Get To Know: Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith is one of three seniors on the 2017-18 women's basketball squad. She has appeared in 49 games during her career, including 24 in 2015-16. She was sidelined in 2016-17 due to injuries and has appeared in 10 games during the 2017-18 season. She was most recently featured on the Big South Sports Musco Lighting Spotlight.

Why did you decide to play basketball? When I was seven, I was looking through my mom's college annual and I found a picture of her playing. I asked her if I could play and she signed me up for rec ball the next day and I have been playing ever since.
Who was your biggest influence growing up? Why? My parents, they have always been there for me and are my biggest fans in everything I do. They taught me to appreciate the little things in life and push me daily to be a better person.
Did you play other sports growing up? If so, what sports? I played softball until high school and then I played volleyball. I also ran cross country, threw shot put and discus on the high school track and field team.
Which basketball player did you admire growing up? Why? Diana Taurasi, I remember watching her at UConn and thinking I wanted to grow up to be just like her.
What is your favorite professional basketball team? I don't really watch a lot of professional basketball but I do like the Atlanta Dream.
What is your favorite memory you experienced as a spectator/fan at a basketball game? Watching a men's game in Allen Fieldhouse was a really cool experience. There is so much history in that gym, it was unreal.
What is your favorite memory during your playing career? The Coastal Carolina game my sophomore year, it was kind of my breakout game in college.
If you could play with one professional player (former or current), who would it be? Why? Diana Taurasi
Which professional athlete would you like to meet the most? Michael Jordan
You are picking a team for a 3v3 game, who would be on your team? Michael Jordan and Diana Taurasi
What is something you do when you are not playing basketball? I like to read and be outside, especially the beach.
What is something your teammates may not know about you? I love to watch the sun rise and set. I often chase the sun to see the colors that form in the sky.
What is the best piece of advice you have received during your playing career? Keep It Simple, my middle school coach told me this because I overthink things and he still tells me this sometimes.

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#24 Sarah Smith
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Players Mentioned

#24 Sarah Smith

Players Mentioned

#24 Sarah Smith