The Warrenton senior recently signed her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball this coming school year at William Woods University in Fulton.
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Zoe Duncan is going "home."
The Warrenton senior recently signed her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball this coming school year at William Woods University in Fulton.
She said she chose William Woods over St. Louis Community College and Missouri Valley because of how the program, led by Morgan Scott, made her feel.
“As soon as I walked in, everybody was so open,” Duncan said. “The coach, everybody, took me in like I’d already committed. They made it feel like another home. I’m going to have new friends, new teammates, so this is just the beginning.”
The 5-foot-7 forward is coming off a senior season in which she averaged 8.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game for the Warriors (11-17).
Her season highs in points and rebounds came in a 43-32 win over Fort Zumwalt East on January 6, when she scored 21 points and added 14 rebounds.
Warrenton Coach Hannah Logan said that the sky is the limit for Duncan and that she feels the signing will be mutually beneficial for all involved.
“I’m very excited for William Woods and for Zoe,” Logan said. “I can’t wait to see where her future academic and basketball careers take her. She means a lot, having been in the program for four years, with the last three on varsity. She’s had some very big moments.”
For her part, Duncan said that the chance to share everything she’s achieved with a special group of friends has meant the world to her.
She added that while she’ll carry the memories she’s made with her, she’s ready to make more in college, both on the basketball court and away from it.
“It’s meant so much to me to be with the girls I grew up playing with, but leaving it behind is kind of sad,” Duncan said. “At least I know I have more (basketball) coming.”
Logan said that Duncan will leave more than memories behind.
Like those in her class, Duncan has set a standard of expectation for the program, the coach said.
“She has set a good example to the younger girls below her,” Logan said. “She has been someone they can look up to with the things she has done.”
More than just leaving her mark, it’s how Duncan did it that impresses her coach.
“She’s always been very bubbly and approachable as a player,” Logan said. “She’s not been afraid to ask for advice. You know, ‘how do I do this?’ or ‘how do I run this drill?’ She (wants to learn) but she also has a very funny side and is a very bubbly personality.”
In the classroom, Duncan said that she plans to pursue a degree in business.
“I want to be a real estate agent,” Duncan said. “I know some people in real estate and I’ve looked up to them. I’m already working with them now. I want to spend the next four years growing as a basketball player and a person.”
