Nya Mason

Women's Basketball

Getting to Know Nya Mason

Jan. 10, 2009

I chose to become a Torero because:
I wanted to win

The best Torero events I've watched were:
Women's and men's WCC championship

My first memory of playing basketball was:
Playing with my brothers and friends in the backyard

The funniest thing I've seen on a basketball court:
Halftime dance competition at USD

The most exciting thing that's happened to me:
Being a WCC champ

The best movie I've ever seen:
Remember the titans

My favorite line from a movie:
"Attitude reflects leadership" -Remember the titans

The movie I love to watch but am embarrassed to admit:
The Incredibles

The last book I read for enjoyment:
A lesson before dying

The most interesting class in school:
Intro to human comm.

When I was little, my favorite cartoon characters were:
Teenage mutant ninja turtles

The best TV show that no longer airs:
Dead like me

My first impression of Coach Fisher:
Friendly

My first impression of Coach Falcosky:
Intense

My first impression of Coach Nelson:
Silly

My first impression of Coach Harris:
Outgoing

What being a Torero means to me:
Being a champion

What I like most about attending USD:
How pretty the campus is

People would be surprised to know that I:
Sleep with a stuffed animal

When I'm nervous I:
Bite my nails or sweat

When I'm angry I:
Get quiet

When I'm happy I:
Smile

My favorite dessert:
Homemade pound cake

My favorite sport to play besides basketball:
Volleyball

My favorite sport to watch besides basketball:
Tennis

The best TV show currently on right now:
American gladiators

Describe the personality of your pet:
Rambunctious

The most played artist on my MP3 player:
Jay-Z/T.I.

Since getting to know Coach Fisher, the two words that best describe her:
Motivating and Determined

Since getting to know Coach Falcosky, the two words that best describe her:
My Favorite

Since getting to know Coach Nelson, the two words that best describe her:
Loving mother

Since getting to know Coach Harris, the two words that best describe her:
Out going and funny

When I finish playing basketball, I plan to:
Work for ESPN/ start a family

I'm looking forward to:
My 1st game as a Torero

On my perfect day I:
Win a NCAA championship in front of a huge crowd

The one class I would like to take:
Synchronized swimming

My ideal vacation:
Shopping, sightseeing, and relaxing in Italy

If I could have dinner with any three people in the world, I'd pick:
Oprah, Dwight Howard, Denzel Washington

If I could be one age my whole life it would be:
8

My favorite thing to do during my free time:
Relax and watch T.V.

I would watch any movie starring:
Will Smith or Denzel Washington

The one thing I would wait in line for overnight:
Super-powers

My goal in life:
To show those involved in my development and growth as a player and a person that they weren't wasting their time.

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