THIS YEAR: Kelly Greathouse begins her first year at Pepperdine…Joins Kelsey Ball, Alicia Komaki and Felicia Martino as one of four newcomers on the Waves’ roster…A transfer from North Carolina State…Will redshirt the 2002-03 season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules…An excellent high post player with great hands…Can put the ball on the floor and score or pull up for a jumper from three-point range…Has good passing skills.

2001-02 (North Carolina State): Appeared in nine games and averaged 8.4 minutes a contest…Averaged 3.3 points and 1.8 rebounds a game…Shot 33.3 percent from the field, including 45.5 percent from behind the three-point arc…Made collegiate debut against George Washington and had four rebounds…Scored a career-high 12 points and totaled a personal-best seven rebounds at Indiana.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Buena High in Ventura, California…Selected as one of the top 10 recruits in the country by Women’s Basketball Magazine…Ranked as the 35th best overall player in the country by Blue Star recruiting services…Led Buena to a 102-15 mark during her four-year career…Team was ranked No. 1 in the country for several months during her senior year when she averaged 21.0 points and 11.9 rebounds a game…Earned all-conference and all-state honors all four years…A three-time Channel League “Player of the Year”…Earned All-America honors in 2001 from USA Today, Parade, WBCA and School Sports…Named “Co-Player of the Year” by the Los Angeles Times in 2001…Averaged 17.5 points and 10.5 rebounds a contest for her career…Holds Buena school records for career points (2,005) and rebounds (1.193).

PERSONAL: Born January 1, 1983…A resident of Ventura, California…Attended Buena High in Ventura…Parents are Randy and Peggy…Sister, Nicole, played basketball at UC Santa Barbara and is a member of the school’s 1,000 career point club…Majoring in psychology…Favorite quote is: “You have succeeded in life when all you really want is all you really need”…A highly recruited athlete that considered Penn State, Notre Dame and UC Santa Barbara.

TRAKH’S COMMENTS: “Very skilled for a 6-3 player, Kelly can really handle the ball...She is also an excellent shooter who has very good three-point range…Kelly was a very highly recruited player out of Buena High School where she was an All-American…She will use her red-shirt year to get stronger in the weight room and improve her speed and quickness…We anticipate Kelly becoming an impact player for us beginning next year.”

WAVELENGTHS:

Full Name: Kelly Jeanne Greathouse

My Favorite Personal Quote is: “You have to find it, no one else can find it for you.” Bjorn Borg

Personal Goals For The Season: To stay injury free and to do my best in all aspect of the game.

Team Goals For The Season: Win WCC Championship, reach our potential, win an NCAA game and have fun!

Nickname and who gave you that name:

Pumpkin – my dad!

The starting lineup (past or current players) on my Dream Team would include:

I have no idea….

Famous people I’ve seen in Malibu:

Tom Hanks, Brittany Spears, Reggie Miller, Vin Diesel

What’s the first thing that went through your mind when you first arrived at Pepperdine: “I could live here!”

My superstitions before a game are: None

In 10 years I see myself doing this: Having my Masters and working somewhere in the medical field

My all-time favorite movie and sports movie: Dumb and Dumber and Love and Basketball

My ultimate sports fantasy is: To dunk.

Other than athletics, my favorite thing about Pepperdine is: That it is close to home and my parents can watch all of our games.

The main reason(s) I chose to attend this University:

Close to home, great academics and coach Trakh.

Something most people do not know about me: I was the first baby born in 1983 in Ojai, CA

My favorite thing to wear in the ‘80s (ex: LA Gear, tight rolled jeans, etc.) : Those “jellies” sandals – I’m a big sandal lover!

My first memory of playing basketball is : Watching my sister play and trying to copy her.

The TV game show I’d like to be a contestant on: Wheel of Fortune

The reality TV show I’d like to be on: Survivor or Ecko Challenge

My last DVD purchase was: I don’t buy, I rent

If I could switch places for one day with someone, I’d switch with: A multi-millionaire to see what their life is really like

This teammate will be the biggest surprise this season: Kelsey Ball – watch out!

If a movie was made on my life, I’d want this person to star me in it: Kate Hudson, she’s a fun actress

A good friend of mine that plays a sport for another school is: Rachel Stockdale – N Carolina State WBB

What motivates you most: Watching great players and wanting to be like them.

What three things would you want with you if you were stranded on an island: A computer, my pets, my family.

If I’m not working out, you’ll probably find me here: In my room taking a nap.

The most influential three people during my lifetime are: My mother for all her love and understanding, my godmother Jeanne who taught me courage, and my dad who shows me everyday what working hard really means.

If I could change one thing about the women’s game, it would be: The lack of TV coverage.