Athletes who take to the classroom naturally or are encouraged to focus on grades should be able to do well in the classroom. I believe the reason you go to college is to get your degree. It's not a minor league or an audition for the pros. |
I think every time I go in a game, I have added something positive. I have gotten a rebound or made a defensive play. That is what I try to focus on. |
I want to be a good person and live my life the right way, keeping in mind that there might be a little kid who's watching what I do. |
My goals have gone from being an all-star to just being able to play basketball. I always took for granted that I could play. Now I know what a gift it is. |
People have to understand what my game is. It's not all about numbers. There's a bigger picture here. I don't create off the dribble. I rely on my teammates; my role is to set screens and get rebounds. |
She's just as fired up. She probably still thinks she never commits a foul. |
Sometimes I played because I wanted to get out of a bad mood, sometimes because I was worried about an upcoming test. Sometimes basketball was just a great way to forget myself. When I stepped out into the driveway, I was no longer Rebecca Lobo. I was Larry Bird or I was Dr. J. |
There's nothing masculine about being competitive. There's nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I don't know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports. |
They're a blast to watch. Her team has taken on her personality; they're diving on the floor for loose balls. |
You walk into Cameron during practice, and you think this is just another class building on campus. Then you see the people coming in, and you know why it's such a special place and why people want to play here. |