Seniors
Emily Potter,
Tilar Clark,
Wendy Anae and
Tanaeya BoClair talk memories, favorite moments and what Utah has meant to them with a break from games this week. Stay tuned to UtahUtes.com on Monday, March 12 to find out where the Utes are headed for post-season play.
Q: If you could leave something behind for the underclassmen, what would it be and why?
EP: I would leave behind the knowledge I gained from a redshirt year and an injury, without a player actually having to go through it. Seeing the game from the sideline makes you understand the game and the coaches so much more. It makes you appreciate stepping on the court every day.
TC: I would leave behind my locker phone charger because people always need it.
WA: I would leave my unicorn slippers that are my absolute favorite shoes to wear, they are the cutest slippers ever. I would leave them these fabulous slippers to be a reminder to always be fabulous and confident in yourself.
TB: If I could leave one thing behind for an underclassmen I would give my outspokenness or how forward I am to
Erika Bean because she has so much basketball knowledge and has a great understanding of the game, but sometimes just needs to speak up.
Q: What is your favorite memory so far during your time with Utah basketball?
EP: Our foreign trip to Italy this past summer.
TC: Our team trip to Italy.
WA: ITALY! This trip was the greatest trip ever and I have had the best memories with these girls there. It truly is a magical place.
TB: Going to Italy is hands down one of my favorite memories here. Getting to travel abroad with some of my best friends was such a cool experience and making memories that we can look back on and talk about forever.
Q: What about you has changed most from freshman year to now?
EP: I can play some decent defense now!
TC: My muscles have grown ha!
WA: My understanding of the game of basketball. Each season I learned something different. Wooden said to always be a student of the game, and that he always learned something new each day. I feel like especially this year, I got to experience a different prospective on the game. It has increased my love for basketball even more.
TB: I think I have matured as a human and I find more value in the relationships that I make with all the people that I have had the opportunity to meet here and it has really taught me to open up and enjoy the people I am with.
Q: What are your post-college goals?
EP: To continue playing basketball professionally.
TC: To get my Masters in Health Care Administration of Human Resources.
WA: Right now I have no idea, however, I would like to remain in Utah for a while and get a job and maybe coach.
TB: Big picture, I want to enter coaching and work with athletes as a mental coach. But for now, just following where the road takes me.
Q: If you could say something to Utah fans, what would it be?
EP: Your dedication to coming to the games over the years has made Utah feel like home. Thank you so much for all of the support. I hope you enjoyed watching the program grow these last few years and I know the team will continue to draw more fans and win more games for years to come. I am excited to become a fellow fan with you! Go Utes!
TC: Thank you for all of the support you have given the program. I appreciate all of you so much. I will miss being able to talk to everyone after the games.
WA: Thank you, thank you, thank you! I seriously will just say thank you for the rest of my life. Your support is the best support and to have you all cheering for me and my team these past five years has been nothing but incredible. Forever a Ute!
TB: Thank you, for your continued support, for all the encouragement and for taking the time to get to know me and investing in our program. I appreciate you so much and having your support these past four years through the ups and the downs means the world.
Out of the four seniors...
Q: Who has the best style?
EP: Wendy
TC: ME!
WA: I would say we all have great style, but if I had to choose, Emily rocks everything and anything. She is always so creative and fearless when it comes to fashion.
TB: Wendy or Potter
Q: Who is the most likely to become president?
EP: Tanaeya
TC: Tanaeya
WA: Tanaeya! I am counting on it! She has my vote already!
TB: Potter for sure.
Q: Who is the best dancer?
EP: Wendy
TC: Wendy
WA: Me...if I was not a basketball player, I would for sure be a dancer. Besides basketball, it is my other passion.
TB: Tilar, ha just kidding, but really it is Wendy. She has all the moves.
Q: Who is the funniest?
EP: Tanaeya
TC: Wendy
WA: Tilar is the funniest and most savage person I have ever met!
TB: Me? Ha I have no idea.
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