“Basketball has always been there, when no one else was. It’s like an escape from other things. I have always done it, so I enjoy it a lot. I feel very honored to move up with playing; it is a great opportunity for me and I’m ready to learn from it. My motivation comes from knowing how to get over the difficulties of the game,  and it will help me out in the end. I look forward to playing with the older girls and learning to get better as a player. Dedicating my time to the team starts by simply being on time. I practice extra and work hard for each teammate that I have.”