Glass-Crashing Rattler With a Defensive Edge
Denise Tate was a physical, rebounding-forward for Florida A&M whose value showed up in the dirty work: in the 2007-08 season, she averaged 9.3 rebounds per game and was recognized as MEAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week after a stretch featuring 10.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. Her game fit the classic “does the things that win” profile—tough on the boards, active on defense, and capable of double-double production—so she’s the kind of player a coach loves if they need energy, interior grit, and winning intangibles.
