North Carolina State University Athletics
Preseason Q&A with Monica Pope
10/9/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Oct. 5, 2005
RALEIGH, N.C. -
What is your most outstanding achievement outside of basketball?
Graduating from high school with many academic honors
What does the Wolfpack Family mean to you?
A family away from home
Biggest Reason I Chose NC State?
Coach Kay Yow
Who is the biggest inspiration in your life and why?
My grandmother because she is a strong woman who had thirteen children and works hard to take care of all of them.
What does it mean to you to be a part of such tradition of excellence at NC State?
To be in a great family of excellence. We must work hard to carry on the tradition.
What (if any) pregame routines do you have?
Relax, take a shower, and listen to music
Use three words to describe NC State Basketball
Competitive, Determined, Experienced
When people see you play what do you want them to know?
That I'm very competitive and determined to win and that I'm intense.
What did you do over the summer?
Worked out and go to class. I also spent some time with my sisters who came to visit.
What advice do you have for little girls who want to be like you?
Work hard and don't ever give up
What is it about playing in the ACC that is special to you?
Being able to compete with the best, day in and day out.
One word to describe your game and why?
Competitive, because I hate to lose
If you could take one thing from your hometown to Raleigh what would it be?
My family (grandma, sisters and parents)
Favorite pregame meal?
Anything with a baked potato
When did you first become interested in basketball?
When I was 6 a guy that lived on my street left his ball on his porch. So I "borrowed" it. I went down to the end of the street and shot on the goal
