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| Former JCSU player killed in wreck |
| Tiana Pope died in early-morning collision |
| Published Wednesday, December 5, 2012 1:27 pm |
Former Johnson C. Smith women's basketball player Tiana Pope was killed in a single-car wreck in Winston-Salem Wednesday morning.
According to a university statement, Winston-Salem police reported Pope, 27, was speeding before she crashed her 2010 Chevrolet Aveo into a utility pole in the 500 block of Oak Summit Road at 2:45 a.m. She died at the scene. The car went off the right side of the road and police asserted speeding was a contributing factor in the wreck.
Police are still investigating.
Pope, who lived in Kernersville, played guard at JCSU from 2003-07. She scored 1,184 points, pulled down 413 rebounds, and was credited with 271 assists, and 206 steals. The Golden Bulls won CIAA Western Division titles in 2005, ‘06 and ‘07.
“JCSU has lost a great member of its family,” said JCSU women's coach Stephen Joyner, Jr., who was an assistant during Pope's playing days. “Tiana was an extraordinary athlete and an even more joyful person to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time of loss.”
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| Tee was my other daughter. God Blessed my family when she came into our lives. We are going to miss her coming in the house saying "hey ma & pops, what's up?" We will always remember that smile. She is in good arms right now! Rest in peace baby girl. |
| Posted on December 9, 2012 |
| From one Basketball Player to another you going to be greatly missed here....The game continues but now in a different court. RIP. |
| Posted on December 7, 2012 |
| I worked w/ Tiana @ her most current employer. "TT" as we call her had an amazing spirit. She'd throw that "peace sign" up & give you the head nod so quick & smile and it would just make your day. She listened and gave great advice. Not too many people leave a lasting positive spirit once they leave the room and are long gone, but TT was just that kind of person. Always smiling and offering love from her heart. The Pepsi Crew is going to miss you dearly TT, those of us who are still there & those of us who are no longer there. It's hard, but we have been graced with your presence and though you are gone physically, we're still blessed and graced w/ your spiritual presence. WE LOVE YOU TIANA! R.I.P. |
| Posted on December 7, 2012 |
| This young lady had a smile that would light up the room. She knew no strangers.Her spirit will live on as she continues to smile on us all. She was a known for her athletic abilities too. I pray God's strength and peace to the family and friends. May she rest in peace. "Thou wilt keep him in Perfect Peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee Isiah 26:3 |
| Posted on December 7, 2012 |
| WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, TIANA. BUTCH AND BABYDOLL OF LOS ANGELES, WE LOVE YOU. |
| Posted on December 6, 2012 |
| Tiana played against my daughter Nicole Woods who played with Belmont Abbey, Nicole said she was a great person and a great athlete, my thoughts and prayers go to your entire JCSU family as well as her family at this time. |
| Posted on December 6, 2012 |
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