Liz Strunk Class: Freshman Hometown: Chattanooga, TN High School: Chattanooga Christian Height: 6-1 Position: Guard/Forward Birthdate: 05/28/1984 Experience: HS

Joins Jennifer Johnson as the second Demon Deacon to hail from Tennessee in as many years ... coaches think she will be the surprise of this year’s freshman class ... a very strong shooter ... can shoot off the dribble ... a strong contender for playing time at forward ... does well facing the basket ... possesses a great attitude ... has very sound fundamental skills.

Before WFU
A multi-sport standout at Chattanooga Christian, earning four letters in basketball, one in volleyball and two in softball ... named Miss Basketball in the state of Tennessee as a senior ... was one of three finalists for the same honor as a junior ... a four-year starter who averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal ... finished her prep career as the school’s all-time leader in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots ... reached the 1,000-point scoring mark as a junior ... participated in the Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Game ... led the Lady Chargers to the state final four as a sophomore ... earned all-state honors as a junior and senior ... named the district and region MVP twice ... appeared on the Honor Roll.

Personal
Full name is Elizabeth Jean Strunk ... born May 28,1984 in Chattanooga, Tenn. ... daughter of Mike and Anne Strunk ... has two older siblings, Matt (21) and Kate (19).

Strunk ... Up Close
Nicknames... Lizzy Jean, Babyface.

Over the summer I: went to summer school.

I chose to wear jersey #4 because... #3 was taken.

My favorite place on the WFU campus is... the Miller Center.

Word that describes me on the basketball court... determined.

Word that describes me off the basketball court... outgoing.

My most embarrassing moment on the court was... running out in a spotlight when they were calling out the starters in a packed out gym and slipping because my shoes were wet.

If I were the head coach for a day, I would... give the team the day off.

If I could go to one concert, I would pick... Britney Spears.

My first memory of playing basketball was... my mom coaching me in rec ball.

When I played basketball as a kid, I’d pretend to be... my older sister.

The teammate who inspires me the most is... Bianca, because she is a hard worker and a good encourager. She pushes us to our full potential.

The best part of being a student-athlete is... unlimited tutors.

The worst part of being a student-athlete is... being extremely busy.

My dream job would be... a head coach.

If I could be on any magazine cover, I’d choose... Sports Illustrated (swimsuit edition)

The best part about Wake Forest basketball is... the coaches and team chemistry.

My first thought when meeting Coach Curtis was... wow, she’s little.

Most people don't know I... used to be a cheerleader.

The funniest player on the team... Cotelia Cecelia, because she is always making funny cracks about things. Her laugh makes me laugh.

The best dancer on the team is... me, I’ve got moves you have never seen!!!

I’d like to see this team added to our schedule... Vanderbilt.

My biggest pet peeve... bad breath.

I wish I were better at... singing.