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24 Days: Meet Sarah Porter
10/7/2018 10:30 AM | Women's Basketball
The University of Utah women's basketball program is officially 24 days away from its home exhibition game against Westminster College on Oct. 31. Get to know graduate transfer #24 Sarah Porter. Porter comes to Utah from UC Santa Barbara where she played in 60 career games, starting 43. She ranked in the top-15 in the Big West in three-point percentage in back-to-back seasons.
Q: How did your interest in basketball begin?
A: I was about six or seven years old when my parents were putting me in different sports to see which fits best for me. Soccer didn't work out, so I tried basketball and my dad never let me quit since then. My dad taught me how to shoot and do lay-ups, so once I got good at those things I was more interested. Plus, we had a hoop in our front yard and my brothers would play with me all the time.
Q: What is your favorite part about playing basketball?
A: I am a very competitive person, partially because I grew up with two older brothers, so everything was a competition. I really enjoy the competitiveness in basketball because there is always something to answer to.
Q: What made you choose Utah?
A: I wanted to play in the Pac-12 and when I came on my visit, it felt like home because the team was so welcoming, and the coaches were honest with me throughout the recruiting process.
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do outside of basketball?
A: Go to the beach, watch Netflix or movies in my spare time, I also like to try different foods, so I'll go with friends to a restaurant on the weekends.
Q: What is the best piece of advice you've been given?
A: My dad used to tell me this all the time, "If you say you can't, you can't. If you say you can, you can."
Q: Who is your biggest influence in life on and off the court and why?
A: Both of my parents. They both influence me in different ways. My dad because he is so hard working and taught me to work hard for everything I have in life. My mom, because she taught me what perseverance and strength truly looks like.
Q: What do you think are some keys to success when it comes to being a college athlete?
A: Time management/prioritization and work ethic. You need to be able to take care of business on and off the court, meaning getting A's while performing well. Time management and prioritization are important because college athletes are always on a tight schedule, so what you do with your time matters. Work ethic is always a key to being successful in general. Work ethic is what separates you from other people. Having a great work ethic and time management/prioritization go hand-in hand.
Q: If you could play and go pro in any other sport, what would it be and why?
A: Track. I have always loved watching the relays and sprints in the Olympics.
Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
A: I am most excited that I get to play my last college season as a Ute. I am also looking to forward to having have my parents and family supporting me, especially in L.A. this year when we play USC and UCLA.
Q: What is your favorite part about being on the basketball team at Utah so far?
A: That I get to play with a talented group of women who are passionate about the game. I haven't been on a team that has been this passionate as a whole. And of course, the gear.
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Salt Lake City?
A: The Park Café. I haven't been to a lot of places yet, but I have gone to the Park Café almost every weekend. Their breakfast is so good, I haven't seen quality food for more than reasonable prices in a while. You don't see that in California.
Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
A: Teleportation so I can teleport wherever I need/want to, an easy way to travel and get to places quickly.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents?
A: I know how to play the guitar, but I am probably rusty.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Anything with Sandra Bullock or Will Smith, like the Blindside or The Pursuit of Happiness.
Q: What is a holiday that doesn't exist that you would like to create?
A: Is there a national Queen B day? If not, we definitely need that.
Q: What did you want to be growing up?
A: A reporter because people would call me Sarah Porter the reporter.
Q: If you could take three things with you to a desert island, what would they be?
A: Bible, first aid kit, knife.
Q: If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
A: Passionate, observant and strong.
Q: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
A: Sea salt cream and cookies from this place called McConnell's.
Q: If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
A: March with MLK in the Selma to Montgomery March. I think it would be a life-changing experience for me having the privilege of marching with a civil rights icon.
Fans can get to know Porter and the rest of the Utes at Brunchin' with the Utes on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 a person. RSVP to UtahWBB@huntsman.utah.edu.
Q: How did your interest in basketball begin?
A: I was about six or seven years old when my parents were putting me in different sports to see which fits best for me. Soccer didn't work out, so I tried basketball and my dad never let me quit since then. My dad taught me how to shoot and do lay-ups, so once I got good at those things I was more interested. Plus, we had a hoop in our front yard and my brothers would play with me all the time.
Q: What is your favorite part about playing basketball?
A: I am a very competitive person, partially because I grew up with two older brothers, so everything was a competition. I really enjoy the competitiveness in basketball because there is always something to answer to.
Q: What made you choose Utah?
A: I wanted to play in the Pac-12 and when I came on my visit, it felt like home because the team was so welcoming, and the coaches were honest with me throughout the recruiting process.
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do outside of basketball?
A: Go to the beach, watch Netflix or movies in my spare time, I also like to try different foods, so I'll go with friends to a restaurant on the weekends.
Q: What is the best piece of advice you've been given?
A: My dad used to tell me this all the time, "If you say you can't, you can't. If you say you can, you can."
Q: Who is your biggest influence in life on and off the court and why?
A: Both of my parents. They both influence me in different ways. My dad because he is so hard working and taught me to work hard for everything I have in life. My mom, because she taught me what perseverance and strength truly looks like.
Q: What do you think are some keys to success when it comes to being a college athlete?
A: Time management/prioritization and work ethic. You need to be able to take care of business on and off the court, meaning getting A's while performing well. Time management and prioritization are important because college athletes are always on a tight schedule, so what you do with your time matters. Work ethic is always a key to being successful in general. Work ethic is what separates you from other people. Having a great work ethic and time management/prioritization go hand-in hand.
Q: If you could play and go pro in any other sport, what would it be and why?
A: Track. I have always loved watching the relays and sprints in the Olympics.
Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
A: I am most excited that I get to play my last college season as a Ute. I am also looking to forward to having have my parents and family supporting me, especially in L.A. this year when we play USC and UCLA.
Q: What is your favorite part about being on the basketball team at Utah so far?
A: That I get to play with a talented group of women who are passionate about the game. I haven't been on a team that has been this passionate as a whole. And of course, the gear.
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Salt Lake City?
A: The Park Café. I haven't been to a lot of places yet, but I have gone to the Park Café almost every weekend. Their breakfast is so good, I haven't seen quality food for more than reasonable prices in a while. You don't see that in California.
Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
A: Teleportation so I can teleport wherever I need/want to, an easy way to travel and get to places quickly.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents?
A: I know how to play the guitar, but I am probably rusty.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Anything with Sandra Bullock or Will Smith, like the Blindside or The Pursuit of Happiness.
Q: What is a holiday that doesn't exist that you would like to create?
A: Is there a national Queen B day? If not, we definitely need that.
Q: What did you want to be growing up?
A: A reporter because people would call me Sarah Porter the reporter.
Q: If you could take three things with you to a desert island, what would they be?
A: Bible, first aid kit, knife.
Q: If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
A: Passionate, observant and strong.
Q: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
A: Sea salt cream and cookies from this place called McConnell's.
Q: If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
A: March with MLK in the Selma to Montgomery March. I think it would be a life-changing experience for me having the privilege of marching with a civil rights icon.
Fans can get to know Porter and the rest of the Utes at Brunchin' with the Utes on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 a person. RSVP to UtahWBB@huntsman.utah.edu.
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