2025-26 Women's Basketball Roster
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Thurman, Timya
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Jersey Number 32
Timya Thurman
- Position:
- Center
- Height:
- 6-5
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Linden, Ala.
- High School:
- Linden HS
- Prev School:
- Auburn
- Major:
- B.L.S. Liberal Studies
Bio
2024-25 (Sophomore // Auburn): Played in 13 games off the bench for the Tigers . . . Tallied seven points and eight rebounds . . . Also had two steals and two blocks . . . Tied her career-high scoring mark with four points against Pittsburgh (Nov. 29) in the Paradise Jam at Saint Thomas, United State Virgins Islands . . . Posted two points, four boards, an assist, a steal and a block against Alabama State (Dec. 21) . . . Career-high 18 minutes against Alabama State as well . . . Entered the transfer portal March 31 . . . Signed with Southern Miss on April 14.
2023-24 (Freshman // Auburn): Made 17 appearances in her first year on The Plains . . . Scored 17 points on 43.8 percent (7-of-16) shooting . . . Played an average of 3.7 minutes per game . . . Made her collegiate debut against Jacksonville State (Nov. 6) . . . First career points in the Tiger’s win over Alabama A&M (Nov. 26) . . . Set career-high scoring totals with four points against Norfolk State (Dec. 16) . . . Collected a rebound in seven different games.
High School: Prepped at Linden High School for Coach Cordarrin Wilson . . . A highly regarded recruit and force in the paint, she led the Lady Patriots to the AHSAA Elite Eight thanks to her 25-plus points and 20-plus rebounds per game as a senior . . . Also collected the District Title, earning District MVP laurels . . . Efforts as a senior saw her earn First Team All-State honors from the Alabama Sports Writers Association . . . Picked to play in Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game as well . . . Named ASWA AHSAA Class 1A Player of the Year as a junior . . . Also earned First Team All-State Honors as a junior and sophomore . . . Named to All-State Honorable Mention squad as a freshman . . . Also played volleyball for the Lady Pats . . . Played on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League circuit with the Huntsville, Ala., based Southern Starz . . . Committed to Auburn out of high school, signing on Nov. 9, 2022, choosing the Tigers over Alabama State, Florida, Houston, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, South Florida, Southern Miss, Ole Miss, Rutgers and UAB.
Personal: Born June 8, 2005, to Dr. Timothy and Lashonna Thurman . . . Dad, Timothy, played football at Alabama State and currently works as Superintendent of Linden City Schools . . . Mom, Lashonna, played basketball at Georgia College & State University . . . Named Valedictorian of her graduating class.
2023-24 (Freshman // Auburn): Made 17 appearances in her first year on The Plains . . . Scored 17 points on 43.8 percent (7-of-16) shooting . . . Played an average of 3.7 minutes per game . . . Made her collegiate debut against Jacksonville State (Nov. 6) . . . First career points in the Tiger’s win over Alabama A&M (Nov. 26) . . . Set career-high scoring totals with four points against Norfolk State (Dec. 16) . . . Collected a rebound in seven different games.
High School: Prepped at Linden High School for Coach Cordarrin Wilson . . . A highly regarded recruit and force in the paint, she led the Lady Patriots to the AHSAA Elite Eight thanks to her 25-plus points and 20-plus rebounds per game as a senior . . . Also collected the District Title, earning District MVP laurels . . . Efforts as a senior saw her earn First Team All-State honors from the Alabama Sports Writers Association . . . Picked to play in Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game as well . . . Named ASWA AHSAA Class 1A Player of the Year as a junior . . . Also earned First Team All-State Honors as a junior and sophomore . . . Named to All-State Honorable Mention squad as a freshman . . . Also played volleyball for the Lady Pats . . . Played on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League circuit with the Huntsville, Ala., based Southern Starz . . . Committed to Auburn out of high school, signing on Nov. 9, 2022, choosing the Tigers over Alabama State, Florida, Houston, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, South Florida, Southern Miss, Ole Miss, Rutgers and UAB.
Personal: Born June 8, 2005, to Dr. Timothy and Lashonna Thurman . . . Dad, Timothy, played football at Alabama State and currently works as Superintendent of Linden City Schools . . . Mom, Lashonna, played basketball at Georgia College & State University . . . Named Valedictorian of her graduating class.
Missy Bilderback Presser - March 27, 2025
Thursday, March 27
Jeremy McClain Presser - March 27, 2025
Thursday, March 27
Missy Bilderback Introductory Press Conference
Thursday, March 27
Thank You Coach Joye Lee-McNelis
Saturday, March 01
