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EL PASO, Texas –Emily Cunningham (Italy HS-Texas) has signed a national letter of intent to attend UTEP and compete with the Miners starting in the 2018-19 season, head coach
Kevin Baker revealed Wednesday.
A bio on Cunningham, in addition to a quote from Baker, follows below.
Emily Cunningham
Guard
6-0
Italy High School (Texas)
Italy, Texas
Nominated to the 40th Anniversary McDonald's All-American Basketball team … recognized as the 19-2A Offensive Player of the Year after averaging 28 points and 15 rebounds as a senior in 2017-18 … also tabbed as TGCA All-Region and TABC All-State performer in 2017-18 … invited to participate in the 2018 Maypearl Texas Basketball All-Star Round-up … put up 50 points against Gateway (12/5/17) … holds the school record with eight 3-pointers in a contest … took care of business in the classroom by being named as a 19-2A All-Academic honoree … as a junior was the 19-2A Offensive Player of the Year, in addition to garnering both TGCA All-Region and TABC All-State recognition … helped the team to a 30-5 record, which including being Bi-District and Area Champion … limited playing time as a sophomore due to a torn ACL .. 12-2A Offensive Player of the Year and TABC All-State honoree as a freshman … was one of only four freshman in all classifications to be named All-State … standout in shot put as well, placing first in district the past two years … was second in area and third in regionals … began playing basketball at the age of four … member of National Honor Society and served as Senior Class Treasurer.
"Emily is a terrific shooter and rebounder. She is very versatile and can play 4 different positions on the floor. Not only was she a prolific scoring threat in high school but she also ranked among the top rebounders in the state of Texas. Even though Emily comes in as a true freshman, we believe she will make an immediate impact on the court for the Miners. Emily also excels in the classroom as she will graduate at the top of her class."- UTEP head coach Kevin Baker
