Student Athlete Profile - Missy Taylor, Women's Basketball
January 05, 2005 | General
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.
