University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

DeANZA JUNIOR COLLEGE: Averaged 19.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in earning All-Conference honors last season...As a freshman, averaged 12.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.

CJ HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time Most Valuable Player of her Lady Saints’ team...Averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as a senior...As a junior, scored 16.0 points and pulled down 3.0 rebounds per outing...Three-time All-League selection.

PERSONAL: Melissa Yukiko Gallant was born February 14, 1981...Daughter of Michael and Sharron Gallant...Majoring in Fine Arts. The thing I like most about USCA Women’s Basketball: ”The sense of family.” Favorite Phil Stern phrase or action: ”Sup!.” Favorite TV Show: ”Felicity” Favorite Movie: ”Goonies” Actress that would play me: “Julia Roberts”.