At a glance
Name: LaShay Fears
University: Fresno State
Sport: Women's Basketball
Number: 40
Year: Senior
Major: Africana Studies
Hometown: Palmdale, Calif.
Q: When and why did you start to play basketball?
A: I was 12 years old. I used to watch all my cousins play.
Q: What other sports did you play growing up?
A: I was a high jumper for my high school track team.
Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A: Meeting college friends.
Q: Why did you choose to choose to attend Fresno State?
A: The coaches and the fast style of play.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: When we were able to get our first house.
Q: What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far as a student-athlete?
A: Growing strong spiritually.
Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: Get my degree.
Q: What's on your iPod?
A: R&B
Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the court?
A: Go bowling, shop, play pool and chill with my boyfriend.
Q: Name your favorite class…
A: African Americans in the media.
Q: What is your game day routine?
A: Wake up, go to shoot around, eat, take a nap and then play.
Q: What are your expectations for your team this season?
A: I want us to go further than last year.
Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: Dawson's Creek.
Q: Who has had the most influence on your life?
A: My mom.
Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: Work in Clovis as a police detective.
Q: What is the best advice you have received?
A: In order to succeed in life you have to show up every day.
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
A: Kobe Bryant.
Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actress would play your role?
A: Gabriel Union.
Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase?
A: Buy my mom a house.
Q: Describe the perfect meal…
A: Pork Chops, mash potatoes with brown gravy and green beans.