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 | Class:
Junior
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| Hometown:
Bellwood, Ill.
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| High School:
Montoni
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| Last College:
Connecticut
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| Height:
6-3
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| Position:
Forward
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Of note: Transfer from the University of Connecticut ... sat out the 2012-13 season due to NCAA transfer rules ... has two years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2013-14
2011-12 (at UConn): Played in 26 games, averaging 4.9 minutes per game ... put up 1.5 points per game ... had a career-high eight points at Pittsburgh (Feb. 21), shooting 4-4 from the field ... averaged 1.2 rebounds per game ... had a season-high four rebounds in two games ... tied her career best with two assists in four games ... had a career-best two steals in two games ... also had one block in four games
2010-11 (at UConn): Played in 30 games, averaging 5.4 minutes per game ... played a career-high 16 minutes at Cincinnati (Jan. 29) ... averaged 1.3 points per game ... had a season-high five points in two games ... added .15 rebounds per game ... pulled down a career-high five rebounds vs. Hartford (March 20) ... dished off a career-high two assists vs. Rutgers (March 7) ... had one block and one steal in three games
High School: Averaged 16.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 72 percent from the floor for Montini High School ... rated as the No. 46 recruit and the No. 7 power forward by ESPN Hoopgurlz ... ranked No. 27 nationally by the All-Star Girls Report and No. 18 by Blue Star
Personal: Parents are Michael and Cathrecea ... has one younger sister, Malayna ... major is speech pathology (mass communication)
| Season |
GP/GS |
Min. |
FG% |
3PT% |
FT% |
RPG |
Ast |
Blk |
Stl |
PPG |
| 2010-11 |
30/0 |
5.4 |
.444 |
.000 |
.545 |
1.5 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
1.3 |
| 2011-12 |
26/0 |
4.9 |
.439 |
.000 |
.333 |
1.2 |
11 |
4 |
5 |
1.5 |
| Career |
56/0 |
5.1 |
.442 |
.000 |
.450 |
1.4 |
15 |
7 |
8
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1.4 |
Career Highs
Points: 8 at Pittsburgh, 2-21-12
Field goals: 4 at Pittsburgh, 2-21-12
Field goals attempted: 4 (2x; MR at Pittsburgh, 2-21-12)
Field goal percentage: 1.000 (4-4) at Pittsburgh, 2-21-12
3-point field goals: 0
3-point field goals attempted: 1 vs. Syracuse, 2-18-11
3-point field goal percentage: .000
Free throws: 3 vs. Rutgers, 3-7-11
Free throws attempted: 4 vs. Rutgers, 3-7-11
Free throw percentage: .750 (3-4) vs. Rutgers, 3-7-11
Rebounds: 5 vs. Hartford, 3-20-11
Assists: 2 (5x; MR vs. Fairfield, 12-29-11)
Blocks: 1 (7x; MR vs. Prairie View A&M, 3-17-12)
Steals: 2 (2x; MR vs. Cincinnati, 1-19-12)
Minutes: 16 at Cincinnati, 1-29-11
Off the Court with Michala
Favorites
Spot on campus: Memorial Union
Cartoon Character: Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Movie: ATL
TV Show: Housewives of ATL
Book: My Sister's Keeper
Car: Lambo
Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Sports team:Lakers
First started basketball (age/grade): 3rd grade
My favorite thing about Wisconsin basketball is: My teammates and our team chemistry
Before each game, I: I snack on things, granola bars
One word that describes the team: Silly
One word that describes me: Goofy
My teammates say I am: Always laughing/smiling
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: Hangout and get ice cream
Most memorable basketball achievement: Winning state in high school my senior year
Favorite place to play: Madison Square Garden
If I could change one basketball rule, it would be: Shooting the three behind the white line (2nd line) instead of the black line (1st line) it can be tricky
What is the first basketball memory that you have? Going to the final four twice
This summer, I: I meet my teammates for the first, I took classes, and spent lots of family time since I transferred closer to home
Is there something significant about your uniform number? I have had number 25 since I was in 6th grade, my AAU coach picked out and he's like a 2nd father to me
Who is ...the funniest player on the team? Taylor The best-dressed player? AnnMarie The sloppiest? Dakota
What would you be doing if you weren't playing collegiate basketball? I would have job, but more than likely play another sport like track or golf
The best thing about Madison is: There is always something to do
Dream as a collegiate player: Go to the WNBA
Fantasy job/career: Making my own hours and owning different business (any business)
Person(s) most admired/role models: Kobe Bryant and my mom
My most prized possession is/are: My family, my phone, my money
I can't live without: God, my family, and my phone
My secret addiction is: Shopping
Weird thing about me that almost no one knows: Cotton balls creep me out, I hate the feeling of them
If I could change one thing about myself: Nothing
If you could guest star in a TV show it would be? Wendy Williams Show
If you could be a cover of a magazine it would be? Vogue
The best sporting event you ever attended was? UW football
You won't catch me eating: Grape fruit
Nobody knows how much I love to: People watch, just go to the mall and watch people (look at their different expressions and the things that they do)
Greatest Invention of the last 100 years: YouTube
If I could live any place in the world it would be: Atlanta
If you could spend a week anywhere in the world: Hawaii
If I could live in any time period, it would be: 70's
A non-athletic talent I have is: Drawing
Non-athletic talent I would like to have is: Sing
If I had a million dollars: I would give invest some, give some to my mom, and go shopping
One thing I absolutely have to do before turning 40: Skydiving
Post-college plans: Graduate with a degree in Communication Disorders and be able to go to grad school at UW
Career goal: Being able to play in the WNBA, play overseas, and work in schools/hospitals dealing with my major
Most famous person I've ever met: Lisa Leslie
If I was Coach Kelsey for the day, I would: I wouldn't make the team do suicides
If I could have one superpower, it would be:Invisible
My dream date would be: Candle light dinner on the beach
What are you most thankful for? My talents and family
What are you passionate about? Making my family happy and making it to the next level as far as basketball
My favorite websites are: Twitter, Facebook, and Google
My favorite quote or motto is: Always smile, you can't be mad/sad all the time because someone out there may have it worse than you
