Candace Wood

Position:
Guard
Height:
5-11
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Victory Christian Center

SOPHOMORE SEASON 2010-11
Outside threat who returned to the court after missing each of the last two seasons with knee injuries • Appeared in 18 games, averaging 1.7 points per outing • Despite limited minutes, made seven three-pointers in 17 attempts (41.2 percent) • Had an incredible debut, scoring eight points on 3-of-4 shooting in just six minutes against North Florida • Played a season-high 15 minutes against Coastal Carolina on Nov. 19 and had two rebounds • Scored three points and dished out two assists in seven minutes against Western Carolina on Nov. 21 • Made another three-pointer against College of Charleston on Dec. 28 • Appeared in three Atlantic Coast Conference games and scored five points, all against Miami on Feb. 13 • After not playing the rest of the regular season, made a surprise impact against Clemson in the first round of the ACC Tournament, scoring three points and grabbing four rebounds in nine minutes • Saw limited action in each of the four ACC Tournament games • Scored four points and pulled down three boards in 14 minutes against Kennesaw State on March 13.

FRESHMAN SEASON 2008-09/2009-10
Missed two seasons due to knee injuries.

PREP/PERSONAL
Coached by Annette Alston • Member of four NCISAA 2A state championship teams • 2008 North Carolina Gatorade State Player of the Year • Named Miss Basketball in the state by the Charlotte Observer • 2008 Female Athlete of the Year at Victory Christian • NCSAA and NACA first-team All-America in 2007 and 2008 • AP All-State second-team selection • First-team All-Observer and All-Mecklenburg County in 2008 by the Charlotte Observer • Member of four North Carolina AAU championship teams • Member of the student government • Honor roll student • Winner of President's Award at Victory Christian as most well-rounded student at the school • Sister of former Tar Heel Martina and daughter of former Tar Heel men's great Al • Born Candace Alanna Wood in Charlotte, N.C. • Daughter of Al and Robin Wood.