Completed Event: Women's Basketball at Eastern Kentucky on March 19, 2026 , Loss , 58, to, 72
Final Score
Women's Basketball
58
at Eastern Kentucky
72
The University of Utah Athletics
Getting To Know U: #21 Maurane Corbin
10/10/2019 9:00 AM | Women's Basketball
As the season quickly approaches, the Utah women's basketball team is continuing to get prepared for what will be an exciting season. The Utes officially tip off the season in 21 days, taking on Westminster on Thursday, Oct. 31 for an exhibition game.
The Utes welcome back 6-5 forward Maurane Corbin this season after the Saint-Bruno, Quebec, native sat out last year due to injury. She playd in all 31 games as a true freshman in 2017-18, averaging 8.8 minutes and 2.0 rebounds per game.
Q: What is your earliest memory of basketball and what was special about that moment?
A: "The earliest memory of basketball I have is playing lightning with my brothers and sisters in my backyard on the basketball court that my dad and grandpa built for us."
Q: What was it like growing up in your hometown? Any specific memories that stand out?Â
A: "Everyone is very friendly, and we know everyone around. My elementary school was down the street from my house. I remember every day during lunch time, my brothers, sisters, and I hurrying up to come back home to watch Ramdam (our tv show) while eating lunch, before going back to school for the afternoon."
Q: How has your family influenced you on and off the court?
A: "Off the court, my parents influenced me in many different areas of life, such has values, attitudes, personalities. School has always been a priority in my household, so growing up and being on my own now, I still put a lot of energy and time into my studies. My parents have also always wanted us to be active and always encouraged us to play outside instead of lying down in front of the TV. I think my love for sports came at a very young age because of my family's lifestyle. One summer, all seven of us were playing in a different soccer league."
Q: Who would you say you take after most in your family and why?
A: "I would say I take after my dad the most, because of his love of sports and his competitiveness."
Q: What about the sport of basketball made you fall in love with it?
A: "I was a soccer player for 12 years before I started playing basketball. I think what made me fall in love with basketball was the quickness of the game and the competitiveness associated with it. Contrary to soccer, I loved that everyone on the court was playing offense and defense, and that it was a really intense sport."
Q: Was there ever a time that you thought college basketball wouldn't be in your future? If so, what made you change your mind?
A: "I did not start thinking about college basketball until I was about 18 years old. Growing up, I practiced many different sports, but the main reason was for the fun and being active. I started to take basketball more seriously when I went to CEGEP. However, I still did not know that playing basketball in a different country was an option for me. When my coaches from back home started talking to me about the interest of American college basketball, I started to consider the opportunity."
Q: What is your dream job and why?
A: "I have always wanted to become an elementary school teacher, because I love kids! I like the idea of working with kids in an organized setting where I can share my knowledge with them, and watch them grow throughout the school year. I also think that the working schedule of a teacher is perfect for a family life."
Q: What is something people might not know about you?
A: "I did not start playing basketball until I was 14 years old. Growing up, I did many other sports such as soccer, tennis, gymnastics, karate, swimming, dance, figure skating, trampoline."
Q: What about the University of Utah made you want to continue your career here?
A: "Everyone was so welcoming during my visit, and it felt like it was the right fit right away. I love Salt Lake City; perfect combination of mountains and city. I also wanted to compete at the highest level, so playing in the Pac-12 was a perfect opportunity for me. Also, I came on my official visit here at the same time as Dru Gylten, who actually committed while we were here. We got along very well during those two days together, and I had a good feeling that we would build a strong friendship and enjoy our college career together - I wasn't wrong!"
Q: What has been your favorite part about playing basketball at Utah so far?
A: "The people. I love this second family of mine. Being so far away from my hometown, it was important for me to find a place where it would feel like home, and the U. is perfect for this. My teammates are my best friends, our coaches are amazing and so supportive with everything we go through, our fans are the sweetest and the most committed, the whole support system, from academic, to nutrition, to psychologist, is the best we could ever ask for. Everyone cares about us as people first, and players second, and that means a lot. My experience at Utah as been amazing so far because of my surroundings."
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The Utes welcome back 6-5 forward Maurane Corbin this season after the Saint-Bruno, Quebec, native sat out last year due to injury. She playd in all 31 games as a true freshman in 2017-18, averaging 8.8 minutes and 2.0 rebounds per game.
Q: What is your earliest memory of basketball and what was special about that moment?
A: "The earliest memory of basketball I have is playing lightning with my brothers and sisters in my backyard on the basketball court that my dad and grandpa built for us."
Q: What was it like growing up in your hometown? Any specific memories that stand out?Â
A: "Everyone is very friendly, and we know everyone around. My elementary school was down the street from my house. I remember every day during lunch time, my brothers, sisters, and I hurrying up to come back home to watch Ramdam (our tv show) while eating lunch, before going back to school for the afternoon."
Q: How has your family influenced you on and off the court?
A: "Off the court, my parents influenced me in many different areas of life, such has values, attitudes, personalities. School has always been a priority in my household, so growing up and being on my own now, I still put a lot of energy and time into my studies. My parents have also always wanted us to be active and always encouraged us to play outside instead of lying down in front of the TV. I think my love for sports came at a very young age because of my family's lifestyle. One summer, all seven of us were playing in a different soccer league."
Q: Who would you say you take after most in your family and why?
A: "I would say I take after my dad the most, because of his love of sports and his competitiveness."
Q: What about the sport of basketball made you fall in love with it?
A: "I was a soccer player for 12 years before I started playing basketball. I think what made me fall in love with basketball was the quickness of the game and the competitiveness associated with it. Contrary to soccer, I loved that everyone on the court was playing offense and defense, and that it was a really intense sport."
Q: Was there ever a time that you thought college basketball wouldn't be in your future? If so, what made you change your mind?
A: "I did not start thinking about college basketball until I was about 18 years old. Growing up, I practiced many different sports, but the main reason was for the fun and being active. I started to take basketball more seriously when I went to CEGEP. However, I still did not know that playing basketball in a different country was an option for me. When my coaches from back home started talking to me about the interest of American college basketball, I started to consider the opportunity."
Q: What is your dream job and why?
A: "I have always wanted to become an elementary school teacher, because I love kids! I like the idea of working with kids in an organized setting where I can share my knowledge with them, and watch them grow throughout the school year. I also think that the working schedule of a teacher is perfect for a family life."
Q: What is something people might not know about you?
A: "I did not start playing basketball until I was 14 years old. Growing up, I did many other sports such as soccer, tennis, gymnastics, karate, swimming, dance, figure skating, trampoline."
Q: What about the University of Utah made you want to continue your career here?
A: "Everyone was so welcoming during my visit, and it felt like it was the right fit right away. I love Salt Lake City; perfect combination of mountains and city. I also wanted to compete at the highest level, so playing in the Pac-12 was a perfect opportunity for me. Also, I came on my official visit here at the same time as Dru Gylten, who actually committed while we were here. We got along very well during those two days together, and I had a good feeling that we would build a strong friendship and enjoy our college career together - I wasn't wrong!"
Q: What has been your favorite part about playing basketball at Utah so far?
A: "The people. I love this second family of mine. Being so far away from my hometown, it was important for me to find a place where it would feel like home, and the U. is perfect for this. My teammates are my best friends, our coaches are amazing and so supportive with everything we go through, our fans are the sweetest and the most committed, the whole support system, from academic, to nutrition, to psychologist, is the best we could ever ask for. Everyone cares about us as people first, and players second, and that means a lot. My experience at Utah as been amazing so far because of my surroundings."
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