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Tamara Layton |
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Junior ● Guard ●
5-7 ● Miami, FL ● Seminole CC |

Another member of
the Lakers’ Florida junior college quartet… Arguably one of the best
defenders on the team… Combines the ability to score and pass
effectively on the offensive end… Very unselfish player… Could work
her way into the starting line-up this season, possibly at the
point.
Pre-Clayton State:
Enjoyed an excellent junior college career at Seminole Community
College in Orlando, Fla… Junior college head coach was Tara Gibson…
Junior college teammate of fellow Laker Lynette Jackson… Averaged 12
points, five rebounds and three steals as a sophomore, while
shooting 44 percent from the field… Averaged six points and five
rebounds during her freshman season.
High School: Lettered four seasons in
basketball at Krop High School in Miami… High school head coach was
Ray Thompson…. Averaged 12 points and 10 steals a game during both
her junior and senior seasons, and 10 points and four steals a game
during her freshman and sophomore seasons… Selected to play in the
Miami-Dade All-Star game as a senior… Served as team captain all
four seasons… Also lettered two seasons in track and field.
Personal: Born: September 14, 1985…
Parents are John Layton and Tangela Nottage… Favorite food is
chicken and pizza… Favorite television show is “Law and Order”…
Athletic hero growing up was Michael Jordan… Favorite pro sports
team is the Miami Heat… Major is Integrative Studies. |