MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Alexis Whittington starts her homework after practice. Both the homework with her major, nutrition, of course, and the homework from the Lady Raider coaching staff. She has the scouting packet from their film session, with meticulous notes on all aspects of the opposing team from the assistant on staff in charge of the scout for that game.
But Whittington's favorite part comes later, when she gets the individual clips of the player she'll be guarding. With a well-earned reputation as a defensive stopper, Whittington almost always draws whoever the best perimeter scorer is on the opposing team.