On Shahid-Martin: A high-energy and athletic forward ... will be looked on to back up Da'Shena Stevens, Mary Nwachukwu and Jennifer Blanding down low ... averaged 5.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game at Dupont Manual High School in Kentucky ... led Dupont to No. 2 ranking in the state and was a part of four district championship teams.
Kim Barnes Arico On Shahid-Martin: "Zakiyyah has worked hard in her time here and throughout the offseason. She brings intensity and effort to practice every single day, which is appreciated by her teammates and coaches alike. Her activity and communication benefits both her and her teammates, and constantly drives the people around her to improve. Zakkiyah is a really positive person to have in our program."
As A Freshman In 2010-11: Played in 17 games ... had three points, one block and one steal with two rebounds ... saw one minute of action in career-debut vs. Marist (Nov. 12) ... scored first career points on a spin move in the paint in the second half against Manhattan (Nov. 16) ... saw four minutes of action in St. John's 65-41 win over Columbia (Nov. 19) ... picked up first career rebound in three minutes of action in the BIG EAST opener against Seton Hall (Dec. 8) ... saw a season-high nine minutes of action in St. John's win over Southern Miss. (Dec. 18) in the STJ-Chartwells Holiday Classic ... recorded first career block in win at Providence (Jan. 29) ... saw one minute of NCAA Tournament action in the second round matchup at Stanford (March 21).
Dupont Manual: Averaged 5.0 points and 4.8 rebounds ... was team captain her junior and senior years ... led team to No. 2 ranking in the state ... was part of four district championship teams ... won a regional championship her sophomore year.
Personal: Zakiyyah S. Shahid-Martin ... daughter of Salim Shahid and Seretia Martin ... has three siblings: twin brother Faruq (18), Seidah (13) and Kenyatta (10) ... played club basketball for the Kentucky Lady Saints ... a liberal studies major.
