a glass-cleaning, late-game Hawk with proven rebounding toughness
In the 2002-03 season, Zereena Stephens stood out as a high-effort interior presence for Maryland Eastern Shore, repeatedly showing up on the glass and in winning moments—grabbing six rebounds in one tight MEAC win and 10 in a March road game[2][3][5]. The biggest differentiator here is reliability: she wasn’t a volume scorer, but she consistently affected possessions with rebounding and physicality, including clutch free throws in a one-point victory[2]. If you want a center who brings toughness, board work, and no-drama energy, Stephens fits the bill; the available record points to a scrappy, team-first post player rather than a flashy stat-stuffer[2][3][5].
