University of Memphis senior forward Starkitsha Luellen-Higgins (Melrose) participated in an open workout in front of several WNBA general managers, head coaches and numerous professional agents and scouts in conjunction with the Women's Final Four in Indianapolis, Ind., last week. The workout was conducted at Pike High School in Indianapolis and Luellen-Higgins was one of about 60 players from across the country that displayed their talents in the open workout.
"This was a great opportunity for Star in her attempt to continue her playing career overseas," Head Coach Melissa McFerrin said. "I told her to go out there and play hard, play physical and rebound. She received good feedback from the several agents that watched her play. It was a great opportunity for her to showcase her skills and I hope she is given the opportunity to continue playing the game she loves professionally."
During McFerrin's years in the college game, she has coached numerous individuals who have played professionally in both the WNBA and overseas, such as Katie Smith (currently with the Washington Mystics), Janel McCarville (currently with the New York Liberty), and Lindsay Whalen (currently with the Minnesota Lynx).
Luellen-Higgins recently completed her eligibility at the University of Memphis after starting her college playing career at Southwest Tennessee Community College. A graduate of Melrose High School here in Memphis, she was two-year letterwinner at Memphis, helping Memphis make two post-season tournament appearances (WBI in 2010 and WNIT in 2011). She played in 56 career games at Memphis, averaging 2.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. She scored a career-high 10 points in the regular season finale at UCF, scoring eight straight points to spark a Tiger run in the second half.
She will graduate in May with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
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