North Carolina State University Athletics
Preseason Q&A with Gillian Goring
10/5/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Oct. 5, 2005
RALEIGH, N.C. -
What is your most outstanding achievement outside of basketball?
Getting my AA degree
What does the Wolfpack Family mean to you?
I have a family away from home.
Biggest Reason I Chose NC State?
Because of Coach Yow and staff. Also my old teammate Tiff (McCollins)
Who is the biggest inspiration in your life and why?
My mother because she raised six children on her own and she did the best that she could do.
What does it mean to you to be a part of such tradition of excellence at NC State?
It is an honor to be apart of this tradition in my final two years of college basketball.
What (if any) pregame routines do you have?
Listen to reggae music.
Use three words to describe NC State Basketball
Loving, Kind, Dominant
When people see you play what do you want them to know?
I have come a long way to reach this level and I want to be a good role model to kids.
What did you do over the summer?
Worked out all summer to get better.
How has playing basketball changed your life?
It gave me a way to come to America so that I can be educated. I became a better person and its made me stronger.
What advice do you have for little girls who want to be like you?
Don't be like me, be better than me and you can do anything in life
What is it about playing in the ACC that is special to you?
The ACC is the best to play in and I get to see some old friends.
If you could take one thing from your hometown to Raleigh what would it be?
The food from Trindad.
Favorite basketball moment (for example: team cheer, swish of basket, crowd).
My favorite basketball moment was the day I played a game in Trinidad and I scored 86 points
Why do you favor that moment?
Because it's the most points I ever scored and I was 16 years old.
What is one thing you miss about being a kid?
Nothing because I was never a kid. I had to grow up fast.
When did you first become interested in basketball?
At the age of six
What other talents are you proud of?
I can LOVE
