Completed Event: Women's Basketball at Eastern Kentucky on March 19, 2026 , Loss , 58, to, 72
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Women's Basketball
58
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The University of Utah Athletics
Getting To Know U: #34 Aubri Noti
9/27/2019 9:00 AM | Women's Basketball
As the atmosphere around the program becomes electric, the Utes are just 34 days away from starting the 2019-20 season. Utah will host the Westminster Griffins on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. MT for its only exhibition match of the year.
The Utes welcome five newcomers and two redshirt transfers to the court this year, including sophomore Aubri Noti. Noti comes to Salt Lake City from Iowa Western Community College where she earned first-team All-Region in 2019. The Colorado Springs, Colo., native started all 32 games for the Reivers last season, averaging 10.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.
Q: What is your earliest memory of basketball and what was special about that moment?
A: "My earliest memory of playing basketball would be in middle school when all of my friends would tell me I should play basketball because I am tall. I had never touched a ball before and the thought of trying out for a team that involved a sport I had never played was terrifying. I finally gained the courage to try out in eighth grade and made the team. I honestly couldn't even dribble a ball and chew gum at the same time. I didn't want to continue playing into high school though, I wanted to play volleyball instead. Due to a lot of circumstances I never made the volleyball team my freshman year, so I decided to go ahead and try out for basketball. This exact year is what built my love for the game and is a memory I will cherish forever."
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Q: What was it like growing up in your hometown? Any specific memories that stand out?
A: "Growing up in Colorado Springs was like any other life. Always surrounded by mountains and crazy outdoor adventures. I would say the memory that stands out the most would be all the camping trips that me and my dad would take as well as any outdoor adventures me and my mom would go on. We would do things likes hiking, paddle boarding, tubing, and so much more."
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Q: How has your family influenced you on and off the court?
A: "My family have been the people to support me the most throughout my journey. Some things haven't been easy and even when I wanted to quit, they were there to make sure I didn't. They encouraged me and never gave up on me no matter how much of a pain I was. Even when I was doing bad, they would say things that would only point out the positive, trying to take my mind off of the negative. My family has done so much for me and I wouldn't trade them for the world."
Q: Who would you say you take after most in your family and why? (Example: Mom, Dad, sibling, grandparents, etc.)
A: "I honestly think I don't really take after anyone in my family but myself. I have always wanted to be my own person with my own goals, achievements, and motivations. I have always been the one to motivate myself and tell myself what I need to do."
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Q: What about the sport of basketball made you fall in love with it?
A: "There were two things that made me fall in love with basketball. First, the way it took my mind off everything else and filled me with so much passion, and second, the grind. For number one basketball was an escape for me when things weren't doing good, and no matter what, it was always there for me and would never let me down. For number two, the grind is a completely different kind of feeling for me. From 6 a.m. conditioning workouts to lifting weights, or simply shooting hundreds of shots a day. The results from the grind are something that I cherish the most. Being able to see improvement and feel the improvement as well is what makes me never want to stop."
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: "The only time I ever thought college basketball was not in my future was my freshman year of high school. I always pictured volleyball in my future. What changed my mind was getting cut from the volleyball team as a freshman. I tried out for basketball so I could at least do something. My C-squad coach had told me, 'If you work hard at this, you could have a future in it. I believe in you and see amazing things coming your way if you just find away to make yourself stand out over all the other girls.' That's what made me determined to receive a college basketball scholarship."
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Q: What is your dream job and why?
A: "My dream job is being a veterinary technician. My mom has worked at a place called Colorado Canine Orthopedics for the past few years. I have been able to go into her work a lot and shadow the different technicians and surgical doctors. I fell in love with it the moment I was there. I love dogs and they're around them all day and making a difference in their life for the better. To me that is worth going to work every day."
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Q: What is something people might not know about you?
A: "One thing most people don't know about me is that I was in choir for five years. Now I wouldn't say I could sing though."
Q: What about the University of Utah made you want to continue your career here?
A: "The team and coaches are what really sold me on the U. I am huge on team culture and feeling more like a family rather than just teammates. Utah showed this to me on my visit. Also, the way the coaches were determined to get something done this year I knew they would push me outside of my comfort zone and not let me settle for less. As soon as I got onto campus it already felt like home and I had the feeling that I would be happy here for the next three years and that's all I needed."
Q: What has been your favorite part about playing basketball at Utah so far?
