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Debbie King was the franchise player of the women's basketball squads of her era. She is generally regarded as one of the best players in the history of the women's program at Hartwick.
King, who played four seasons from 1974-78, graduated as the all-time leading scorer and rebounder. She established school records for scoring and rebounding in a single game (34 points, 22 rebounds), season (324 points, 187 rebounds) and career (996 points, 547 rebounds). King's career totals were achieved in an era when the average season ranged from only 13-16 games.
King was known as a two-way player for her efforts on the offensive and defensive ends of the court. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Freshman Athlete Award in 1975, and was named Most Valuable Player of the team after her junior and senior seasons. King captained the squad as a junior and was selected as a co-captain in her senior year.
King led Hartwick to its first-ever post-season appearance in the New York State Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NYSAIAW) Division II Invitational Basketball Tournament in 1978.
King was signed by the Philadelphia Fox of the Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL) in 1979. In addition, King played in the inaugural Empire State Games and started for the Region 5 team of Central New York.
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