Name:
Courtney Kielemaikalani Gaddis
Sport:
Women's Basketball
Number: 31
Year in School:
Junior
Major:
Biology (Pre-med)
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Q: Why did you choose to attend the University of
Hawai'i?
A: I've dreamed of playing
for UH ever since I was a little girl. I am so thankful to be able to represent
my home and to be able to play in front of my family and friends.
Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off
the court?
A: My most rewarding experience
has been donating my bone marrow to a 4-year old boy with leukemia.
Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: I love spending time with
my family and friends. I love surfing and hanging out at the beach.
Q: If you could have lunch with three people, dead or
alive, who would they be and why?
A: Kevin Garnett because he
is a great role model and his passion for the game never goes unnoticed. My
grandma because I love her so much and my best friend Johanna because there is
never a dull moment with her.
Q: Tell us something most people don't know about you.
A: I have been dancing hula
since I was two years old.
Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: I hope to attend medical
school with the aspiration to become a pediatrician.
Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: I love House and Two and a
half Men
Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a
student-athlete?
A: I hope to keep my up my
grades in the classroom as well as perform well on the court and of course,
give back to the community as much as possible.
Q: What are your top three movies?
A: White Chicks, The
Notebook, and Home Alone
Q: What class have you enjoyed the most thus far?
A: My human anatomy and
physiology lab because we study cadavers!
Q: What book would you recommend to a friend?
A: Harry Potter!
Q: What goals/expectations do you have for your team
this season?
A: I expect us to stay united
and play hard and play together every game. Our goal is to finish at the top of
the WAC and play hard till the end of every game and never give up no matter
what.
Q: If you could only eat one item for the rest of your
life, what would it be?
A: Watermelon!