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| Do you have a nickname? |
"KG."
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| Where are you from? |
"Beech Grove, Indiana."
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| Who has been your role model in basketball? |
"My parents. They definitely
never pushed me to do anything I did not want to do. They have always
been supportive of everything. "
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| When did you become interested in the game of basketball and when did you decide you wanted to pursue it professionally? |
"I can't remember not being
interested in the game and for as long as I can remember, I have wanted
to play professionally."
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| If you could play one-on-one against anyone, who would it be? |
"Reggie Miller; I have always
loved him growing up and I find him very attractive."
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| Do you have a favorite on-court moment? |
"This past year, my senior
year at Purdue, winning the WNIT championship, the Big Ten Tournament,
and making it to the Elite Elite."
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| Do you have any superstitions or rituals? What are they and how did they come about? |
"I used to be very superstitious,
but traveling makes it difficult to do the same routine every time. I
just try to take a nap before every game."
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| What is your daily workout routine like? |
"Waking up whenever the dogs
get me up and going for a nice jog with them before heading to the gym
to lift and shoot. I don't really do the same thing every day. I love
playing one on one with my younger brother."
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| Is there a coach who really inspired you? How have they improved your game and helped in your development off the court? |
"I have been very blessed to
have played for some great coaches. My high school coach always pushed
me every day, and I was fortunate to have two awesome coaches in Kristy
Curry and Sharon Versyp. All three coaches challenged me to become a better
leader and because of them, I am who I am today."
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| What would you do with an Olympic medal if you won one? |
"I would mount it somewhere
in my house where I would walk by it every day. It would bring a smile
to my face."
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| What other sports do you play? And how good are you? |
"I love golf and would consider
myself a novice."
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| What are your hobbies or interests outside of basketball? |
"I like golf and watching movies
with friends."
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| How would other people describe you? |
"Honest, sincere, laid-back
and easy going."
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| What is one surprising fact about you that not many people know? |
"I have two dogs: a golden
retreiver (Peyton) and a yorkshire terrior (Kenzie)...both are girls that
I love so much!"
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| What is your favorite food? |
"Steak."
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| What is your favorite color? |
"Yellow."
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| What is your favorite book? |
"Tuesdays with Morrie."
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| What is your favorite movie? |
"Hoosiers."
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| What is your favorite television show? |
"Law & Order: SVU."
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| Who is your favorite actress? |
"Julia Roberts."
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| Who is your favorite actor? |
"Denzel Washington."
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| Who is your favorite musician? |
"Tim McGraw."
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| What is your favorite song? |
"I Can Only Imagine."
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| What is your favorite song to karaoke to? |
"YMCA."
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| When your playing career is over, what might you pursue professionally? |
"I would love to get into coaching
one day!"
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| How do you plan to prepare for that career while playing basketball? |
"Hopefully, I'll meet people
along the way and gain contacts that will help get me into college coaching
one day."
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