Cornell University Athletics

Melissa Rakestraw Career Statistics

Smith on Rakestraw: Like Sarah, Marissa is another player that will bring great size and a high basketball IQ to our class. She is strong on the block and likes to play a physical brand of basketball. She also has nice touch from 15-feet and is a good passer for her position.

At Beaverton
Rakestraw was a four-year letter winner at Beaverton HS, leading her team to a 21-7 record and an Oregon 6A State Tournament appearance as a senior. That season, she led her team in points (15.3), rebounds (9.8), blocked shots and charges taken and was a McDonald's All American nominee and a Wendy's Heisman State Finalist. She was also the 56th ranked forward by ESPN in 2011. Rakestraw was a four-time All-Metro League player, with a first-team selection during her senior season, and was both an all-state honorable mention selection and a second-team all-state tournament selection in 2011. She led her team to three Oregon 6A State playoff appearances and was a two-time ODS Player of the Game selection in the state tournament. As a junior, she led her team in scoring and rebounding and also set a school record with 32 points in a single game. Rakestraw also lettered three times in volleyball.

Personal
Marissa Alexis Rakestraw is the daughter of Darryl and Marti Rakestraw and she has two older brothers. She is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.