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What made you choose USF?
It was close to home. I also wanted to go to a school where I felt I could make an impact and help build the program.
 
Has attending USF been everything that you thought it would be?
Yes, it's been really great.
 
Prior to attending USF did you ever imagine making the kind of impact on the program that you have?
Honestly I didn't. I knew I wanted to make an impact but I didn't expect it to be this great. It's been a quite a journey.
 
Did playing in the WNIT prepare you for making the NCAA Tournament last season?
I felt that playing in the WNIT did prepare us because we were not rattled when we made it to the NCAA.
 
What did the whole NCAA Experience mean to you?
It meant a lot to me and my teammates to be a part of history, as well as taking this program to another level. 
 
How do want to be remembered when you graduate from USF?
I want to be remembered as a great teammate, friend, and an overall great person, as well as the leading scorer male and female LOL!
 
Where ? and what ? do you want to be doing in five years?
I plan on playing professionally in the WNBA and also overseas.
 
Where ? and what ? do you want to be doing in 10 years? 
Probably about wrapping my WNBA career up, and just enjoying life and time with my family.
 
When your basketball career is over what do you see yourself doing?
Maybe being a sports analyst and sipping cranberry juice at my condo on the beach LOL! I want to be involved in charity work and start up my own foundation to give back to the community.
 
Up until now ? the beginning of your senior year ? what has been the most enjoyable memory?
I would have to say making it to the NCAA Tournament.
 
Up until now ? the beginning of your senior year ? what has been your funniest memory?
When I fell of the treadmill in the weight room. At the time it wasn't funny, but now that I look back on it, it's very funny. LOL!
 
What, or who, influenced you the most during your basketball career prior to attending USF? 
My stepfather. He really helped shape and mold me into a better basketball player and a better person.
 
When you were growing up in Ocala, was there a particular place and group of people where you would play pick-up games?
Actually there were three places I would go. They were: The Auditorium, 17th Street, and Tuscuwilla. I would go with my cousins, my brother and stepfather. 

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