steady two-way guard who helped power Louisiana Tech’s backcourt
Essence Perry was a glue piece for Louisiana Tech in the 2000-01 season, bringing dependable point-guard play, defensive edge, and unselfish decision-making rather than flashy scoring. In the 2000-01 season, she started all 36 games and averaged 5.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.0 assists, while ranking as a defensive standout with 54 steals in one LA Tech release and earning Techster MVP honors. She also had a strong résumé before Tech, leading Kansas State in assists and steals as a freshman, so the fit is for teams needing poise, toughness, and table-setting more than volume scoring.
