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GENERAL: Understands the game...Real scorer...Very athletic...Extremely focused. BEFORE SIENA: Finished her career at Charles E. Shea High School as the all-time scoring leader with 2,301 points which ranks her third on Rhode Island's all-time scoring list...Four-year letter winner in basketball and softball...In January of 2005, netted her 2,000th career point...First Team All-State Selection by the Providence Journal in basketball for her senior season and in both her junior and senior years of softball...In her junior season, Providence Journal recognized her with a Second Team All-State selection...2004 All-Class First Team, All-Division First Team...Four-time Division II North All-Star. PERSONAL: The daughter of Olurotimi Kayode and Dolapo Ibidapo...Born on September 10, 1987...Has five siblings, Abedunmi (16), Oluwayemi (12), Oluwafunke (10), and twins Esther and Grace (5)...Has a career goal off the court of becoming a pediatrician or radiologist...In her free time, enjoys playing the piano and drums...Chose Siena over URI, Temple, Providence, Dayton and Maine. The Akinkuotu File What basketball player when growing up did you most want to be like and why? Michael Jordan, he's the greatest to ever play the game and who wouldn't wan to be the greatest. What is the funniest or strangest thing that has happened to you while you have been playing basketball? While bringing up the ball over half-court and pulling up for a jumper, I caught a cramp in my left calf while still in the air. If you could play one person and either learn from or school them, who would it be and why? Julius Erving in his prime, because of his knowledge. Who first taught or introduced the game of basketball to you? Explain I pretty much taught myself the game. I was introduced to the game through the Pawtucket Boys & Girls Club. I remember a counselor I had, Marco, who helped me. What Men's Basketball player best represents the game that you play? Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade. On those long bus rides from game to game, what song would we hear you play the most? Gospel songs If you could be interviewed by one person in the media, who would it be and why? Stuart Scott or Dick Vitale What was your offseason workout routine consist of? Sweat and hard work. If I am not playing basketball, in 10 years I would like to be.... A pediatrician, radiologist, and playing the piano for my church in Rhode Island (Salem Gospel Mission International Providence Assembly). Tell me something about you that might surprise me? I play the piano and perhaps dunk... just give me some time (lol). If you had one basketball dream that could be made a reality, what would it be? Dunking in a regular season game and to become a WNBA superstar. If you could change one thing about our world, what would it be? I would end hatred. What's your favorite book? The bible. What makes your team special? Our determination Favorite bus movie? Coming to America. |
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