Chatman named ACC Co-Rookie of the Week
Freshman center Deidra Chatman was named Atlantic Coast Conference Co-Rookie of the Week, after posting career bests in points, rebounds and blocks.
Chatman shares the award with North Carolina freshman La'Tangela Atkinson.
The Cavaliers defeated Georgia Tech and Maryland to land their first conference wins of the year, improving their ACC record to 2-4 and coming within two victories of .500 basketball at 7-9 overall.
Chatman showed strides in the two home victories against conference opponents after experiencing early struggles.
Mired on the bench during the Cavaliers' first eight games, Chatman showed promise in a seven-point performance in a visit to Ohio State. However, she reverted back to old form over Winter Break, posting only three minutes in the State Farm Classic in Gainesville, Fla., against Michigan and Florida.
The 6-foot-6 center from Richmond, Calif., learned that experience is a necessary tool when competing in conference play, averaging only 4.8 minutes per game in losses to Clemson, Wake Forest, No. 1 Duke, and NC State.
The highly-touted Chatman seemed to be the spark missing from the Cavalier front court, logging a then career-high 16 minutes in the win against Georgia Tech. She exploded for 11 points, five rebounds, and two blocks -- all career marks as well -- as the Cavaliers avoided an 0-5 ACC start.
After being rewarded for her stellar play against the Yellow Jackets with 18 minutes on the floor against Maryland, Chatman did not disappoint defensively. Sherejected three Terrapin shots, though she struggled on the offensive end, shooting only 1-3 from the field with 4 points. Virginia beat Maryland, 69-58, winning consecutive games for the third time this season.
-- Compiled by Bayless Parsley
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