A natural all-around athlete, Perkins will quickly make an impact at defense for the Commodores this season. She comes to Vanderbilt after a stellar high school career at Highlands Ranch High School where she excelled at both soccer and basketball. Her skill and athletic ability in the back will be a valuable asset for the Commodores this season and in the future.

High School/Club: A two-time all-conference selection at Highlands Ranch High School...Helped lead Real Colorado club team to wins at the Nike Tournament, PPI Tournament, and Raleigh Tournament in 2001...Club teammate of Kari Boersma...Captain of club and high school teams...MVP of 2001 State Cup...Helped Highlands Ranch High School basketball team to three consecutive state championships and a 2001-02 preseason No. 1 national ranking by USA Today...Honorable mention all-state in basketball by the Denver Post...Captain of 2002 high school basketball team.

Worth Noting: Kimberly Ann Perkins...Born May 2, 1984...Daughter of David and Linda Perkins...Has three brothers, two older and one younger...Voted Best Leadership Skills by senior class at Highlands Ranch High School...High School Basketball teammate Ann Strother was a McDonald's All American who is now playing at Connecticut..Chose Vanderbilt because she liked the coaches, the players and the strong academic reputation...Favorite athlete is Michelle Akers...Favorite TV show is Friends and favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird.