As a high school player at Carl Hayden High School, Kelly McRee was all everything on the basketball court. As a results, many big time colleges came a callin' for her services. And the winner was...the University of Wyoming.

As a freshman for the Lady Cowgirls, McRee saw very limited playing time and knew it was in her best interest to transfer to another school. Wyoming's loss was Phoenix College's gain.

McRee is currently second in the ACCAC in scoring and rebounding and one the main reasons that the Lady Bears are number one in the nation.

According to McRee, the key to her success is being happy. "This is the most fun I have ever had playing basketball. We get along so well as a team, " said McRee.

While PC Head Coach Liza Oakley wanted McRee to join the Lady Bears, the guard's decision on her new home was swayed by the same coach that wanted her.

"The coaches here have taught me how to be aggressive and take the ball to the hoop more," said McRee. "I never used to do that as much as I do now".

Kelly has also learned lessons off the court as the Lady Bears adopted a child for the Christmas season and brightened up her holiday with gifts. "It was cool. The best thing someone can do for somebody is to give back. It makes you feel good inside knowing that you are helping others.

With the four year schools again clamoring for her services, McRee has some unfinished business with the Lady Bears.

"We want to win the league and go on from there," said McRee. "We know that if we play to our potential, then the only ones that can beat us are ourselves.

A LOOK INSIDE KELLY McREE

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Favorite ACCAC Place to Play (other than PC): Scottsdale
Favorite spare time activity: Hanging out with friends
Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman
Favorite TV Show: First Watch
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan