Beyond the Hardwood:
Janell Burse

Name:
Janell L Burse

Team:
Seattle Storm

Hometown:
New Orleans, LA

What playing professional basketball means to me:
It means a great deal, I don't ever take it for granted.

What I expected professional basketball to be:
I expected it to be a lot of hard work, and it is, but it's also a lot of fun.

What it really is:
It really is a job. On a professional level, you have to be professional; not only on the court, but it is a ton of responsibilites off the court as well.

Something I wish I'd learned while playing lower division basketball:
(no answer)

Why I love playing basketball:
I love playing baskeball because I love being in the position to be influencial on America's youth.

The women’s player that’s most fun to watch right now...
Seimone Augustus

My most memorable coach (and why)...
Katie Meier (now coaching at Univ. of Miami), she never let me quit on myself and helped me realize my potential.

I'd go crazy on a road trip without...
My cell phone

A teammate (past or present) that I’ve been the most inspired by is
(and why)...
Betty Lennox, she taught me all about work ethic.

Three things I'd like to do before I die...
Marry the man of my dreams, have 2 children, and open a successful restaurant.

Advice I'd give to a younger player who plays my position is...
Do all the little things that nobody else wants to.

An aspect of my game that I'd really like to improve is...
My 3pt shooting

Website I Visit Most Often:
WNBA.com and Zappos.com