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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Yinka Olorunnife

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Yinka Olorunnife

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At a glance
Sport:
Women’s Basketball
Number: 15
Position: Post
Year: Sophomore
Major: Exercise Science and Health
Hometown: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Q: When and why did you start to play basketball?
A:  When I was eight, my older sister played and I was really jealous because she got a lot of attention from it, so I began.

Q:  What other sports did you play growing up?
A:  Track and field, Aussie rules football, cricket, softball and soccer.

Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A:  Living in different countries.

Q: Why did you choose to become a Vandal?
A:  My visit was really good and I liked the people here.

Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A:  For my ninth birthday, my sister bought me the Sailor Moon season on video AND a brand new Tamagotchi with her own money.

Q:  What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far as a student athlete?
A:  Being able to play for Canada for the 2006-07 school year.

Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student athlete?
A:  Win the WAC Championship and go to the NCAA tournament.

Q: What’s on your iPod?
A: Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Lil’ Wayne, Sizzla, Luciano, I-Wayne, Vampire Weekend

Q: What do like to do when you are away from the court?
A:  Take long naps, Facebook, shop, watch movies, read the Twilight series.

Q: What is your game day routine?
A:  Breakfast, shoot-around, lunch, relax/shower, listen to my iPod all day to get me pumped ? Game Time!

Q: What is your favorite television show?
A:  The Office, Heroes and Desperate Housewives

Q: Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
A:  God

Q: What do you want to do after college?
A:  Go play professionally in Spain, then get married, become a physical therapist and start a family.

Q: What is the best advice you have ever received?
A:  In God, everything is possible.

Q: Who is your favorite athlete (professional)?
A:  Richard “Rip” Hamilton

Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actor/actress would play your role?
A:  This movie has already been made. It’s called “Love and Basketball” starring Sanaa Lathan as Yinka Olorunnife.

Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase?
A:  A black Range Rover.

Q: Describe the perfect meal...
A:  Shrimp, lobster, calamari, alfredo linguini (no broccoli) with a slice of barbeque chicken wings and sweet potato fries.