Q: Three Things I Can’t Live Without...
A: 1. Music because it can get me out of the funk in get into sometimes and into a really good mood. 2. Friends and Family. Everyone needs a little company sometimes. 3. Food because it’s delicious and I would not be able to do all the things I do without it.
Q: Why I Chose University of Vermont...
A: Because the City of Burlington is a beautiful community. There were good vibes wherever I went.
Q: Favorite class and why...
A: I really like my Japanese class because it is fun to practice the speaking skills of my native language.
Q: One thing I have learned at UVM that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A: Sometimes you just have to bear down to get things done.
Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: I would love to travel and help sustain better communities. I would also like to be a graphic designer.
Q: The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: My grandmother had a great influence on me. She was a very traditional Japanese person, but she learned to accept the world around her. She was always looking to fine the good in people.
Q: The best thing about being a UVM Catamount is...
A: We get to make scary catamount noises and my favorite color is green.
Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: When we beat Boston College last year. That was really a lot of fun.
Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A: I did 8 hours of study hall. Spoke some Japanese with my friends and did some class projects on how to become a better writer.
Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A: We practiced to get ready for our game against Stony Brook. I did a lot of shooting drills to help make me a more consistent scorer.
Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: If you are passionate about something, honestly go for it. Something good always seems to work out in the end.
Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: Because I believe that we are going to have a really good team and we are hungry for a championship. We are not going to back down from this goal.