Kelly Faris
Encyclopedia
Kelly Elizabeth Faris plays guard for the UConn women's basketball team
, the 2010 NCAA National Champions
. She has been on a post-season championship team for five consecutive seasons, including four consecutive high school state championships and one NCAA championship.
, a town near Indianapolis
, to Connie and Bob Faris. She played on the Indiana's Finest AAU team which won the National Championship in 2003 for the 11U division (players age 11 and under).
high school in Indianapolis. She helped lead the high school to four consecutive Class 2A state championships. This accomplishment earned the team a congratulatory resolution from the General Assembly of the State of Indiana. Faris was named to the all-state first team in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Over her four-year career, the team amassed a record of 108–8. The team was 12–12 in the season before Faris arrived at Heritage Christian. In addition to basketball, she also participated in volleyball and track, lettering in both sports, and earning all-state honors in volleyball for both 2007 and 2008. She also won national honors in 2007, being named to the 2007 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships All-American team. She was also an excellent student, earning High Academic Honors as a senior, and being a member of National Honors Society.
As a junior, Faris achieved a quadruple-double. Playing against the Harding High School Hawks on 24 November 2007, Faris scored 14 points, had 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals.
Faris was selected as a McDonald's All-American. She participated in the McDonald's All-Star game with four points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocked shots while playing for the East Team in the 2009 game.
in Colorado Springs, CO.
Faris was a member of the USA Women's U18
team which won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in Buenos Aires
, Argentina
. The event was held in July 2008, when the USA team defeated host Argentina to win the championship. Faris helped the team win all five games, assisting on 17 baskets, only one fewer than the team high 18.
Faris continued on to the USA Women's U19
team which represented the USA in the 2009 U19 World's Championship, held in Bangkok
, Thailand
in July and August 2009. Although the USA team lost the opening game to Spain, they went on to win their next seven games to earn a rematch against Spain in the finals, and won the game 81–71 to earn the gold medal. Faris was the high scorer with 13 points in the game against Mali.
Huskies
. She wears number 34, a number worn by her siblings. She joined the team for the 2009-10 season
, the only true freshman on a squad that had won the 2009 National Championship
without losing a single game. She averaged almost 19 minutes per game and played in every game, despite suffering a broken nose in a December practice. She wore a protective mask and continued to play. Although she didn't start, she played key reserve minutes, including 25 minutes in the National Championship game.
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Connecticut Huskies women's basketball
The Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team represents the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut in NCAA women's basketball competition. Under head coach Geno Auriemma, the Huskies have won 7 NCAA Division I national championships, advanced to 12 Final Fours, and won over 30 Big...
, the 2010 NCAA National Champions
2010 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2010 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament started Saturday, March 20, 2010 and was completed on Tuesday, April 6 of the same year with University of Connecticut Huskies defending their title from the previous year by defeating Stanford, 53-47. The tournament bids were announced on...
. She has been on a post-season championship team for five consecutive seasons, including four consecutive high school state championships and one NCAA championship.
Early life
Faris grew up in Plainfield, IndianaPlainfield, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,396 people, 7,051 households, and 4,914 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,023.1 people per square mile . There were 7,449 housing units at an average density of 414.3 per square mile...
, a town near Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, to Connie and Bob Faris. She played on the Indiana's Finest AAU team which won the National Championship in 2003 for the 11U division (players age 11 and under).
High school
Faris attended Heritage ChristianHeritage Christian School (Indianapolis)
Heritage Christian School is a private, non-denominational, christian evangelical school with approximately 1500 students in grades Prep K - 12...
high school in Indianapolis. She helped lead the high school to four consecutive Class 2A state championships. This accomplishment earned the team a congratulatory resolution from the General Assembly of the State of Indiana. Faris was named to the all-state first team in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Over her four-year career, the team amassed a record of 108–8. The team was 12–12 in the season before Faris arrived at Heritage Christian. In addition to basketball, she also participated in volleyball and track, lettering in both sports, and earning all-state honors in volleyball for both 2007 and 2008. She also won national honors in 2007, being named to the 2007 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships All-American team. She was also an excellent student, earning High Academic Honors as a senior, and being a member of National Honors Society.
