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2024-25 Women's Tennis Roster

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Kinley Yangden

  • Height 5-6
  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Thimphu, Bhutan
  • High school United World College South East Asia

Biography

Awards
• NESCAC All-Academic Team (2023, 2024, 2025)
• CSC Academic All-District Team (2023)
• ITA Scholar-Athlete (2025)

At Conn
Active in the Office of Sustainability, serving roles in the energy builder team, CONNtainer team and communication and media team … also a member of the residential staff, People of Color Alliance (POCA), and ASIA … awarded a Watson Fellowship during her senior year, one of three recipients from Conn College and 37 nationwide.

Awards
NESCAC All-Academic Team (2023, 2024)
CSC Academic All-District Team (2023)

At Conn
Active in the Office of Sustainability, serving roles in the energy builder team, CONNtainer team and communication and media team … also a member of the residential staff, People of Color Alliance (POCA), and ASIA.

2023-24
Played in four doubles matches as a junior … sported a record of 1-3 in doubles … teamed with Lily Kerachsky at No. 3 doubles to defeat Colby-Sawyer by an 8-2 final. 

2022-23
Played in 13 doubles matches as a sophomore … sported a record of 5-8 in doubles, all at the No. 3 spot … teamed with Sana Bhat for all five wins, which all came in consecutive matches.

2021-22
Played in six doubles matches as a first year … sported a record of 1-5 in doubles, all at the No. 3 spot with Ella Griffiths as a partner … made her collegiate debut against SUNY New Paltz … picked up an 8-5 victory against St. Scholastica … saw action in NESCAC matches at Amherst and Hamilton. 

High School
Attended United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA) in Singapore, and Druk Higher Secondary School in Bhutan … secured first, third, and second in the National Junior Open Championship over three consecutive years … South East Asia Student Activities Committee (SEASAC) team … winner of the Golden Youth Award (national award) … a member of several organizations, including the Kolkata Global concern club, Initiative For Peace, and chair of Unified Sports AMK MINDS. 

Personal
Majoring in architectural studies and art history and minoring in environmental studies … plans to become an urban planner or work in the field of sustainable architecture. 

Why Did You Choose Connecticut College?
“I loved the diverse and small beautiful community found at Conn. Since I was interested in sports, I have always wanted to continue my passion, and I found Conn to be the best college where I can enjoy doing sports and at the same time pursue my career.” 
 
What Does #OneCamel Mean To You?
“#OneCamel means we work together as a team through accepting mistakes and failure, but most importantly by helping each other to take the next step together.”

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Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

  • 2022-23Sophomore

  • 2023-24Junior

  • 2024-25Senior

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