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Do you have a nickname? |
"Bink - my father gave it to me because that's what he wanted to call me." | ||
What is your original hometown? |
"Bay City, Texas." | ||
Who would you most want to play one-on one? |
"Cynthia Cooper - she will make me a better person because of her strong will
and determination in trying to win a game." | ||
Most influential role model in hoops? |
"Michael Jordan - my role model because of his determination to win and the mental
aspect of his game." | ||
When did you first become interested in basketball? |
"At three years old, I started to learn how to dribble a bouncy ball. At a young
age, I always went to basketball practices with my father because he coached a
boys' team." | ||
What is your favorite moment on the court? |
"My favorite moment on the court was when my college teammates and I won the Conference
USA Tournament in 2004." | ||
Do you have any superstitions or rituals? |
"I have to take a nap before my game." | ||
Describe your daily workout routine. |
"20 minutes of the stairamaster machine, a full body workout in the weightroom
and shoot 500 shots on the court." | ||
Do you have a coach that has inspired you most? |
"David Jones, he has taught me all aspects of the game of basketball and helped
me develop stronger mentally." | ||
What are the major non-basketball influences in your life? |
"God, because he has always been there for me; My parents, because they have always
supported me in whatever I have tried to achieve." | ||
What are your hobbies outside of hoops? |
"Shopping, playing video games, reading books, traveling." | ||
What other talents are you proud of? |
"Track - I won 8 state gold medals in high school for the long jump and the triple
jump." | ||
What is something unusual that has happened to you? |
"A guy in prison sent me a letter with a guest pass to visit him. It was weird
because I never met the guy before." | ||
What is one surprising fact about yourself that people may not know? |
"I am a shy person." | ||
What achievement are you most proud of? |
"Having the best winning record in a season (2004) in the history of UH women's
basketball (28-4)." | ||
What was a defining moment for you in your life? |
"When I got to play for the same team my father coached at the University of Houston." | ||
If you were not a basketball player, what would you be? |
"I'd probably be a track athlete." | ||
What is your favorite food? |
"Enchiladas." | ||
Favorite color? |
"Pink." | ||
Favorite book? |
"Theives Paradise." | ||
Favorite movie? |
"Love and Basketball." | ||
Favorite television show? |
"Girlfriends." | ||
Favorite actor and actress? |
"Vivica Fox and Denzel Washington" | ||
Favorite music artist or band? |
"Usher." | ||
Favorite song? |
"Diamonds and Pearls." | ||
Favorite place to visit or spend time? |
"The Bahamas" | ||
Favorite song to sing Karaoke? |
"Lean on Me" | ||
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