The 2008–09 Savannah State Lady Tigers basketball team competed in American basketball on behalf of Savannah State University. The Lady Tigers were members of the NCAA Division I-AA, as an independent. The head coach is Cedric Hardy, who served his fifth year. The team played its home games at Tiger Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
The Lady Tigers entered the season seeking to improve on the 14–15 record posted in the 2007–08 season, but finished with an 8–20 regular season record. The Lady Tigers were 1–2 in the Division I Women's Independent Tournament.
Preseason notes – Ashlee Barley, Kymberli Stamps, Raven Fields, Shikerrie Turpin, and Alicia Nelson sign letters-of-intent with Savannah State University. – Darice Fountaine signed a letter-of-intent with Savannah State University.
Roster SSU Women's BasketballCurrent Roster Head coach: Cedric HardyC4Milan JohnsonJunior6–2Jonesboro, GAG5Antoinette WilliamsSenior5–9Riverdale, GAG10Courtney LongSophomore5–9Bowdon, GAG12Ashlee BarleyFreshhman5–7Columbus, GAG15Crissa JacksonFreshhman5–7Columbus, GAF20Alisha NelsonFreshman6–3Phenix City, ALG21Kyhmberli StampsFreshman5–10Columbus, GAF22Shikerrie TurpinFreshman5–11Columbus, GAF23Raven FieldsFreshman6–3Columbus, GAF24Carlita JohnsonFreshman6–0Fort Lauderdale, FLG34LaShara SmithSenior5–8Daytona Beach, FLF50Nikki RobinsonSenior5–8Swainsboro, GA
Coaching staff Name Type College Graduating yearCedric BakerHead coachVoorhees College1990Julie JohnsonAssistant coachClark-Atlanta College1981Malik JonesAssistant coachTexas College2007Josh ObiajunwaAssistantSavannah State UniversityLeTeisha BarnettGraduate AssistantSavannah State University
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Awards Senior guard Lashara Smith and freshman point guard Crissa Jackson received an honorable mention on the 2008–09 Division I All Independent women's basketball team. LaShara Smith was selected as the Most Valuable Player for the 2008–09 season.
See also 2008–09 Savannah State Tigers basketball team
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