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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Brietta Thomas

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Name: Brietta Thomas
University: Louisiana Tech
Sport: Women's Basketball
Number: 2
Year: Junior
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA

Q: When and why did you start to play basketball?
A: I started playing basketball when I was around five years old because my older brother played, and he was always practicing so I would go outside and play with him. I fell in love with it.

Q:  What other sports did you play growing up?
A: I played volleyball, soccer, softball, and I ran track and cross country

Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A: Helping families have a good Christmas by volunteering around the community.

Q: Why did you choose to choose to attend Louisiana Tech?
A: I chose Tech because of the tradition and because it wasn't too far away from home.

Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: All of my memories with my little brothers.

Q:  What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far as a student-athlete?
A: Making a 3.3 GPA last year during basketball season.

Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: I want to make a 4.0 one quarter.

Q: What's on your iPod?
A: All different kinds of music. I love music.

Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the court?
A: Rest my body

Q:  If you had to live on a desert island for a year and could only take three items with you, what would you take?
A: My ipod, my basketball pillow and pictures

Q: Name your favorite class...
A: Math

Q: What is your game day routine?
A: Wake up, go to shootaround, eat pre-game, go home and get my mind ready by going over the scouting report, then listen to music and go back to the gym and get dressed.

Q: What are your expectations for your team this season?
A: My expectations are that we go deep into the NCAA tournament.

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

Q: Who has had the most influence on your life?
A: My mom

Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: Continue playing ball

Q: What is the best advice you have received?
A: Never give up on your dreams.

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
A: Even though he is retired, Michael Jordan

Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actress would play your role?
A: Taraji P. Henson

Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase?
A: A new car

Q: Describe the perfect meal...
A: Cornbread dressing and Spaghetti Macaroni with a cold Pepsi.