Jan. 5, 2005

Missy Taylor Women's Basketball 6-3 * Sophomore * F Connorsville, Ind. (Connorsville HS) Missy's Bio

Post college ambition: To play basketball professionally either in the WNBA or over seas; pharmaceutical sales

Person with the Greatest Influence on Athletic Career: Her Dad

Biggest Thrill in Sports: Winning the national championship in Texas (16 & under)

Athlete you most admire: Penny Taylor

Hobbies and outside interests: Water sports and camping

Favorite Movies: Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore

Favorite TV Show: American Idol

Favorite Musical Group or Artist: Usher

Favorite Foods: Ice cream, seafood

Favorite Class: Business writing

Favorite Book: Sacred Hoops

Favorite Funny Movie Quote: "Stop looking at me Swan" (Billy Madison)

Person she'd most like to meet: Paul Walker

Words that best describe her are: Sincere, dedicated and high-spirited

Best advice I have gotten about sports: Opportunities are never missed, just taken by other people, so give it your all and work hard

If they filmed a movie on her life, who would star in it and what would it be called: Cameron Diaz and "Taylor Made"

Why she chose U of L: The coaching staff and her teammates

Best part about being an athlete: Getting to teach kids the game

If she won the lottery, she would use the money for: A cabin on a lake with a jet-ski.