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	ESPNMAG.com - Li'l Devil
		Alana Beard only wanted to get in a little one-on-one with the team manager, on the night before her first practice after missing four games with a dislocated right thumb.
		Alana Beard is the best athlete on a team that made it to the Final Four two years ago with a bunch of efficiency experts.
		Beard barely made the varsity as a high school freshman; she could hardly dribble with her right hand.
	espn.go.com /magazine/vol4no06beard.html (1466 words)

	MYSTICS: Alana and Temeka Chat Transcript
		Beard, who is entering her second year in the WNBA following a stellar four-year career at Duke, is looking to help lead the Mystics back to the WNBA Playoffs after a sensational rookie campaign in 2004.
		Alana Beard: I go through the season prepared to win a championship, of course, that is something that I always focus on.
		Alana Beard: Hi, I think it's OK. Tameka is a great player, and even though she is a rookie, I don't think she's ever gotten the memo that she is a rookie!
	www.wnba.com /mystics/chats/alana_temeka_chat_transcript_051205.html (1151 words)

	Play Your Way
		After leading her team to first place in the AP polls during the 2003-04 season, Alana was the inaugural woman recipient of the John R. Wooden award, given to the top player in women's college basketball.
		Alana's coaches and teammates say she is equally outstanding off the court as on.
		Alana achieved a personal goal when she graduated with a degree in Sociology on May 9th, 2004.
	disney.go.com /playyourway/teammates2_beard.html (377 words)

	Women's Sports Foundation Services/Programs
		Beard was the runner-up for the 2004 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award and has already established herself as a star in the league.
		Beard was a three-time ACC Player of the Year from 2002 to 2004.
		Beard became the first women's basketball player at Duke University to have her jersey retired on January 24, 2004.
	www.womenssportsfoundation.org /cgi-bin/iowa/about/serv/speaker_record.html?record=851 (261 words)

	ESPN.com - NCW - ESPN.com Player of Year: Alana Beard
		Beard has knocked off a few milestones, too, and became Duke's all-time leading scorer for women and men (passing the likes of Christian Laettner and Johnny Dawkins) on March 1, and enters the NCAA Tournament with 2,622 points.
		Beard, who ranks 17th in the nation in scoring this season with a 20.2 scoring average, ranks 20th all-time on the NCAA women's career scoring list.
		Her defense, arguably Beard's best attribute, has been as solid as ever; and her 3-point shooting, perhaps her only weakness, is almost 6 percentage points higher than last season, up to 33.7 percent.
	sports.espn.go.com /ncw/news/story?id=1756822 (1154 words)

	The Shreveport Times
		Alana Beard has been written about, videotaped, reported on and cheered for extensively over the last nine years while playing basketball for Southwood High School, Duke University and for the WNBA's Washington Mystics.
		The personable Beard has received so much support from the Shreveport and Bossier City community during that period, that it shouldn't come as a surprise that she has decided to give a little back to the community that has given her so much.
		Beard has much less trouble communicating with the youngsters attending her camp, and they're glad to reap the benefits of her largesse.
	www.shreveporttimes.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041123/SPORTS0407/411230332/1041/SPORTS04 (600 words)

	ESPN.com: NCW - Beard to become bigger leader for Duke
		Word of mouth on Beard's skills was so high that she was the consensus National Freshman of the Year even though nobody saw her on national television until mid-February.
		As a sophomore, Beard has a greater grasp of her talent and an awareness of her influence on others.
		Beard's teammates sense her level of commitment, and freshman Monique Curry admits that the thought of playing alongside Beard was a key factor in her decision to attend Duke.
	espn.go.com /ncw/columns/mowins_beth/1274719.html (847 words)

	Sports: A do-everything Devil
		Duke's Alana Beard excels in whatever situation she is in.
		Beard averaged 17.0 points, 3.5 steals and shot 51.2 percent as a freshman, and as a sophomore she averaged 19.8 points, 3.3 steals and shot 57.2 percent.
		Beard's game is so balanced and impressive, observers don't know whether to first praise her offense or defense.
	www.sptimes.com /2003/04/05/Sports/A_do_everything_Devil.shtml (814 words)

	Ladys College Basketball: Many are Calling Alana Beard One of the Best
		Beard has already proven she's not only up to the challenge, she thrives on it.
		It's a good thing women's college basketball does not suffer from talented students like Alana Beard forsaking their education to jump to the WNBA as her male counterparts with this kind of remarkable talent would surely be tempted to do for an NBA head start.
		Even should Alana Beard prove herself to be the finest female college basketball player ever, there is no big Pot of Gold awaiting her in pro ball.
	www.blackwebportal.com /wire/DA.cfm?ArticleID=1055 (649 words)

