A’dia Mathies – Region 6
Louisville Iroquois High School
A’dia Mathies finished her Louisville Iroquois High School career as the school’s most decorated player. A’dia was a varsity starter beginning in the sixth grade. Mathies totaled 3,113 points and 2, 583 rebounds in her high school career. She averaged a double double her senior season scoring 17.1 points per game while pulling down 11.4 rebounds. A’dia led Iroquois to three Sweet 16 appearances in 2006, 2007 and 2009. In 2009, the Raiders had a 33-1 record and claimed the Sweet 16 title. She was named Courier Journal First Team All-State in 2007, 2008 and 2009. She was selected as a member of the All-State Tournament Team in 2006, 2007 and 2009 and culminated her high school career by being chosen Miss Basketball in 2009. A’dia Mathies played college basketball at the University of Kentucky where she was SEC Player of the Year her junior and senior seasons and was recently named to the All-Time SEC Women’s Team. She was a first round draft pick by the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA.