Kaila Mangrum

Women's Basketball

Getting to Know Kaila Mangrum

Jan. 4, 2008

If you had one million dollars, where would it go?
Into a house, a car, clothes, and then invest some into a Children's Foundation. Oh yeah, and share some with my parents.

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
A jaguar so that I could be super fast.

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Selfishness and people that tell you the same exact story over and over again as if you've never heard it.

What has been your most difficult adjustment at USD?
Academics

If you had a supernatural power, what would it be and why?
Mind Reading.

What is the biggest difference in high school basketball and college basketball?
Faster pace and higher expectations.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you thus far here at USD?
Running to do a pull-up and not seeing the bar and jumping right into it.

Who did you imitate as a child and why?
Aaliyah because I thought she was beautiful, a good dancer, and an amazing vocalist.

Who would you cast to play you in a movie?
Tracey Ellis Ross (from Girlfriends)

Life would be perfect if...
There were no worries.

If basketball wasn't an option, I'd be...
Pursuing a career in musical theater.

I feel most comfortable when wearing...
Big, soft sweatpants and a t-shirt.

If you could go on any reality television show, what would it be and why?
Baldwin Hills with Kiva.

What is your dream car and why?
An electric blue BMW 750Li Sedan on 22" rims

What is one talent you don't have that you wish you had?
Playing the piano

What do you miss most about home?
Home cooked meals and my parents

What has been your biggest adjustment to college life?
Managing my schedule

How are you handling your independence?
Great

If you could trade places with anyone in the world for one day, who would it be and why?
Alicia Keys, so I could play the piano and perform in front of a lot of people

What is your motivation?
A free education

What is your ultimate goal and why?
To do a Broadway show because I will have gained recognition as an artist

What do you like most about San Diego (Non-Basketball Related)?
The beach

What is your favorite book and why?
Oh The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss

What is your strength? weakness?
Strength: my energy. Weakness: chocolate

What is your favorite USD sport, other than basketball?
Football

What is your dream job?
Singing

One thing I do everyday is...
Listen to music

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