Da’Shena Stevens, the current St. John’s and former Trinity Catholic star who was named to the All-Big East team last week, received another honor yesterday. The sophomore was selected as an All-Region 1 nominee for the State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team.
Stevens is one of 52 candidates the selection committee will review before narrowing the list to 40 finalists on Tuesday.
One of two underclassmen that make up the 12-player Region 1 team, Stevens has led the Red Storm to one of its best seasons in history with a 24-6 record heading into this weekend’s opening round NCAA Tournament game against Princeton.
Stevens leads the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.2 points and 7.6 rebounds. She has posted a team-high 23 double-digit scoring games, six 20-point performances and six double-doubles. Stevens is the eighth-leading scorer and ninth-leading rebounder in the Big East.
I spoke to Stevens yesterday and will have a column on her in Saturday’s edition of The Advocate.
