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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Niki Holt

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Niki Holt

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AT A GLANCE
University:
New Mexico State
Sport: Women's Basketball
Number: 44
Position: Center
Year: Senior
Major: Communication Studies
Hometown: Tulia, Texas

Q: When and why did you start to play basketball?
A: When I was nine because my dad coached and I was too tall not to.

Q: What other sports did you play growing up?
A: Gymnastics and Track

Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A: Coaching some younger girls back home and seeing them improve and succeed.

Q: Why did you choose New Mexico State?
A: Because of the people in the community and the coaches.

Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Baking cookies with my meemaw.

Q: What do you consider you greatest accomplishment so far as a student-athlete?
A: Making it through three years of college in the same place.

Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: Finish college strong and graduate.

Q: What's on your iPod?
A: Everything... mainly country

Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the court?
A: Cook, hang out with friends, read.

Q: Name your favorite class...
A: Animal Science

Q: What is your game day routine?
A: Shoot-around, eat, sleep, take a shower, head to the gym.

Q: What are your expectations for your team this season?
A: To win the WAC of course.

Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: Heroes

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

Q: What do you want to do after college?
A: Teach and grad school

Q: What is the best advice you have ever received?
A: Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

Q: Who is your favorite athlete?
A: Tom Brady

Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actress would play your role?
A: Uma Thurman

Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase?
A: Pay off my parent's house.

Q: Describe the perfect meal...
A: Good home cooked food with the people that I'm closest to.