As a junior, Faris achieved a quadruple-double. Playing against the Harding High School Hawks on 24 November 2007, Faris scored 14 points, had 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals.
Faris was selected as a McDonald's All-American. She participated in the McDonald's All-Star game with four points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocked shots while playing for the East Team in the 2009 game.
USA Basketball
Faris was selected to play in the USA Women's Youth Development Festival. Eligible players are female basketball players who are in their sophomore or junior in high school. The 2007 event took place at the US Olympic Training CenterUnited States Olympic Training Center
The United States Olympic Training Centers are three campuses created by the United States Olympic Committee as training facilities for its Olympic and Paralympic athletes. They are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lake Placid, New York; and Chula Vista, California. There is a U.S. Olympic...
in Colorado Springs, CO.
Faris was a member of the USA Women's U18
USA Women's U18 and U19 teams
The USA Women's U18 and U19 teams are two of the teams under the auspices of the USA Basketball organization. The team names refer to the age limits for the invited players...
team which won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
. The event was held in July 2008, when the USA team defeated host Argentina to win the championship. Faris helped the team win all five games, assisting on 17 baskets, only one fewer than the team high 18.
Faris continued on to the USA Women's U19
USA Women's U18 and U19 teams
The USA Women's U18 and U19 teams are two of the teams under the auspices of the USA Basketball organization. The team names refer to the age limits for the invited players...
team which represented the USA in the 2009 U19 World's Championship, held in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
in July and August 2009. Although the USA team lost the opening game to Spain, they went on to win their next seven games to earn a rematch against Spain in the finals, and won the game 81–71 to earn the gold medal. Faris was the high scorer with 13 points in the game against Mali.
College
Faris plays for the University of ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
Huskies
Connecticut Huskies women's basketball
The Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team represents the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut in NCAA women's basketball competition. Under head coach Geno Auriemma, the Huskies have won 7 NCAA Division I national championships, advanced to 12 Final Fours, and won over 30 Big...
. She wears number 34, a number worn by her siblings. She joined the team for the 2009-10 season
2009–10 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team
The 2009–10 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Huskies were coached by Geno Auriemma, as the Huskies played their home games at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the XL Center located in...
, the only true freshman on a squad that had won the 2009 National Championship
2009 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament
The regionals, held in the city rather than the geographic area as a practice that has been used since 2005, were held there from March 28 to 31 at these sites:...
without losing a single game. She averaged almost 19 minutes per game and played in every game, despite suffering a broken nose in a December practice. She wore a protective mask and continued to play. Although she didn't start, she played key reserve minutes, including 25 minutes in the National Championship game.
Awards and honors
- 2003—AAU Basketball National Championship 11U
- 2007—AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships All-American team.
- 2007—First Team, All-State (Indiana 2A)
- 2008—First Team, All-State (Indiana 2A)
- 2008—MVP State Tournament (Indiana 2A)
- 2009—First Team, All-State (Indiana 2A)
- 2009—McDonald's All-America
- 2009—Parade Magazine All-America first team
- 2009—USA Today All-USA second team honors
University of Connecticut statistics
| Kelly Faris Statistics at University of Connecticut | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year | G | FG | FGA | PCT | 3FG | 3FGA | PCT | FT | FTA | PCT | REB | AVG | A | TO | B | S | MIN | PTS | AVG |
| 2009–10 | 39 | 55 | 144 | 0.382 | 17 | 63 | 0.270 | 31 | 40 | 0.775 | 143 | 3.7 | 82 | 44 | 13 | 48 | 738 | 158 | 4.1 |
| 2010–11 | 38 | 102 | 240 | 0.425 | 30 | 97 | 0.309 | 62 | 82 | 0.756 | 256 | 6.7 | 68 | 86 | 142 | 86 | 1263 | 296 | 7.8 |
| Totals | 77 | 157 | 384 | 0.409 | 47 | 160 | 0.294 | 93 | 122 | 0.762 | 399 | 5.2 | 150 | 130 | 155 | 134 | 2001 | 454 | 5.9 |