A couple of Allen Community College women’s basketball players earned KJCCC honors for their hard work on the court this past season.
Sophomore Shade Richardson earned Jayhawk conference Defensive Player of the Year. Sophomore Naomi Smith took home Second Team All-Jayhawk Conference after averaging 10 points and six rebounds per game.
Richardson finished the season averaging 7.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. She also had 2.1 steals per game and started in all 30 games.
“She has great anticipation and knowledge of the game which she uses to wreak havoc on her opponents,” Allen head coach Leslie Crane said. “She uses her athleticism to intercept passes, close down on penetrating scorers and became one of the top rebounding guards in the conference.”
Along with starting a team-high 30 games, Richardson played 22.4 minutes per game in conference play.
Richardson was also aggressive on defense, scooping up 64 steals and making eight blocks as a 5’ 4 guard. She was also dominant on the boards, grabbing 99 defensive rebounds.
SMITH earned Second Team All-Jayhawk Conference honors.
She was Allen’s leading scorer this past season and critical to the Red Devils qualifying for the Region VI Tournament semifinals. Along with her 10 points and six rebounds per game, Smith averaged three assists per game. 
“Naomi has been a tough defender and leader for this team the last two seasons,” Crane said. “She has been instrumental in the rebuilding process of Allen women’s basketball.”
Smith hails from Lawton, Oklahoma and started in 29 games while playing in all 30 this past season. The Lady Red Devil averaged 26.7 points per game. On defense, Smith also impressed by making 38 steals and seven blocks.
The best game of the season for Smith was a Feb. 11 home game against Hesston where she scored a season-high 22 points. Smith went 11-for-15 from the floor shooting in that game, a 73.3% shooting mark.
Richardson is majoring in biology and Smith is majoring in athletic training.
