Deshanay Alexander is a junior on the Niles girls basketball team.

 

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

DA: Getting a double-double as a sophomore.

 

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

DA: Not keeping my grades up my sophomore year.

 

What has been a hardship in your life?

DA: Losing my mom.

 

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

DA: God, because when no one was there for me, he was.

 

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

DA: The jump ball.

 

Describe an

embarrassing athletic moment.

DA: Tripping over my own feet.

 

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

DA: Go to the park when it is warm out.

 

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

DA: Honestly, I would not mind trying softball.

 

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

DA: Sports are one of the main things that push me to keep my grades up. Without them I would be lost.

 

How would you give away $50,000?

DA: I would give some to my family and donate to a cancer awareness center.

 

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

DA: Varsity girls basketball.

 

If I did not play sports, I would…?

DA: Have a job.

 

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

DA: Posting up strong.

 

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

DA: Adding another quarter to the game.

 

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

DA: When Mrs. Busby just looked at me and said I was so beautiful.

 

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

DA: When I lied to my dad. No.

 

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

DA: When L.J. (Lajan Mitchell) hit a spin move in the game and made it.

 

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

DA: Dancing.

 

Choose one word to describe yourself:

DA: Goofy.