| Jasmine Dana |
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 | Class:
Graduated
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| Hometown:
Bakersfield, Calif.
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| High School:
Bakersfield West HS
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| Height:
5-6
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| Position:
G
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| Experience:
3L
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2008-09 (Junior):
Seeing action in 29 games for the Tigers throughout her junior season, Jasmine continued her role as the Tigers' sixth woman and defensive ace off the bench. For the year, Dana averaged 2.7 points in 16.6 minutes per game. Additionally, Dana grabbed 55 rebounds, 27 assists and 17 steals on the year. Against the Tigers' toughest competition of the year, No. 2 North Carolina, Jasmine was at her best. Facing off against the Tar Heels, Dana posted a career-best 18 points, netting nine in the first minutes of the game as she nailed three straight from behind the arc to lead the Tigers. She finished the game 4-for-6 from distance, marking a new career best from three-point range.
2007-08 (Sophomore):
Called upon as a defensive stopper for the Tigers in her second season of action, Jasmine saw action in all 30 contests for Pacific in 2007-08. Off the bench as Pacific's sixth-woman, Dana posted career-bests across the statistical board, averaging 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in just over 16 minutes of play per contest. Against Long Beach State on February 9, Jasmine scored a then career-high eight points against the 49ers combining one three-pointer with a 5-for-6 showing at the charity stripe. Defensively on the season, Jasmine played the passing lanes for 25 steals while also defensively picking up her first career block.
2006-07 (Freshman):
In her first season of action as a Tiger, Jasmine saw action in 17 contests. In limited action, Dana posted 11 points on the season while grabbing eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals. Dana tallied a career-best three rebounds and two steals against the Spartans of San Jose State on Dec. 27 in just four minutes of play for Pacific.
High School:
A 2006 graduate of West High School in Bakersfield, Calif., Jasmine was a two-time letter-winner in basketball for the Vikings. A varsity starter as a sophomore, Dana led the Vikings to a 25-4 overall record and a 12-2 Southwest Yosemite League record and the Valley Championship. Downed by a knee injury her junior year, Jasmine returned to the court for her senior campaign, regaining her form to lead the Vikings to a perfect 14-0 league record and another Valley Championship. During the season, Dana averaged 11.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. Defensively, she led her team with 62 steals. For her play, Jasmine garnered First Team All-Area honors after her senior season. Off the court, Dana was a four-year honor roll student at West HS.
Personal:
Born in Bakersfield, Calif., Jasmine Dana is the daughter of Bill and LaTasha Dana. She has four siblings, Bryan, James, Brent and Jamael. In her fourth year at Pacific, Jasmine is majoring in sociology.
