Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="skilz, post: 2538456, member: 7222"] [B]WACO, Texas (KWTX)[/B] Chameka Scott, 33, a former Lady Bears standout who helped lead the team to its first national championship in 2005, has passed away after a fight with colon cancer. Scott was diagnosed in 2015 and underwent surgery followed by rounds of treatment. The cancer recurred in what Lady Bears coach Kim Mulkey described previously as a very aggressive manner. “She was one of my first recruits at Baylor, a dream and an integral part of that 2005 national championship team,” Mulkey said. “She’s just a joy to be around and the most positive person who is an unbelievable teammate and a fighter and she needs lot of prayers.” Scott had been treated at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to help alleviate the pain associated with the cancer. Scott played at Baylor from 2002-2006 and went on to play for the Sacramento Monarchs in the WNBA and later in Europe. She was surrounded by family and friends. Coach Mulkey was with Scott before she passed on Sunday. On Instagram, Mulkey posted "I am absolutely heartbroken at the loss of one of the most beloved members of the Lady Bear family. Chameka Scott was one of my first recruits at Baylor University and the heartbeat of the 2005 National Championship team. Athletic ability aside, Chameka showed us all how to be a good friend, teammate and was a fierce competitor not only on the court but in life. She never gave up in her green and gold and she never gave up in her bitter battle against cancer. While I may have been Chameka's coach, she taught me much more about life and what's really important. I feel blessed to have been by her side today. Cancer may have taken Chameka Scott way too soon but her spirit and her heart will live on forever in Lady Bear basketball. Heaven gained a true warrior today." [/QUOTE]

Verification: First name of men's bb coach