At a glance
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.