KATIE FRERKING SIGNS WITH CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM
IPZ Athlete Inks First Professional Deal with Luleå Basket
WARREN, NJ, July 27, 2017 – Katie Frerking has signed a professional contract with Luleå Basket (Damligan – the top league in Sweden) for the 2017-2018 season.
“Katie is a versatile player in both attack and defense. She was Auburn University’s best scorer in the strong SEC conference and was voted the SEC’s best defensive player. She will make good on many positions in Lulea Energy Arena in autumn,” said Luleå Head Coach David Visscher.
In her senior year with the Auburn Tigers, Frerking posted a stat line of 15.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game. Frerking, who was named the 2017 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, joins Luleå as it looks to defend its championship title from the 2016-2017 season.
“I’m so excited about signing my contract and making everything official,” said Frerking. “Everyone at IPZ has been so helpful through this process and I really appreciate how hard they worked to place me in a good situation. I can’t wait to meet all of my new coaches and teammates, and experience a new culture and part of the world. To say I’m thankful for the opportunity ahead of me is an understatement. I’m so ready to get over to Luleå and get to work!”
“Luleå is the perfect place for Katie to start her professional career,” said Shawn Farmer, IPZ’s managing director of basketball. “It [Luleå] has a tremendous history of winning; I know Katie’s character and abilities on and off the court will elevate the team to even greater heights. IPZ is excited to watch her work!”
View Luleå’s announcement about Frerking’s signing here.
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