A: "My favorite part about playing basketball at Utah so far is the love and support from my teammates. When we are grinding through workouts and getting better every day all of them are there to support one another and never let anyone fall behind. I also love the way our coaches motivate and push us to get better every single day. We have big goals for our program and the energy and encouragement my teammates and coaches bring every day is what is going to help us achieve that."
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The Utes welcome five newcomers and two redshirt transfers to the court this year, including sophomore Aubri Noti. Noti comes to Salt Lake City from Iowa Western Community College where she earned first-team All-Region in 2019. The Colorado Springs, Colo., native started all 32 games for the Reivers last season, averaging 10.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.
Q: What is your earliest memory of basketball and what was special about that moment?
A: "My earliest memory of playing basketball would be in middle school when all of my friends would tell me I should play basketball because I am tall. I had never touched a ball before and the thought of trying out for a team that involved a sport I had never played was terrifying. I finally gained the courage to try out in eighth grade and made the team. I honestly couldn't even dribble a ball and chew gum at the same time. I didn't want to continue playing into high school though, I wanted to play volleyball instead. Due to a lot of circumstances I never made the volleyball team my freshman year, so I decided to go ahead and try out for basketball. This exact year is what built my love for the game and is a memory I will cherish forever."
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Q: What was it like growing up in your hometown? Any specific memories that stand out?
A: "Growing up in Colorado Springs was like any other life. Always surrounded by mountains and crazy outdoor adventures. I would say the memory that stands out the most would be all the camping trips that me and my dad would take as well as any outdoor adventures me and my mom would go on. We would do things likes hiking, paddle boarding, tubing, and so much more."
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Q: How has your family influenced you on and off the court?
A: "My family have been the people to support me the most throughout my journey. Some things haven't been easy and even when I wanted to quit, they were there to make sure I didn't. They encouraged me and never gave up on me no matter how much of a pain I was. Even when I was doing bad, they would say things that would only point out the positive, trying to take my mind off of the negative. My family has done so much for me and I wouldn't trade them for the world."
Q: Who would you say you take after most in your family and why? (Example: Mom, Dad, sibling, grandparents, etc.)
A: "I honestly think I don't really take after anyone in my family but myself. I have always wanted to be my own person with my own goals, achievements, and motivations. I have always been the one to motivate myself and tell myself what I need to do."
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Q: What about the sport of basketball made you fall in love with it?
A: "There were two things that made me fall in love with basketball. First, the way it took my mind off everything else and filled me with so much passion, and second, the grind. For number one basketball was an escape for me when things weren't doing good, and no matter what, it was always there for me and would never let me down. For number two, the grind is a completely different kind of feeling for me. From 6 a.m. conditioning workouts to lifting weights, or simply shooting hundreds of shots a day. The results from the grind are something that I cherish the most. Being able to see improvement and feel the improvement as well is what makes me never want to stop."
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: "The only time I ever thought college basketball was not in my future was my freshman year of high school. I always pictured volleyball in my future. What changed my mind was getting cut from the volleyball team as a freshman. I tried out for basketball so I could at least do something. My C-squad coach had told me, 'If you work hard at this, you could have a future in it. I believe in you and see amazing things coming your way if you just find away to make yourself stand out over all the other girls.' That's what made me determined to receive a college basketball scholarship."
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Q: What is your dream job and why?
A: "My dream job is being a veterinary technician. My mom has worked at a place called Colorado Canine Orthopedics for the past few years. I have been able to go into her work a lot and shadow the different technicians and surgical doctors. I fell in love with it the moment I was there. I love dogs and they're around them all day and making a difference in their life for the better. To me that is worth going to work every day."
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Q: What is something people might not know about you?
A: "One thing most people don't know about me is that I was in choir for five years. Now I wouldn't say I could sing though."
Q: What about the University of Utah made you want to continue your career here?
A: "The team and coaches are what really sold me on the U. I am huge on team culture and feeling more like a family rather than just teammates. Utah showed this to me on my visit. Also, the way the coaches were determined to get something done this year I knew they would push me outside of my comfort zone and not let me settle for less. As soon as I got onto campus it already felt like home and I had the feeling that I would be happy here for the next three years and that's all I needed."
Q: What has been your favorite part about playing basketball at Utah so far?
A: "My favorite part about playing basketball at Utah so far is the love and support from my teammates. When we are grinding through workouts and getting better every day all of them are there to support one another and never let anyone fall behind. I also love the way our coaches motivate and push us to get better every single day. We have big goals for our program and the energy and encouragement my teammates and coaches bring every day is what is going to help us achieve that."
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