The Panthers best 3-point shooter Makeba Ponder is back at practice after suffering a season-ending injury last season. Going into her junior year, Ponder is already on everybody’s watch list after being named to the 2016-17 Preseason All-Sun Belt team. It makes sense considering Ponder has lead the Sun Belt Conference in most 3-point baskets made per game in the past two seasons.
“Last couple of years in the Sun Belt, I think Makeba has been one of the best 3-point shooters in the league,” Head Coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener said. “I think everyone is aware when she is out on the floor and are making sure they get to her.