Q & A with Angelina Williams

By Sultan Abdul-Ahad

Q: Who is your favorite basketball player of all time?

A: Michael Jordan, because he can do it all, and he was a leader and motivator.

Q: Who is the person you idolize the most?

A: Scottie Pippen, because I play similar to him.

Q: When did you start playing basketball?

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A: In third grade, just hanging out with the boys in my neighborhood.

Q: What has been the best basketball moment in your life?

A: Winning the city championship and going to the NCAA Tournament my sophomore year.

Q: What is the best movie you have ever seen?

A: Love and Basketball.

Q: Who is your favorite actor?

A: Will Smith, he’s our generation’s Denzel (Washington).

Q: Who is your favorite music artist?

A: John Legend and Jay-Z. It just depends on what mood I’m in.

Q: What is your favorite TV show?

A: Sportscenter.

Q: What is your favorite TV channel?

A: ESPN.

Q: What is up with the shoes this year?

A: Every year, I get a pair of shoes that I design myself.

Q: What has been the funniest moment at practice this year?

A: Anytime someone falls or whenever coach says something funny.

Q: Which teammates do you hang out with the most?

A: Tiffanie Guthrie, Danyel Crutcher and Audrey Tabon.

Q: What are your plans after college?

A: To continue to play basketball, whether in the WNBA or overseas.