Spring athletes in action: Women's basketball

The following women's basketball players, all with Spring high school ties, have scheduled action this week:

Alexis Durley, University of Cincinnati
Position: Guard
High school: Dekaney High School
This week: Friday, Dec. 21, versus Belmont University
About Durley: Durley is a freshman guard for the University of Cincinnati. The Houston native, a 2012 graduate of Dekaney High School, was selected as athlete of the week by the Houston Chronicle during her sophomore year. During her senior year, Durley scored 856 points, had 467 assists and 407 steals. The health education major is the daughter of Adrien and Sharon Durley.

Nadine Ndip, Vanderbilt University
Position: Guard
High school: Klein High School
This week: Saturday, Dec. 22, versus College of Charleston
About Ndip: Ndip is a sophomore guard for Vanderbilt University. She is a 2010 graduate of Klein High School, where she was a two-year captain and starter and three-year letter winner. As a senior, she received first team all-district and academic all-district honors, was voted team MVP and selected to the Spring Branch All-Tournament Team. A member of the National Honor Society, she graduated cum laude. The Spring native is the daughter of Amuel and Geraldine Ndip.

Keylantra Taylor, Dillard University
Position: Forward
High School: Klein Forest High School
This week:
Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Bethesda University of California
Friday, Dec. 21, at University of Northwestern Ohio
About Taylor: Taylor is a sophomore forward for Dillard University in New Orleans. She is a 2011 graduate of Klein Forest High School in Houston. Taylor is from Houston.

Brittany Smith, Dillard University
Position: Guard
High School: Spring High School
This week:
Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Bethesda University of California
Friday, Dec. 21, at University of Northwestern Ohio
About Smith: Smith is a 5-foot-7 sophomore guard for Dillard University. The Houston native is a 2011 graduate of Spring High School.

Veja Hamilton, Texas Christian University
Position: Forward
High School: Klein Collins High School
This week:
Wednesday, Dec. 19, versus University of Georgia
Saturday, Dec. 22, versus Texas-Pan American
About Hamilton: Hamilton is a freshman forward and guard for Texas Christian University. She is a 2012 graduate of Klein Collins High School, where she was a McDonald's All-American nominee. Hamilton was ranked the No. 18 overall rated wing in the country, according to ESPN, HoopGurlz. A four-star rated combo guard, she was named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-state list in March, scoring 2,228 points. Hamilton is from Spring.

Gevenia Carter, University of Central Florida
Position: Guard
High School: Westfield High School
This week:
Wednesday, Dec. 19, versus University of South Alabama
Saturday, Dec. 22, at Florida Gulf Coast University
About Carter: Carter, a 5-foot-8 senior guard for the University of Central Florida, is a 2009 graduate of Westfield High School. She was the 12th-ranked shooting guard prospect in the country out of high school, according to ESPN.com. The Houston native is the daughter of Telekia Foots and Charles Carter and is majoring in hospitality management.