Rochelle Parent was Duke’s defensive tone-setter
Rochelle Parent was a high-impact Duke forward known for elite defensive disruption: she drew 71 charges over her final two seasons, led the nation with 51 charges taken as a senior, and earned Duke’s Defensive Player of the Year and Best Rebounder honors in 2001.[1][2] She also anchored the Blue Devils’ glass with 6.0 rebounds per game and was a two-time All-ACC Defensive Team selection, which tells you she brought toughness, discipline, and possession-winning value that does not always show up in scoring totals.[1][2]
