged 27 minutes per game.

2002-03: Played in all 29 games, starting 28...Averaged 11.3 points and a team-best seven rebounds per game...Shot  .538 from the floor (140-260)...Led CAA in field goal percentage and was seventh in rebounding and 16th in scoring...Scored 20 points in CAA Tournament win over William & Mary...Had 19 points and a career-best 14 rebounds in regular season win over William & Mary...Poured in 19 points in both games versus Drexel...Grabbed 13 rebounds in home meeting with Drexel...Had 18 points and 10 rebounds versus George Mason...Also recorded point-rebound double-doubles at Fairfield (13-10), Wagner (13-10) and William & Mary (12-12)...Scored in double-figures 19 times...Recorded three steals versus Delaware...Had two steals on nine different occasions...Averaged 11.9 points and 7.3 rebounds in conference play...Averaged 30 minutes per game.

2001-02: Played in nine games...Averaged 1.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game...Shot 50-percent from the floor (7-14)...Made her collegiate debut at Delaware and pulled down five rebounds...Scored the first two points of her collegiate career at Towson...Scored four points, pulled down four rebounds and added a steal versus Old Dominion...Had four points and four rebounds in CAA Tournament game against William & Mary...Averaged 1.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in conference play...Averaged 9.7 minutes per game.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL

Played four years of basketball at Oakton High School in Vienna, Virginia...High school team went 71-10 during her four years...All-Virginia selection as a senior...Virginia's Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior...Averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior...Was named second team all-district and honorable mention all-region as a sophomore...Born April 13, 1983...Has one sister and one brother...Brother, Chuka, played basketball at Morehouse College...Management major.

AMAKA AGUGUA CAREER STATISTICS (PDF)

Career Highs:  

PTS: 27 vs. Canisius, 11-30-03                        

REBS: 14 vs. William & Mary, 2-8-03                                  

ASTS: 3, several times, most recently vs. James Madison, 2-29-04      

FGM: 13 vs. Canisius, 11-30-03                        

FGA: 20 vs. Canisius, 11-30-03                        

3FGM: None                                    

3FGA: 1, three times, most recently at Rhode Island, 12-9-03      

FTM: 9 vs. William & Mary, 2-8-03                              

FTA: 12, twice, most recently vs. William & Mary, 2-5-04                                        

OR: 9 vs. Drexel, 1-30-03                                    

DR: 9, twice, most recently at UNC Wilmington, 3-5-04            

TO: 6 at Rhode Island, 12-9-03                                    

BS: 2, several times, most recently vs. VCU, 3-11-04                      

ST: 4 at Columbia, 12-4-03                              

MIN: 40 vs. William & Mary, 3-12-03                        

1) Why did you choose to come to Hofstra University?

Because I saw a program that was up and coming, and I felt I could make a difference. I felt like I could help bring this program to the next level, which is the NCAA Tournament.

2) What kind of legacy do you wish to leave behind at Hofstra University?

I want people to remember me for my love of the game and the fact that I never gave up no matter what obstacle was thrown in my direction, and for helping to get this team to the tournament (which hasn't happened yet, but sure enough will), Finally, I want to be remembered for being unstoppable in the paint.

3) What is your greatest sports memory?

I would have to say the whole postseason of my senior year in high school. We won districts and regionals, and went to the state championship game. Even though we lost in overtime, it was still an amazing experience.

4) What career do you hope to have when your basketball career is over? Why?

Hopefully when college is over for me, that won't mean that basketball is over. I would love to keep playing, but if that is not possible I would love to go into the field of business management. Eventually I would like to open up a franchise of day care/kinder care/after school care/learning centers up and down the east coast.

5) What advice would you give to a younger player just learning the game?

Practice makes perfect. Don't take anything for granted and play each game like it is your last. Also when the going gets tough, stick it out because in the end it will be worth it.

6) What player did you pretend to be growing up? Why?

Sheryl Swoopes was and is my idol and I like her style of play. I also would always pretend to be Hakeem Olajuwon. He was unstoppable in the paint and that's how I want to be known.

7) Finish these sentences:

I HAVE dreams and goals.

I WANT to achieve them.

I WILL achieve them.

I CAN achieve them.

I LOVE life!