University of Delaware Athletics
2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster
Tyi Skinner
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 5-5
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- TPLS Christian Academy
- Hometown:
- Washington, D.C.
- Major:
- Entrepreneurship
WHY DELAWARE?
"I chose Delaware because it really felt like a home away from home. The coaching staff is genuine and real and that says a lot because I know they'll look out for me on and off the court. The coaches are well-equipped and will help me develop into a better basketball player and person.
AT DELAWARE
· Signed a NLI with the Blue Hens in November 2019; will suit up during the 2020-21 campaign
· Anticipates majoring in Entrepreneurship
2020-21 SEASON
· CAA All-Rookie Team
· WNIT Charlotte All-Region Team
· CAA Rookie of the Week (Jan. 11)
· Was the #1 play on ESPN's Sportscenter Top 10 after hitting two half-court buzzer beaters and scoring a career-high 22 points in an 87-74 win over Clemson in the Second Round of the WNIT on March 20.
· Matched her career high with 22 points in a 77-70 win over Villanova that clinched the WNIT Charlotte Region championship.
· Appeared in all 29 games, including two starts.
· Averaged 8.8 points, 1.8 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game.
· Scored 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting in a 93-88 win over St. John's on Dec. 10.
· Led the team with 16 points in an 86-59 win at Northeastern on Jan. 4, highlighted by a 6-of-7 performance from the free throw line.
HIGH SCHOOL
· Transferred to TPLS Christian Academy from National Christian Academy midway through junior season
· Averaged 23 points, 6.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game as a junior
· Member of the National Honors Society and Honor Roll
PERSONAL
· Born May 21, 2001
· Daughter of Yulanda Evette Scott and Robert Skinner, Jr.
· Has six siblings, Jajuan, Jamaini, Kalonji, Brea, Monae and Nyla
