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Duke Alumna Christmas Signs with Tulsa Shock
2/7/2015 5:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.C. – Former Duke women's basketball standout Karima Christmas has signed a multi-year deal with the Tulsa Shock, which was released by the WNBA.
As a restricted free agent, Christmas signed an offer sheet with Tulsa before signing a multi-year contract this week. Christmas originally signed with Tulsa as a free agent in 2011. In 2012, the Shock traded Christmas to the Indiana Fever in exchange for guard Roneeka Hodges. Christmas appeared in all 34 games for the Fever, averaging 6.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 2014.
“We are elated Karima signed her offer sheet with Tulsa,” said Steve Swetoha, President of the Tulsa Shock. “She is now a member of the Tulsa Shock organization for the next several years. Karima fills a great need at the three position and she is going to be a wonderful addition to our team.”
In 2013, Christmas appeared in all 34 games for Indiana, averaging career highs in points per game with 8.6, and rebounds per game with 4.1.
“I'm very excited for the opportunity to coach Karima,” said Fred Williams, Head Coach of the Tulsa Shock. “She can play multiple positions on the court and I'm excited about what she will bring to our franchise, both on and off the court.”
As a member of the 2012 WNBA Championship team, Christmas averaged 3.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in three games for the Fever.
“I am so happy to be back with the Tulsa Shock,” said Karima Christmas, Tulsa Shock Forward. “Steve Swetoha and Coach Williams made me believe their vision for the organization. I am looking forward to helping the Shock have a great 2015 season.”
A product of Houston, Texas, Christmas averaged 9.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals for the Blue Devils as a senior in 2010-11. She started 35-of-36 games and was named to both the All-ACC Tournament First Team and Philadelphia Regional All-Tournament teams. She scored double-digits in 16 contests, while collecting 20 or more points in four games. Christmas became just the 27th player in school history to reach the 1,000 points mark as she finished with 1,052 points in four years.
Tulsa's home opener will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 6 vs. Chicago Sky at the BOK Center. Season tickets are on sale now at 918-949-9700.
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As a restricted free agent, Christmas signed an offer sheet with Tulsa before signing a multi-year contract this week. Christmas originally signed with Tulsa as a free agent in 2011. In 2012, the Shock traded Christmas to the Indiana Fever in exchange for guard Roneeka Hodges. Christmas appeared in all 34 games for the Fever, averaging 6.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 2014.
“We are elated Karima signed her offer sheet with Tulsa,” said Steve Swetoha, President of the Tulsa Shock. “She is now a member of the Tulsa Shock organization for the next several years. Karima fills a great need at the three position and she is going to be a wonderful addition to our team.”
In 2013, Christmas appeared in all 34 games for Indiana, averaging career highs in points per game with 8.6, and rebounds per game with 4.1.
“I'm very excited for the opportunity to coach Karima,” said Fred Williams, Head Coach of the Tulsa Shock. “She can play multiple positions on the court and I'm excited about what she will bring to our franchise, both on and off the court.”
As a member of the 2012 WNBA Championship team, Christmas averaged 3.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in three games for the Fever.
“I am so happy to be back with the Tulsa Shock,” said Karima Christmas, Tulsa Shock Forward. “Steve Swetoha and Coach Williams made me believe their vision for the organization. I am looking forward to helping the Shock have a great 2015 season.”
A product of Houston, Texas, Christmas averaged 9.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals for the Blue Devils as a senior in 2010-11. She started 35-of-36 games and was named to both the All-ACC Tournament First Team and Philadelphia Regional All-Tournament teams. She scored double-digits in 16 contests, while collecting 20 or more points in four games. Christmas became just the 27th player in school history to reach the 1,000 points mark as she finished with 1,052 points in four years.
Tulsa's home opener will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 6 vs. Chicago Sky at the BOK Center. Season tickets are on sale now at 918-949-9700.
#GoDuke
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