March 21, 2008

Simpson College's Katelyn Whiton (Sr., Panora, Iowa, Perry H.S.) was named to the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III State Farm Coaches‚ All-America Basketball Team on March 21.

Whiton is the first Simpson athlete to be named first team All-American since Laurie Sankey earn the honor in 1984.

Whiton led the Storm to their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance as Simpson posted a 27-3 record this past season. The 5-10 forward was named Iowa Conference MVP, selected as 1-of-10 finalists for the Josten's Trophy and named D3hoops.com West Region Player of the Year. Whiton led the Storm in scoring (16.3 ppg) and rebounding (7.3).  She shot a team high 53.9 percent from the floor.

 Selection committees in each of the eight WBCA geographical regions select 10 of the top women’s basketball players in the nation to be honored.