Name:
Stephanie Stevens
Team:
Cincinnati Bearcats
Hometown:
Pickerington, Ohio
What playing college basketball means to me:
I love the game of basketball. I dream about it and think about it all the time.
What I expected college basketball to be:
I know that college basketball brings in the best basketball players in the country. It’s intense and it will bring unforgettable memories for me.
What it really is:
College basketball is more than just a sport. The people you meet and share dreams with are amazing.
Advice I would give to someone wanting to play basketball in college:
If anyone wants to play Division I basketball, they have to be extremely dedicated and willing to practice and make sacrifices.
Why I love playing basketball:
I can’t explain why I love basketball so much. It feels as if I was just born to love it and play it.
The women’s player that’s most fun to watch right now is...
Having the opportunity to play professional basketball after college...
Would be a great experience because being able to continue my career in something that I love would be great.
I'd go crazy on a road trip without...
I have yet to go on a road trip yet. I’d say my coaches would go crazy if I left behind a part of my uniform!
A teammate (past or present) that I’ve been the most inspired by is (and why)...
Three things I'd like to do before I die...
Why academics are important to me...
Academics are important because they’ll take me to my next phase in life. Also, a good athlete has to be good academically.
An aspect of my game that I'd really like to improve is...
I am going to improve on my intensity on defense. I work hard now, but I need to work even harder to help my team!
Website I Visit Most Often:
blackboard.uc.edu (school announcements) and gobearcats.com (GO Cats!)