JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for two seasons at Arizona Western JC ... Averaged 9.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore, ranking ninth in the ACCAC in rebounding ... Named ACCAC DI Player of the Week on Jan. 26 ... Earned NJCAA Academic All-American honors ... Averaged six points and four rebounds a game as a freshman for the Matadors.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for four years at Grant HS ... Named team MVP for the Lancers as well as most improved ... Two-time All-City and team captain.

PERSONAL: Born Arpine Amirkhanyan on June 30, 1989, in Yerevan, Armenia ... Hometown is Van Nuys, Calif. ... Daughter of Aregnaz Akopyan ... Has one brother, Vage Amirkhanyan ... Majoring in criminal justice ... Enjoys shopping, playing all sports and travelling ... Lists LeBron James as a favorite sports personality.