North Carolina State University Athletics
Question and Answer with Ashley Key
9/28/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Sept. 28, 2004
RALEIGH, N.C. -
Full name: Ashley Nicole Key
Nickname: Taz, A-Key, Ash
Birthdate: 6/1/85
Hometown: Riverdale, Ga.
Major: Computer and Electrical Engineering
Favorite class: Intro to Java
What is the best thing about the sport of Women's Basketball?
Competitive spirit
Favorite place to hang out on campus?
My dorm room
What are your goals for this season?
Up my averages, ACC defensive honors
What are your plans for life after NC State?
Play in WNBA or overseas, start a computer company with my cousin
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Always be hungry and humble
Who is the biggest inspiration in your life?
Parents
What is the best part about being a NC State Athlete?
Trips and free stuff
What have you learned about life through playing basketball?
Work even harder when times get tough
Best nickname on the team and why?
Red Cab (Sasha)
Teammate who is likely to be a head coach one day?
Jen
If I could bring any one thing from my hometown to Raleigh, it would be?
Loved ones
What should fans expect to see from the Wolfpack Women this season?
Hard work and never giving up
Before games I:
Relax and listen to music
Best Sports Movie?
Hoosiers and Rudy
Would you rather provide the winning assist or the winning bucket?
Assist
Is there any rule that you would like to see changed about basketball?
More fouls (ha, ha)
What is one I surprising fact about you?
I keep to myself
What are you looking forward to in the ACC this season?
The new teams
What is your personal philosophy about life?
You only get out what you put in.
What is one basketball moment you would like to have or one that you don't want to forget?
ACC and National Title
My greatest personal athletic moment:
Final four game in high school after all of my injuries (acl, wrist)
The biggest reason I chose NC State is:
Coach Yow
