In only her first year with Algoma University College, Danielle D’Ettorre is the winner of the 2007 CCAA Women’s Basketball Player of the Year award.

Ending the regular season with a total of 312 points and an average of 26 PPG, Danielle set a new scoring record in Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) regular season play for women’s basketball; the previous record of 25 PPG in regular season play was set by Iona Dawes of Humber College in 1989.
Danielle also played exceptionally well on her home court. Her unparallel scoring ability is complemented by her exceptional defensive and rebounding skills. In six home games, she averaged 10 RPG, 3 APG, 4.7 SPG, had a 74% free-throw percentage and a 48% shooting percentage in 36 minutes of action per game.

Danielle is very motivated and dedicated in her athletic pursuits. Her determination and will to succeed is matched by her leadership and poise, all of which have sparked the Thunderbirds turnaround this season. Danielle helped the Thunderbirds reach a record of 9– 4, ranking them first in the OCAA West Region, a climb of four places from last year’s last place finish. The Algoma University College Thunderbirds were also ranked third in the OCAA for the better part of the season – until now, Algoma was previously never ranked in the OCAA.

Off the court, Danielle challenges herself with a full-time study load, while also playing varsity basketball, volunteering in the community and working a part-time job. She currently volunteers her time to assist with Algoma University College Youth Basketball Skills Camps and City Tournaments and is also on the Organizing Committee for the upcoming Ontario Basketball Association Provincial Championships.