Isabella

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

The best part about playing basketball is being away from the rest of the world. This sport makes me feel like no matter what goes on in my daily life the game never changes and most importantly my love for the sport never changes. Meeting new people through this sport has changed my life along with teaching me some of the most important lessons I have ever learned.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

My parents are my biggest inspiration in basketball. They have always believed in me, even when I doubted myself. From driving me to practices and games to cheering me on from the stands, they have supported me every step of the way. They remind me that success is not just about winning, but about working hard, staying positive, and never giving up. When basketball gets difficult, I think about everything they have done for me, and it motivates me to keep pushing. I want to make them proud and s

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Watching Isabella go from a freshman finding her place to being benched as a sophomore because of a lack of confidence was hard. But she didn’t give up. She worked harder, persevered, and pushed herself beyond what I thought possible for a teenager. Getting up at 4 a.m. to train before a full day volunteering at youth camp showed me her incredible determination and grit. I couldn’t be prouder.