WBCA selects fourth player in Emory history

have been selected, and she’s excited to attend the workshop in March.

“It means a lot [to receive the invitation],” Lowndes said. “I’m looking forward to going to this convention and learning more from different coaches and from different players about their experiences and the dedication and precision it takes to be an elite mastermind of the sport.”

Senior guard and forward Mariane Auza and sophomore forward Morgan Laudick are not surprised that Lowndes was recognized for her coaching potential.

Laudick said Lowndes leads the team by example and always energizes the team with her positive attitude. Auza added that Lowndes knows the game of basketball “like the back of her hand” and always encourages her teammates to play at a high level.

“Charlotte is one of the most hardworking players I’ve ever had the pleasure of being on a team with,” Auza said. “She’s always very optimistic and wants to have fun and always do her best.”

Laudick said Lowndes already possesses many important qualities which are needed to become a successful coach.

“She has a very high basketball IQ,” Laudick said. “She can push you in certain ways and tell you to keep going, tell you to shoot your shot and give you confidence, and I think that would be great attributes in a coach.”

Jackson described Lowndes as a selfless player who works hard to excel in both sports and academics. Lowndes is the type of person who always strives for perfection — whenever Lowndes’ shot hits the rim, she immediately wants to try again until she gets the perfect shot, Jackson added.

“She doesn’t not know how to go 100% at everything she does,” Jackson said. “She’s the sweetest person but the biggest competitor. She doesn’t do anything halfway.”

Lowndes said that she is strongly considering going into coaching after graduation, and Jackson believes that she already possesses many qualities of a great team leader.

“Charlotte will be perfect as a coach because she doesn’t look for gratitude,” Jackson said. “She’s not a taker, she’s a giver. Charlotte’s always the person that can give you criticism but she’s going to flip it and make it positive as well.”

Jackson and Lowndes agreed that the WBCA program is an amazing opportunity for young women to learn new perspectives on the game and serves as a helpful pathway into the world of coaching.

“I think [the program is] great, especially promoting the women’s side and encouraging women that there is an opportunity to be a head coach and lead a team to success,” Lowndes said.

— Contact Madeline Shapiro at madeline.shapiro@emory.edu