Aug. 9, 2010

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -

You asked for it! Now here are the answers to questions fans sent in to players from the 2010-11 Maryland women's basketball team.

Sophomore Tianna Hawkins is a 6-3 forward from Clinton, Md.

Stay tuned to umterps.com for more answers from all the players!

Questions for Tianna

Do you have a nickname?
T or Big Twin

How did you choose your number?
I had to switch my number when I transferred to another high school and I did so well with it, I decided to keep it.

What has impressed you the most about Coach Frese and her staff?
Their commitment and involvement to helping our team become one of the best teams in the country.

What are some of your goals for the next three years?
Continue to grow as a person. Win the ACC tournament. Win a National Championship.

What is your favorite class?
Forensic Science

From Freddie: What is your favorite shot on the court?
Around the free throw line

From Leann: What are your thoughts on playing in the ACC?
I love the competition!! It feels good to know that you are playing against some of the best players in the country.

What motto do you try to live by each day?
Live everyday like it is your last and never forget where you came from.

From Stuart: Who is your role model and why?
My mother because no matter what the circumstances may be, my mother always worked hard to get things done and she has made a lot of sacrifices in her life that some parents don’t make, to see my sister and I succeed in life.

Who is your favorite professional sports player?
CARMELO ANTHONY

From Kathy: What do you most look forward to this season?
Making a statement for ourselves each time we step on the court and making it to the Final Four.

Tell me about your position coach.
Coach Langley is a great person!!! She is a good person to go to for advice or to just talk to because she relates to a lot of stuff. Sometimes when she gets excited, her southern accent kicks in and it can be funny, I try my hardest not to laugh lol.

From Tom: What's on your ipod?
R&B, R&B, and R&B

From Shawn: What team do you most look forward to playing each year?
Duke

From Carrie: Who got you in to playing basketball?
My grandfather, James Hawkins

From Jackie: I loved watching how you were really willing to battle out there on the court last year. I think Coach B really found a gem when she recruited you. What things are you working on in the offseason to get even better? Thanks for choosing Maryland.
My main focus was working on my quickness and conditioning so I can stay out on the floor longer without becoming fatigued.

From John: It is great to have a local player on the team! Does your family come out to all your games?
My family comes to all of my home games and most of the away games.

From: Heather: What do you do to unwind after a game?
I talk to my mother and listen to my ipod.

From Thomas: Do you have any pre-game superstitions or routines?
I make sure I pray before every game.