Bionca Dunham

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Bionca Dunham Louisville Women's Basketball

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Forward
High School:
Imhotep Institute Charter
Hometown:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Prev School:
Imhotep Institute Charter

Senior Year (2019-20):

Played in 31 games and started every game played, averaged 6.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while shooting 46.8 percent (81-173) from the floor.
The heart and soul of the Louisville team defense, which has led the league for three straight seasons.
Her skill set, allowing her to guard positions 1-5, her communication skills, always directing traffic, and her high basketball IQ make her the undisputed defensive leader.
Her leadership, versatility and energy level every game is a big reason for UofL’s defensive success.
She is a part of the third straight senior class to conclude their career as the most accomplished class in program history. They set the program record for wins (125), winning percentage (.868) and fewest losses (19).
Dana Evans on Dunham’s impact - “Bionca does the things that don’t really show up on the stat sheet. She does a lot of the little things, but she’s very important to our team.”
Jazmine Jones - “She communicates, on defense, she’s always the loudest one on the court, telling people where to go. She’s a great player for us and a key part to our team.”
Scored nine points and made first career 3-pointer in win over Syracuse in ACC Quarterfinals.
Had nine rebounds and eight points on 4-8 shooting against Virginia Tech on 3/1.
10 points on 5-12 shooting, while pulling down four rebounds at Pitt on 2/23.
Scored a season-high 14 points against Florida State.
Hit two clutch free throws with :16 seconds left, her only points of game, to give UofL a 60-55 lead in the win over Duke.
Career-high 38 minutes (six points, six rebounds, three assists) in double-overtime win at UTM.
10 points on 5-5 shooting in career-high 37 minutes at UK (12/15).
Had 10 points and 11 rebounds for first double-double of season and second of career at Ohio State on 12/5.
Six points and season-high 12 rebounds, while tying career-high with 34 minutes vs. Oregon.
Six points and team-high 10 rebounds in 33 minutes vs. Oklahoma State.
Scored 10 points on 5-7 shooting against WKU.

Junior Year (2018-19):

Averaged 7.6 points and 4.7 rebounds, while shooting 121-215 (.563) in 36 games, with 31 starts.
Ranked sixth in ACC in field goal percentage (.563).
In ACC play, ranked third in field goal percentage (.558)
10 points on 4-8 shooting with seven rebounds in first round vs. Robert Morris on 3/22.
Led team with team-high 18 points on season-high 7-13 shooting with team-high eight rebounds vs. Notre Dame on 3/10.
Season-high nine rebounds and two steals at Pitt on 3/3.
10 points on 5-9 shooting with five rebounds and two blocks in career-high 34 minutes at Virginia on 2/21.
12 points on 6-7 shooting with team-high eight rebounds vs. Miami (Fla.) on 2/17.
Posted eight points, seven rebounds and two blocks vs. UConn on 1/31.
10 points on 4-8 shooting at Wake Forest on 1/20.
12 points on 6-7 shooting with five rebounds vs. Virginia on 1/17.
10 points on 5-11 shooting with season-high seven rebounds at Notre Dame on 1/10.
11 points on 4-7 shooting with season-high seven rebounds vs. Kentucky on 12/9.
14 points on 7-10 shooting vs. UT Martin on 12/4.
14 points on 6-12 shooting with season-high seven rebounds vs. TSU on 12/2.
11 points on 5-6 shooting with four rebounds and two steals vs. Nebraska on 11/29.
Season-high 15 points on 7-10 shooting with six rebounds and career-high four assists vs. Miami (Ohio) on 11/26.
Made first career start at Boise State on 11/19.
12 points on 5-6 shooting and three rebounds at UTC on 11/9.

Sophomore Year (2017-18):

13 points on 5-9 shooting and 5 rebounds at Virginia on 2/1.
16 points on 7-8 shooting and 5 rebounds vs. Wake Forest on 1/28.
10 points on 5-5 shooting in 18 minutes vs. Pitt on 1/19.
14 points on 5-6 shooting, 4-5 from line, vs. MTSU on 12/9.
Set career high with 19 points and 16 rebounds, also recording her first career double-double
Tied career high with 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting off the bench vs. SEMO on 11/10. She added five rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.

Freshman Year (2016-17):

Played in 28 games, averaging 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds.
Scored a conference-best eight points against Boston College, going 3 of 4 from the field.
Came off the bench and totaled five points and three rebounds in eight minutes against Georgia Tech.
Played 10 minutes against College of Charleston and registered a season-best 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting to go with four rebounds.
Tallied six points on 3-of-3 shooting, also recording two steals, against Lafayette.
Recorded four points and five rebounds against UT Martin in collegiate debut.

High School:

A four-star recruit, according to Prospects Nation, at Imhotep Institute Charter High under coach Sabrina Allen; tabbed a three-star player by espnW Hoopgurlz and ranked 19th at the forward position in the class of 2016.
Helped lead high school to three-consecutive Public League Championships; was tabbed the game’s most valuable player for the third time in her career in 2016 after totaling 21 points, 14 rebounds, and four blocks in the victory.
Earned MVP honors for the Public League Championship in 2014 after totaling 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Averaged 19.0 points, 17.0 rebounds, and nearly five assists per game as a senior despite starting basketball as recent as eighth grade at 13 years old.
Selected to play in Philadelphia’s All-Public Showcase in 2016.
Competed in the 2016 Philadelphia Girls’ All City Classic Tournament and was named best defensive player award.
In addition to Louisville, was recruited by North Carolina, South Carolina, Temple, Pittsburgh, and Houston.

Personal:

Daughter of Jason Dunham and Kimberly McCray; has three sisters (Baniyah, Beyonce, Byerrah).
Father played collegiate basketball at West Virginia.
Born on Aug. 27, 1998.
Majoring in criminal justice.