players Outtakes with Kanita Shepherd Q: What was your childhood nickname and why? KS: My dad calls me “skeeta meat” because I used to get bit up by mosquitoes Q: If you could have any superhero power what would it be? KS: The ability to grant my own wishes Q: What’s one thing on your “bucket list”? KS: To go skydiving Q: Name a goal for this upcoming season KS: To win the CAA championship AGAIN and go further in postseason Q: What’s your favorite pregame song? KS: I like to listen to some hype music then I listen to gospel to get my mind right Q: What animal best depicts your playing style? KS: A kangaroo because I’m bouncy... LOL Q: What famous person does Coach Brooks best remind you of? KS: Robert Townsend Q: What makes JMU special to you? KS: The atmosphere and the people Q: How did you feel the morning after you won the CAA championship? KS: I was still elated and looking forward to the NCAAs Q: What’s your favorite drill/activity in practice? KS: My favorite activity is the WATER BREAK Q: What’s your dream car? KS: Lamborghini -- Crimson exterior with cream interior Q: What was the best part about being in the NCAA Tournament? KS: The atmosphere was amazing; it felt great to be among the few teams in the Big Dance Q: What place have you always wanted to visit but never had the chance? KS: Africa. I feel like it would be a very humbling and rewarding experience. Q: What website do you visit most? KS: Facebook and twitter. I have to keep up with the latest info. Q: What’s the strangest thing you thought of in a game? KS: What if the entire gym was filled with water and we had to swim around playing ball Q: If you had a million dollars, what would be the first thing you buy? KS: Something for my parents and sister Q: What do you do in the summer for fun? KS: I like to travel with my friends and enjoy the outdoors Q: What’s your favorite home-cooked meal? KS: Mmmmmm! Everything my mommy and daddy cook is delicious. I’m a FAT KID Q: Who’s the funniest person on the team? KS: Hmm... everyone is extremely goofy, but I have to say Key (Kiara Francisco) because everyone thinks she is so quiet but she is hilarious!
Career Statistics
THREE-POINT ----------- REBOUNDS ----------Year GP- GS FG- FGA FG% FG- FGA FG% FT- FTA FT% PTS AVG OFF DEF TOTAL AVG PF- D AST TO BLK STL MIN AVG 08-09 23- 0 8- 26 30.8 0- 0 00.0 11- 21 52.4 27 1.2 18 15 33 1.4 25- 0 1 14 8 9 159 6.9 09-10 32- 7 57- 117 48.7 0- 0 00.0 30- 43 69.8 144 4.5 61 63 124 3.9 78- 3 7 29 32 18 466 14.6 Totals 55- 7 65- 143 45.5 0- 0 00.0 41- 64 64.1 171 3.1 79 78 157 2.9 103- 3 8 43 40 27 625 11.4
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