As a sophomore Gibbons became a starter on a team that struggled under the weight of high expectations. Basically it was a rotten year. Last season got off to a great start. The early wins masked some problems, though, and the team didn't gel on the court and it all showed up in a quick exit from the league tournament. This year the team is young, new players have contributed right away and the senior leadership is strong.
Gibbons sees potential.
She also knows her job description. I'm expected to post up hard and use my spin dribble. I'm kind of small, actually, but I'm supposed to body up, work my way around and get to the hole, finish the play. She keeps opponents off the boards, puts back misses or starts the ball the other way. As a captain and senior, Gibbons' leadership is nearly as important as her scoring and rebounding.