Danielle Besancon
11 Danielle Besancon
  • Height:
    5'4"
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Wooster, Ohio
  • High School:
    Smithville
  • Position:
    G
Bio

Local product with speed and a solid a 3-point shot … Will again serve as defensive specialist while continuing to develop her offensive game … The most improved player over the course of last season, according to the coaching staff … Also a pole-vaulter on Wooster’s track team … 2013-14: Played in 23 games, averaging nearly 10 minutes, as one of first guards off the bench … Had breakout game in win at Hiram (Feb. 12), with season-highs in points (6), rebounds (3), and steals (2) … Recorded 10 steals on the year, sixth-most on the team … Prior to Wooster: Was a member of the women’s basketball team at nearby Smithville, which reached the state semifinals (Div. III) her freshman and junior years … Also a standout pole-vaulter that placed seventh in the state as a senior … Personal: Born on Aug. 30, 1995 … Daughter of Dan and Tonya Besancon … Is undecided on a major.

News mentions
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Scots Go Down to Wire with Big Red in 65-61 Setback

Besancon sparks Wooster with career-high eight points

February 7, 2015

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Wooster Edged Out by Allegheny, 79-70

Hancher scores game-high 28 points in back-and-forth affair

January 21, 2015

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Wooster Falls Against Rival Wittenberg

Hancher's 18 not enough as Tigers win 78-51

January 10, 2015

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Scots Take OWU Down to Wire in Eventual 69-64 Loss

Hancher scores 18 of her game-high 20 points in second half

January 7, 2015

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Scots Done in by Slow Start at Denison

Wooster competitive in second half, but falls 74-39

January 3, 2015

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Wooster Makes Donation to Cure Starts Now Following Back-and-Forth Finish at MSJ

Scots make 13 3-pointers in 66-65 loss to Lions

December 16, 2014

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Scots Can't Keep Pace With Oberlin's Red-Hot 3-Point Shooting

Wooster upended 90-55 in NCAC contest at Timken

December 12, 2014

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Wooster's Potent Offense Not Enough in High-Scoring Setback to No. 15 DePauw

Scots once again give Tigers strong effort, but fall 92-69

December 6, 2014

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2014-15 Season Outlook: Scots Look to Replicate Last Year's Fast Start, Add Strong Finish

Season begins Nov. 15-16 at home with annual Nan Nichols Classic

November 4, 2014