Essence Carson

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Essence Carson
File:Essence Carson.jpg
No. 17 – New York Liberty
Position Guard / Forward
League WNBA
Personal information
Born (1986-07-28) July 28, 1986 (age 38)
Paterson, New Jersey
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight 165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High school Eastside (Paterson, New Jersey)
College Rutgers (2004–2008)
WNBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the New York Liberty
Playing career 2008–present
Career history
2008–present New York Liberty
Career highlights and awards
Stats at WNBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Essence Carson (born July 28, 1986) is an American basketball player for the WNBA's New York Liberty.

Early life

She started playing organized sports at age 11 and attended Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts, while competing athletically at Eastside High School in Paterson, where she was an all-state volleyball player and state champion in the 400 meters.[1][2] Carson was named a WBCA All-American.[3] She participated in the 2004 WBCA High School All-America Game, where she was a starter and scored seven points. Carson was also a McDonald's All-American where she was also a starter and scored 5 points. Carson attended and played college basketball at Rutgers University.[4]

USA Basketball

Carson was a member of the USA Women's U18 team which won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The event was held in August 2004, when the USA team defeated Puerto Rico to win the championship. Carson helped the team win the gold medal, scoring 8.7 points per game.[5]

Carson continued with the team as it became the U19 team, and competed in the 2005 U19 World Championships in Tunis, Tunisia. The USA team won all eight games, winning the gold medal. Carson scored 5.6 points per game.[6]

Carson went on to compete with the FIBA Americas U20 Championship For Women Team (Formerly the World Championship For Young Women Qualifying Team) where they won gold in 2006. In 2007, Moscow, Russia she competed with the FIBA U20 World Championship For Women Team (Formerly the World Championship For Young Women Team) where she was once again a starter and obtained gold.

Professional career

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Essence Carson in the 3 September WNBA game between the Sky and the Liberty

Carson was the 7th draft pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft. She is currently a member of the WNBA New York Liberty. She helped the Liberty win the first round series of the 2008 playoffs. But the Liberty just fell short of the finals in the eastern conference finals against Detroit Shock. She was one of the many rookies, including former Rutgers teammate Matee Ajavon. On June 9, 2013, Carson, during a game with the Atlanta Dream, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and will miss the rest of the season. In the 2013 season, she was averaging a team-high 17.7 points and 6.3 rebounds through the first three games. She has averaged 8.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in 172 career games.[7]

All Star

In the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game, she was voted for a reserve for the east and scored 13 points.[8]

Music

On November 12, 2013, Essence released a hip-hop album, Broken Diary, under the alias, Pr3pe (Preppy). Carson, who is also a music producer, produced 70% of the debut album. Pr3pe notes her musical influences as Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Temptations, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles Grover Washington Jr, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Missy Elliot to name a few. She is most recognized for her story-telling, 90s hip-hop infused flow. Carson is said to be working on a follow mixtape to her debut album for 2014.

Personal

Carson is from Paterson, New Jersey and is one of 3 children. Her brother, Shaquille Thomas, currently plays for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. Essence graduated with a degree in Psychology and minor in Music from Rutgers and plays the piano, saxophone, electric bass, and drums.[1]

References

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  2. Ogle, Mike. "For Carson and Liberty, Excitement Is Mutual", The New York Times, April 22, 2008. Accessed August 1, 2008.
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  4. White, Nicola M. "Paterson senior shines in many pursuits", The Record (Bergen County), April 29, 2004. Accessed August 1, 2008.
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New York Liberty roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Nat. Name Height Weight DOB From Yrs
G 22 United States Alston, Ameryst 5' 9" (1.75m) 178 lb (81kg) 07-15-1993 Ohio State R
G 15 United States Boyd, Brittany 5' 9" (1.75m) 156 lb (71kg) 06-11-1993 California 1
F 2 Kenya Bulgak, Adut 6' 4" (1.93m) 156 lb (71kg) 12-20-1992 Florida State R
F/C 31 United States Charles, Tina 6' 4" (1.93m) 186 lb (84kg) 12-05-1988 Connecticut 6
G 12 United States Harding, Lindsey 5' 8" (1.73m) 139 lb (63kg) 06-12-1984 Duke 8
G 10 United States Prince, Epiphanny Injured 5' 9" (1.75m) 179 lb (81kg) 01-11-1988 Rutgers 6
G 14 United States Rodgers, Sugar 5' 9" (1.75m) 166 lb (75kg) 12-08-1989 Georgetown 3
G 5 United States Schimmel, Shoni 5' 9" (1.75m) 161 lb (73kg) 05-04-1992 Louisville 2
C 41 United States Stokes, Kiah 6' 3" (1.91m) 191 lb (87kg) 03-30-1993 Connecticut 1
C 8 United States Swords, Carolyn 6' 6" (1.98m) 209 lb (95kg) 07-19-1989 Boston College 4
G 30 United States Wright, Tanisha 5' 11" (1.8m) 165 lb (75kg) 11-29-1983 Penn State 11
C 17 Sweden Zahui B., Amanda 6' 5" (1.96m) 250 lb (113kg) 09-08-1993 Minnesota 1
G 1 United States Zellous, Shavonte 5' 10" (1.78m) 188 lb (85kg) 08-28-1986 Pittsburgh 7



East: ATLCHICONINDNYWAS | West: DALLAMINPHOSASEA
Head coach
United States Bill Laimbeer (Notre Dame)
Assistant coaches
United States Katie Smith (Ohio State)
United States Herb Williams (Ohio State)
Athletic trainer
United States Rosemary Ragle (Troy)
Strength and conditioning coach
United States Kevin Duffy (Ohio)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured Injured

WNBA roster page