Elderkin Receives USBWA Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award
or her dedication, commitment and courageous spirit, Appalachian State University women’s basketball head coach Angel Elderkin is a recipient of the 2017 United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award, as announced by the USBWA. Elderkin was diagnosed with Stage III Endometrial Cancer during the summer, but continued to coach the Mountaineers. All of the visible cancer was removed through surgery, but Coach Elderkin still had to complete a rigorous treatment plan before the season started. Elderkin has yet to miss a game this season, including five-straight road games to start the season.
Women's Basketball Notebook (Jan. 12)