	Mystics' Beard flashy in debut - The Washington Times: Sports - May 07, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Beard, selected by the Mystics with the second pick in last month's WNBA Draft, clearly was the best player on the floor.
		Beard led all scorers with 12 points on four of eight shooting and had the fans chanting her name.
		Alana's been hurt, [but] I guess you healed her by coming in here and watching her play.
	www.washtimes.com /sports/20040506-115333-5272r.htm (626 words)

	Mystics roll over Silver Stars 73-58 - Boston.com - Basketball - Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Alana Beard had 27 points, a career-high seven steals and six assists to lead the Washington Mystics to a 73-58 victory Thursday night over the San Antonio Silver Stars.
		Beard matched her career-high in points on 11-for-18 shooting.
		Beard scored 14 points in the first half, and Washington led by eight at the break.
	www.boston.com /sports/basketball/articles/2005/07/28/mystics_roll_over_silver_stars_73_58 (249 words)

	WUSA - Print Story
		Beard, a 5-11 guard-forward, received the inaugural women's John R. Wooden Award last month and was the AP's player of the year.
		Beard, just the second three-time AP All-American, was also the first player in NCAA men's or women's history to get more than 2,500 points and 400 steals.
		Beard said she was excited about playing with Mystics star Chamique Holdsclaw.
	www.wusatv9.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=29111 (182 words)

	Final Four Bound: Blue Devils Defeat South Carolina, 77-68 :: Alana Beard scores 24 points and Monique Currie adds 15 ...
		Beard scored 24 points and Monique Currie added 15 as the top-seeded Blue Devils beat South Carolina 77-68 Monday in the East Regional championship to earn their second trip to the Final Four.
		Beard was 9-for-12 from the floor, and had seven rebounds, five assists, five steals and two blocks to earn Most Outstanding Player honors.
		Beard answered Penn's layup with a three-point play and two free throws for a 50-46 lead with 9:03 left.
	theacc.collegesports.com /sports/w-baskbl/recaps/032502aab.html (679 words)

	ESPN.com: SPORTSNATION - Chat-2675
		Beard was a first team Associated Press All-American last season after leading the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in scoring (19.8), field goal percentage (.572) and steals (3.3).
		Beard was also a unanimous selection as preseason ACC Player of the Year for the second year in a row.
		Alana Beard: I would have to say that I have been a part of taking this team to the next level.
	proxy.espn.go.com /chat/chatESPN?event_id=2675 (1094 words)

	Beard wins first women’s Wooden Award - More news and other features - MSNBC.com
		Alana Beard led Duke to a 30-4 record this season.
		Beard, who averaged 19.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists, received the Wooden Award in a ceremony at the California Yacht Club.
		Beard collected 519 points to 456 for Taurasi, 215 for Mazzante, 169 for Powell, and 97 for Wright.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/4704120 (621 words)

	U-WIRE.com/Beard leads Taurasi in familiar battle for Naismith (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Beard's spectacular effort and leadership during that game gave Duke the edge down the stretch when it mattered most.
		"Alana is just such a great leader for us and her shots weren't falling and unfortunately that will happen to everybody at any given time," Duke head coach Gail Goestenkors said.
		However, Beard keeps a level head about her honors and accomplishments and keeps in mind that the season is not over.
	www.uwire.com /content/topsports030404002.html (790 words)

	Welcome to the Official ACC Athletic Site
		Duke junior Alana Beard is the leading contender for National Player of the Year honors.
		Beard leads the ACC in scoring (23.7) -- she has scored 20 or more points in her last seven contests -- and field goal percentage (60.0).
		Beard scored 26 points to lead the top-ranked Blue Devils (13-0, 1-0) past Clemson 69-53 last night in Duke's ACC opener.
	theacc.collegesports.com /chat/010303aaa.html (931 words)

	The Australian: Beard filling Jackson's shoes (archived) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		But that was the task facing American Alana Beard when she joined Canberra Capitals in the Womnen's Nationalal Basketball League last month.
		Beard was on a plane to Australia within a week, having been handed the daunting task of trying to overcome the loss of Jackson and her 34 points and 13.5 boards per game.
		Beard also scored 41 points in a double-overtime road loss to Adelaide, just outside the top 10 all-time individual scoring records for a single game in the WNBL.
	www.theaustralian.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5744,17306571^23769,00.html (598 words)

	Beard Steals the Show in Mystics' Victory
		Mystics Alana Beard, center, is fouled as she tries to force her way through Silver Stars Shyra Ely, left, and Bernadette Ngoyisa for a shot.
		Beard made a three-pointer from the left side and then a steal at the top of the arc and layup on the other end for a 21-12 lead.
		She was met by Beard with a chest bump on the way back to the court.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/28/AR2005072801876.html (685 words)

	azcentral.com \| message boards
		American WNBA All-Star, Alana Beard, has made a major impact on the Price Attack Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) in the three rounds she has been playing for the Canberra TransACT Capitals, and this week has been named the Round 7 Virgin Blue Player of the Week.
		Beard, a 2005 WNBA All-Star, plays for the Washington Mystics and was coaxed to Australia by her WNBA counterparts, Tully Bevilaqua and Lauren Jackson.
		From the frontcourt, Beard, who didn’t want her team to be pushed into another extra time period, launched a long-bomb as the buzzer sounded to take the match by only those three points.
	www.azcentral.com /phorum/read.php?35,421339 (1722 words)

