If not, things like John Brown could happen. Oklahoma City is attempting to become only the second school to win three consecutive national titles in NAIA women's basketball. Southern Nazarene won four consecutive crowns in 1994-97. The point guard was the tournament's most valuable player in 1999 when OCU won its first championship. Rafiu is averaging 15.6 points and nine rebounds, and has 92 blocks.
King averages five points and four rebounds.
Five other players saw plenty of action last year, especially guard Jhudy Gonzalez. She is averaging 13 points and four rebounds this season in a starting role and was named MVP of the conference tournament. The Stars got a major boost when 6-3 forward Jessica Rhoten transferred in from the University of Oklahoma. The junior from Enid, Okla., is averaging 13.6 points and 6.6 rebounds and led the nation in free-throw percentage at 88.6 percent. Kesha Watson, a 5-7 freshman, runs the show at point guard.