Preseason Q&A with Tiffany Stansbury

Oct. 11, 2005

RALEIGH, N.C. - Biggest Reason I Chose NC State?
The coaching staff and the it's close to home but not too close

Who is the biggest inspiration in your life and why?
My mommy and my sister, Amber. They've been there for me since day one.

What (if any) pregame routines do you have?
I have to take a shower

Use three words to describe NC State Basketball
Family oriented, good chemistry, hard working

When people see you play what do you want them to know?
I'm very competitive

What did you do over the summer?
Summer school

How has playing basketball changed your life?
It kept me out of trouble. If I wasn't playing ball, there's no telling where I would be

What advice do you have for little girls who want to be like you?
Follow your dreams and believe in yourself

What is it about playing in the ACC that is special to you?
This is the number one conference in the country

One word to describe your game?
Competitive

If you could take one thing from your hometown to Raleigh what would it be?
My mommy and my sister

Favorite pregame meal?
Spaghetti with meat balls with ranch dressing and cheese

Favorite basketball moment (for example: team cheer, swish of basket, crowd).
The crowd when we play UNC or Duke

Why do you favor that moment?
The crowd is really into the game and a lot of times we feed off of them.

What is one thing you miss about being a kid?
No responsibilities

When did you first become interested in basketball?
At age 11, after seeing my dad play professionally in France.

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