	Beard, Curl win AP awards in women's basketball - PittsburghLIVE.com
		Beard was selected as The Associated Press player of the year in women's basketball Saturday.
		Beard averaged 20.2 points and 5.2 rebounds during the regular season, shot 50.8 percent and led the team in steals.
		Beard was the overwhelming choice, receiving 39 of 47 votes.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/college/s_187754.html (728 words)

	Mystics fall in exhibition - The Washington Times: Sports - May 12, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		On the Fever's next possession, Beard fouled Kelly Miller on a drive to the basket, resulting in a three-point play as Indiana defeated the Mystics 83-80 in the first of two preseason games for Washington before 6,017 at MCI Center.
		Beard finished with 17 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks.
		"With the addition of Alana Beard, you watched her tonight, and both of them [Holdsclaw and Beard] together, there's not going to be a lot of teams that can compete with them," Catchings said.
	www.washtimes.com /sports/20040511-111748-2663r.htm (437 words)

	SI.com - WNBA: Beard leads Mystics past Monarchs in OT - Wednesday September 8, 2004 1:57AM
		Beard made 9 of 21 shots from the field, but still is waiting for her best WNBA performance.
		Beard hopes that Holdsclaw, who has missed three games because of an undisclosed health issue, will return Thursday against the New York Liberty, the Eastern Conference leaders.
		Beard missed a jumper with 6 seconds left, and Sanford missed a follow with 3 seconds on the clock.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/basketball/wnba/09/08/wnba.tuesday.ap (454 words)

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		Beard joined Cosby, Grieder, Lady Demon point guard La'Terrica Dobin, NSU coach James Smith and athletic director Greg Burke at a press conference Tuesday afternoon at the CenturyTel Center to discuss the event.
		To bring Alana Beard home in her senior year, with a great Duke team accompanying her, provides our program with a great opportunity for a magnificent showcase in a great venue," said Burke.
		Beard, whose uncle Lester Elie was a star forward for the NSU men's team in the mid-1970s, said she didn't want to think about how many tickets her family would need for the game.
	www.nsudemons.com /storyPF.asp?ID=77 (1041 words)

	WBCA - Press Release - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Beard, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, averaged 18.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 4.0 steals and 1.2 blocked shots, and opened conference play and the month of December with a win against Wake Forest (Dec. 5).
		Beard also tied her career high seven steals with a 90-59 win over Hampton on December 28.
		Beard is also candidate for The State Farm Wade Trophy and Bayer Advantage Senior Class Award along with teammate Iciss Tillis.
	www.wbca.org /releases/03DecPOM.asp (426 words)

	WBCA :: State Farm Wade Trophy Player Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Duke University senior Alana Beard was named the winner of the State Farm Wade Trophy, Associated Press National Player of the Year, and was named Kodak All-America for the third straight year in 2004.
		Beard earned four National Player of the Year accolades including the most prestigious award in women's basketball, the State Farm Wade Trophy.
		Beard, a Shreveport, La., native led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in scoring (19.7) and finished the season with averages of 5.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.4 blocks a contest, while leading Duke to a 30-4 record and a Mideast Region Final appearance.
	www.wbca.org /WadeTrophyDetails.asp?id=8&pc=P (288 words)

	ESPN.com: SPORTSNATION - Chat-5518
		Finally, WNBA rookie and last year's college basketball player of the year -- Duke grad Alana Beard -- will also hit chat with her teammates to answer all of your Washington Mystics and WNBA questions.
		Alana Beard: Michael, the keys to the next game are containing Nykesha Sales and shutting down the inside play...
		Alana Beard: Sometimes on the way to the game, she comes out with the wrong attire and ends up in her analyst outfit and she talks to us at halftime as if she's on SportsCenter!
	proxy.espn.go.com /chat/chatESPN?event_id=5518 (819 words)

	USATODAY.com - Roundup: Duke dismisses UNC again; Texas escapes Colorado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Alana Beard scored a game-high 31 points for the Blue Devils (20-3, 11-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who reached the 20-victory plateau for the seventh straight season.
		Beard, Krapohl and fellow senior Iciss Tillis combined for 65 points, providing veteran leadership against a North Carolina team led by freshmen Latta and Camille Little.
		Beard celebrated by running to the 5-foot-5 reserve, hugging and lifting her off the ground.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/college/womensbasketball/games/2004-02-14-roundup_x.htm (1499 words)

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