Marlies Gipson

Marlies Gipson
Born	Marlies Marie Gipson January 2, 1987 (1987-01-02) (age 24) McPherson, Kansas, USA
Residence	Manhattan, KS
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Marlies Marie Gipson (born January 2, 1987) is an American collegiate basketball player, currently playing for the Kansas State University Wildcats in the Big 12 Conference (Big 12). She has won numerous awards such as 2005-2006 Big 12 Conference all rookie team. Gipson is known for both her offensive and defensive skills. In the 2006 season, even though she only played in 16 games, had these statistics. 12.8 points per game, .706 free throw percentage, 8.3 rebounds per game, and 39 blocked shots. She now plays for the Atlanta Dream.

Early success

Born in Hays, Kansas, and moved to McPherson when she was 1 year old with her mother who began her teaching career there in McPherson. Gipson was always interested in basketball. She began competing in the 4th grade, in a local school league. She played with the McPherson BullPups MAYB team starting in the fall of 5th grade. They were successful and won numerous MAYB tournaments over the years. She began playing on the AAU team the Kansas Belles in 2002. The team did well each year at AAU Nationals winning the 2005 AAU-19 National Championship in Orlando, FL. Her high school team the McPherson Bullpups were one of the best teams in the state during her career. They got 2nd place in 2003, 2004 at the 5A Class State championships and going 25-0 undefeated 5A State champions in 2005, a game in which Gipson netted 17 rebounds and rejected 17 blocked shots.

Collegiate years

In the 2005-2006 season, Gipson was the only Kansas State Wildcat to start all 34 games. She averaged 26.5 minutes per game, .466 field goal percentage, .438 3-point percentage, .674 free throw percentage, 6.4 rebounds per game, 54 assists, 76 turnovers, 62 blocks, 41 steals, 282 points, an average of 8.3 per game. The Wildcats went 24-10 and won the Women's National Invitation Tournament.

In the 2006-2007 season, Gipson went down with a season ending injury. She averaged 28.4 minutes per game, in the 16 she played. .473 field goal percentage, .571 3-point percentage, ..706 free throw percentage, 8.3 rebounds per game, 25 assists, 37 turnovers, 39 blocks, 20 steals, 204 points, an average of 12.8 per game. The Wildcats went 19-15 and were in the final four of the Women's National Invitation Tournament.

Injury

In the 2006-2007 season, Gipson dislocated her knee cap, causing her to miss the rest of the season. She had surgery in March and is expected to make a full recovery.

Personal

Marlies Marie Gipson...Born January 2, 1987 in Hays, Kan...Daughter of Michael and Tammy Gipson...Has four siblings, Brent (15), Brady (14), Brycen (7) and Brennan (4)...Elementary education major at Kansas State.

Vital statistics

• Position: Forward
• Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
• College: Kansas State University
• Pro: Atlanta Dream

Notes and references

• K-State Women's Basketball Homepage

External links

• Gipson player profile

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Name	Gipson, Marlies
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Date of birth	January 2, 1987
Place of birth	McPherson, Kansas, USA
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