Freshman Orientation with Makenzie Kuchmaner

Throughout the season, GoPack.com will be introducing the freshmen on the team through a series entitled "Freshman Orientation". Periodically a feature will be posted to the website, giving fans a look at what the players are doing outside of volleyball, some of their favorite things to do and other interests.

Makenzie Kuchmaner
Waxhaw, N.C.
DS/L

Talk about your experience at NC State thus far.
"Well it's been fun and busy, but it's really exciting to be here playing volleyball and to be in school."

What's the best part about playing volleyball at NC State?
"Definitely being with my teammates because they're a great group of girls and there's never a dull moment with them."

What made you commit to NC State and how did you hear about it?
"Well, my older brother goes here, so that's how I heard about it. Committing here, I talked to the coaches a lot, starting when I was a sophomore and then I just kept coming back to it and I kept visiting with my brother and I came to see a bunch of games. I just had that feeling like I had to be here. "

How did it feel when you earned your first start as a member of the Wolfpack?
"It felt good. I was nervous but once we started playing, everything felt smooth and all good."

What was the first thing you owned that said NC State on it?
"I think it was a sweatshirt."

What's your favorite place on campus?
"Starbucks at Talley."

What's your favorite food?
"I have to say my mom's spaghetti and meatballs."

What's your favorite movie?
"The Lion King."

What's your favorite TV show?
"Greys Anatomy or Criminal Minds."

Who's your favorite artist?
"I like the Frey and Lighthouse."

Do you have any pregame superstitions?
"Yes, definitely wearing a certain sports bra and putting my left shoe on before my right one."

What do you like to do in your spare time?
"Watch Netflix and sleep."

What's your favorite midnight snack?
"Probably, moose tracks ice cream."

What's your favorite cereal?
"Peanut butter Captain Crunch."

What age and what made you start playing volleyball?
"The first time I started playing was in sixth grade and my friends were going to try out for the team and told me that I should come and I went, and we made the team. And that's how it started."

What's your favorite volleyball memory?
"My favorite memory is when I had a coach in high school, who recently passed away, he was also my best friend's dad so just talking to him on the bench and making jokes, is probably my favorite memory."

What's your dream car?
"Definitely a white Audi."

What's your dream job?
"Either a dermatologist or a chiropractor."

Who's your favorite pro sports team?
"Probably the Patriots."

What's something you couldn't imagine going a week without?
"Netflix or my phone."

What's your favorite accessory in your wardrobe?
"All my gray clothes, I'm a gray person."

What's on your bucket list?
"Definitely scuba diving and bungee jumping."

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