What does this recognition mean to you?  The legends award is special to me because it is a chance to represent George Mason University. Also, I get to be recognized with other women who have outstanding accomplishments. 

What is your best non-basketball memory from your time at Mason? The best non-athletic memory at George Mason is extremely hard to recall because I have so many great memories with the five girls in my class who were on my team. We spent so much time together and I truly believe that is what helped us be so successful on the court. All five girls remain my friends and one is my best friend. I am the God Mother of her daughter. 

Being a student-athlete has changed in a lot of was in a short amount of time, what are some of the biggest changes you've noticed? Being a student athlete has changed over the years but also some things have stayed the same. The biggest changes I see at George Mason now is their schedule and amount of time on the road. While I was attending GMU most of our opponents were a short distance away. Now they spend more time on the road, which is extremely hard when needing to stay focused on schoolwork. I still see the same dedication and hard work from all student athletes that are successful on and off the court. 

You are now a teacher and a coach yourself, how do you feel your playing days, both at Mason and in the WNBA, prepared you for your current role? Being a division one and professional athlete has helped me become the coach and teacher I am today. I feel truly blessed to have been able to learn from mentors and co-workers I have had throughout my life. I also think basketball has helped me appreciate all different types of people who I have been lucky enough to meet. 

What was the best piece of advice you received as a player? I have had great advice throughout all levels of my life. The biggest thing that almost every coach has helped me with was always believing in myself and the team which is something I hope I can help my own team with now. One thing I will never forget is what Debbie Taneyhill, the former George Mason women's basketball coach, said to me. It was after a conference lose to James Madison. She said to me, "Did you give all you possibly could in that game? Well then, there is nothing to be upset about. The sun will still shine tomorrow no matter how sad you feel right now. Take this feeling and use it to work even harder and never stop believing in your dreams o  in the player that you are."