Completed Event: Women's Basketball at Eastern Kentucky on March 19, 2026 , Loss , 58, to, 72
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Women's Basketball
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The University of Utah Athletics
Getting To Know U: Freshman Peyton McFarland
9/25/2020 8:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Freshman Peyton McFarland is set to bring size, a competitive attitude and passion for the game to the court for the Utes this season, and that just scratches the surface. The Boise, Idaho, native comes to the U. after being named the Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year. She was a four-star recruit by ESPN and ranked No. 10 in her position and No. 80 overall by ESPN's recruiting rankings.
McFarland and UtahUtes.com sat down for a quick Q&A with the newcomer talking about being a twin, what it meant to her to earn Gatorade Player of the Year, and her uncanny impression of a dolphin.
Q: How old were you when you started playing basketball and what attracted you to the sport?
A: I started seriously playing basketball in the fourth grade for a club called Hoop Dreams, and honestly, I took to the sport because I loved my coaches and teammates. Then, as I got better, I loved the competition.
Q: What is it like having a twin brother, and what would you do together with your younger brother growing up?
A: It is great being a twin. I always have someone who understands me. And there are times we can just look at each other and know what the other one is thinking. He's always there for me, and I'm always there for him. I also have a younger brother and with him specifically we would always have late night talks in my room after everyone had gone to bed.
Q: Who would you say you take after most in your family and why?
A: For obvious reasons, I'd say I take after my twin brother the most. Despite the fact that we are built similar and both are athletic, we also like a lot of the same things.
Q: What did it mean to you to be named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year?
A: It meant a lot to me. It proved that all of my sacrifices, hard work, and early morning paid off.
Q: How did it feel to be ranked in the top-10 in your position coming out of high school?
A: It felt rewarding.
Q: How would you describe your style of play in just three words?
A: I think my style of play would be described as aggressive, physical, and a good defensive presence.
Q: If you could go pro in a sport other than basketball, what would it be and why?
A: I would probably try gymnastics. I know I'm a little big for that, but all of the flips and jumps look like fun.
Q: What do you plan to study at the U. and why?
A: At the moment, I am not 100-percent sure what I want to study, but I think something in forensics or crime would be interesting.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents or skills that our fans don't know about?
A: I can do the splits and I can do a really good dolphin impression.
Q: What about Utah made you want to play here?
A: I loved that it was close to home and I believe the coaches and team are the right fit for me.
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McFarland and UtahUtes.com sat down for a quick Q&A with the newcomer talking about being a twin, what it meant to her to earn Gatorade Player of the Year, and her uncanny impression of a dolphin.
"We are super excited about Peyton. She is a big, athletic kid... She plays really hard and has such a high ceiling of what she can be." ?? @utescoachrob
Welcome to the fam, Peyton. ?? #GoUtes // #Elevate pic.twitter.com/RFs7IUqHUQ
— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) November 13, 2019
Q: How old were you when you started playing basketball and what attracted you to the sport?
A: I started seriously playing basketball in the fourth grade for a club called Hoop Dreams, and honestly, I took to the sport because I loved my coaches and teammates. Then, as I got better, I loved the competition.
Q: What is it like having a twin brother, and what would you do together with your younger brother growing up?
A: It is great being a twin. I always have someone who understands me. And there are times we can just look at each other and know what the other one is thinking. He's always there for me, and I'm always there for him. I also have a younger brother and with him specifically we would always have late night talks in my room after everyone had gone to bed.
Q: Who would you say you take after most in your family and why?
A: For obvious reasons, I'd say I take after my twin brother the most. Despite the fact that we are built similar and both are athletic, we also like a lot of the same things.
Q: What did it mean to you to be named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year?
A: It meant a lot to me. It proved that all of my sacrifices, hard work, and early morning paid off.
Q: How did it feel to be ranked in the top-10 in your position coming out of high school?
A: It felt rewarding.
Q: How would you describe your style of play in just three words?
A: I think my style of play would be described as aggressive, physical, and a good defensive presence.
We work. ??#Elevate pic.twitter.com/zXllebA7yt
— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) September 10, 2020
Q: If you could go pro in a sport other than basketball, what would it be and why?
A: I would probably try gymnastics. I know I'm a little big for that, but all of the flips and jumps look like fun.
Q: What do you plan to study at the U. and why?
A: At the moment, I am not 100-percent sure what I want to study, but I think something in forensics or crime would be interesting.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents or skills that our fans don't know about?
A: I can do the splits and I can do a really good dolphin impression.
Q: What about Utah made you want to play here?
A: I loved that it was close to home and I believe the coaches and team are the right fit for me.
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