Interview With New York Liberty Forward Ashley Battle

MKRob: When did you start playing basketball?
Ashley: I started playing organized basketball in 4th grade. I’ve been playing as long as i could remember.
MKRob: What other sports do you like to watch?
Ashley: I am a sports fan I enjoy watching pretty much all sports. The other day i found myself watching a cricket game. However I enjoy watching basketball, football, baseball, hockey, & soccer.
MKRob: Are you single?
Ashley: Yes
MKRob: What is your favorite kind of music?
Ashley: My favorite is hip hop but I enjoy a little bit of everything.
MKRob: Who is your inspiration?
Ashley: My mother
MKRob: Who were your favorite players and teams growing up?
Ashley: Michael Jordan & Grant Hill. I still have a crush on Grant, lol.

MKRob: What’s the difference between playing in college and playing in the pros?
Ashley:the major difference is the physicality of the game. In addition to every player and every team is extremely talented.
MKRob: What do you think of Courtney Paris promise to return her tuition if they don’t win the championship this year?
Ashley: I think that it was taken a little out of context. However, if you are going to say it you need to back it up. Do I think that will happen, no, because I think UCONN is going to win it all. Furthermore, I think that it takes a person with a lot of confidence in herself and in her teammates to make a statement like that.
MKRob: What are three songs in your Ipod that are from different genres of music?
Ashley: Dream On – Aerosmith, Hola Hovito – Jay-Z, Gravity – John Mayer, Teenage Love Affair – Alicia Keys, I thought I’d give you four.

MKRob: When did you realize you could play in the WNBA?
Ashley: When the league came into existence
MKRob: What’s the biggest misconception about female athletes?
Ashley: That they are all manly
MKRob: Do you feel you are a role model to younger girls?
Ashley: Yes
MKRob: What are your plans after basketball?
Ashley: To stay in the sports field whether it be in marketing or apparel

MKRob: Who do you love playing with most?
Ashley: I love playing with my teammates from UConn and the Liberty
MKRob: What are your goals for this season?
Ashley: To win it all!!!
MKRob: What’s your advice for girls wanting to play in the WNBA?
Ashley: Never let anybody tell you that your not good enough. work hard and prove everybody wrong
MKRob: What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say:
Ashley:
Greatness- Tiger Woods
Sexy- Boris Kodjoe
Fast- food
Graceful- ballet
Crazy- in love
Ashley’s Favorites:
Book – anything by James Patterson
Movie – right now, Iron Man
Food – pizza
Restaurant – Peppi’s, a steak n cheese place in Pittsburgh
Color – green










































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