Kristen Gaffney Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Cary, N.C. High School: Green Hope Height: 6-1 Position: Forward

High School (Green Hope): Parade All-American in 2012 ... Named North Carolina Player of the Year as a senior by the Associated Press, N.C. Basketball Coaches Assocation, Rivals.com, and Raleigh News Observer ... Scored 2,671 career points, seventh in North Carolina history ... Led team to a record of 105-6 over final three seasons at Green Hope, playing for coach Mike Robinson ... Averaged 27.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game as a senior ... Scored most points during a sophomore season in state history (831), breaking a mark previously held by Connecticut All-American Shea Ralph.

Personal: Daughter of Jim and Peggy Gaffney ... Has one brother, Jimmy ... Favorite basketball player is Michael Jordan ... Favorite sport other than basketball is beach volleyball ... Born December 11, 1993, in Westchester, N.Y.

Why Vanderbilt?
"It was where I felt most comfortable. I feel that this program is heading in the right direction. I just had this overall love for the school, the coaches and the players."

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